Alhambra Hotel

Property class: 2.5

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A building with a sign reading "Alhambra Hotel" and the number "17" on the door.
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A patio with wicker furniture, potted plants, and a tiled floor.
A conference room with a neon sign reading "Alhambra" above a wooden cabinet with printers.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a mirror, a hairdryer, and a window with a view of buildings.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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17-19 Argyle Street, London, England, WC1H 8EJ
  • Place, St Pancras Chambers
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, British Library
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, The Harry Potter Shop at Platform 9 3/4
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LCY-London City)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(101 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(71 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Triple Room, Ensuite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Basic Double Room, Shared Bathroom

7.2 out of 10
Good
(32 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Single Room, Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(86 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Extra bed)

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Basic Single Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Quadruple Room, Ensuite

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Triple Room, Ensuite (Extra Bed)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Quadruple Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Twin Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Triple Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Alhambra Hotel

This smoke-free hotel features concierge services, a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a garden, a front desk safe and multilingual staff assistance are on-site.
Alhambra Hotel offers 52 accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Cots/infant beds (surcharge) and Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Alhambra Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from British Library. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and concierge services.
  • Free WiFi
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Guests have good things to say about the accommodation for the comfy beds and overall comfort
  • 13 minutes by foot from Russell Square and a 4-minute drive from The British Museum
As a guest of Alhambra Hotel, you'll find a vending machine, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. Alhambra Hotel also features a garden, concierge services, and a front desk safe.

This London hotel is smoke free.


Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Things to do

  • Shopping centre

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 3 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Built in 1890
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 10.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20.0 per night

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

Alhambra Hotel
Alhambra Hotel London
Alhambra London
Hotel Alhambra
Alhambra Hotel London, England
Alhambra Hotel Hotel
Alhambra Hotel London
Alhambra Hotel Hotel London

Alhambra Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 687 out of 1623 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 574 out of 1623 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 235 out of 1623 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 72 out of 1623 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 55 out of 1623 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ana Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved everything, I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

alycia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, clean, staff were wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

N C L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Small but nice place, extremely convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jamison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for a short stay :)
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small but spotless room, almost adjacent to St Pancras, excellent stopover for eurostar.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jill

Liked: Staff & service
This is a good place for a one night stay, since it is really close to the train stations.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Byron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the modern shower and a great bed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious, clean and excellent location for getting around London.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Small, basic room, ideal for the night before the Eurostar.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central location, friendly staff, clean and comfy room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent budget hotel, clean, comfortable and brilliant location for transport links from Kings Cross / St Pancras.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

antony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very convenient for Kings Cross/Saint Pancras, in a safe location and not too noisy.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Linnea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, really close to the station while still feeling like a nice area!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, good value and perfect for a late night train arrival into Kings Cross.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Reginald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and decent value for the price paid.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff are lovely, room always spotlessly clean, and bed comfortable. Location is great too!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shops and restaurants nearby
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Small room but very clean and comfortable. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ana Carolina

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Armistead

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is right by Kings Cross. While the rooms are small, they were very clean and comfortable. Very good value.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very pleasant. Room tiny but clean with crisp bed linen.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Great location. Plenty of restaurants nearby. Perfect for a one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and room was really clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dominic R

Liked: Staff & service
Location very good,
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026