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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 9.3 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar
- Heating
- Daily housekeeping
- Luggage storage
- Designated smoking area
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Bev
United Kingdom“Staff were so helpful Bed was comfy Trains didnt keep me awake. Everything I needed Breakfast included Handy for covent garden Close to london eye” - Daniel United Kingdom“Staff were very friendly and the bar area was busy when I checked in at approximately 8pm on a Friday”
Klara
Croatia“The hostel is very clean, I stayed in a six-bedroom where the noise from the trains wasn't an issue at all. The breakfast was also very good. Staff was friendly and always ready to help.”- Francesco
Italy“It was super clean at all times. The staff are all 5 star. The location is very central, there are shops and bus stops next to this hostel. The pub on the ground floor is very cozy” 
Lee United Kingdom“I stay here several times a year. Never any problems. Exellent background music at breakfast (cool 70s) I heard Joni Mitchel, Jacksons, Paul Simon) Super-cosy, warm room. Clean bed Clean kitchen, well stocked with equipment.”- Francesco Italy“Great location, very clean at all times, and the staff are 5 star”
- Francesco Italy“I stayed in many hostels, this is one of the best or even the best”
- Francesco Italy“Great location, very helpful and friendly staff. Check in was super quick.”
Cellertape United Kingdom“The Location with a great pub sence next door. Very good pubs and different. £6 ish a pint The hostel beds good. Quite after midnight from the trains.”- Katerina
Greece“Nice atmosphere, great location, friendly staff, decent kitchen. It has a pub and just outside you can find lots of bars and restaurants.”
Property surroundings
Facilities of The Walrus Bar and Hostel
Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar
- Heating
- Daily housekeeping
- Luggage storage
- Designated smoking area
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Toilet
- Shared bathroom
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linen
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
Kitchen
- Shared kitchen
Activities
- Live music/performance
- Happy hourAdditional charge
- Bike toursAdditional charge
- Evening entertainment
Food & Drink
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Bar
InternetWiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingNo parking available.
Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Lockers
- Private check-in/check-out
- Luggage storageAdditional charge
- Fax/photocopying
- Express check-in/check-out
Reception services
- Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
- Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- 24-hour security
General
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Designated smoking area
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
Accessibility
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
- English
House rulesThe Walrus Bar and Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine printNeed-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.
Bookings of 6 persons or more are subject to different policies and additional supplements will apply: The property has the right whether to accept or decline the reservation. A non refundable deposit to the value of the first night's stay will be charged in advance. The remaining balance will be charged 21 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.
