Hotels With a Bar Near King's Cross Station
This page lists hotels with a bar on site around London King's Cross, the terminus for trains to Edinburgh and the north, right next to St Pancras International and its Eurostar services to Paris and Brussels. A hotel bar here suits an evening before an early train or after a long journey. The range is wide: from St. Pancras London, Autograph Collection, set in the 1873 Gothic Revival building of the station itself, to the business bar at Pullman London St Pancras, the industrial-style bar at hub by Premier Inn, and the hip bar at Generator London.
King's Cross and St Pancras sit side by side on Euston Road, with the British Library just to the west. Behind the stations, the former railway lands around Granary Square and Coal Drops Yard now hold shops and restaurants along Regent's Canal. Many visitors also pass through for Platform 9 3/4 inside King's Cross. The area mixes large rail terminals, offices and student life, so the hotels here range from five-star rooms to dorm beds.
Station grandeur and budget bars side by side
Near King's Cross, a hotel bar ranges from an elegant setting inside a Victorian station building to a casual bar in a budget hotel or hostel. The choice depends on your budget and on why you are staying: an early Eurostar or train north, a business meeting, or a few nights of sightseeing with a lively bar downstairs.
St. Pancras London, Autograph Collection is the landmark choice. It also offers family-friendly amenities. It occupies an 1873 Gothic Revival building set within St Pancras International station, with elegant dining, a full-service spa, an indoor pool and a fitness centre. This five-star hotel accepts pets, has parking and is rated 8.8 by almost 5,000 guests. I would book it for a special stay before a Eurostar departure, since you can go from the restaurant or the spa to the platforms without leaving the building, and King's Cross is directly across the road for trains heading north. Its listing also stresses the walking distance to major transport links and sights.
Pullman London St Pancras is the strongest business option. The Pullman caters to leisure travellers as well as business guests. This upscale hotel, a short walk from St Pancras International, has stylish rooms and suites, a restaurant, a bar, a fitness centre and extensive meeting facilities, and it holds the best rating on this page, 9.0 from more than 4,100 reviews. hub by Premier Inn London King's Cross is the modern, informal alternative, with compact rooms, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a restaurant and a bar with an industrial feel, rated 8.8 by more than 3,400 guests, which makes it good value for a short stay.
Two more Premier Inn hotels offer a straightforward stay with a bar. Premier Inn London Kings Cross is a five-minute walk from St Pancras International, with en suite rooms including family options, a restaurant with a children's menu, a bar, parking and air conditioning, rated 8.4. Premier Inn London St Pancras, a short walk from the stations and the British Library, has a restaurant serving pub food, a children's menu, a bar and accessible rooms, also rated 8.4. Both suit families who want a simple drink downstairs after a day out in London.
For the tightest budgets, Generator London offers colourful dorms and private rooms, a hip bar and a cafe, an eight-minute walk from the British Library, with free Wi-Fi. It has the largest review base on this page, more than 5,900 reviews, though its 7.4 is below the hotels above. Travelodge London Central Kings Cross, a short walk from St Pancras International, has a bar, a breakfast buffet and custom-designed beds, and it accepts pets, rated 7.0. I would choose Generator if a sociable bar matters more to you than a quiet room.
A traveler's perspectiveFor a drink before an early train, I would book St. Pancras London, Autograph Collection: it sits inside the 1873 Gothic Revival building of St Pancras International, with elegant dining, a spa and an indoor pool, rated 8.8. On a business trip, my choice would be Pullman London St Pancras, which has a bar, meeting facilities and the best rating on this page, 9.0 from more than 4,100 reviews.
4.5Guest scoreBarPullman London St Pancras
Upscale business hotel near St Pancras with dining and fitness
View hotel →Why guests love itPullman London St Pancras sits a short walk from St Pancras International, and its stylish rooms and suites earn a 9 rating from more than 4,100 guests. The hotel is geared towards business stays, with extensive meeting facilities, a fitness centre, a restaurant and a bar, and it lists no dedicated children's facilities. Families can still use it as a well-run base close to King's Cross for an early train, though I would favour suites for space.
