What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A continental breakfast is offered each morning. Specific serving hours are not mentioned.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

The standard check-in time is 13:30 and check-out time is 10:30. Early or late check-in/check-out availability and costs are not specified.

Where is the hotel located in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is centrally located at 61-65 Swinton Street, just 0.4 miles (0.7 km) from Kings Cross St Pancras Station, and within reach of attractions like the British Museum (1 mile), Camden Market (1.4 miles), and Covent Garden (1.5 miles).

The House of Toby - Comfy Stay in London

Average nightly price at The House of Toby by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$151
February	$141
March	$144
April	$148
May	$175
June	$169
July	$217
August	$177
September	$283
October	$226
November	$213
December	$220

What guests think

At The House of Toby, travellers praise the friendly staff, good value, and especially the convenient location near King’s Cross/St Pancras for Eurostar access, with many finding the compact rooms clean, modern, and equipped for short, no‑frills stays.

Common drawbacks include very small bedrooms and bathrooms, thin walls, and occasional noise from traffic, other guests, or nearby construction, plus the lack of an elevator and narrow stairs. While housekeeping is generally solid, a few guests reported maintenance or cleanliness issues such as damp or sewage smells, scuffed carpets, or cracked tiles. Expect a simple, space‑efficient base best suited to short stays.

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Facilities

Facilities are basic: there is no elevator and stairs can be narrow. Guests also mention an on‑site bar and air conditioning in some rooms.

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Charlotte

Feb 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel staff were really lovely and went above and beyond helping us up the stairs with the pram. The bathroom was lovely with fresh towels. Tea was good. Beds were comfy. Could do with a lick of white paint in some areas but that was minor. Good central location for us to get to the Eurostar. Early check out was no issue. Bar was helpful to get drinks. Netflix was a bonus on the tv. Enjoyed the eco body wash and had no reaction with sensitive skin ❤️

8

Janice

May 1, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The room was small but perfect for one person. It would have been nice to have at least a complimentary bottle of water. Also, there is no elevator on the property. This wasn't too much of an inconvenience for me since I only had 1 piece of luggage, but this could be a problem for those with a lot of large luggage and mobility challenges. The property is a short walk to the King's Cross-St. Pancras subway station. The hotel area is quiet but close to shopping area, food and cafes. I recommend this hotel for short trips.

10

Shamila

Sep 8, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The House of Toby is a fantastic little gem of a hotel. Super close to kings cross, rooms were clean and modern styling. There was a heatwave during my stay and the Aircon made all the difference. Overall I had a fantastic stay and if I come to London again, this will be first on my list!

4

Charlie

Jan 16, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Was in G05 right next to the air handling units and the construction work. No chance of any sleep. If I was told prior to booking I’d have gone to the Point A hotel on the corner. Other rooms may be ok. But the ground floor ones out the back….don’t waste your money!

4

Michael

May 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Continental breakfast good. But no lift and basement room felt very claustophobic

8

Indar

Apr 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location and price. Construction next door but didn’t affect us since it stopped around 6pm. The hotel is tight for space on the stairs ( no elevators) and the fire alarm went off while we were there which was good since it worked.

8

Louis

Nov 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

1 night stay on the 2nd floor, fyi there is no lift so with a heavy suitcase this could be a struggle, that aside, the staff were very friendly, polite and welcoming. Room was okay for a 1 night stay, a little small but pleasant enough, the bathroom could’ve done with a shelf for toiletries rather than on the floor but loved the waterfall shower and pleased with the optional handheld shower head Short walk to St Pancras/King's Cross station which was important.

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MOHAMMAD

Dec 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Not so good. Room was at 4th floor. No lift and very narrow stairs. Disappointed

10

Robert

Aug 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I attended a Rugby League match at Wembley and needed to get back home after the match. I wanted a single room for one night close to Euston where I could store my bag. This hotel was ideal for this. Renovated small single room in good condition with a/c close to good transport connections. Friendly check in with good bag storage.

8

michel

Mar 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

good for a one night stay our room was clean nice and clean bathroom no elevator front desk people very nice

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Cleanliness

Many guests found rooms and bathrooms very clean, but feedback is mixed. A minority reported issues such as damp or sewage smells, dirty walls, or maintenance wear.

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Elizabeth

Oct 24, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The stay was awful, the room stank of sewage and the toilet was unbearable. I asked for a new and told there wasn’t one. The receptionist knew there was an issue as he just left us standing there at check saying nothing and came back with air spray.l which he tried to hide at the bar. It was late so couldn’t find anywhere else to move. There was a leak at the back of the toilet with water and no plug for the sink. I would like some compensation and this was a health and safety concern and no help from the staff. Not his fault but not helpful.

10

Steven

Jul 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Small but clean and tidy room. Very friendly and helpful staff. Easy walking distance to kings Cross Station. Would definitely recommend this hotel to my friends.

10

Scott

Nov 9, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff were extremely attentive, friendly and helpful. Ideally suited for Kings Cross. Room was compact but if good quality and clean.

