Name: The Walrus Bar and Hostel
Address: 172 Westminster Bridge Road, Lambeth, London, SE1 7RW, United Kingdom, 172 Westminster Bridge Road, Greater London, SE1 7RW, UK
Rating: 7.7

The Walrus Bar and Hostel

–Excellent location - show map

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About this property

The Walrus Bar and Hostel offers accommodation in central London. Guests can enjoy live music/ sport/ cocktails/ beers/ spirits at the on-site traditional English pub. This hostel is located right by Waterloo train station in a highly central part of the city, it is not a quiet retreat and you will hear trains, emergency services/ traffic and other city sounds until around midnight every evening. London Eye is 400 metres from The Walrus Bar and Hostel, while Big Ben is 700 metres from the property. London City Airport is 11 km away. Under 18's can only be accommodated in private/ exclusively booked rooms when accompanied by one or both parents.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of London, this property has an excellent location score of 9.2

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Room type	Number of guests
Bed in 26-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed
Standard Twin Room 2 single beds
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed
Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (Shared Facilities) 1 bunk bed
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed
Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed
Superior Twin Room 2 single beds
Deluxe Twin Room 2 single beds

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Guests who stayed here loved

Rebecca

United Kingdom

“Great location Clean Good shower Comfortable bed, quiet room”

Travel

United Kingdom

“The location was excellent for the tube to explore and the local area was great for a night out The staff from start finish were excellent and Hannah and Josh behind the bar on the night i stopped were great and so helpful but you wouldn't expect...”

Aleksandra

Poland

“It was clean, kitchen well equipped, plugs near bed, nice helpful personnel, easy check in check out. For the price is was so good.”

Khrystyna

Ukraine

“Great location, nice kitchen with all needed cutlery, plates, etc. And the free breakfast was a nice value added benefit!”

Flávio

Brazil

“The Hostel was well organized. The rooms and bathrooms were cleaned everyday. There is a small breakfast available. There was a train station very near to the Hostel, but using ear plugs was okay. The staff were also polite and kind. The location...”

Eve

New Zealand

“Great location. Close to underground with options and very close to Westminster. Free breakfast simple but good. Shower pressure good. Locker in room. Noise from trains was fine. I was expecting worse. Earplugs provided”

Francesco

Italy

“Everything was exceptionally good. The staff are great and the hostel is very clean at all times”

Jasmine

Australia

“Such a great location! Super easy public transport around the hostel (both buses and the underground). Facilities were clean and all the staff were super friendly and helpful!”

Jamie

United Kingdom

“The labeling of the rooms and beds. Staff were great as well.”

Christy

United Kingdom

“Location was perfect close to all shops and bars and restaurants close to all transport facilities Walking distance straight to all good venues/ visits Breakfast was included which I didn’t realise till the morning.”

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House rules

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Check-in

From 15:00 to 23:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 07:00 to 10:00

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 option.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Cards accepted at this property

Cash is not accepted

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Kindly note that guests must be 18 years or older to be accommodated in shared dormitories. Guests aged 17 years or younger may stay in private rooms or exclusively booked dormitories when accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Guests aged 14 and under must be accompanied by one or both parents. For any bookings over the cost of £300 a non refundable deposit to the value of 25% of the total cost will be charged in advance. The remaining balance will be charged 14 days prior to the check in 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.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Guests will receive a rental agreement which must be signed and returned to the property prior to arrival. If guests do not receive the agreement on time, they should contact the property management company at the number on the booking confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.