4.4Guest scoreBarSt. Pancras London, Autograph Collection
Gothic Revival luxury within St. Pancras International, with spa and indoor pool
View hotel →Why guests love itHoused in the 1873 Gothic Revival building of St Pancras International, St Pancras London Autograph Collection gives families arriving at King's Cross a memorable first night. The indoor pool and spa are the highlights for children and parents alike, and the hotel lists family-friendly amenities, parking and a fitness centre. Being next door to two major stations makes onward travel easy with luggage and tired children. I would book it for a special occasion rather than a budget trip.
4.4Guest scoreBarhub by Premier Inn London King's Cross hotel
Snug, modern rooms with a hip bar near King's Cross
View hotel →Why guests love itHub by Premier Inn London King's Cross describes itself as family-friendly, though its rooms are snug, so I see it as a fit for small families travelling light. Air conditioning, free Wi-Fi and a smoke-free building cover the basics, and the restaurant and industrial-style bar keep dinner on site. Parking is available. With an 8.8 rating from more than 3,400 guests, it is a reliable, informal choice for a night before an early train from King's Cross.
4.3Guest scoreBarThe Gyle - Kings Cross St Pancras, London
Victorian townhouse hotel with a cosy bar and breakfast overlooking a leafy square
View hotel →Why guests love itOverlooking a leafy square, The Gyle occupies a Victorian townhouse close to King's Cross, and the rooms with a kitchen are the ones I would choose for a family stay. Breakfast is part of the offer, and the full-service laundry is practical with children. A cosy bar gives parents a place to sit once the day is over, and the hotel is pet-friendly. With an 8.6 rating from more than 300 guests, it is a refined choice near the station.
4.3Guest scoreBarThe Megaro Hotel - Kings Cross St Pancras, London
Colourful rooms and apartments with designer touches near King's Cross
View hotel →Why guests love itA short walk from both King's Cross and St Pancras stations, The Megaro Hotel is a contemporary five-star hotel with colourful rooms and apartments, designer fittings and espresso machines. The apartment options are what I would book with children for the extra space. A restaurant and bar are on site and pets are welcome. With an 8.6 rating from more than 850 guests, it is a comfortable choice for families arriving by train.
4.3Guest scoreBarThe Standard, London
Refined rooms, a hip restaurant, and a 24-hour gym near King's Cross
View hotel →Why guests love itWith refined rooms, some with terraces, The Standard, London offers a five-star stay right by King's Cross station and describes itself as family-friendly. A hip restaurant and a 24-hour gym are on site, and pets are welcome too. I like the terrace rooms for families, as they add space beyond the bedroom. With an 8.6 rating from more than 1,600 guests, it suits parents who want a design hotel close to the trains rather than a large resort-style property.
4.3Guest scoreBarKaya Great Northern Hotel, London
Historic railway hotel with modern luxury and pet-friendly amenities
View hotel →Why guests love itKaya Great Northern Hotel occupies an 1854 railway building at King's Cross, right beside the platforms. It is a luxury boutique hotel listed as family-friendly and pet-friendly, with contemporary air-conditioned rooms, a Modern British restaurant and two bars. Free Wi-Fi and a full-service laundry help on a longer trip. There is no pool, so I would choose it for families who value character and location over leisure facilities. Rated 8.6.
4.2Guest scoreBarPremier Inn London Kings Cross hotel
Family-friendly rooms and dining near St Pancras International
View hotel →Why guests love itFive minutes on foot from St Pancras International, Premier Inn London Kings Cross has family rooms and a restaurant with a children's menu, so dinner is easy after a long journey. Rooms are en suite and air-conditioned, there is a bar for parents, and parking is available. It is a budget-friendly, straightforward hotel rather than a place with leisure facilities. I would book it for families who want a reliable room near the station and plan to spend the day sightseeing.
4.2Guest scoreBarPremier Inn London St Pancras hotel
Family-friendly hotel with a restaurant, bar, and parking near King's Cross
View hotel →Why guests love itKid-friendly, smoke-free and air-conditioned, Premier Inn London St Pancras covers the essentials for families arriving at King's Cross. Its restaurant serves pub grub with a children's menu, there is a bar for parents, and rooms are en suite and accessible. Paid parking is available for those arriving by car. The British Library is a short walk away for a quiet outing. I would choose it for a no-frills family stay where location and simplicity matter more than leisure facilities.
