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Accommodation close to St Pancras and Kings Cross rail stations
Kings Cross and St Pancras have gone through a major regeneration over recent years. St Pancras is now home to the Eurostar, giving rail visitors their first taste of London. Kings Cross is of course, home to Harry Potter's famous Platform 9 ¾. The canal area has also been redeveloped. Using St Pancras or Kings Cross stations you can gain access to all of London and beyond, making this popular London area an excellent base to explore from.
Kings Cross and St Pancras is a major transport hub of London and it's image has changed dramatically from a basic, cheap area to a more value for money area. Lots of major businesses have chosen to base themselves here including Google.
Location, landmarks and attractions nearby
It is very quick and easy to get to other London landmarks and attractions using the excellent public transport links this area offers.
A strip connects Euston, St Pancras and King's Cross stations and they are at the northern border of the centre of London visited by tourists. The area is a major transport hub, both for getting around the centre of London and as a gateway to London.
The closest main attraction is the British Library. This is a free attraction and houses some fascinating documents, ancient maps, Bibles, Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet and much more.
Harry Potter's Platform 9¾
The other attraction is Platform 9 ¾ in Kings Cross station from the Harry Potter films. Here you can take a photo of the entrance to the platform, something a steady stream of visitors does daily. You will have to queue up at busy times but can take your own photo for free. When the Harry Potter shop next door is open there will be a professional photographer on hand to take your picture for a fee and you can even purchase a queue jump ticket should you be in a rush.
Is Kings Cross & St Pancras the right location for your London stay?
Guide prices for Kings Cross/St Pancras
On average, you can expect to pay between £50-£100 for a budget bed & breakfast hotel in Kings Cross & St Pancras. 2-3-star mid-range hotels range between £100-150 while 4-5-star full-service luxury hotels start at £150 per night.
Seasonality
The area is more budget focussed, so the season does not affect prices as much as in some other areas. There are however some well regarded luxury hotels that occassionally offer cheaper rates at weekends, often comparable to the B&Bs in the area.
With the Eurostar terminal in St Pancras station the area will always remain popular at all times of the year.
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As a major transport hub in London, Kings Cross and St Pancras offer an ideal combination of great location and excellent transport links. You can find a wide range of accommodation options within this area that would suit most budgets.
It is a popular area with visitors who want easy access to London’s main attractions and for those arriving by Eurostar as it is the area all other areas should be compared to.
Alternative options nearby
We also recommend considering Bayswater for excellent value hotel accommodation or Bloomsbury which is an elegant area of London with an increase in price to match.
Budget-friendly bed & breakfast hotels in Kings Cross & St Pancras
The Kings Cross and St Pancras area offers some of the best value bed and breakfast hotels in central London. Prices have risen recently due to the redevelopment of the area but with redevelopment comes higher standards overall. The bed and breakfast hotels are typically 4-5- or -6 storey Victorian terraced houses. As nearly every building in the area is a bed and breakfast hotel, competition is fierce, helping keep room rates competitive and standards relatively high.
Below is a sample selection of budget friendly hotels near Kings Cross & St Pancras or you can see all our hand-picked choices.
Hotel Meridiana 
Overlooking Argyle Square, just 150m from King's Cross station. Guests praise the helpful staff at the Meridiana, a family-run hotel offering budget rooms. A continental breakfast is served each morning and guests are within a 5-min walk of an array of restaurants and bars. It is also situated only a 5-min walk from elegant Bloomsbury.
Facilities include • Free Wi-Fi • TV • Tea/coffee facilities • Continental breakfast
Nearest tube: 2-min walk to Kings Cross/St Pancras
The Crestfield Hotel 
Breakfast is included at this popular hotel just 2-min walk from St Pancras International and Kings Cross stations. This hotel offers a terrace and a bar for relaxing in. All of the simply decorated rooms have TVs, hairdryers and tea/coffee facilities. Kings Cross theatre is a couple minutes' walk away.
