In the heart of London, The California is a tranquil oasis near Trafalgar Square and London Eye. Unwind in the garden or on the terrace, enjoy a drink at the bar, and take advantage of free in-room WiFi. With helpful staff nearby to assist with tour/ticket assistance and luggage storage available for your convenience.
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 City Airport (LCY) - 48 min drive
Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 59 min drive
Luton Airport (LTN) - 74 min drive
Stansted Airport (STN) - 80 min drive
Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 106 min drive
London (QQK-King's Cross Train Station) - 3 min walk
King's Cross Station - 4 min walk
London (QQS-St. Pancras International Train Station) - 4 min walk
King's Cross & St. Pancras Underground Station - 3 min walk
Euston Underground Station - 11 min walk
Russell Square Underground Station - 11 min walk
Restaurants
McDonald's - 3 min walk
Costa Coffee - 2 min walk
Booking Office 1869 - 3 min walk
Burger King - 1 min walk
Five Guys - 3 min walk
About this property
The California - Kings Cross St Pancras, London
At The California - Kings Cross St Pancras, London, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from The British Museum and Russell Square. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and English breakfast is available daily. A terrace and a garden are other highlights. Fellow travelers like that it's just a short walk to public transportation: King's Cross & St. Pancras Underground Station is 3 minutes away and Euston Underground Station is 11 minutes.
At a glance
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Hotel size
60 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Contactless check-in available
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
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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
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
No onsite parking
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
English breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
Bar/lounge
Traveling with children
Children's games
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Reception hall
Accessibility
Hardwood flooring in room
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Free crib/infant bed
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Optional extras
English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 25 for adults and GBP 6 for children
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Policies
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Also known as
California Hotel London
California London
The California London, England
The California London
The California
The California - London Kings Cross Hotel
The California - London Kings Cross London
The California - London Kings Cross Hotel London
Frequently asked questions
Does The California - Kings Cross St Pancras, London offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The California - Kings Cross St Pancras, London does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The California - Kings Cross St Pancras, London?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at The California - Kings Cross St Pancras, London?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at The California - Kings Cross St Pancras, London.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The California - Kings Cross St Pancras, London?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at The California - Kings Cross St Pancras, London and nearby?
The California - Kings Cross St Pancras, London has a garden.
What's the area around The California - Kings Cross St Pancras, London like?
The California - Kings Cross St Pancras, London is in London City Centre, a short 3-minute walk from King's Cross & St. Pancras Underground Station and 13 minutes' walk from Russell Square. Travelers say that the hotel is in a great location.
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Reviews
The California - Kings Cross St Pancras, London Reviews
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8.6
Cleanliness
7.6
Amenities
8.8
Staff & service
7.8
Property conditions & facilities
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Reviews
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 1, 2026
The room was clean and the staff super helpful!
Jo
Jo, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 10, 2026
Good value for money - good neighborhood
Jens
Jens, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 1, 2026
Not fancy, by any stretch of the imagination, but the great staff made up for it all!
Mariko
Mariko, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Mar 8, 2026
The hotel was very charming and close to the Kings Cross train station and buses. The rooms were small but had everything you could need. Very comfortable beds.
Cecilia
Cecilia, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 11, 2026
Another fab stay!! The staff are amazing. The hotel is excellent for a night or 2 in London and very central to where you need to be for transport links, attractions and places to eat. Can highly recommend
Susan
Susan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 12, 2026
A warm welcome from a lovely team, perfect location for St Pancras and the wonderful Tube Network. This hotel is a real gem in London and made so much better by the lovely staff!
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Feb 2, 2026
Value for money, location
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 9, 2026
Friendly staff, clean and comfortable room, plenty of amenities
Sarah
Sarah, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 30, 2026
Hotel itself was a little tired around the edges but clean and otherwise fairly comfortable. What made my stay though were the staff who are incredibly helpful and friendly. Makes such a difference. A particular shout-out for Emma, on reception, who is very welcoming and always a pleasure to speak to.
Marcia
Marcia, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 22, 2026
I love staying here, the staff are lovely and the hotel is beautifully clean. The downside is there is no lift but there are ground floor options if requested.
Very central to all areas of London and transport options. They have their own restaurant nearby but there are also many other options to eat within yards of the hotel
Susan
Susan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 29, 2026
Very clean, friendly staff, very central, no complaints
Padraic
Padraic, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 28, 2026
The room was spotless, the bed comfortable, and the facilities all that you could wish for. The staff were also very helpful. We didn't eat at the hotel.
Wendy
Wendy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 30, 2026
Great room
Emma
Emma, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 19, 2026
Really quiet for central stay, my room was accessible and close to reception so expected noise but slept soundly.
Helen
Helen, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Mar 1, 2026
Generally clean, room and bathroom a little tired. Staff were amazing
James
James, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jan 26, 2026
Basic room but perfect for a one night stay. Brilliant location over the road from kings cross and at pancras and being able to drop your bags off meant we weren't lugging them round all day
Joshua
Joshua, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 12, 2025
Perfect for a short stay and very friendly staff
James
James, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Feb 8, 2026
Our room was in sort of a narrow basement part of the building, but its layout was clever, felt cosy and clean, and not too small! Bathroom was kind of cold, but the shower was nice. Very good location for the price!
Hannes
Hannes, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Nov 10, 2025
Very helpful staff and good location
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Feb 26, 2026
Staff was nice. Would have loved a heads up when our room was ready to check in as we requested an early check in. But staff happily stored our bags. Room was clean.
Janelle
Janelle, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 3, 2025
Room was great and had everything we needed for our one night stay. Can’t beat it’s location close to Kings Cross station!
Tabytha
Tabytha, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Mar 16, 2026
Room is small with limited space around the bed, some people may struggle with space between bed and radiator. Sink in the bedroom rather than bathroom obviously due to the space an available. Didn’t eat there but had a night cap, bar operated by reception staff, which is quite nice to end evening. Just 5 minute walk to St. Pancras railway station, plenty of places to eat nearby. Would definitely stay again the night before getting Eurostar train.
Jackie
Jackie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 13, 2025
Have stayed here before and would definitely stay again. Good location. Room was pretty big. Love that the bar is open all the time too
Roanna
Roanna, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Dec 18, 2025
Utilitarian but clean and the staff are nice. Can’t beat the location if you are getting on a train in the morning.
Steven
Steven, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Feb 11, 2026
Clean room, a little cold and very noisy due to rain on the skylight directly over bed. Rooms small but had everything needed