4.0Guest scoreBarCrestfield Hotel
Simple rooms with free breakfast near King's Cross
View hotel →Why guests love itA short walk from King's Cross station, Crestfield Hotel keeps things simple and affordable for families: rooms are basic, the continental breakfast buffet is included and Wi-Fi is free. It is listed as kid-friendly, and the bar and restaurant on site save a search for dinner after a train journey. I would not expect extras such as a pool, but for parents who mainly want a clean room and breakfast close to the trains, it does the job. Rated 8.
3.9Guest scoreBarThe California - Kings Cross St Pancras, London
Modern comfort in a Georgian townhouse with breakfast and a bar
View hotel →Why guests love itSet in a Georgian townhouse close to King's Cross, The California is a kid-friendly, smoke-free hotel with modern rooms, free breakfast and free Wi-Fi. The bar, the restaurant and the terrace give parents a place to sit once children are settled. It does not list family facilities beyond that, so I see it as a straightforward choice for families on a short trip who want breakfast sorted and the major transport hubs nearby. Rated 7.8 by more than 850 guests.
3.7Guest scoreBarGenerator London
Stylish dorms and private rooms with a hip bar and cafe
View hotel →Why guests love itListed as kid-friendly, Generator London is worth a look for families arriving at King's Cross on a tight budget, because it has private rooms as well as dorms. The British Library is an 8-minute walk away, a free and easy outing with children. The bar and cafe draw a lively, young crowd, so I would ask for a private room away from the social areas. Wi-Fi is free and the whole property is smoke-free.
3.7Guest scoreBarHilton London Euston
Upscale hotel with international dining and a fitness center near Euston
View hotel →Why guests love itClose to Euston Station, Hilton London Euston lists itself as kid-friendly, with air-conditioned rooms, an international restaurant, a lounge bar and a fitness centre. The full-service laundry is useful for families on a longer trip. With a 7.4 rating from nearly 1,800 guests and no leisure facilities beyond the gym, I see it as a functional upscale base for families connecting between Euston and King's Cross rather than a destination in itself.
3.7Guest scoreBarKeystone House
Pet-friendly rooms with a bar, near St Pancras International
View hotel →Why guests love itKeystone House is a down-to-earth 2-star close to St Pancras International, handy for families arriving on the Eurostar or catching trains from King's Cross. Some rooms have a kitchen, which helps with children's meals and keeps costs down in London. All rooms are en suite, with air conditioning, Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, and the property is smoke-free and pet-friendly. There is a bar on site. A score of 7.4 from 665 reviews signals a basic, functional stay.
3.7Guest scoreBarFour Points Flex by Sheraton London Euston
Modern comfort near Euston with a restaurant and bar
View hotel →Why guests love itA short walk from Euston Station and the British Library, Four Points Flex by Sheraton London Euston is a modern three-star hotel with air-conditioned rooms, a restaurant and a bar. Free Wi-Fi, a full-service laundry and accessible, smoke-free rooms cover the practical side for families. There are no children's facilities listed, and the 7.4 rating suggests a standard rather than memorable stay. I see it as a sensible option for families moving between Euston and King's Cross.
3.5Guest scoreBarTravelodge London Central Kings Cross
Comfortable rooms near St Pancras International with breakfast and a bar
View hotel →Why guests love itA short walk from St Pancras International, Travelodge London Central Kings Cross offers straightforward rooms with custom-designed beds, a breakfast buffet and a bar, along with family amenities and a pet-friendly policy. The breakfast buffet is the most useful part for families heading out early. With a 7 rating from nearly 1,900 guests, expectations should stay modest. I would choose it for a single night before or after a train rather than for a longer family holiday.
Local tips
- 1Book St. Pancras London, Autograph Collection if you are taking the Eurostar, as the hotel is set within St Pancras International.
- 2For meetings, choose Pullman London St Pancras, which has extensive meeting facilities as well as a bar.
- 3hub by Premier Inn London King's Cross offers a bar with an industrial feel and compact, air-conditioned rooms at a lower budget.
- 4Families can look at Premier Inn London Kings Cross or Premier Inn London St Pancras, both with a bar and a children's menu.
- 5Travelling with a dog? St. Pancras London, Autograph Collection and Travelodge London Central Kings Cross are listed as pet-friendly.
- 6Walk behind the stations to Granary Square and Coal Drops Yard on Regent's Canal for more places to eat and drink.