Hotels in St Pancras railway station
St Pancras International is really three stations under one roof, and knowing which one you need saves time on the morning of departure. Eurostar runs its own platforms, 5 to 10, and the international departures area, with trains to Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam. Southeastern high-speed trains to Kent and East Midlands Railway use the other upper-level platforms, while Thameslink trains to Bedford, Luton Airport, Gatwick Airport and Brighton leave from platforms A and B on the low level. For an early Eurostar I would sleep inside the station, at St Pancras London, Autograph Collection, or across Pancras Road at the Kaya Great Northern Hotel. Arriving by taxi, ask for the Pancras Road drop-off zone: Network Rail notes that it leads directly to Eurostar departures. Hotels south of Euston Road, such as The California or the Crestfield, add a crossing of a wide main road with your bags. The trap is the airport run. A Thameslink train to Gatwick or Luton does not leave from the grand train shed you see on arrival but from the low-level platforms, so allow time to go down. Staff help is available 24 hours, and left luggage sits in The Circle, near the British Transport Police office.
The hotel nearest St Pancras International is inside it: St Pancras London, Autograph Collection occupies the station's 1873 Gothic Revival building. Around it, the Kaya Great Northern Hotel at King's Cross, the Pullman, the Premier Inn and hub by Premier Inn hotels, and hostels such as Generator, Clink261 and Kabannas all put the Eurostar departures a short walk away, which is why most travellers book here the night before Paris, Brussels or Amsterdam.
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4.6Guest scoreParkingThe Suites - St Pancras Hotel Group
Spacious suites with kitchens and laundry near St. Pancras
View hotel →Why guests love itThe Suites is a four-star a short walk from King's Cross St. Pancras, made up of air-conditioned suites with full kitchens. For a family, a proper kitchen and laundry facilities make a longer London stay much easier, and on-site parking helps if you arrive by car. Wi-Fi is free and the British Library is within easy reach. Rated 9.2 by almost 250 guests, it is the self-catering option I would choose near the Eurostar.
4.5Guest scoreFamilyPullman London St Pancras
Stylish business hotel with posh dining and a gym near St Pancras
View hotel →Why guests love itPullman London St Pancras is an upscale business hotel a short walk from St Pancras International, with stylish rooms and suites. Families are welcome too: suites give more space, and the restaurant and bar save a trip out after a long journey. Parents can use the well-equipped gym. With a 9/10 score from over 4,100 reviews, I would choose it for a comfortable family night before an early Eurostar.
4.5Guest scoreBreakfast includedThe Harrison Pub & Hotel
Gastropub with live music, modern European menu, and free breakfast
View hotel →Why guests love itThe Harrison is a gastropub first, with simple rooms upstairs and a short walk to St Pancras International. Breakfast is included, the kitchen serves a modern European menu and there is live music downstairs, so evenings are lively rather than hushed. With a 9/10 score from over 1,200 reviews, I would book it for an adult trip or a night before an early Eurostar, and look elsewhere with young children who go to bed early.
4.4Guest scoreParkingSt. Pancras London, Autograph Collection
Victorian grandeur meets modern luxury within a historic railway station
View hotel →Why guests love itSt. Pancras London, Autograph Collection is set inside the 1873 Gothic Revival station building itself, so the Eurostar is a lift ride away rather than a walk. It is a five-star with an indoor pool, a spa, a fitness centre and several places to eat and drink. Families are welcome, pets too, and parking is available. Rated 8.8 by more than 4,900 guests, I would choose it for a special trip that starts or ends by train.
4.4Guest scoreParkinghub by Premier Inn London King's Cross hotel
Modern, snug rooms with free Wi-Fi and a hip bar near King's Cross
View hotel →Why guests love ithub by Premier Inn London King's Cross is an informal hotel near King's Cross and St Pancras International, with snug, modern rooms and air conditioning. It is listed as kid-friendly, and the restaurant and bar with an industrial look keep evenings simple. Parking is available, and the whole building is smoke-free. Rooms are compact, so I would book it for a short family stopover rather than a long stay; guests rate it 8.8 across over 3,400 reviews.
4.3Guest scorePet friendlyThe Megaro Hotel - Kings Cross St Pancras, London
Colourful contemporary rooms and apartments near King's Cross St Pancras
View hotel →Why guests love itThe Megaro Hotel is a contemporary five-star near King's Cross St Pancras, with colourful rooms and apartments with designer fittings. Apartments give families more space, and the restaurant, bar and full-service laundry help on a longer trip. Children and pets are both welcome. With an 8.6 rating from more than 850 reviews, I would book an apartment here for a family who want comfort and the Eurostar close by.