Facilities include • Free Wi-Fi • 24-hr reception • Single and family rooms available
Nearest tube: 3-min walk to Kings Cross / St Pancras
European Hotel
Located on a tranquil square, this popular budget hotel is in a great location - just a 3-min walk from St Pancras Station and the Eurostar Terminal. For added value, a full English breakfast is included in the rate. Rooms have free Wi-Fi and tea/coffee making facilities. Hairdryers and irons are available on request.
Facilities include • Free Wi-Fi • Single, double/twin, triple rooms & family rooms • 24-hr front desk • Breakfast included
Nearest tube: 3-min walk to St Pancras
Arriva Hotel
Just a 6-min walk from King's Cross station, this friendly and very popular bed & breakfast hotel is located in the vibrant Camden area; Regent's Park just a 10-min walk away. A range of international restaurants are within 100 metres away of the hotel. A continental breakfast can be included in the higher rate and there is a tickets service at the 24-hr front desk.
Facilities include • Free Wi-Fi • Single, double/twin, triple rooms & quad rooms • 24-hr front desk • Continental breakfast • Tour desk • Cable TV
Nearest tube: 6-min walk to St Pancras
Mid-range hotels in Kings Cross & St Pancras (2-3 stars)
With the redevelopment brought to the area by the arrival of the Eurostar at St Pancras, the mid-range hotel sector has seen a significant amount of new properties appear on the scene. The majority of the mid-range hotels, however, are found about a 5-min walk from Kings Cross Station, going west around Euston Station and the Cartwright Gardens area of Bloomsbury. These are housed in Victorian and Georgian architecture, typically of 4 or 5 floors.
We included a sample selection below or see our entire selection of mid-range hotels in Kings Cross & St Pancras.
Premier Inn Kings Cross 
A good budget chain set in an excellent location. Rooms feature large, comfortable Hypnos bed, Freeview TV with 8-channels and tea/coffee-making facilities. Cooked and continental breakfasts are available. The pub shows Sky Sports and has an outside terrace. The British Library is less than 10-min walk away.
Facilities include • Free Wi-Fi • Chargeable off-site parking available • Costa coffee shop • Hypnos beds • Freeview TV • Tea/coffee maker • Pub
Nearest tube: 5-min walk to Kings Cross / St Pancras
London Toolkit recommends booking this hotel for competitive prices, plus...
• Two complimentary guided walking tours - Royals and Landmarks Tour plus The Wizard Walk which explores iconic landmarks from the Harry Potter films • Vox City App
Point A London Kings Cross
Budget boutique hotel close to one of London's busiest and best connected train stations, which makes it a great base for exploring all of London. All Point A hotels have smaller rooms, but they are very nicely equipped with everything you need. There are plenty of cafes, bars and restaurants to choose from in this area too.
Facilities include • Free Wi-Fi • Hypnos bed • Air-con • Power Shower • Safe • Smart TV • Mood Lighting
Nearest tube: 7-min walk to Kings Cross
London Toolkit recommends booking this hotel for competitive prices, plus...
• Two complimentary guided walking tours - Royals and Landmarks Tour plus The Wizard Walk which explores iconic landmarks from the Harry Potter films • Vox City App
Kings Cross Inn Hotel
A very popular hotel situated opposite Kings Cross/St Pancras Rail Station. A warm, brick-walled communal dining area greets guests with a range of breakfasts available from continental to full English. There is a separate bar and rooms feature an en-suite bathroom, flat-screen TV and fridge. Some have a view of the Victorian Gothic St. Pancras building.
Facilities include • Free Wi-Fi • Luggage storage • Tea/coffee facilities • Tickets can be organised to shows and attractions • 24-hr front desk • Family rooms
Nearest tube: 3-min walk to Kings Cross / St Pancras
The Judd Hotel
Located on the attractive crescent of Cartwright Gardens, this Georgian hotel is just a 7-min walk away from Kings Cross and St Pancras Rail stations. The hotel overlooks tennis courts and gardens which guests may use. It offers a comfortable sleeping experience with traditionally styled elegant rooms.
