Kings Cross Hotels
We've got 54 hotels available near Kings Cross on the 17 May 2012 for 1 nightThe cheapest hotel reservation starts at £194.00, Saco London Holborn
The closest hotel to Kings Cross is Comfort Inn and Suites Kings Cross
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More About Kings Cross
Primarily known as one of London's busiest transport hubs, Kings Cross is home to two bustling rail stations. The range of conveniently located Kings Cross hotels includes some of the most affordable accommodation in London.
Kings Cross
While these days it is gleaming St Pancras that gets the most attention with its exciting European destinations, Kings Cross was actually built first in 1852. Before that, the area had established its travel function as the halfway point of a great road built to connect Paddington and the City in 1756. Today, it serves destinations in the North-east of England and Scotland, including Leeds, Hull, York, Newcastle and Edinburgh, as well as Midlands areas such as Cambridge and Peterborough.
St Pancras International
Of course, St Pancras International is most well-known as the site of the Eurostar service to Paris and Brussels. The truth is that the addition of this service in 2007 has revitalised the station, which was threatened with closure in the 1960s. It was saved in part thanks to the efforts of the poet Sir John Betjeman, who was taken with the magnificent Barlow train shed and campaigned strongly against the closure. His success is commemorated with a statue and a pub that bears his name.
St Pancras is one of the most visually appealing London stations, with its grand exterior synonymous with travel from Kings Cross. This now houses the elegant St Pancras Renaissance Hotel, recently reopened after a long period in the wilderness. An £800million refurbishment of the station itself has turned it into an attraction in its own right.
There's More to Kings Cross Than Trains
Admittedly, it is mostly trains here, but if you find yourself with a spare moment you should go and visit the British Library, home to some 14million books and nearly a million journals and newspapers. Found right next door to the stations, it houses copies of everything published in the UK. Anyone with a UK address and a legitimate reason for study can apply for a Reader's Pass and make use of the stunning reading rooms.
The Library is most notable for its more famous items, including the Magna Carta, the Lindisfarne Gospels and the oldest printed book in existence, the Diamond Sutra.
Getting to Kings Cross
The destinations served by the train stations, both domestic and abroad, have already been outlined, although it should be noted that St Pancras does serve some domestic routes. These include Leicester and Derby in the East Midlands and Folkestone and Dover in the south-east.
The tube station at Kings Cross St Pancras serves more lines than any other London Underground stop, with routes available on the Victoria, Piccadilly, Northern, Hammersmith & City, Circle and Metropolitan Lines.
Hotels in Kings Cross
While the opulence of St Pancras Renaissance Hotel is attractive, for the most part Kings Cross is best for cheap hotels which allow for easy access to the rest of London on the busy tube network. Options of this nature include the Macdonald, the Elmwood and Central Hotel Kings Cross.
Kings Cross Pubs and Bars
The aforementioned Betjeman Arms is found right inside the station, at the end of St Pancras Platform 1, and as such is easily the most convenient place to stop for a drink if you've time to wait before your train. While you drink, you can enjoy superb views across the Kings Cross area. The Booking Office is also located inside the station, while elsewhere McGlynn's is a friendly Irish local serving real ales and pub food at reasonable prices.
Kings Cross Restaurants
If you really are set on staying in the station while you wait for your train, you might try a meal at St Pancras Grand. Built as part of the large-scale refurbishment of the station, this stunning eatery includes an Oyster Bar and Champagne Bar, and given its location the prices are quite reasonable.
Just outside the station, Bistro la Gare is an informal setting where you can enjoy rustic, authentic French cuisine alongside a lengthy cocktail list and big screen sport. Just a short walk further from the station, Itadaki Zen is Europe's first ever organic, vegan Japanese restaurant, where even the beer and wine is organically produced.
