Hostel Safestay London Elephant & Castle
144-152 Walworth Road, Southwark, London, SE17 1JL, United Kingdom – Great location - show map
The staff was extremely helpful and friendly. The rooms and restrooms were pretty clean and so was the general area. I liked how the beds were already made. The beds had curtains which gave quite a lot of privacy which is always appreciated.
United States of AmericaThe facilities and the room exceeded my expectations. The 4 bed ensuite room has plenty of space and was very clean. Good value for money and privacy as well.
United KingdomThey have everything that you need, laundry room, bar, lockers. Was really easy to get there and the staff are really nice.
United States of AmericaVery clean and big triple room. Hostel is relatively new, all facilities are refurbished.
KazakhstanPublic transport close by and departing every view minutes
NetherlandsNice modern design. Clean room and very quiet where I was staying on the top floor.
AustraliaLocation, staff, and the place in general was a pleasant experience
United States of AmericaIt was clean and the bed is really comfortable, with curtains all over to cover it.
ArgentinaI loved it's delicious breakfast(7am〜10am) I reserved, and also I appreciated their kind service(smile and greetings and so on)!!
JapanThere was a small ramp for the luggage! Nice. And the lift!!
United States of America
Safestay London Elephant & Castle
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Mahnoor
United States of America
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Lícia
United Kingdom
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Adriana
United States of America
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Aiman
Kazakhstan
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Denise
Netherlands
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Rachel
Australia
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Osiris
United States of America
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Maximiliano
Argentina
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Keigo
Japan
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Rosario
United States of America
Located in the former Labor Party headquarters, Safestay London Elephant & Castle is a 5-minute walk from Elephant & Castle train station and shopping center. Free Wi-Fi is provided in the entire area. A laundry room is also available to guests.
Bedrooms have lockers to safely store luggage and most rooms feature private bathroom facilities. Private rooms come with a 40-inch LCD TV and tea/coffee making facilities.
A continental breakfast is served with fresh baked pastries in the Bar 60 restaurant and lounge. Guests will also find a hostel menu including burgers, pizzas and barista coffee.
Guests can also relax in the garden bar with beer on tap and a selection of ciders/cocktails to choose from. A pool table is also available to guests.
London’s most popular attractions, including Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, the London Eye, Oxford Street and Leicester Square can all be reached within a 15-minute tube journey via Elephant & Castle station. Tate Modern, the National Theater, The Imperial War Museum, London Aquarium, London Dungeon, Shakespeare's Globe Theater, the Kia Oval and the famous Ministry of Sound are all within 1.5 miles of the property.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.
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Breakfast Info
Continental
Loyal Customers
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
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Triple Room
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Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room Ensuite
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Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
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Twin Room
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Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
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- Some guests said the WiFi could be improved
- Guests said the kitchen facilities could be improved
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- Some guests said the rooms were noisy
- Some guests said in-room temperature could be improved
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- Guests appreciated the convenient location
- Guests mentioned the overall quality was good for the amount paid
- Some guests said extra charges may apply
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- Guests said the public transit was good
- Guests enjoyed the central location
- Some guests said the area was noisy
See what guests loved the most:
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Mahnoor
United States of America“The staff was extremely helpful and friendly. The rooms and restrooms were pretty clean and so was the general area. I liked how the beds were already made. The beds had curtains which gave quite a lot of privacy which is always appreciated.”
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Lícia
United Kingdom“The facilities and the room exceeded my expectations. The 4 bed ensuite room has plenty of space and was very clean. Good value for money and privacy as well.”
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Adriana
United States of America
“They have everything that you need, laundry room, bar, lockers. Was really easy to get there and the staff are really nice. ”
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Aiman
Kazakhstan“Very clean and big triple room. Hostel is relatively new, all facilities are refurbished. ”
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Denise
Netherlands“Public transport close by and departing every view minutes”
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Rachel
Australia“Nice modern design. Clean room and very quiet where I was staying on the top floor. ”
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Osiris
United States of America
“Location, staff, and the place in general was a pleasant experience”
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Maximiliano
Argentina“It was clean and the bed is really comfortable, with curtains all over to cover it. ”
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Keigo
Japan“I loved it's delicious breakfast(7am〜10am) I reserved, and also I appreciated their kind service(smile and greetings and so on)!! ”
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Rosario
United States of America
“There was a small ramp for the luggage! Nice. And the lift!!”
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About Safestay London Elephant & Castle
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London South Bank University0.6 miles
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Imperial War Museums0.6 miles
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Vinopolis0.6 miles
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The Oval0.9 miles
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The Oval Cricket Ground0.9 miles
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Cafe/Bar Long Wave Bar & Cafe0.2 miles
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Restaurant Nando's0.4 miles
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Borough Market1.1 miles
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London Eye1.3 miles
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Houses of Parliament1.3 miles
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Big Ben1.3 miles
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Tower of London1.5 miles
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Trafalgar Square1.8 miles
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Buckingham Palace2 miles
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Piccadilly Circus2.1 miles
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O2 Arena4.4 miles
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Wembley Stadium9 miles
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Subway Elephant & Castle Tube Station0.4 miles
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Subway Kennington Tube Station0.4 miles
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Subway Borough Tube Station0.7 miles
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Subway Lambeth North Tube Station0.8 miles
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Subway Oval Tube Station0.9 miles
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London City Airport6.4 miles
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London Heathrow Airport15.3 miles
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London Gatwick Airport23.2 miles
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Amenities of Safestay London Elephant & Castle
Most popular amenities
Services & Extras
- Tickets to shows/attractions Additional charge
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Live sports events (broadcast)
- Happy hour Additional charge
- Walking tours
- Bar crawls Additional charge
- Evening entertainment
- Pool table Additional charge
- Game room
Food & Drink
- Snack bar
- Bar
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Front Desk Services
- Lockers
- ATM on site
- Baggage storage Additional charge
- 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
- Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
- Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- Key access
- 24-hour security
General
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Vending machine (snacks)
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Designated smoking area
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Packed lunches
- Elevator
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
- German
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Italian
- Polish
- Portuguese
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Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking for more than 10 people, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Safestay London Elephant & Castle accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
Passport or driver’s license is required for check-in. Student cards are not accepted.
The guest making the booking must be over 18. Under 18s can stay in a private room with a parent or guardian, but cannot be accommodated in shared dormitories.
Bookings of 10 or more people are subject to different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Beds in the same dormitory room cannot be guaranteed.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Please inform Safestay London Elephant & Castle of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
FAQs about Safestay London Elephant & Castle
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Check-in at Safestay London Elephant & Castle is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Safestay London Elephant & Castle by:
- Subway/Metro 1h
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Safestay London Elephant & Castle offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Pool table
- Game room
- Evening entertainment
- Walking tours
- Bar crawls
- Live sports events (broadcast)
- Happy hour
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The prices at Safestay London Elephant & Castle may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Safestay London Elephant & Castle is 1.7 miles from the center of London.
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Guests staying at Safestay London Elephant & Castle can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.1).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
