The King's Cross Express Inn, a short walk from the British Museum, offers a convenient base for exploring London. Guests enjoy amenities like in-room WiFi, dry cleaning, and luggage storage. The staff is always available to help with directions or recommendations.
London City Centre, a neighborhood in London, is home to King's Cross Express Inn. The British Museum and Tate Modern are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Wimbledon Tennis Club and Twickenham Stadium. Check out an event or a game at Emirates Stadium, and consider making time for London Eye, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our London travel guide
WC1X 9DF, England, London, 170 King's Cross Rd
What's nearby
British Library
10 min walk - 0.9 km
Russell Square
13 min walk - 1.1 km
The Harry Potter Shop at Platform 9 3/4
6 min walk - 0.6 km
St Pancras Chambers
7 min walk - 0.7 km
University College London
13 min walk - 1.1 km
Getting around
London (QQK-King's Cross Train Station)
5 min walk
King's Cross & St. Pancras Underground Station
6 min walk
London City Airport (LCY)
44 min drive
Restaurants
The Scottish Stores
3 min walk
Honest Burgers
1 min walk
Cafe Plaka
3 min walk
Pizza Union
2 min walk
Nenno Pizza
4 min walk
About this property
King's Cross Express Inn
Hotel near Russell Square
Close to University College London and The British Museum, King's Cross Express Inn provides amenities like dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
Breakfast (surcharge), an elevator, and concierge services
Luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 56 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
No onsite parking available
Food and drink
Weekend on-the-go breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 9.99 for adults and GBP 9.99 for children
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Guest services
Change of towels on request
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator (35 inch wide door)
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Room amenities
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Private bathroom
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV
More
Air conditioning
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
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
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A damage deposit of GBP 100 will be collected before check-in.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately GBP 9.99 for adults and GBP 9.99 for children
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 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Frequently asked questions
Is King's Cross Express Inn pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at King's Cross Express Inn?
As of Jul 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at King's Cross Express Inn on Jul 26, 2026 start from ¥13,305, 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?
This property doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at King's Cross Express Inn?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at King's Cross Express Inn?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is King's Cross Express Inn located?
Located in London City Centre, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of British Library, Russell Square, and University College London. The British Museum and Oxford Street are also within 2 mi (3 km). London (QQK-King's Cross Train Station) is only a 5-minute walk and King's Cross & St. Pancras Underground Station is 6 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
King's Cross Express Inn Reviews
7.6
Good
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Walking distance to Kings Cross station, so you have access to all trains heading around central London. Travelling solo? This is the perfect spot for you. Staff was friendly and helpful. Everything you need (food, massage, entertainment) is in walking distance.
The property was air conditioned ! when mine did not work well the staff promptly rectified the situation. Well maintained and great, very great fron end person. Give them a raise as I would stay their again.
Staff member in reception was great. Very friendly and always happy to help
Room was compact - but clean and comfortable and great location with bars and restaurants close by and short walk to Kings Cross station and Tube! Perfect for city break when you don’t intend on staying in hotel much
Nice welcome on arrival and helped carry bags. Room detailed as 'Superior' double which left a little room for imagination due to it being quite small but was clean, decent bed, air conditioning and was at the back of the hotel so no road noise. Overall, great if you want to be very close to Kings Cross/St Pancras stations as we did. Price was very competitive so would definitely use again due to location and overall hotel standard.
Clean room
Helpful friendly staff
Cooling was good & not responsive to lower cool
No breakfast offered
The shower needs instructions - how to use two different shower heads
We stayed in the hotel for one night as we had a flight to catch the following day. The staff were very friendly and made us feel really welcome and although the room was small it was very clean and very comfortable. The room didn't need to be any bigger for our needs. The hotel was also in a great location very close to Kings Cross station and near some lovely bars and restaurants. My wife and I wiukd definitely stay in this hotel again.
VERY comfortable bed, able to open window for ventilation and leave a/c off, very quiet at rear of the hotel. Very clean.
photo of room was misleading because there was nowhere to hang clothes - apart from directly over the kettle and coffee tray where they would easily get splashed or stained.
I am giving this hotel a back handed compliment. From the outside I thought it looked very tired with windows looking very old and paint peeling etc. It's in part of Kings Cross that is trying very hard to leave it's somewhat murkier past behind. However, I was greeted by a really personable guy on reception who speedily checked me in. The double room whilst small, the bed was decent and they managed to maximise the space available with a brand new bathroom (bit tight between the sink and toliet) but as I said seemed very new and very clean. This is one of the better budget hotels I have stayed at. I would book again given all the above and it's proximity to music venues, Kings X etc etc etc. Oh and bus stop right outside the front door towards Chancery Lane/St Paul's and onto London Bridge
The room was spotless , the sheets and the towels very clean as well.
What we need breakfast and dinner, and that will be perfect. The staff is polite and helpful
Thanks again.
Great location. Rooms clean nice powerful short. Friendly receptionist. Fabulous location for a weekend in London or a stop before getting on Eurostar or other train net work. - Rome is small