Hostel
 The Walrus Bar and Hostel

172 Westminster Bridge Road, Lambeth, London, SE1 7RW, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map – Metro access

Excellent location — rated 9.1/10! (score from 916 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

7.8
Good
919 reviews

Very nice and welcoming staff. Clean and tidy room with locker on site. My room is just next to railway track which makes it a bit noisy in the daytime. Convenient location, Lambeth North and Waterloo station are nearby.

Chi Hong Kong

Cleanliness, very friendly staff, after forgetting my battery pack, they were so kind to get it for me after I had checked out. The room was spacious and bathroom too.

Buddy Netherlands

Great location, cozy rooms. Reasonable price for a hostel the downtown.

Taras United Kingdom

The location is perfect, multiple transportation very near. Very helpfull and nice staff. easy check in and check out

Antonio Portugal

Easy self check-in, no need to meet the staff. Very close to big ban and other attractions.

0118marc Italy

The place is close to some popular places like: London eye and the big ben

Rom Israel

Location was awesome. The room was clean and hygienic. Cheapest dorm ever in London.

Rizwankhan United Kingdom

Location. Easy on line check in & check out. Perfect communication and clear beforehand information. ALLT KEPT CLEAR, EASY AND SIMPLE EXACTLY AS I LIKE IT. THANK YOU PEOPLE BEHIND WALRUS BAR & HOSTEL! And btw why are you called Walrus, sorry I haven't read your story if there was any behind the name WALRUS...

Roman Sweden

Great location, friendly staff, found the train noises soothing, great value for money

Anna United Kingdom

The location is excellent - very close to the Southbank and within easy walking distance of the West End. The hostel was clean and the staff were really friendly, in particular Michal, who was helpful and attentive throughout. I will definitely look at staying here again when I'm next in town!

Stephen United Kingdom
7.8
Good
919 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Very nice and welcoming staff. Clean and tidy room with locker on site. My room is just next to railway track which makes it a bit noisy in the daytime.”
    Chi Chi Hong Kong Hong Kong
  • “Cleanliness, very friendly staff, after forgetting my battery pack, they were so kind to get it for me after I had checked out. The room was spacious and bathroom too.”
    Buddy Buddy Netherlands Netherlands
  • “Great location, cozy rooms. Reasonable price for a hostel the downtown.”
    Taras Taras United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The location is perfect, multiple transportation very near. Very helpfull and nice staff. easy check in and check out”
    Antonio Antonio Portugal Portugal
  • “Easy self check-in, no need to meet the staff. Very close to big ban and other attractions.”
    0118marc Italy Italy
  • “The place is close to some popular places like: London eye and the big ben”
    Rom Rom Israel Israel
  • “Location was awesome. The room was clean and hygienic. Cheapest dorm ever in London.”
    Rizwankhan Rizwankhan United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Location. Easy on line check in & check out. Perfect communication and clear beforehand information. ALLT KEPT CLEAR, EASY AND SIMPLE EXACTLY AS I LIKE IT. THANK YOU PEOPLE BEHIND WALRUS BAR & HOSTEL!...”
    Roman Roman Sweden Sweden
  • “Great location, friendly staff, found the train noises soothing, great value for money”
    Anna Anna United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The location is excellent - very close to the Southbank and within easy walking distance of the West End.”
    Stephen Stephen United Kingdom United Kingdom

Categories:

  • Staff8.8
  • Facilities7.5
  • Cleanliness7.8
  • Comfort7.4
  • Value for money8.3
  • Location9.1
  • Free WiFi7.9

Stay in the heart of London – Excellent location - show map

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The Walrus Bar and Hostel offers accommodation in London. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar.

There is a shared kitchen, luggage storage, lockers and safety deposit box available.

London Eye is 450 yards from The Walrus Bar and Hostel, while Big Ben is 750 yards from the property. London City Airport is 6.8 miles away.

This is our guests' favourite part of London, according to independent reviews.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

The Walrus Bar and Hostel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 4 Aug 2015.