4.3Guest scorePet friendlyThe Standard, London
Refined rooms, a hip restaurant, and a 24-hour gym near King's Cross
View hotel →Why guests love itThe Standard London is a modern five-star near King's Cross St. Pancras, with refined rooms, some with terraces. There is a hip restaurant, a bar and a 24-hour gym, and the hotel welcomes both families and pets. The mood is design-led and lively, so I would book it for teenagers or adults rather than toddlers. Rated 8.6 by more than 1,600 guests, it is a stylish start or end to a Eurostar trip.
4.3Guest scorePet friendlyKaya Great Northern Hotel, London
Historic railway hotel with modern luxury, dining, and pet-friendly stays
View hotel →Why guests love itKaya Great Northern Hotel is a five-star boutique hotel in a historic 1854 railway building at King's Cross, with easy access to St Pancras International. Rooms are contemporary, the restaurant serves Modern British food and there are two bars. Families and pets are welcome. The mood is refined, so I would book it for older children or a couple's trip. Rated 8.6 by more than 1,100 guests, it is a memorable station stay.
4.3Guest scorePet friendlyThe Gyle - Kings Cross St Pancras, London
Victorian townhouse hotel with a cosy bar and breakfast near a leafy square
View hotel →Why guests love itThe Gyle is a refined hotel in a Victorian townhouse by a leafy square near King's Cross St Pancras. Breakfast is included, there is a cosy bar, and rooms are air-conditioned with free Wi-Fi; some have a kitchen, which suits families on a longer stay. Laundry is available and pets are welcome. With an 8.6 rating from more than 300 reviews, I would book a room with a kitchen here for a calm family base.
4.2Guest scoreParkingPremier Inn London Kings Cross hotel
Family-friendly rooms and dining, steps from St Pancras International
View hotel →Why guests love itPremier Inn London King's Cross is a straightforward budget hotel five minutes on foot from St Pancras International. Family rooms are available, the restaurant has a children's menu, and there is a bar for parents once the children are settled. On-site parking is a plus for drivers. With an 8.4 rating from almost 3,000 reviews, I would book it for a family night before or after a Eurostar without spending on extras.
4.2Guest scoreParkingPremier Inn London St Pancras hotel
Family-friendly hotel with a restaurant and bar near St Pancras
View hotel →Why guests love itPremier Inn London St Pancras is a family-friendly hotel near St Pancras International, with straightforward en suite rooms, air conditioning and free Wi-Fi. The restaurant serves pub food and has a children's menu, and there is a bar for a quiet drink. Paid parking is available. Rated 8.4 by more than 2,900 guests, I would choose it for a simple, dependable family stop before a train.
4.1Guest scoreFamilyKabannas London St Pancras
Shared dorms and private rooms with a lively cafe-bar
View hotel →Why guests love itKabannas London St Pancras is a modest hostel near St Pancras International with shared dorms and private rooms. The lively cafe-bar is the social hub, Wi-Fi is free, and full-service laundry helps on a longer trip. It is listed as kid-friendly and accessible, so a private room can work for a family on a budget. With an 8.2 score from more than 1,300 reviews, I would book it for an affordable night near the Eurostar.
4.1Guest scoreParkingPrincess Hotel
Unpretentious redbrick townhouse with free Wi-Fi near King's Cross
View hotel →Why guests love itPrincess Hotel is a budget hotel in a redbrick townhouse, a short walk from King's Cross St. Pancras and the British Library. Rooms are straightforward, with free Wi-Fi, and the hotel is listed as family-friendly. Parking is available, which is unusual this close to the stations and handy for families arriving by car. There is no restaurant on site. Rated 8.2 by more than 500 guests, it is a good-value base I would choose for a short family trip.
4.1Guest scoreFamilyJesmond Dene - St Pancras Hotel Group
Unpretentious rooms near King's Cross St. Pancras, ideal for families
View hotel →Why guests love itJesmond Dene is a straightforward three-star a short walk from King's Cross St. Pancras and the British Library. Rooms are unpretentious, with Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, and full-service laundry helps families on a longer trip. It is smoke-free and listed as kid-friendly, with no restaurant on site. Rated 8.2 by almost 500 guests, I would book it for a simple, central family stay near the Eurostar.
4.1Guest scoreFamilyMentone Hotel
Modern townhouse hotel with free breakfast and tennis court access
View hotel →Why guests love itMentone Hotel is a three-star townhouse with modern rooms, a short walk from the British Library and St Pancras. Breakfast and Wi-Fi are included, guests have access to tennis courts, and an airport shuttle is offered. It is kid-friendly and accessible, which helps families with a pushchair. With an 8.2 rating from more than 650 reviews, I would book it for a family who want breakfast included and a quieter townhouse feel.
