Name: Alhambra Hotel
Address: 17-19 Argyle Street, Camden, London, WC1H 8EJ, United Kingdom, 17-19 Argyle Street, Greater London, WC1H 8EJ, UK
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $95 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.3

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Hotel Alhambra Hotel

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This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in theater, shopping and entertainment – Check location 17-19 Argyle Street, Camden, London, WC1H 8EJ, United Kingdom – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in theater, shopping and entertainment – Check location

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King's Cross St Pancras Tube Station: only 2 minutes away! (450 feet by foot)

Kings Cross Station: only 4 minutes away! (850 feet by foot)

St Pancras International Station: only 5 minutes away! (1,200 feet by foot)

*8.7* British Library: only 2 minutes away! (300 feet by foot)

St Pancras Train Station: only 2 minutes away! (550 feet by foot)

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Very centrally located next to King's Cross station a very short walk to the Tube. It has a Burger King's just few feet away. Breakfast is adequate with very helpful staff.

Daniel, Singapore

Close to train station, places nearby to eat. Clean room, quite to sleep.

David, United States of America

Staff was nice and accommodating. I liked the location but I also disliked it because there were more people out being loud on the street. Had to keep the window open for cool breeze or sweat all night.

Darlene, United States of America

Considerably cheap and close to the international St. Pancras station.

Siddarth, India

Amazing service! Loved attention given to each guest. Very friendly owner. Comfy mattress. Location amazing to explore London! Included breakfast was nice. Great they could hold our luggage on day of checkout as long as we needed.

Lea, United States of America

Loved the location as it was two minute walk to the train station. Staff were nice.

Ee, France

Perfect location. Rooms are small but it’s london so you can’t expect anything huge. Comfortable and very clean, staff were incredibly nice. They do provide baggage storage if you need it. No lift so if you have back issues & travel with a heavy bag, may not be the place for you. Otherwise great stay.

Slo, United States of America

Nice updated and clean room was very close to major train and underground stations. Had closet to hang clothes and nightstand on each side of bed. Bed was very comfortable. Good breakfast with lots of variety was included. Stayed in separate building across the street which was easy to access.

Peter, United States of America

Superb location, easy access to King Cross station. Good breakfast.

Chutima, Thailand

Location is very strategic, only 5 minutes walk from King Cross Station

Hery, Indonesia

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What guests loved the most:
“Very centrally located next to King's Cross station a very short walk to the Tube. It has a Burger King's just few feet away. Breakfast is adequate with very helpful staff.”

Daniel Singapore
“Close to train station, places nearby to eat. Clean room, quite to sleep.”

David United States of America
“Staff was nice and accommodating. I liked the location but I also disliked it because there were more people out being loud on the street. ”

Darlene United States of America
“Considerably cheap and close to the international St. Pancras station.”

Siddarth India
“Amazing service! Loved attention given to each guest. Very friendly owner. Comfy mattress. Location amazing to explore London! Included breakfast was nice. ”

Lea United States of America
“Loved the location as it was two minute walk to the train station. Staff were nice.”

Ee France
“Perfect location. Rooms are small but it’s london so you can’t expect anything huge. Comfortable and very clean, staff were incredibly nice. They do provide baggage storage if you need it. ”

Slo United States of America
“Nice updated and clean room was very close to major train and underground stations. Had closet to hang clothes and nightstand on each side of bed. Bed was very comfortable. ”

Peter United States of America
“Superb location, easy access to King Cross station. Good breakfast.”

Chutima Thailand
“Location is very strategic, only 5 minutes walk from King Cross Station”

Hery Indonesia

Stay in the Heart of London –

Alhambra Hotel is in central London, right next to King’s Cross St. Pancras station. It has affordable accommodations a 5-minute walk from the Eurostar at St. Pancras International.

Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the building, and there is a 24-hour front desk. A full English breakfast is served in the bright and airy eating area, with tile floors.

Rooms at Alhambra are clean and warm, with central heating, carpeted floors, flat-screen TVs and hairdryer. Most rooms have a compact private bathroom.

Alhambra Hotel has several annex buildings across the road. 24-hours front desk is available at the main building.

The hotel is 1.5 miles from Regent’s Park. London Zoo is a 10-minute drive from the building, and the British Museum can be reached in a 20-minute walk.

There is easy access to Covent Garden via the London Underground (subway), and Heathrow Airport can be reached on the Piccadilly Line.

Camden is a great choice for travelers interested in theater, shopping and entertainment.

This is our guests' favorite part of London, according to independent reviews.