6

Michael

Aug 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Initially it looked great, after a closer inspection, the room walls were very dirty, no bathroom door and cracked tiles in the bathroom. With a tiny small window at the top of the room.

4

Ariel

Oct 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Would not stay here again. The staff are great but the property is dirty, tired and the walls are extremely thin. Was woken up constantly by traffic and people in the corridor (and I am really not a light sleeper). But the worst bit was their FIRE ALARM. It went off at midnight and again at 7.30am. Both times were accidental…it was just awful.

4

Stephan

Sep 29, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I was put in a lower ground room (LG1). It stank of damp.

10

Nicholas

Feb 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very well kept hotel, clean and good value for money

10

Jane

Nov 29, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Stayed in a triple room which wasn’t massive but everything we needed. Service was excellent and very clean hotel. Location was great so would definitely stay again.

6

Jen

Mar 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

First room we were given wasnt very clean and smelt funny but i asked to move and second room was perfect, only issue is the construction next door which reception did pre warn us about, it started at 8 am, but thats not the hotel's fault, they were friendly and its good location only a few mins walk from Kings cross

10

Zayra

Mar 14, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Good location, quiet, clean and the service is excellent.

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Rooms

Rooms are compact to tiny with small bathrooms; decor feels modern and beds are often comfortable but sometimes small. Noise varies due to thin walls, traffic or construction, and a few rooms lack windows or get warm; Wi‑Fi can be intermittent.

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Kelly

Feb 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel was basic but just right for an overnight stay. Perfect location for getting around london. Downside was there was Quite a lot of road noise and thin internal walls so could hear adjoining room quests talking showering toileting and banging doors. Good basic hotel though, would stay again with earplugs . Good value for money

10

Abhishek

Mar 13, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Hotel is excellent but the rooms and bathrooms are too small. All the rooms bed linens towels are fresh

6

Sean

Apr 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Bathroom very small. Walls are very thin, could hear neighbouring rooms and hallway easily.

6

Dan

Apr 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was nicely decorated but was very small and got incredibly hot through the night. The bed was very small (I’m not the tallest person) but my feet touched the wall when laid down. My sleep wasn’t great, primarily due to a guest setting off the fire alarm but appreciate the hotel has little to do with this. All the staff I encountered were really friendly and helpful and the hotel was generally clean and well presented.

8

Conor

Nov 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel is perfect if you just need somewhere to rest your head. Rooms are pretty small but didnt bother as was arriving late and leaving early. The room door was a bit stiff so you had to push firmer to close, making a bang. Felt it would disturb other guests. Staff were very friendly and welcoming

10

Wayne

Oct 5, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly efficient check-in, quickly ran through info like check-out times, breakfasts times, luggage storage. Room quite small but bathroom roomy and loved the overhead rain shower

4

Georgia

Apr 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Tiny room, bathroom door didn’t close properly. Right next to a building site.

10

Scott

Nov 9, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff were extremely attentive, friendly and helpful. Ideally suited for Kings Cross. Room was compact but if good quality and clean.

6

Michael

Aug 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Initially it looked great, after a closer inspection, the room walls were very dirty, no bathroom door and cracked tiles in the bathroom. With a tiny small window at the top of the room.

6

?

Jun 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was tiny, but clean and enough comfortable.

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Service

Service is widely praised as friendly, attentive, and helpful, with smooth check‑ins and assistance with luggage. Occasional lapses include poor communication about construction, limited help when problems arose, or early‑morning noise from staff.

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Charlotte

Feb 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel staff were really lovely and went above and beyond helping us up the stairs with the pram. The bathroom was lovely with fresh towels. Tea was good. Beds were comfy. Could do with a lick of white paint in some areas but that was minor. Good central location for us to get to the Eurostar. Early check out was no issue. Bar was helpful to get drinks. Netflix was a bonus on the tv. Enjoyed the eco body wash and had no reaction with sensitive skin ❤️

8

David

Jan 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

An early start for the Eurostar was the reason for booking a hotel. The House of Toby was rated highly as being within 350m of St.Pancras station. The welcome on reception was warm and friendly and our room was sensibly proportioned and the shower facilities were first class. The bed was comfortable if a little small. The toilet systern needed attention as it leaked until given a gentle tap. Overall we slept well as the road in which the hotel.sits is nice and quiet. When we left our reception person wished us a pleasant day and he was cheerful and polite. Well worth the price!

10

James

Oct 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Spot on for what we wanted. Myself and family slept well, beds were comfortable. The reception were very polite and helpful. Location great for Eurostar travel

10

Janice

Jan 19, 2023

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Stayed 19,375 nights

This is a great friendly little hotel. The welcome you get is so warm and every time you go in and out the lovely gentleman take time to speak to you. Room great and comfortable and the breakfast a welcome bonus.

10

Scott

Nov 9, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff were extremely attentive, friendly and helpful. Ideally suited for Kings Cross. Room was compact but if good quality and clean.

