See all properties

Bedford Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near The British Museum

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Bedford Hotel

Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; garden views
Meeting facility
Exterior
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

View in a map
Southampton Row, 83-95, London, England, WC1B 4HD
  • Place, Russell Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, University College London
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, The British Museum
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪68 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Double Room

Double Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Single Room

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(129 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Twin Room

Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(94 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Double Room, Garden View

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, Garden View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(21 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Single Room, Garden View

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room, Garden View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(85 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Twin Room, Garden View

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room, Garden View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(80 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

You may also like

Ad
Lobby sitting area

City Sleeper at Royal National Hotel

London City Centre
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
4.3 out of 5, Excellent, 1,703 reviews
$139 nightly
The price is $166
Mar 22 - Mar 23
Total with taxes and fees
City Sleeper at Royal National Hotel

About the neighborhood

London

City center stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this London City Centre hotel, you'll find Russell Square and The British Museum. Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Bloomsbury Square - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Russell Square - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • University College London - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • The British Museum - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Russell Square Underground Station - 4 min walk
  • Tottenham Court Road Station - 11 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪'The Level' Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Caffe Tropea - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Antalya Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Montague on the Gardens - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Bedford Hotel

4-star hotel near The British Museum
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. There are 2 meeting rooms available. A library, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at Bedford Hotel. Parking is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star London hotel.

  • 184 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1964
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Bedford Hotel offers 184 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Smart televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and hair dryers.

This London hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Refrigerators and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Similar properties

Serves lunch and dinner
President Hotel
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
4.1 out of 5, Very Good, 4,012 reviews
$121 nightly
The price is $145
Mar 22 - Mar 23
Total with taxes and fees
President Hotel

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • Refrigerator on request

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Covered self parking on site (GBP 24 per day)

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 19 for adults and GBP 19 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive smart lock details
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 50.00 per pet, per week
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 19 for adults and GBP 19 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: GBP 24 per day
  • Pet fee: GBP 50.00 per pet, per week
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, JCB International, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Bedford Hotel London
Bedford London
Bedford Hotel London London
Bedford London London
Bedford Hotel London, England
Bedford
Bedford Hotel Hotel
Bedford Hotel London
Bedford Hotel Hotel London

Frequently asked questions

How close is Bedford Hotel to the airport?

Bedford Hotel is 8.7 mi (42-min drive) away from the London City Airport (LCY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bedford Hotel?

As of Mar 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bedford Hotel on Mar 22, 2026 start from $215, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Bedford Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Bedford Hotel.

Does Bedford Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Bedford Hotel, but English breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 19 for adults and GBP 19 for children. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Bedford Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Bedford Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Bedford Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for GBP 24 per day.

Does Bedford Hotel have a pool?

Bedford Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Bedford Hotel have a restaurant?

Bedford Hotel is home to Botanica, which features garden views and al fresco dining.

Does Bedford Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Bedford Hotel to downtown London?

Bedford Hotel is 0.9 mi away from London.

Bedford Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 845 out of 1694 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 610 out of 1694 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 160 out of 1694 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 1694 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1694 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Declan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good hotel in a central location. Rooms were modern and clean and the breakfast was nice and a good price, especially when included at the time of booking. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Nir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff, tiny room but great bed. Fantastic breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
I don't consider the hotel to be a four-star category. A three-star rating is more fitting. The room needs updates and some amenities added.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

debra lynne

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Simon

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
The major positive of my stay was the quality of service provided by Ruby, who was on the front desk in the evenings during my 3 day stay. She was efficient, professional, calm and incredibly impressive and I will remember my stay at The Bedford Hotel primarily for the effort she made to make my stay a pleasant experience. Please pass on my thanks to her, she's a star!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It's a basic but clean hotel. Rooms are very small (like uni dorm rooms). Also room sound insulation is poor, you get woken up if you neighbour flushes the loo. It's pretty bland but OK. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ciaran

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good room and facilities; well laid out and comfortable, not something that one always finds in London! Would be very happy to stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Monika

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was pleasant. Room was clean. Breakfast was good. Only one disappointment;i was charge full price for kuds breakfast. Realised it when i left hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trudy Anne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very clean, wonderful staff. Would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Dave

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

toby

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were ok, it’s hard to find a decent sized room in London with 2 beds, but the size was adequate. There is no temperature control, so the room became very stuffy and hot, had to leave the windows open all the time, which wasn’t the best idea because we were on the first floor. We could hear every single noise from the ground level, hallway, outside. At least the water pressure from shower was decent.didn’t understand why the toilet was in one room and the sink was in another.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
The staff were pleasant and the property is very conveniently located. The room was clean, but beginning to look dated - and the same could be said of the hotel more generally. The walls are paper thin, so light sleepers might struggle.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was amazing! Check in was easy, location was great, front desk staff was awesome (shout out to Ken who helped fix my mom's phone upon arrival). Rooms maybe weren't the most updated, but spotless and comfortable. We were there in November, so not a problem for us, but I don't believe there was any air conditioning. Fyi
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my 3rd time staying here. Amazing location, clean, staff are friendly.breakfast was included in my stay which was a nice surprise and it was quite lovely and made my stay extra pleasant.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Hua Jung

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is really, really small and the air in the room is stuffy. I can also hear my neighbors' phone conversations clearly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean, bed was very comfortable, was glad to see the room has a bath. I travel to Holborn once a month for work and will be booking the Bedford from now on
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Runyu

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed as a solo female traveler in a twin room. It was perfect for the four nights I was there. I could easily and safely walk to West End Theatres, parks, Covent Garden, and use the tubes. The area has shops and people are out in the evening so I always felt safe walking home from shows on my own. I would definitely recommend if it’s near where you want to be in London.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for what I needed. Centrally located, clean and safe. The front desk staff was attentive and very courteous. They called cabs for me when needed and even kept checking outside for me, in very cold weather, when the cab took longer than expected to arrive. My only quibble is that the water temperature was nearly impossible to regulate in the shower. I spent more time adjusting the knobs than actually showering!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025