Surrounded by London's vibrant culture, Bedford Hotel offers a tranquil retreat. Step into the charming garden or grab a bite at Botanica restaurant, which serves up breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Connect to in-room WiFi and unwind with a good book from the library.
London (QQU-London Euston Train Station) - 14 min walk
London Euston Station - 15 min walk
Russell Square Underground Station - 4 min walk
Holborn Underground Station - 6 min walk
Farringdon Underground Station - 11 min walk
Restaurants
Antalya Restaurant - 1 min walk
All Star Lanes - 2 min walk
KFC - 2 min walk
Taco Bell - 1 min walk
Caffe Tropea - 3 min walk
About this property
Bedford Hotel
When you stay at Bedford Hotel, you'll be in a fantastic location, just a 5-minute walk from Russell Square and University College London. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Botanica, which is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and offers garden views. Other highlights at this eco-certified hotel include a bar/lounge, a terrace, and a garden. Fellow travelers like the central location for the sightseeing and because it's only a short walk to public transportation: Russell Square Underground Station is 4 minutes and Holborn Underground Station is 6 minutes.
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
DONE
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs and cats only)*
Service animals welcome
Food and water bowls available
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Covered onsite self parking (GBP 24 per day)
DONE
Other information
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Property amenities
Food and drink
English breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Water dispenser
Working away
2 meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Built in 1964
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Library
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian dining options
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Reception hall
Outdoor furniture
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
Smart television
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Portable fan
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Alarm clock
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Refrigerator (on request)
Highchair
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
LED light bulbs
Water-efficient showers only
Mobile key entry
Special features
Dining
Botanica - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 19 for adults and GBP 19 for children
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 50.00 per pet, per week
Parking
Covered self parking costs GBP 24 per day
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, JCB International
Also known as
Bedford Hotel London
Bedford London
Bedford Hotel London London
Bedford London London
Bedford Hotel London, England
Bedford
Bedford Hotel Hotel
Bedford Hotel London
Bedford Hotel Hotel London
Frequently asked questions
Does Bedford Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Bedford Hotel 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 Bedford Hotel?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 50.00 per pet, per week. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Bedford Hotel?
Yes. Self parking costs GBP 24 per day.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Bedford Hotel?
You can check in starting at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Bedford Hotel and nearby?
Bedford Hotel has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Bedford Hotel?
Yes, Botanica offers alfresco dining and garden views.
What's the area around Bedford Hotel like?
Bedford Hotel is in London City Centre, a short 4-minute walk from Russell Square Underground Station and 6 minutes' walk from The British Museum. The local area is considered walkable as well as being good for public transport.
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Bedford Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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Service staff
Location
Breakfast
Bed
Restaurant
Gardens
Bathroom
Air conditioning
Lobby
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as great, good, and wonderful with a variety of options. (208 reviews)
The property's restaurant and dining area were highly praised for being lovely, peaceful, and offering a good breakfast buffet with fresh and hot food. (47 reviews)
Parking was convenient, easily accessible, and offered a good price for 24 hours. (6 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jul 28, 2025
Lovely hotel, great location
Jessie
Jessie, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Aug 3, 2025
Good location & good value for money :-)
Simone
Simone, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 23, 2025
I love staying at the Bedford it’s well located and good value
Sharon
Sharon, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 13, 2025
Good location for our needs. Nice hotel.
Megan
Megan, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Jun 8, 2025
Great location, close to hop on hop off
Breakfast great.
Jane Elizabeth
Jane Elizabeth, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 20, 2025
Excellent stay at Bedford hotel
All staff very professional friendly
Rooms clean the only I would say is the bathroom need of update and new shower
Hotel great location
Thank you
Donna
Donna, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 26, 2025
So close to the British Museum. The restaurant staff went above and beyond to help us.
Maureen
Maureen, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 21, 2025
I liked the peaceful garden snd very nice staff .
Gwen
Gwen, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 30, 2025
Well situated hotel with walking distance to sights. Only discovered the gorgeous garden area the night before we left.
Sheena
Sheena, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 30, 2025
Really nice external terrace to the rear.
Christopher
Christopher, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 13, 2025
Very close to many great places in London, very clean and quiet.
Zainab
Zainab, 5-night trip
8/10 Good
Aug 4, 2025
Central location in Bloomsbury - beautiful and quiet area. Very good breakfast, polite and efficient staff. I stayed in a single room which I guess is uncommon, but it was nice enough with at view of the garden. Airconditioning would have been nice in July, but a fan was provided.
Erik
Erik, 5-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 20, 2025
The perfect location for what I needed to achieve during my stay in London
Layla
Layla, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 28, 2025
The hotel was moderately priced and situated in an excellent area near Russell Square with easy access to the British Museum and many parts of the University of London.
It was very well maintained. I stayed in a single room that was extremely well equipped with plenty of storage although a rather tiny bathroom.
Laurence
Laurence, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Mar 29, 2025
Great location and the reception staff were incredibly helpful and friendly.
Janice
Janice, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 14, 2025
Lots of transit options nearby, 20 minute walk to the West End for theatre options. Accommodating staff, decent breakfast and good amenities.
Nick
Nick, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 1, 2025
Had another good stay at the Bedford. Clean and simple hotel on a budget.
James
James, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 3, 2025
The staff were brilliant and very helpful. Excellent position in London. Everything accessible. Tra sport li js great. Been for 3 years now.
Jill
Jill, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 20, 2025
I highly recommend this hotel. It is very clean and has everything you could need. The staff are wonderful and very helpful. Breakfast is delicious!
Garnet
Garnet, 5-night trip
8/10 Good
Mar 17, 2025
Stayed here a few times now, easy access to transport and walkable to many other tourist sites.
Ian
Ian, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Apr 21, 2025
I spend 5 nights there, super well centred, calm (I had a garden view room), spacious, safe, good food (breakfast), I'll definitely recommend it
Aline
Aline, 5-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 21, 2025
Nice big windows in the room (that you could open to let in a breeze which was lovely!). Comfortable bed. Lovely staff at the front desk.
Melissa
Melissa, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Jul 17, 2025
Great location close to the British Museum and Soho. Underground stations are close by too as well as Euston station.
Only drawback is that there is no air conditioning in the rooms. I've stayed here in the fall and spring before and that was not a big deal, but in the summertime, it gets fairly warm.
David
David, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 21, 2025
Have stayed in the Bedford many times. All staff courteous and friendly, very helpful. Hotel looking rather tired and worn compared to others in the area. Stayed in Rm 433 this time nd was rather disappointed with the en-suite though it was very clean and tidy the bath and shower were not really up to the standard I have come to expect from The Bedford.