Kings Cross Parking
Kings Cross is one of London's busier areas, so parking in a convenient NCP car park is recommended. There is actually one in St Pancras station (NW1 2TB), although this will set you back £36 a day. Cheaper options are available nearby, such as Judd Street (WC1H 9QR) at £24 a day, Brunswick Square (WC1N 1AF) and Woburn Place (WC1H 0ND), both of which are £18 a day. All of these car parks are open 24 hours a day.
Kings Cross
While these days it is gleaming St Pancras that gets the most attention with its exciting European destinations, Kings Cross was actually built first in 1852. Before that, the area had established its travel function as the halfway point of a great road built to connect Paddington and the City in 1756. Today, it serves destinations in the North-east of England and Scotland, including Leeds, Hull, York, Newcastle and Edinburgh, as well as Midlands areas such as Cambridge and Peterborough.
St Pancras International
Of course, St Pancras International is most well-known as the site of the Eurostar service to Paris and Brussels. The truth is that the addition of this service in 2007 has revitalised the station, which was threatened with closure in the 1960s. It was saved in part thanks to the efforts of the poet Sir John Betjeman, who was taken with the magnificent Barlow train shed and campaigned strongly against the closure. His success is commemorated with a statue and a pub that bears his name.
St Pancras is one of the most visually appealing London stations, with its grand exterior synonymous with travel from Kings Cross. This now houses the elegant St Pancras Renaissance Hotel, recently reopened after a long period in the wilderness. An £800million refurbishment of the station itself has turned it into an attraction in its own right.
There's More to Kings Cross Than Trains
Admittedly, it is mostly trains here, but if you find yourself with a spare moment you should go and visit the British Library, home to some 14million books and nearly a million journals and newspapers. Found right next door to the stations, it houses copies of everything published in the UK. Anyone with a UK address and a legitimate reason for study can apply for a Reader's Pass and make use of the stunning reading rooms.
The Library is most notable for its more famous items, including the Magna Carta, the Lindisfarne Gospels and the oldest printed book in existence, the Diamond Sutra.
Getting to Kings Cross
The destinations served by the train stations, both domestic and abroad, have already been outlined, although it should be noted that St Pancras does serve some domestic routes. These include Leicester and Derby in the East Midlands and Folkestone and Dover in the south-east.
The tube station at Kings Cross St Pancras serves more lines than any other London Underground stop, with routes available on the Victoria, Piccadilly, Northern, Hammersmith & City, Circle and Metropolitan Lines.
Hotels in Kings Cross
While the opulence of St Pancras Renaissance Hotel is attractive, for the most part Kings Cross is best for cheap hotels which allow for easy access to the rest of London on the busy tube network. Options of this nature include the Macdonald, the Elmwood and Central Hotel Kings Cross.
Kings Cross Pubs and Bars
The aforementioned Betjeman Arms is found right inside the station, at the end of St Pancras Platform 1, and as such is easily the most convenient place to stop for a drink if you've time to wait before your train. While you drink, you can enjoy superb views across the Kings Cross area. The Booking Office is also located inside the station, while elsewhere McGlynn's is a friendly Irish local serving real ales and pub food at reasonable prices.
Kings Cross Restaurants
If you really are set on staying in the station while you wait for your train, you might try a meal at St Pancras Grand. Built as part of the large-scale refurbishment of the station, this stunning eatery includes an Oyster Bar and Champagne Bar, and given its location the prices are quite reasonable.
Just outside the station, Bistro la Gare is an informal setting where you can enjoy rustic, authentic French cuisine alongside a lengthy cocktail list and big screen sport. Just a short walk further from the station, Itadaki Zen is Europe's first ever organic, vegan Japanese restaurant, where even the beer and wine is organically produced.
Kings Cross Parking
Kings Cross is one of London's busier areas, so parking in a convenient NCP car park is recommended. There is actually one in St Pancras station (NW1 2TB), although this will set you back £36 a day. Cheaper options are available nearby, such as Judd Street (WC1H 9QR) at £24 a day, Brunswick Square (WC1N 1AF) and Woburn Place (WC1H 0ND), both of which are £18 a day. All of these car parks are open 24 hours a day.
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