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Central Hotel

2.0 star property
Hotel in London, near The British Museum

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Central Hotel in London's heart offers a practical base near Russell Square and The British Museum. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi, secure luggage storage, and helpful multilingual staff. Past visitors consistently highlight the excellent value this property provides.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is P5,508
P6,609 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24

Room options

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Showing 11 of 11 rooms

View all photos for Standard Single Room, Ensuite

1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Single Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Memory foam bed
Heating
Separate bedroom
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite

1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Memory foam bed
Heating
Separate bedroom
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Triple Room, Ensuite

1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Triple Room, Ensuite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Memory foam bed
Heating
Separate bedroom
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite, Ensuite

1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Suite, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Memory foam bed
Heating
Separate bedroom
  • 161 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Single Room, Shared Bathroom

1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Memory foam bed
Heating
Separate bedroom
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Private Bathroom (Single Use)

1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room, Private Bathroom (Single Use)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Memory foam bed
Heating
Separate bedroom
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Economy Single Room, Shared Bathroom

1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Economy Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Mural Double Superior)

1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Mural Double Superior)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Memory foam bed
Heating
Separate bedroom
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View (OASIS)

1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View (OASIS)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
16-18 Argyle St, London, England, WC1H 8EG

What's nearby

  • St Pancras Chambers - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • British Library - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • The Harry Potter Shop at Platform 9 3/4 - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • University College London - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Russell Square - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • London (QQK-King's Cross Train Station) - 3 min walk
  • King's Cross & St. Pancras Underground Station - 3 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Booking Office 1869 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Standard Rooftop - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Chambers Club - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Central Hotel

Hotel remodeled in 2021 and located near Russell Square
Close to The British Museum, Central Hotel has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and luggage storage
  • A reception hall, a front-desk safe, and multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a vending machine, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the overall value and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Central Hotel offer amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Hair dryers and soap
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with DVD players
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Family friendly

  • DVD player

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 step to reach entrance
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways

More

  • 3 floors
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - October 2021
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: GBP 15 for check-in between midnight and 3:30 AM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-in fee: GBP 15 for check-in between midnight and 3:30 AM

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

Central Hotel London
Central London
Central Hotel Hotel
Central Hotel London
Central Hotel Hotel London

Frequently asked questions

Is Central Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Central Hotel?

As of Nov 20, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Central Hotel on Nov 23, 2025 start from P 5,507.79, excluding 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.

How much is parking?

Central Hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Central Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available from midnight– 3:30 AM for a fee of GBP 15.

What time is check-out at Central Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Central Hotel located?

Located in London City Centre, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of University College London and Russell Square. The British Museum and Leicester Square are also within 2 mi (3 km). King's Cross & St. Pancras Underground Station and London (QQK-King's Cross Train Station) are within a 5-minute walk.

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Central Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 140 out of 329 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 98 out of 329 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 329 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 329 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 329 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

STEVEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were lovely and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fumihiko

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staffs.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Rochelle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was courteous
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lenin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you’re looking for a quick stop and last minute reservation , then this is the place you have to stay at 100% recommend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Staff & service
Budget place to stay in London.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Kylynn Amica Amoree White

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were old, dirty, and stained. Only a good place to sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

CHRISTOPHE

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mediocre internet connection. No warm water at all. Old. More expensive than hotel 2 street from there brand nrw
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Lance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Small room
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Noisy but to be expected in a large city. Staff was great and very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

LI Kam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was small but offered privacy and was clean. The bed was comfortable, and the location was extremely convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beside major train hub
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elmer

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Property was more in line with a hostle dorm size rooms and bathroom that could not fit one person at the sink.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was convenient for our onward journey, the room was sufficient for our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice , cozy and close to train station
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

LYNSEY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Excellent location. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cheap, clean accomodation, ideal for st pancras. Rooms are small but we just needed to reat our heads for a few hours
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and reception staff helpful No lifts so no good for BIG Suitcases Cheap Cheerful and Conveniently situated
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfectly acceptable stay if you’ve got an early Eurostar to catch.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was very nice, staff kind and location is convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Hotel, perfect for what we wanted. Central location to where we wanted to be in London, only a couple of minutes walk from the tube station. The room was spacious, very clean and the staff and reception staff lovely. Perfect, no frills hotel, will definately stay again when in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoyed our stay at the Central Hotel. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The accommodations were nice and met our needs. The location was close to Kings Cross Station and local bus stops, so we were able to get around easily.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Duane

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean hotel with very friendly staff. Walking distance to St Pancras train station.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was such a great find! So close to St Pancras/Kings Cross stations. The staff were incredibly friendly and the property is well kept. Would absolutely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness
A bit small
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025