A short walk from Russell Square and The British Museum, Bedford Hotel provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. The on-site restaurant, Botanica, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and al fresco dining. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Located in London City Centre, a neighbourhood in London, Bedford Hotel is near a metro station. The British Museum and St. Paul's Cathedral are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Oxford Street and Tottenham Court Road. Consider Excel London for a night out, and don't miss London Eye, a top local attraction. Guests love the hotel's location for the sightseeing. It's also convenient for public transportation: Russell Square Underground Station is 4 minutes on foot and Holborn Underground Station is 6 minutes. Visit our London travel guide
Southampton Row, 83-95, London, England, WC1B 4HD
What's nearby
Bloomsbury Square
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Russell Square
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Art Workers Guild
1 min walk - 0.2 km
October Gallery
2 min walk - 0.2 km
University College London
5 min walk - 0.4 km
Getting around
Russell Square Underground Station
4 min walk
Tottenham Court Road Station
11 min walk
London (LCY-London City)
42 min drive
Restaurants
Fitz's Brasserie
3 min walk
Cafe in the Gardens
3 min walk
Caffe Tropea
3 min walk
Fitz's Bar & Parlour
3 min walk
Pret a Manger
2 min walk
About this property
Bedford Hotel
Upscale hotel near Russell Square
The British Museum and Leicester Square are located near Bedford Hotel, which provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. The on-site restaurant, Botanica, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and al fresco dining. In addition to a library and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
English breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and express check-out
Express check-in, outdoor furniture and meeting rooms
A lift, laundry services and multilingual staff
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 184 rooms offer comforts such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
Heating and portable fans
Baths or showers and hairdryers
Smart TVs with cable channels
Wardrobes/cupboards, highchairs and electric kettles
Awards and affiliations
Eco-certified property
This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education). For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.
Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 50.00 per pet, per week. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much does it cost to stay at Bedford Hotel?
As of 23 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bedford Hotel on 1 Nov 2026 start from €160, 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 at Bedford Hotel?
Self-parking is available for GBP 24 per day.
What time is check-in at Bedford Hotel?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Bedford Hotel?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Bedford Hotel located?
Located in London City Centre, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Russell Square and The British Museum. Oxford Street and Tottenham Court Road are also within 15 minutes. Russell Square Underground Station is only a 4-minute walk and Holborn Underground Station is 6 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Bedford Hotel Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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Superb location and would absolutely stay here again. Quiet at night and friendly/helpful staff too. Laundry service is quick and affordable too if you use it, plus plenty of food and drink locations nearby
Lovely stay at Bedford Hotel! The staff were amazing, friendly, and helpful. Great central location, making it easy to explore London. Highly recommend!
The location is really great - just around the corner from the British Museum, pleasant longer walks to Trafalgar Square or St. Paul’s Cathedral.
Excellent breakfast.
Room was comfortable and large enough.
The reception and dining room staff were exceptional. The housekeeping was good. The water pressure was great. The hotel is located in a great location and there were plenty of restaurant and pub options around. The Afternoon Tea at the hotel was delightful. We would recommend this hotel.
The Bedford was a comfortable, clean, friendly and safe place to return after a long busy day.
The location is convenient from the train station to the airport.
Centrally located, close to shopping, museums and west end theatres.. nearest tube stations Holborn or Russell Square. Rooms are small but clean with comfortable beds, hairdryer and tea & coffee. Good selection of breakfast items served. Staff very friendly.
Had a garden room which was quiet couldnt hear any traffic noise. Room was large.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Joan
14 Sept 2026
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Staff were great! Room was way too small, had no AC (they did provide a fan tho), the bathroom was uncomfortably small and the shower head was not working the first night until maintenance fixed it the next day.
The plus to this hotel is location. Everything is in walking distance.
Very nicely located hotel. Directly at the heart of London, and very convenient for accessing the British museum. Nice cozy and clean room, very helpful staff especially when I forgot my toothbrush, clean bathroom, and has everything you need.
The only slight negative that I'd note is that you can hear every loud door bang outside in the hallway. But the hotel provides you with earplugs to try to negate that.
I did the single room, it was perfect for a solo traveler,& maybe a couple who doesnt mind sharing space. It was just enough & had everything I needed. The lobby seemed to have AC & the Garden bar was very nice. Great area also! Walking distance of many attractions/tourist areas