This property also has one of the top-rated locations in London! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

This property is also rated for the best value in London! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

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Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

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Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent

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An Inside Look at Alhambra Hotel

Did you know that the Alhambra Hotel has always been a family business for over 40 years? Were are here to help! You will always see a family member on a daily basis. We offer a great LOCATION right next to ST.PANCRAS INTERNATIONAL with a CLEAN AND BRIGHT ACCOMMODATION and a filling FULL ENGLISH BREAKFAST. Customer Service has always been our greatest success. We genuinely wants Guests to ENJOY their stay with us!

Hotel surroundings – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in theater, shopping and entertainment – Check location Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Closest Landmarks *

British Library
0.1 miles
King's Cross St Pancras Tube Station
0.1 miles
St Pancras Train Station
0.1 miles
Kings Cross Station
0.2 miles
St Pancras International Station
0.2 miles
The Place
0.3 miles
BMA House
0.3 miles
Bloomsbury
0.3 miles
King's Cross Theatre
0.3 miles
The Brunswick
0.3 miles

Restaurants & Markets *

Five Guys Restaurant
0.2 miles
Nando's Restaurant
0.2 miles
Starbucks Cafe/Bar
0.2 miles
Pret A Manger Cafe/Bar
0.2 miles
Sainsbury's Local Supermarket
0.2 miles
Costcutter Supermarket
0.3 miles
Camden Lock Pl Market
1.9 miles

Closest Airports *

London City Airport
7.7 miles
London Heathrow Airport
14.7 miles
London Gatwick Airport
25.7 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“The staff were very helpful and the location was perfect for St Pancras”

Manda

United Kingdom

9.1

“The location (1 minute from King Cross Station), the friendly staff, the clean room, the breakfast served and the price.”

Dimitrios

Greece

9.1

“Extremely clean, very helpful and polite staff, nothing too much trouble for them. Very central, quiet at night. Comfy beds. Brilliant breakfast choice. Will de...”

Debra

United Kingdom

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Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children and Extra Beds

All children are welcome.

Free! All children under 1 year stay free of charge when using existing beds.

One older child or adult is charged GBP 15 per person per night in an extra bed.

The maximum number of extra beds in a room is 1.

Any type of extra bed is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Alhambra Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The Fine Print

For reservations of 5 rooms a more, a different cancellation policy applies. Please contact the hotel directly for more details.

If canceled up to 14 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged.

If canceled later than 14 days before arrival or in case of No-Show, the first night's rate for each room will be charged.

Alhambra Hotel has several annex buildings across the road. Check-in and the front desk are in the main building. Due to Building Regulations, an elevator is not available in the hotel but the staff will always offer assistance with luggage.

“Staff was nice and accommodating. I liked the location but I also disliked it because there were more people out being loud on the street. Had to keep the window open for cool breeze or sweat all night. ”

Darlene

United States of America

“Amazing service! Loved attention given to each guest. Very friendly owner. Comfy mattress. Location amazing to explore London! Included breakfast was nice. Great they could hold our luggage on day of checkout as long as we needed.”

Lea

“Perfect location. Rooms are small but it’s london so you can’t expect anything huge. Comfortable and very clean, staff were incredibly nice. They do provide baggage storage if you need it. No lift so if you have back issues & travel with a heavy bag, may not be the place for you. Otherwise great stay.”

Slo

“Nice updated and clean room was very close to major train and underground stations. Had closet to hang clothes and nightstand on each side of bed. Bed was very comfortable. Good breakfast with lots of variety was included. Stayed in separate building across the street which was easy to access.”

Peter

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Reviewed: June 24, 2019

Julie
United Kingdom

2 helpful votes
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
The shower only bathroom was quite small. The breakfast room was across the street and down a flight of stairs which isn't great if if it's raining and you have a knee injury. There was no air conditioning in my room which was at the street level so I had to open the window which was facing the street to let some cool air in.
The location is very close to both the St Pancras and Kings Cross train stations and also not too far away (around one corner) from a bus stop on Euston Road. The bed was comfy enough.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: June 24, 2019

Daniel
Singapore
7.9

“Tiny rooms but very central location”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • 2 rooms
- • Stayed 3 nights
There's no lifts at all, so good luck climbing the very narrow stairs up a few storeys. Very narrow corridors too almost claustrophobic. Rooms are really small.
Very centrally located next to King's Cross station a very short walk to the Tube. It has a Burger King's just few feet away. Breakfast is adequate with very helpful staff.