4.0Guest scoreFamilyCrestfield Hotel
Simple, budget-friendly rooms with breakfast near King's Cross St. Pancras
View hotel →Why guests love itCrestfield Hotel is a budget hotel a short walk from King's Cross St. Pancras, with simple rooms, a bar and a restaurant. A continental breakfast buffet and Wi-Fi are included, which keeps a family trip affordable. It is smoke-free and kid-friendly. Rooms are basic, so I would book it for a night or two before a train rather than a long holiday. Guests rate it 8/10 across more than 900 reviews.
4.0Guest scoreFamilyGeorge Hotel
Victorian townhouse with breakfast, WiFi, and a family-friendly restaurant
View hotel →Why guests love itGeorge Hotel occupies a Victorian townhouse a short walk from the British Library, close to St Pancras. Rooms are simple, but a cooked English breakfast is included and Wi-Fi is free, with a restaurant on site. It is kid-friendly, and a filling breakfast before a train is a real help with children. Rated 8/10 by more than 500 guests, I would choose it for a short, good-value family stay near the Eurostar.
3.9Guest scoreFamilyStudios2let
Family-friendly apartments with kitchens and free Wi-Fi near St Pancras
View hotel →Why guests love itStudios2Let is an unassuming apartment building near St Pancras International, with kitchens in some units, air conditioning and free Wi-Fi. Being able to cook simple meals helps a family keep costs and routines in check on a longer London trip. It is smoke-free and family-friendly, with no restaurant or bar on site. Rated 7.8 by more than 1,700 guests, I would book a unit with a kitchen here for a practical stay near the Eurostar.
3.9Guest scoreFamilyThe California - Kings Cross St Pancras, London
Modern comfort in a Georgian townhouse, with breakfast and a bar
View hotel →Why guests love itThe California occupies a Georgian townhouse a short walk from St Pancras and King's Cross, with modern, air-conditioned rooms inside. Breakfast is included, there is a bar and a terrace, and the hotel is listed as kid-friendly. The British Library is a short stroll away for a rainy morning. Rated 7.8 by more than 850 guests, I would book it for a family stop before or after a Eurostar.
3.9Guest scoreFamilyClink261
Private rooms and dorms with a communal kitchen near St Pancras
View hotel →Why guests love itClink261 is a budget hostel near St Pancras with bright private rooms and dormitories, including women-only dorms. The communal kitchen lets you prepare your own meals, which keeps costs down for a family, and Wi-Fi is free. It is smoke-free and listed as kid-friendly, though the atmosphere is that of a hostel, so a private room is the sensible choice with children. Rated 7.8 by more than 2,700 guests, it suits a cheap night before a train.
3.9Guest scoreBreakfast includedPoint A Hotel London, Kings Cross - St Pancras
Straightforward rooms with modern amenities near St Pancras International
View hotel →Why guests love itPoint A Hotel London, Kings Cross - St Pancras is a casual hotel a short walk from St Pancras International, with straightforward en suite rooms and 40-inch flat-screen TVs. Breakfast and Wi-Fi are included, and the rooms are air-conditioned, with accessible rooms available. There is little else on site, so it works best for a night before a train. Rated 7.8 by almost 3,300 guests, I would choose it for a practical stopover.
3.8Guest scoreRestaurantKings Cross Express
Conveniently located with a restaurant and free Wi-Fi
View hotel →Why guests love itKings Cross Express is a smoke-free three-star a short walk from both St Pancras International and King's Cross, with a restaurant on site and free Wi-Fi. That makes it a straightforward place to sleep before an early Eurostar or a train north, with breakfast or dinner a few steps away. It is not set up specifically for families. Rated 7.6 by around 190 guests, I would book it for a short, practical stopover.
3.8Guest scoreBusinessSt Pancras Inn
Four-star comfort with a spa, steps from St Pancras International
View hotel →Why guests love itSt Pancras Inn is a four-star a short walk from St Pancras International, with a spa, free Wi-Fi and air-conditioned rooms. It is geared to business and leisure travellers, with accessible rooms and full-service laundry. There is no restaurant listed, and it is not marketed to families, so I would book it mainly for adults. A 7.6 rating from about 250 reviews is middling, so it is worth comparing with the hotels nearby.
