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: 7.9

The Walrus Bar and Hostel

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The Walrus Bar and Hostel offers accommodations 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 1312 feet from The Walrus Bar and Hostel, while Big Ben is 2297 feet from the property. London City Airport is 6.8 mi away. Under 18's can only be accommodated in private/ exclusively booked rooms when accompanied by one or both parents.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the real heart of London, this property has an excellent location score of 9.3!

Breakfast Info

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Room Type	Number of guests
Bed in 26-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed
Standard Twin Room 2 twin 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 twin beds
Deluxe Twin Room 2 twin beds

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Anthony

United States

“Staff were exceptionally nice and helpful. We appreciated leaving backpacks there before check-in so we could walk around London.”

Bianchini

Argentina

“Excellent location, staff is very nice. Is an excellent option for travelers who needs to save money but stay at a perfect location, walking distance from most of London’s iconic places”

Sheree

Australia

“Convenient for getting around London and great bar underneath the hostel.”

Juan

Colombia

“The location is great a couple of blocks from all the the sightseeing. They offer complementary breakfast which is very complete. The facilities were clean and comfortable. The staff was super helpful and friendly from the girls at the recepción...”

Tim

Canada

“Very pleasant and helpful staff members overall. Very good and consistently clean facilities. Such as small personal bed stand lights, clean linens, multiple bathrooms/showers, kitchen with fridge, stove, eating and cooking utensils. Also the...”

Michelle

United Kingdom

“Everything. BRILLIANT STAFF.. very accommodating..”

Cristin

United States

“I arrived late (11:30pm) but staff was excellent, showed me how to use the key pads, they’re there 24/7 which left me feeling safe. (Solo female traveler) Simple bunk beds - I requested a bottom bunk for my disability and they gladly reserved it...”

Michelle

United Kingdom

“Everything. The staff are so helpful and cant do enough for you...The location is great The pub as itself has a great vibe. Quizzes etc.”

Haylee

United States

“Clean and comfortable rooms that felt safe. The trains were a bit loud but that’s all part of being in a central location. Could walk to all the classic sites and the tube was a block away!”

Mubasher

Italy

“Location was great. Everyatraction is on walking distance. Grocery market near by.”

Area info

Amenities of The Walrus Bar and Hostel

House rules

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

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.

Cards accepted at this property

Cash is not accepted

The fine print

Must-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 ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Payment before arrival by 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 don't 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.

The Walrus Bar and Hostel