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The California - London Kings Cross

3.0 star property
Relax with a drink by our charming outdoor spaces or get ready for an adventure near Piccadilly Circus.

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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.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AED 330
AED 396 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan

Room options

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Single Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(31 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Comfort Double Room (Large) | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Comfort Double Room (Large)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Family Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(42 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Classic Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Family Suite | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Family Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Large Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Small Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Small Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 4

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 5

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About the neighborhood

Map
4-8 Belgrove Street, London, England, WC1H 8AB

What's nearby

  • St Pancras Chambers - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • British Library - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • University College London - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Russell Square - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • The British Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • London (QQK-King's Cross Train Station) - 3 min walk
  • King's Cross & St. Pancras Underground Station - 3 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Standard Rooftop - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The California - London Kings Cross

Hotel near Piccadilly Circus
Located close to Trafalgar Square and London Eye, The California - London Kings Cross provides a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • English breakfast (surcharge), a reception hall, and free newspapers
  • A 24-hour front desk, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A front-desk safe and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and proximity to public transit
Room features
All 60 rooms have amenities such as free WiFi, safes, and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Free infant beds, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 25 for adults and GBP 6 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • In-room crib
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

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 (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 25 for adults and GBP 6 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is 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

Is The California - London Kings Cross pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The California - London Kings Cross?

As of 8 January 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The California - London Kings Cross on 11 January 2026 start from $107.93, including 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 hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The California - London Kings Cross?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The California - London Kings Cross?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The California - London Kings Cross located?

Located in London City Centre, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square, and London Eye. Hyde Park and Big Ben are also within 3 mi (5 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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Reviews

The California - London Kings Cross Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

6.0

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.8

Eco-friendliness

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 393 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 334 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 170 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 72 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 1011 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff and good location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness
Utilitarian but clean and the staff are nice. Can’t beat the location if you are getting on a train in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean tidy rooms, with great amenities. Friendly staff, and perfect location right near Kings Cross station! Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jillian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless, spacious rooms. Friendly helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michaela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Delightful staff - truly kind, approachable and ready to help with anything. The property was immaculate - credit to the cleaning staff. Not only the rooms themselves but every corner of the property was clean - above and beyond - and well taken care of.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, friendly staff , beds comfortable. Only downside is you likely will not be able to check in early so be prepared to leave you bags.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Nice room / amazing breakfast

Very nice room and excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie Gayle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our time at The California was perfect! The staff were very friendly & resourceful, plus the location is perfect to travel into the main city area.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vivian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, the staff was helpful. Very happy with our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and a comfortable bed. Pleasant staff and a reasonable price, for London.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice, friendly and welcoming staff, quiet location, close to all transport spots and amenities. Plenty of restaurant selection near by also. The room was nice and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The double room was more spacious than expected and very clean. Amenities such as coffee and tea are provided, and two bottles of drinking water are replenished daily. Breakfast is excellent and is served a la carte at the neighboring Spagnoletti restaurant. Some people complain about noise from the subway that runs beneath the hotel, but my room was on the first floor and I didn't experience any noise there.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liang

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall it is Good
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bailey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I stayed here for one night between arriving at LHR and taking the train to Paris. This is the best location for the best price near St Pancras. Highly recommend, the room was very clean and cozy, everyone at the property was lovely and there’s a tube entrance right at the end of the street that takes you directly to Kings Cross/St Pancras. I’ll absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very noisy hotel. You could hear the trains early and late.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room with all necessary amenities, good location for transportation, plenty of shops, bars and restaurants nearby
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Small rooms but great location and excellent service. Very clean and nice bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Roanna

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

Lovely location to stay in

We have stayed here before. The room is pretty decent sized and the bathroom we had fairly big. It's in a good area close to Kings Cross/St Pancras and several eating establishments. Overall a great placeto stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and fine for a short stay, we had a basement room so could hear the tubes underneath us but wasn’t too annoying. I’d definitely come back and stay here
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pleasant and helpful staff. Room was quite small and hotel was showing a bit of wear and tear but good enough for an affordable family stay only a few paces from Kings Cross.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious; the location was perfect - across the road from kings cross starion; it was clean and modern; they had a bar that was open til early hours and staff on shift 24/7. Id definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superb location very close to King’s Cross, good value for money given size of room and facilities. I had a room with a bath and a balcony.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

DEBORA

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

Great location and staff, tiny rooms

Very helpful staff. Very clean but impossibly small rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable, friendly staff and very close to Kings cross station.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025