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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.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar
- Heating
- Daily housekeeping
- Baggage storage
- Designated smoking area
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Guests who stayed here loved
James
United States“Great location, walking distance to Parliament,Trafalgar Square, The West End, Buckingham Palace. The staff is tremendous. Everyone was warm, friendly, knowledgeable and invested in the quality of my trip.”- Nikolai_est
Estonia“Nice and cozy place next to Waterloo station. Friendly stuff, clean and comfy bed, good breakfast.” - Jose
China“Location was great, very well communicated with the city” - KKeven
Brazil“Good beds. Also, I wasn’t bothered by any noisy from the train. It’s totally okay.” 
Putsorn
France“Located in a perfect location it’s easy to access to the main attractions and public transportations. Staffs are friendly. they also provided free breakfast. Luggage storage is free of charge before check in but chargeable after check out for 3£/day”
Caíque
Canada“The location was fabulous, walk distance from the main tourists spots in London.”
Lucy United States“The location was so outstanding- so much so see and do around the area. Also close to public transit points. The facilities were clean and well taken care of. Storage lockers were spacious, but you do need to bring your own lock. Overall, It was...”- Shawna United States“Great location, nice breakfast, easy online check in”
Dunn
United Kingdom“It was clean and very near the hospital I was attending”- Katherine United States“Lovely location and facilities. Staff was friendly and attentive, dealt with an issue with another patron swiftly and professionally.”
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Amenities of The Walrus Bar and Hostel
Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar
- Heating
- Daily housekeeping
- Baggage storage
- Designated smoking area
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Toilet
- Shared bathroom
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
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/out
- Baggage storageAdditional charge
- Fax/Photocopying
- Express check-in/out
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
Entertainment & 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
- Smoke-free property
- 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 not allowed.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
The fine printMust-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 people 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 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.
