4 Best Hotels in Bloomsbury, London

A stone's throw from the Russell Square Tube station, this is a reliable budget choice whose key attraction is its proximity to the West End and the British Museum. Rooms are clean and comfortable, but with basic amenities (cheapest rooms share bathrooms). Breakfasts are generous and the Wi-Fi is free. A nice touch is the residents' private garden.

Originally built as a Georgian town house, this charming hotel is just around the corner from the British Museum, and all its 26 rooms are fully ensuite and come with a variety of modern amenities, including TVs and complimentary Wi-Fi. The breakfast room overlooks a delightful walled garden and should you wish to have lunch or dinner in-house, then a sister hotel, the Grange White Hall, is literally two doors away. The public areas have a traditional, old-fashioned feel to them, which only adds to the charm of the place. Service is excellent, with a concierge and porter always on hand to help.  

Set in a handsome Georgian crescent, this family-run hotel offers quiet and comfortable accommodations with excellent amenities. With space for four, the quad rooms are a good choice for traveling families. For those who tire of eggs and sausage every morning, breakfast includes a choice of fresh croissants and a variety of cereals. See if you can spot Zizi and Wolfgang, the hotel's friendly cat and dog.

This friendly, comfortable Georgian townhouse hotel is a proverbial stone's throw from the British Museum. All rooms have air-conditioning and are well-appointed and comfortable, with the quietest ones overlooking the peaceful gardens out back. There's live jazz in the bar most evenings as well as an excellent in-house bistro. In the summer months, one of the garden terraces transforms into a pop-up beach bar, complete with palm trees and cocktails served in coconuts.