Hotels near St Pancras International

St Pancras is most famous for its Victorian architecture and as the home of the Eurostar terminal, connecting London to Paris, Brussels and beyond. The station is often seen as one of the most beautiful railway stations in the world, thanks to the iconic red-brick Gothic hotel frontage, the Barlow train shed roof and its impressive restoration. 

The two names are often used interchangeably, but technically: St Pancras International refers to the part of the station that serves Eurostar trains to Europe, while St Pancras station covers the whole site, including domestic train services to cities like Nottingham, Sheffield and Brighton. Essentially, the international bit is just one section of the wider station.

Absolutely! Even if you’re not catching a train, it’s worth visiting just to admire the architecture. Inside you’ll find the impressive arched roof, statues like The Meeting Place sculpture and the famous Dent clock. There’s also a great mix of shops, restaurants and bars, so you can easily spend a couple of hours exploring. Many people pop in just to see the building or enjoy a meal before heading off to explore nearby King’s Cross or the British Library.

St Pancras is huge, it has 15 platforms in total, spread across international, domestic and underground services. The station stretches over several levels and is more than just a travel hub, it’s also home to one of the longest champagne bars in Europe and plenty of retail space. The vast glass-and-iron roof is over 100 feet high, which was record-breaking when it was built in the 19th century.