Hotels near Russell Square, London
Staying near Russell Square station puts the train on your doorstep, which saves time every day. Station areas are convenient but can be busy and noisy at night, so check what guests say about noise, and which exit the hotel is near.
Staylist lists 16 hotels within 800 m of Russell Square station, 8 of them within about 400 m, a five-minute walk. A typical one costs about $313 a night, more than the $269 of a typical hotel across London. Below: our picks, including the closest hotel, then every hotel ranked by guest rating with its distance.
More about hotels near Russell Square
Hotels near Russell Square: the closest on Staylist is Morton Hotel (130 m); the best-rated within 800 m is The Montague on the Gardens (AI score 9.0, about $456 a night). Staylist lists 16 hotels within 800 m of Russell Square in London, ranked by score; 4 are within 300 m (straight-line distance, not walking time). Across the 16 with a previously observed price, typical nightly rates run from about $206 to $372 (median $284). The highest-ranked is The Montague on the Gardens. The closest listed hotel is Morton Hotel, 130 m away. Distances are measured in a straight line from the station.
Short on time? Our picks
Compare these 4 side by side- Best value · under $150Smart Russell Square Hostel$15 a night
- Best mid-range · $150–$300Bedford Hotel$227 a night
- Best upscale · $300+The Montague on the GardensOur top pick overall$456 a night
- Closest to the stationMorton Hotel130 m away$334 a night
Best value (under $150): Smart Russell Square Hostel (guest rating 8.2 from 375 reviews, about $15 a night). Best mid-range ($150–$300): Bedford Hotel (guest rating 8.7 from 441 reviews, about $227 a night). Best upscale ($300+): The Montague on the Gardens (guest rating 9.3 from 116 reviews, about $456 a night, our top pick overall). Closest to the station: Morton Hotel (guest rating 9.2 from 138 reviews, about $334 a night, 130 m away).
Best-rated hotels near Russell Square
Every budget in turn: the best-rated under $150, from $150 to $300, and over $300, then the next of each.
- 18.2Smart Russell Square Hostel2-star · 220 m from stationfrom $15 / night
- 28.7Bedford Hotel3-star · 400 m from station$227 / night
- 39.3The Montague on the Gardens4-star · 440 m from station$456 / night
- 47.3Generator London3-star · 390 m from stationfrom $22 / night
- 58.8City Sleeper at Royal National Hotel4-star · 310 m from station$219 / night
- 69.0Kimpton - Fitzroy London5-star · 160 m from station$598 / night
- 78.2The Goodenough Hotel London4-star · 730 m from station$206 / night
- 89.2Morton Hotel4-star · 130 m from station$334 / night
- 98.5Grange Beauchamp Hotel4-star · 430 m from station$208 / night
- 108.7Holiday Inn London - Bloomsbury by IHG4-star · 150 m from station$353 / night
- 118.5Tavistock Hotel3-star · 410 m from station$195 / night
- 129.0Grange Portland Hotel4-star · 470 m from station$437 / night
- 137.8The Judd Hotel3-star · 460 m from station$284 / night
- 148.3Saco Holborn – Lamb’s Conduit St4-star · 490 m from station$415 / night
- 158.2voco London - Bloomsbury by IHG4-star · 380 m from station$313 / night
- 167.2Thistle London Bloomsbury Park3-star · 430 m from station$372 / night
Closest hotels and walking times
| Hotel | Distance | Walk (est.) | Score | Typical price | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morton Hotel | 130 m | about 2 min | 7.5 | $334 | Camden |
| Holiday Inn London - Bloomsbury by IHG | 150 m | about 2 min | 6.7 | $353 | Camden |
| Kimpton - Fitzroy London | 160 m | about 3 min | 8.0 | $598 | Camden |
| Smart Russell Square Hostel | 220 m | about 3 min | 8.2 | $15 | Camden |
| City Sleeper at Royal National Hotel | 310 m | about 5 min | 6.3 | $219 | Camden |
| voco London - Bloomsbury by IHG | 380 m | about 6 min | 6.0 | $313 | Camden |
| Generator London | 390 m | about 6 min | 7.3 | $22 | Camden |
| Bedford Hotel | 400 m | about 6 min | 6.7 | $227 | Camden |
| Tavistock Hotel | 410 m | about 6 min | 5.6 | $195 | Camden |
| Grange Beauchamp Hotel | 430 m | about 7 min | 5.9 | $208 | Camden |
Questions about hotels near Russell Square
Which hotel is closest to Russell Square?
Morton Hotel, about 130 m away (about 2 min on foot, estimated). Next: Holiday Inn London - Bloomsbury by IHG (150 m), Kimpton - Fitzroy London (160 m).
Which hotels are within walking distance of Russell Square?
Staylist World lists 16 hotels within 800 m; 15 are within about 600 m, roughly a 10-minute walk. The table above lists the closest with estimated walk times.
What are the top-ranked hotels near Russell Square?
The Montague on the Gardens (guest rating 9.3 from 116 reviews, 440 m), Kimpton - Fitzroy London (guest rating 9.0 from 305 reviews, 160 m), Morton Hotel (guest rating 9.2 from 138 reviews, 130 m).
How much is a hotel near Russell Square?
Typically about $284 a night; most of the 16 with a previously observed price cost $206 to $372. Live prices for your dates are on the booking site.
Compare the top 5 side by side
A hotel appears here when this is the nearest subway or train station listed for it, within 800 m. Previously observed price; confirm current price and availability. Data updated 27 October 2026. How Staylist ranks hotels.