3.8Guest scoreFamilyAlhambra Hotel
Budget-friendly stay with breakfast near King's Cross St. Pancras
View hotel →Why guests love itAlhambra Hotel is a budget hotel near King's Cross St. Pancras with casual rooms, some sharing bathrooms. Breakfast is included, continental or full English, and Wi-Fi is free, with a restaurant on site. It is kid-friendly, though families should book a room with a private bathroom. Rated 7.6 by more than 750 guests, I would choose it for a cheap night close to the station where a hearty breakfast matters.
3.7Guest scoreFamilyHilton London Euston
Upscale comfort with dining and fitness near Euston Station
View hotel →Why guests love itHilton London Euston is an upscale hotel near Euston station, itself a short walk from St Pancras. It has an international restaurant, a lounge bar and a fitness centre, with air-conditioned rooms and full-service laundry. It is listed as family-friendly. A 7.4 rating from almost 1,800 reviews is lower than its neighbours, so I would choose it mainly when travelling from Euston or when other hotels around St Pancras are full.
3.7Guest scoreRestaurantFour Points Flex by Sheraton London Euston
Modern comfort with a restaurant and bar near Euston Station
View hotel →Why guests love itFour Points Flex by Sheraton London Euston is a modern three-star near Euston Station, a short walk from St Pancras. Rooms are air-conditioned and smoke-free, Wi-Fi is free, and there is a restaurant and a bar on site. Accessible facilities are available. It is not aimed at families, and a 7.4 rating from more than 450 reviews places it below several neighbours, so I would book it mainly for a train from Euston.
3.7Guest scoreFamilyGenerator London
Colourful dorms and private rooms with a hip bar and cafe
View hotel →Why guests love itGenerator London is a colourful, social hostel with dorms and private rooms, a short walk from the British Library and the St Pancras and King's Cross stations. There is a bar, a cafe and a restaurant on site, and private rooms make it workable for a family on a tight budget. Expect a lively, young crowd in the evening. Rated 7.4 from almost 6,000 reviews, I would book a private room here for a cheap night near the Eurostar.
3.5Guest scorePet friendlyTravelodge London Central Kings Cross
Comfortable, pet-friendly lodging near St Pancras International with breakfast and a bar
View hotel →Why guests love itTravelodge London Central King's Cross is a low-key hotel a short walk from St Pancras International, with comfortable rooms and custom-designed beds. A breakfast buffet and a bar are on site, and pets are welcome. It is family-oriented, though services are basic, and a 7/10 rating from almost 1,900 reviews reflects a simple stay. I would book it for one night before an early Eurostar rather than a long city break.
What to expect
- Eurostar trains to Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam use platforms 5 to 10 and their own international departures area.
- Thameslink trains to Luton and Gatwick airports, Bedford and Brighton leave from low-level platforms A and B.
- St Pancras London, Autograph Collection is set inside the station's 1873 Gothic Revival building.
- Network Rail lists staff help 24 hours a day, and left luggage in The Circle, run by Excess Baggage Company.
Local tips
- ✓Ask your taxi for the Pancras Road drop-off zone, which Network Rail says leads straight to Eurostar departures, rather than the Euston Road front.
- ✓For Gatwick or Luton, head down to the low-level platforms A and B: Thameslink trains do not use the main train shed upstairs.
- ✓Left luggage is in The Circle, beside the British Transport Police office and the toilets, useful if you check out before an evening Eurostar.
- ✓Do not confuse St Pancras with King's Cross across Pancras Road: trains to Yorkshire and Scotland leave from King's Cross, while St Pancras handles Eurostar, Kent, the East Midlands and Thameslink.
Where to stay
FAQ
Which hotel is closest to St Pancras International?
St Pancras London, Autograph Collection, which occupies the station's own 1873 Gothic Revival building. Just across Pancras Road, the Kaya Great Northern Hotel sits in an 1854 railway building at King's Cross. Both make an early Eurostar departure a matter of minutes on foot.
Where do Eurostar trains leave from at St Pancras?
From platforms 5 to 10, which Eurostar manages together with the international departures area. If you arrive by taxi, the Pancras Road drop-off zone leads directly to Eurostar departures, according to Network Rail.
Is there left luggage at St Pancras International?
Yes. Excess Baggage Company runs it, and it is located in The Circle, near the toilets and the British Transport Police office. It is the natural place to leave bags between check-out and an afternoon or evening train.
Can I get to Gatwick or Luton airport from St Pancras?
Yes. Thameslink trains serve both Luton Airport and Gatwick Airport, as well as Bedford and Brighton, from the low-level platforms A and B. That makes the hotels around St Pancras a practical base for an early flight as well as for the Eurostar.