8

Jack

Jan 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff are excellent and friendly

10

aoife

Oct 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly team couldn't do enough for us. Second time staying. It's the nicest of the budget places around kings x

8

Edward

Oct 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I had booked another hotel but seeing it consistently got 2/10 in reviews, decided I'd better look for something else. And remembered House of Toby. I've stayed here before and was happy to return. My room on the lower ground floor was, well, compact (bathroom had a sliding door - no space for a normal door!) but it had everything needed for a pleasant stay. The bed was very comfortable. Fixtures and fittings were of good quality. The guy who checked me in kindly carried my luggage down to my room and the guy who checked me out (I remember him from a previous stay) was charming, polite and cheerful. Most importantly, the room rate was, for this area of London and for this quality of room, surprisingly low. I did find the dark grey/black decor a bit oppressive in a small room but that's really a pretty minor quibble. House of Toby - definitely recommended.

10

Zayra

Mar 14, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Good location, quiet, clean and the service is excellent.

10

Mitul

Dec 15, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Terrific location and friendly helpful staff

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Location

Location is a key strength: an easy walk to King’s Cross/St Pancras and Eurostar, with good transport links and a generally quiet side street. Some report traffic or construction noise depending on room.

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David

Jan 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

An early start for the Eurostar was the reason for booking a hotel. The House of Toby was rated highly as being within 350m of St.Pancras station. The welcome on reception was warm and friendly and our room was sensibly proportioned and the shower facilities were first class. The bed was comfortable if a little small. The toilet systern needed attention as it leaked until given a gentle tap. Overall we slept well as the road in which the hotel.sits is nice and quiet. When we left our reception person wished us a pleasant day and he was cheerful and polite. Well worth the price!

10

Charles

Sep 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

One night stop in London before catching the Eurostar. The hotel is perfectly located near St Pancras Station

8

In Na

Aug 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good location

10

James

Oct 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Spot on for what we wanted. Myself and family slept well, beds were comfortable. The reception were very polite and helpful. Location great for Eurostar travel

8

Chris

Sep 16, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff were really helpful and accommodating. The hotel is conveniently located close to Kings Cross train station.

10

Brittany

Oct 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful decor, small as expected in London but perfect for Eurostar access. Fantastic shower and very quiet

10

Dipty

Apr 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Had a lovely short stay here, the staff were welcoming, friendly and helpful. The room was clean, modern and bed was very comfortable. Location is great, quiet, away from the hustle & bustle of Kings Cross.

10

John

Jul 21, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Loved the location and surrounding neighborhood.

8

Dennis

Jun 16, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Very close to kings cross station

10

Yulia

Dec 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly staff and comfortable well-decorated and very clean room. The room is slightly on a small side, but that did not cause us any problem. The location, although close to St Pancras and King’s Cross is on a quiet side street, so had a peaceful night.

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Dining

Continental breakfast is available and considered fairly priced; overall food offering is simple. An on‑site bar is noted, but dining options beyond breakfast are scarcely mentioned.

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Charlotte

Feb 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel staff were really lovely and went above and beyond helping us up the stairs with the pram. The bathroom was lovely with fresh towels. Tea was good. Beds were comfy. Could do with a lick of white paint in some areas but that was minor. Good central location for us to get to the Eurostar. Early check out was no issue. Bar was helpful to get drinks. Netflix was a bonus on the tv. Enjoyed the eco body wash and had no reaction with sensitive skin ❤️

8

Vanessa

Dec 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The girl on reception was very welcoming. I was very tired after a day of travel so grateful for a room on the ground floor so I didnt have to carry my heavy suitcase up stairs. However my room was quite noisy as I heard every guest coming in and going upstairs at all hours of the night. You hear a lot of traffic noise as the ground floor room was literally next to the pavement, although I couldnt see as the room had no window - it had been blocked up for some reason. My window was also right by a traffic light so cars would stop at the light & Id hear their music playing and then the engine revving up on green. The main negative was a strange bad drain smell in the bathroom,, but I was too tired to complain or try and get a different room. The room was small but perfect for 1 person just needing a room for the night. It was immaculately clean but th3 pullows were pretty flat and not comfy. There is a bar and room service but I didnt use either. I'm not sure I'd stay there again. Not recommended for light sleepers!

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Janice

Jan 19, 2023

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Stayed 19,375 nights

This is a great friendly little hotel. The welcome you get is so warm and every time you go in and out the lovely gentleman take time to speak to you. Room great and comfortable and the breakfast a welcome bonus.

10

Edward

Nov 6, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I enjoyed my brief stay here. The room, across a small inner courtyard, was quiet, compact; comfortable bed, good shower. The man at reception was helpful, cheerful and welcoming. Breakfast (at extra cost) is continental and very fairly priced. WiFi reception a bit intermittent. The hotel is quite well situated: various convenient bus routes pass nearby.

10

HIEN

May 16, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff was excellent and attentive. Breakfast was good in value and price. Very clean. Only problem: room is very small. I guess we can’t expect bigger room in London, especially in such central and convenient locations.

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Michael

May 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Continental breakfast good. But no lift and basement room felt very claustophobic

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