Located close to The British Museum and Piccadilly Circus, City Inn Russell Square provides a shopping centre on-site. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Located in London City Centre, a neighbourhood in London, City Inn Russell Square is near the airport and near a metro station. Trafalgar Square and Piccadilly Circus are notable landmarks and London Eye is a popular local attraction. The British Museum and Big Ben are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our London travel guide
42 Tavistock Place, London, England, WC1H 9RE
What's nearby
Cartwright Gardens
1 min walk - 0.1 km
Mary Ward House Conference Centre
1 min walk - 0.2 km
University College London
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Tavistock Square
3 min walk - 0.3 km
The Shaw Theatre
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Getting around
Russell Square Underground Station
4 min walk
London (QQU-London Euston Train Station)
9 min walk
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
55 min drive
Restaurants
The Euston Tap
8 min walk
Booking Office 1869
9 min walk
Pret a Manger
4 min walk
Double Standard
8 min walk
Cafe in the Gardens
6 min walk
About this property
City Inn Russell Square
Hotel near The British Museum
Located close to Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square, City Inn Russell Square provides a shopping centre on-site. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
Express check-out, express check-in and multilingual staff
A front desk safe, luggage storage and smoke-free property
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at City Inn Russell Square have amenities, such as free WiFi, espresso makers and free bottled water.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Hand-held showerhead
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Visual fire alarm
More
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with digital channels
IPod dock
Food and drink
Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Espresso maker
Free bottled water
More
Heating
Portable fan
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
At check-in, guests must provide either a negative COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 20 and over, and test must have been administered no more than 72 hours prior to check-in; COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 20 and over; guests must have received complete vaccination at least 2 days prior to check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours), lockbox
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Nearby parking fee: GBP 25 per day (328 ft away)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is professionally cleaned
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Frequently asked questions
Is City Inn Russell Square pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at City Inn Russell Square?
As of 20 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at City Inn Russell Square on 24 Aug 2026 start from Rp1.450.427, excluding 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.
What time is check-in at City Inn Russell Square?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at City Inn Russell Square?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is City Inn Russell Square located?
Located in London City Centre, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of The British Museum, Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square. Hyde Park and London Eye are also within 3 mi (5 km). Russell Square Underground Station is only a 4-minute walk and King's Cross & St. Pancras Underground Station is 8 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.
Have a question?
AI iconBetaBeta
Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.