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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

Room options

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Showing 11 of 11 rooms

View all photos for Standard Single Room, Ensuite

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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)

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 - 0.1 miles
  • British Library - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • The Harry Potter Shop at Platform 9 3/4 - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • University College London - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Russell Square - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

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 The British Museum
Near Russell Square, Central Hotel provides everything you need. 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 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 328 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 98 out of 328 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 328 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 328 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 328 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

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

8/10 Good

Rochelle

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

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for the kind welcome and help with my suitcase. The location is so convenient!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Welcoming hotel

Was a lovely stay. Comfortable and clean. Good value for money. I would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 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

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

10/10 Excellent

eugene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Close to Train Service

We were going on a day trip to Paris that left early on Eurorail. This hotel was very close to the station and places to eat. We had a nice stay at the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location Is amazing, couldn’t fault it. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Good budget hotel

It is a budget hotel and it is absolutely fine. My room was small but had what I needed. It isn't the Ritz but good value for what I paid. Very convenient for st pancras and kings cross
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

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

10/10 Excellent

Duncan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and staff. The room is clean and cozy.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

CAROL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location convenient to St Pancras Train station and other things to see nice restaurants and pubs nearby. Very helpful staff. It is snug but worked perfect for a couple. Will be staying again soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wilson! He greeted me and was peraonable and funny. The room was clean, the location was quite convenient. Just book it, you'll be glad you did.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Great location. Comfortable, clean and good value.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel staff were super friendly! Location is ideal especially if you are coming from the St Pancras train station and you are close to kings Criss. Our room was squeaky clean. Great place to stay if you are on a budget.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Royce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Great location for the train station. Very small rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
comfortable and convenient for west end
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Gautam

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Limited space bathroom was so small and that they false advertised this place and that we didnt even get a actual room it was in the basement.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location across from main train stations, hop on/hop off bus, tons of stores, and British Museum. It's in a more budget friendly area, but hotel itself and walk to train station felt safe for both of us traveled females. Easy check in and out. The room was cozy and nice, shower was hot, could use some minor updates. Great hotel for a short cozy stay.

6/10 Okay

Jeff

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Basic hotel with small rooms. No elevator or offer to assist with bags. Shower did not drain well. Ok for a short stay and handy to train stations.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean, Friendly, Economical, Great Location

What I look for when I travel: clean, simple, economical, and well-located. Central Hotel has all of this, plus super-friendly, helpful staff/owners. Being across the street from St Pancras/King's Cross means you have quick access to Eurostar, the airports, and three underground lines. (Leicester Sq is a 5-min ride on the Piccadilly line.) It doesn't have breakfast, AC, or a lift, and some of the rooms don't have en-suite baths; if you're ok with that you'll love this place like I do.
Pleasant clean room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very clean. meticulous organisation. in good condition. however, bathroom was down stairs. excellent service from manager.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Thanks for the great service

Amazing location just across the road from the rail station...yet very quiet. We arrived early in the morning & a lovely & helpful man allowed us to leave our bags. When we arrived back in the evening the bags had been delivered to our room. The room was compact but very clean & the beds were made up each day. An amazing deal for the price! Would totally recommend this one & thank you to all of the lovely staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Marte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
did not stay very long and had to leave early for the train. Overall ok
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

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