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Most popular facilities

Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Bar
Heating
Luggage storage

Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of London, this property has an excellent location score of 9.1

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Guest reviews

7.8
Good · 919 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff8.8
  • Facilities7.5
  • Cleanliness7.8
  • Comfort7.4
  • Value for money8.3
  • Location9.1
  • Free WiFi7.9

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  • Chi
    Hong KongHong Kong
    “Very nice and welcoming staff. Clean and tidy room with locker on site. My room is just next to railway track which makes it a bit noisy in the daytime. Convenient location, Lambeth North and Waterloo station are nearby.”
  • Buddy
    NetherlandsNetherlands
    “Cleanliness, very friendly staff, after forgetting my battery pack, they were so kind to get it for me after I had checked out. The room was spacious and bathroom too.”
  • Taras
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Great location, cozy rooms. Reasonable price for a hostel the downtown.”
  • Antonio
    PortugalPortugal
    “The location is perfect, multiple transportation very near. Very helpfull and nice staff. easy check in and check out”
  • 0
    0118marc
    ItalyItaly
    “Easy self check-in, no need to meet the staff. Very close to big ban and other attractions.”
  • Rom
    IsraelIsrael
    “The place is close to some popular places like: London eye and the big ben”
  • R
    Rizwankhan
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Location was awesome. The room was clean and hygienic. Cheapest dorm ever in London.”
  • Roman
    SwedenSweden
    “Location. Easy on line check in & check out. Perfect communication and clear beforehand information. ALLT KEPT CLEAR, EASY AND SIMPLE EXACTLY AS I LIKE IT. THANK YOU PEOPLE BEHIND WALRUS BAR & HOSTEL! And btw why are you called Walrus, sorry I...”
  • Anna
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Great location, friendly staff, found the train noises soothing, great value for money”
  • Stephen
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “The location is excellent - very close to the Southbank and within easy walking distance of the West End. The hostel was clean and the staff were really friendly, in particular Michal, who was helpful and attentive throughout. I will definitely look...”
Property questions and answers
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  • Are sheets and towels included?
    Yes
    Answered on 6 September 2019
  • Hello, do you speak spanish? Thank you so much.
    Hello, Some of our staff members speak Spanish :)
    Answered on 30 January 2020
  • Is it quiet at night?
    Yes
    Answered on 29 November 2019
  • Can I leave my luggage after check out and take it after some hours?
    Yes, you can store your luggage free of charge until 10 pm :)
    Answered on 3 December 2019
  • Do I need a lock for the lockers?
    You are welcome to bring your own lock. If not you can rent one for a £5 deposit
    Answered on 6 September 2019

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Property surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!
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What's nearby
  • London County Hall
    0 miles
  • St Thomas' Hospital
    0.2 miles
  • London Aquarium
    0.2 miles
  • Shrek's Adventure
    0.2 miles
  • London Dungeon
    0.3 miles
  • The Old Vic
    0.3 miles
  • London Eye
    0.3 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Cafe/bar four-corners-cafe.com
    0 miles
  • Restaurant The Horse and Stables
    0.1 miles
Top attractions
  • Big Ben
    0.4 miles
  • Houses of Parliament
    0.4 miles
  • Banqueting House
    0.6 miles
  • Embankment Underground Station
    0.6 miles
  • Trafalgar Square
    0.8 miles
  • Piccadilly Circus
    1.1 miles
  • Buckingham Palace
    1.2 miles
  • Tower of London
    1.7 miles
  • O2 Arena
    5 miles
  • Wembley Stadium
    8.1 miles
Public transport
  • Metro Lambeth North
    0.1 miles
  • Metro Waterloo
    0.2 miles
  • Train Waterloo Station
    0.3 miles
Closest airports
  • London City Airport
    7.1 miles
  • London Heathrow Airport
    14.7 miles
  • London Gatwick Airport
    23.7 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Facilities of The Walrus Bar and Hostel

Most popular facilities

Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Bar
Heating
Luggage storage
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Happy hour Additional charge
  • Walking tours
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Hungarian
  • Italian
  • Polish
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Sustainable initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and environmentally friendly travel

House rules The Walrus Bar and Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

14:30 - 23:00

Check-out

Until 10:00 hours

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

There is no capacity for cots at this property.

There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Maestro Mastercard Visa The Walrus Bar and Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Kindly note that guests must be aged 18 years or older to be accommodated in a dormitory.
Any guest aged 17 years or younger may stay in a private room if accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

When booking for 6 persons or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply:
A non-refundable deposit of the first night's stay will be charged.
The total price of the reservation will be charged within 2 weeks of arrival date.
Being in the same dormitory or room is subject to availability and by prior arrangement.
Please inform the property if you will be arriving by coach so they can advise on where to stop and park.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

Bar is closed from Tue 27 Apr 2021 until Mon 17 May 2021

FAQs about The Walrus Bar and Hostel

  • The Walrus Bar and Hostel is 0.8 miles from the centre of London.

  • The Walrus Bar and Hostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Walking tours
    • Happy hour

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to The Walrus Bar and Hostel by:

    • Metro 2h

  • Check-in at The Walrus Bar and Hostel is from 14:30, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • The prices at The Walrus Bar and Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.