Facilities include • Free Wi-Fi • Full English breakfast included • Tea/coffee facilities • 24-hr front desk • Luggage storage • Family and single rooms
Nearest tube: 7-min walk to Kings Cross / St Pancras
The California 
This Georgian townhouse hotel is a good midrange hotel less than 1-min walk from Kings Cross and St Pancras train stations. Accommodation is spread over 4 floors and there are no lifts for accessibility purposes. There is, however, plenty of character; rooms are very modern and brightly decorated. There is both a lounge and a sun terrace to relax in. Breakfast is available for an extra charge. British Museum and Camden Market are within one mile of the hotel.
Facilities include • Free Wi-Fi • Single and family rooms available • Safety deposit boxes in rooms • Tea/coffee facilities
Nearest tube: 1-min walk to Kings Cross / St Pancras
Full-service luxury hotels in Kings Cross & St Pancras (4-5 stars)
Kings Cross and St Pancras host a range of 4-5-star hotels with a couple of hotels that visitors seek out regardless of the location. Iconic and historic, The Renaissance and Great Northern Hotel are benchmark luxury hotels that are hard to beat. With the Eurostar welcoming in thousands of visitors daily, the luxury hotel sector here now offers some excellent choices for the informed traveller.
Here is a sample selection below or see our entire selection of luxury hotels in Kings Cross & St Pancras.
St Pancras Renaissance Hotel London 
This is a truly magnificent luxury hotel reborn in 2011 from its first incarnation as the Midland Grand (1873). Housed in the actual building of St Pancras, it was even used in the filming of the Harry Potter films for its stunning architecture. It truly is iconic and will offer you all the luxury of today's modern conveniences combined with the elegance of yesterday's grand architecture.
Facilities include • Free Wi-Fi • Suites and apartments/family rooms available • Satellite TV • Breakfast • Fitness centre • Minibar • Lift to all floors • 24-hr reception • Tea/coffee facilities
Nearest tube: 1-min walk to Kings Cross / St Pancras
Pullman St Pancras
This hotel has recently undergone a £13 million transformation and features all the services you would expect from a high-end hotel. Located just a 5-min walk from King's Cross and Euston Underground. There are a brand-new wellness and fitness centre and great breakfast which can be taken as part of the room rate. Rooms have a TV with satellite channels, minibar and toiletries. Worth checking for the cheapest rates at weekends.
Facilities include • Free Wi-Fi • Fitness centre • Satellite TV • Minibar • Breakfast • On-site coffee house • Kid-friendly buffet • 24-hr room service
Nearest tube: 3-min walk to Kings Cross / St Pancras
Great Northern Hotel
At this boutique hotel, you can enjoy very fine dining in the most opulent of settings. Fully refurbished rooms feature wood panelling, hand-crafted furniture and a Hypnos bed. The location is perfectly situated between King's Cross and St Pancras Stations. Designed to offer a luxurious and relaxing experience.
Facilities include • Free Wi-Fi • Suites available • Restaurant • Bar • Room service • Hypnos beds • Ticket desk • 24-hr front desk • Laundry service • Accessible rooms • Sandwich shop
Nearest tube: 1-min walk to Kings Cross / St Pancras
Megaro Hotel
Right opposite Kings Cross and St Pancras Station a rainbow coloured building greets you – the Megaro - a luxury hotel featuring rooms with balconies with fine views overlooking St Pancras Station. Rooms are beautifully finished and very individual. Rooms feature media systems for movies and music.
Facilities include • Free Wi-Fi • Wheelchair accessible • Terrace • Family rooms and studios • Restaurant • Bar • Room service • Coffee house
Nearest tube: 1-min walk to Kings Cross / St Pancras