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: June 24, 2019

Rose
United Kingdom
7.1

“Great location”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Small bed, bit cramped in the room, building works woke us up at 7am sat morning. Told if we wanted breakfast to be there between 7-8 which is too early for us so we never ate there. Decorators were painting stairs so stank and we couldn’t hold the bannisters to get up and down the quite steep stairs and we were on the top floor!
The room was in a great location, 5 min walk from kings cross and even closer to tube

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: June 21, 2019

Jayne
Guernsey
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
On top floor so had to carry a heavy bag up as no lift
Very Clean and quiet

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: June 20, 2019

Bucket list traveller
Canada
9.2

“More than adequate and safe stay close to Kings Cross Railway station.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The room was quite stuffy. The facility is unable to upgrade with air conditioning and the fan was barely adequate. Perhaps I should have had tea as the coffee was not great.
The location was perfect as I had an early morning train reservation from Kings Cross. The breakfast was great. Although the room was small, it had everything that I needed. Felt safe is a busy neighbourhood.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: June 20, 2019

David
United States of America
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Small room and bathroom but I knew that going in. Breakfast was good but same every day so by third day to much. No AC, but had fan and could open window, but no screen on it.
Close to train station, places nearby to eat. Clean room, quite to sleep.

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: June 19, 2019

Pui
Hong Kong
10

“Super location. Highly recommend to stay in.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Triple Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No shampoo supply
Very friendly staff and spotless clean room

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: June 19, 2019

Rosalind
Canada
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Bed was comfy but room is really small and bed too close to call. Room was very clean.

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: June 19, 2019

Elizabeth
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
9.2

“Great hotel ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Bathroom very small.
Location fantastic, very close to Kings Cross, yet quiet. Hotel spotlessly clean, lovely cooked buffet breakfast. Staff very pleasant and helpful.

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: June 17, 2019

Manda Stone
United Kingdom
9.2

“A perfect location for St Pancras and Eurostar. Very helpful and friendly staff”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The room was very small
The staff were very helpful and the location was perfect for St Pancras

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: June 15, 2019

Lusiana
Indonesia
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Triple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No lift
Location and superclean

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: June 12, 2019

Kelly
United Kingdom
9.2

Awesome
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very central location but quiet and comfortable

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: June 12, 2019

Darlene
United States of America
6.3

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Triple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Renovations in process yet they charged full price for the room. Stuff like that needs to be posted up front. Car alarms went off throughout the night and room was stuffy and warm with no air circulation
Staff was nice and accommodating. I liked the location but I also disliked it because there were more people out being loud on the street. Had to keep the window open for cool breeze or sweat all night.

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: June 11, 2019

Chu
Singapore
9.2

“Great stay”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Quadruple Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
can be just a bit better, but overall great place to stay
Cosy place

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: June 10, 2019

Cecilia
Sweden
8.8

“Will stay here again”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Quadruple Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Family room is small for four people.
Room is modern and clean with generous sized comfortable beds. Good breakfast with many choices. Good location very close to King’s Cross St Pancras.

Stayed in June 2019

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	Single Room with Shared Bathroom 1 twin bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content This single room has a tea/coffee maker. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Safe • Hairdryer • Iron • Desk • Shared bathroom • Fan • Heating • Shared toilet • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • View • Wake-up service • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • Clothes rack Free WiFi! Parking: No parking available. Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Double Room with Shared Bathroom 1 full bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content This basic double room does not have an in-room bathroom. There is a shower and toilet located outside the room, on the same floor. Room Facilities: • Safe • Hairdryer • Iron • Desk • Shared bathroom • Fan • Heating • Shared toilet • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • View • Wake-up service • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • Clothes rack Free WiFi! Parking: No parking available. Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Triple Room 1 twin bed and 1 full bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content This triple room features an electric kettle and a compact bathroom. This room can accommodate a fourth adult upon request. Additional charges apply. Room Facilities: • Shower • Safe • Hairdryer • Iron • Desk • Fan • Toilet • Heating • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • View • Wake-up service • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • Clothes rack Free WiFi! Parking: No parking available. Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Double Room 1 full bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content This double room has an electric kettle and a compact bathroom. Room Facilities: • Shower • Safe • Hairdryer • Iron • Desk • Fan • Toilet • Heating • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • View • Wake-up service • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • Clothes rack Free WiFi! Parking: No parking available. Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Twin Room 2 twin beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content This twin room has an electric kettle and a compact bathroom. Room Facilities: • Shower • Safe • Hairdryer • Iron • Desk • Fan • Toilet • Heating • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • View • Wake-up service • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • Clothes rack Free WiFi! Parking: No parking available. Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Single Room 1 twin bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content This single room has an electric kettle and a compact bathroom. Room Facilities: • Shower • Safe • Hairdryer • Iron • Desk • Fan • Toilet • Heating • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • View • Wake-up service • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • Clothes rack Free WiFi! Parking: No parking available. Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Quadruple Room 2 full beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content This quadruple room has an electric kettle and a compact bathroom. Room Facilities: • Shower • Safe • Hairdryer • Iron • Desk • Fan • Toilet • Heating • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • View • Wake-up service • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • Clothes rack Free WiFi! Parking: No parking available. Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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Hotel surroundings – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in theater, shopping and entertainment – Check location Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

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