Hostel
 The Walrus Bar and Hostel

172 Westminster Bridge Road, Lambeth, London, SE1 7RW, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map – Subway Access

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

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

7.8
Good
919 reviews

I loved the cleanliness and hospitality; especially Charlie! The location was awesome. it was walking distance to great attractions like Thames river, London Eye, etc

Felicia United States of America

Most of the time everything was very clean, its close to the main attractions and the kitchen is equipped if you need to use it.

Gian Brazil

The manager Paul is a fantastic host, the facility is full of Old London charm and the location is right in the heart of everything!

Noah United States of America

Room was very comfortable. Location was perfect and near to all attractions. Breakfast was not available at hostel but there were restaurants nearby which offered good quality food and service.

Rahul India

The staff are very friendly and helpful. The room is nice. The location is excellent.

Ricardo Portugal

Great location and views. Close to the Waterloo metro station. Pleasant staff. Clean kitchen.

Kelenas Ukraine

the location was great and the staff was amazing! the person who greeted me was incredibly helpful rooms were clean, and being able to rent out a towel was nice and something most other hostels don’t offer:)

Bernadette Ireland

The staff was nice, and the beds were super comfy the showers were roomy and private and the shared spaces were well equipped. Also your about a two minute walk from North Lambert station so you have a way to get to essentially any part of the city by tram. The Hostel is also a literal stone toss from the London Vaults so you instantly have a Instagram photo

Zaid United States of America

The staff was so nice and the place was in a great location! Communication was amazing and I felt very safe staying there.

Harvey United States of America

It's clean, the staff is great, and the location is exellent

Alexander United Kingdom
7.8
Good
919 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “I loved the cleanliness and hospitality; especially Charlie! The location was awesome. it was walking distance to great attractions like Thames river, London Eye, etc”
    Felicia Felicia United States of America United States of America
  • “Most of the time everything was very clean, its close to the main attractions and the kitchen is equipped if you need to use it.”
    Gian Gian Brazil Brazil
  • “The manager Paul is a fantastic host, the facility is full of Old London charm and the location is right in the heart of everything!”
    Noah Noah United States of America United States of America
  • “Room was very comfortable. Location was perfect and near to all attractions. Breakfast was not available at hostel but there were restaurants nearby which offered good quality food and service.”
    Rahul Rahul India India
  • “The staff are very friendly and helpful. The room is nice. The location is excellent.”
    Ricardo Ricardo Portugal Portugal
  • “Great location and views. Close to the Waterloo metro station. Pleasant staff. Clean kitchen.”
    Kelenas Kelenas Ukraine Ukraine
  • “the location was great and the staff was amazing! the person who greeted me was incredibly helpful rooms were clean, and being able to rent out a towel was nice and something most other hostels don’t...”
    Bernadette Bernadette Ireland Ireland
  • “The staff was nice, and the beds were super comfy the showers were roomy and private and the shared spaces were well equipped.”
    Zaid Zaid United States of America United States of America
  • “The staff was so nice and the place was in a great location! Communication was amazing and I felt very safe staying there.”
    Harvey Harvey United States of America United States of America
  • “It's clean, the staff is great, and the location is exellent”
    Alexander Alexander 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 accommodations 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 1,300 feet from The Walrus Bar and Hostel, while Big Ben is 2,300 feet from the property. London City Airport is 6.8 mi away.

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

Couples in particular 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 Aug 4, 2015

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Most popular amenities

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

Property Highlights

Located 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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See what guests loved the most:

  • Felicia
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “I loved the cleanliness and hospitality; especially Charlie! The location was awesome. it was walking distance to great attractions like Thames river, London Eye, etc”
  • Gian
    BrazilBrazil
    “Most of the time everything was very clean, its close to the main attractions and the kitchen is equipped if you need to use it.”
  • Noah
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The manager Paul is a fantastic host, the facility is full of Old London charm and the location is right in the heart of everything!”
  • Rahul
    IndiaIndia
    “Room was very comfortable. Location was perfect and near to all attractions. Breakfast was not available at hostel but there were restaurants nearby which offered good quality food and service.”
  • Ricardo
    PortugalPortugal
    “The staff are very friendly and helpful. The room is nice. The location is excellent.”
  • Kelenas
    UkraineUkraine
    “Great location and views. Close to the Waterloo metro station. Pleasant staff. Clean kitchen.”
  • Bernadette
    IrelandIreland
    “the location was great and the staff was amazing! the person who greeted me was incredibly helpful rooms were clean, and being able to rent out a towel was nice and something most other hostels don’t offer:)”
  • Zaid
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The staff was nice, and the beds were super comfy the showers were roomy and private and the shared spaces were well equipped. Also your about a two minute walk from North Lambert station so you have a way to get to essentially any part of the city...”
  • Harvey
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The staff was so nice and the place was in a great location! Communication was amazing and I felt very safe staying there.”
  • Alexander
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “It's clean, the staff is great, and the location is exellent”
Property questions and answers
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  • Are sheets and towels included?
    Yes
    Answered on September 6, 2019
  • Hello, do you speak spanish? Thank you so much.
    Hello, Some of our staff members speak Spanish :)
    Answered on January 30, 2020
  • Is it quiet at night?
    Yes
    Answered on November 29, 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 December 3, 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 September 6, 2019

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Area Info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
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 Tube 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 transit
  • Subway Lambeth North Tube Station
    0.1 miles
  • Subway Waterloo Tube Station
    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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Amenities of The Walrus Bar and Hostel

Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Bar
Heating
Baggage storage
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Happy hour Additional charge
  • Walking tours
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Lockers
  • Baggage storage Additional charge
Front Desk 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
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Hungarian
  • Italian
  • Polish
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Sustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

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

Check-in

2:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Check-out

Until 10:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

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 people or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply:
A nonrefundable 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 the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

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

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.

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

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

FAQs about The Walrus Bar and Hostel

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

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

    • Subway/Metro 2h

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

    • Walking tours
    • Happy hour

  • Check-in at The Walrus Bar and Hostel is from 2:30 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • The prices at The Walrus Bar and Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.