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Reviews of The Walrus Bar and Hostel

172 Westminster Bridge Road, Lambeth, London, SE1 7RW, United Kingdom

#716 of 1,076 hotels in London

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1306 hostel reviews

7.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.7

  • Comfort

    7.6

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    7.5

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    8.3

  • Free WiFi

    7.8

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  • Reviewed: 14 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Noise of the train but its because its very near to Waterloo Station.

    Location Staff is very welcoming and helpful special meantion to Lily.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 September 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    4th floor was challenging and there is no possibility to wash hands in the toilet room. Difficult when the shower room is occupied.

    2 bedroom with single beds was really good and there was possibility to heat water for coffee and tea. We loved the pub downstairs and breakfast was more than okay (included in the fee).

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 26-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing!

    The staff is friendly. The hotel is in a fantastic location, close to the city centre, on a street with plenty of alternative places. The bathrooms are nice. I felt very safe despite being in a mixed room with 28 beds. Great breakfast was included. Trains weren't that loud, and I was given ear plugs.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 September 2024

    8.0
    It was okay, a little difficult to sleep because of the noise of the train next door. Cleaning okay, good bed and bathro
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was only one outlet that was an extension for 6 people to use

    It's in the centre and has easy access to several places

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No air-conditioning or freezer

    Close to train and several attractions

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms are on the smaller side, i.e. there's not much space aside from beds themselves. If you're travelling with a bigger backpack/luggage, you might be hard-pressed where to put it.

    The hostel really has an excellent position for exploring the city. There was a reasonable selection of breakfast items including soy alternative for milk. Also the hostel keeps with the theme with little walruses marking the rooms throughout the building, which is just a fun touch.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 September 2024

    8.0
    kind
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 26-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    location

    Breakfast

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2024

    8.0
    Great Centrally Located Affordable Option for London
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    I feel they could somehow try to get a few extra toilets in there. There was 12ish people on our floor and 1 toilet.

    Great affordable option so close to everything. Staff were wonderful, breakfast was great and the noise wasn't anywhere near as bad as we expected.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2024

    7.0
    I had a pleasant stay at a well-located, modern hostel with great amenities and friendly staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 26-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The toilets are quite small, but I understand this is normal in many hostels.

    The hostel is modern and uses up-to-date technology for access. The location is excellent!

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2024

    7.0
    The location is very good but it could do with some updating. Staff are friendly.
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The bathrooms and shower rooms could be updated.

    For a hostel the room was of decent quality. The staff were helpful and friendly.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I could hear the train noise but could sleep fine using the earplugs provided.

    Location was very good.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bed in 26-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    As expected, being located next to a raised train track with traffic going beneath, it is a very noisy location with no real decrease in noise during the night. The shower on our floor was very small.

    The staff were very welcoming and helpful. The rooms were very clean and despite the noisy location I slept well. It is located very close to several nice restaurants and is ideal for London Eye and related attractions.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2024

    8.0
    enjoyed it would come again
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 26-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    the location was absolutely PERFECT, I found that fact I was staying in a massive room with a bunch of beds really cool, also staffed were kind enough to let me in before I checked in once I left my bags to get a key.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 26-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very clean, and central location. I will revisit when next in London.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2024

    8.0
    In transit
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (Shared Facilities)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Upper bunk bed in the 4th floor and no lift nit fun

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2024

    9.0
    Breakfast should be changed every day. Utensils can be cleaned by people themselves,
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 26-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No towels no body shop

    Location was good

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No AC , Room was hot,

    The hostel is very well located.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the nearby train tracks were noisy but also really cool

    we stayed in a private room and it was clean and comfortable and a really great deal. staff very friendly and accommodating. fun bar downstairs

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2024

    8.0
    Loved this stay. Perfect for solo travelers
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Mold in rooms

    Close to the city center, bar downstairs, nice staff

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2024

    8.0
    Affordable and convenient location close to transportation!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (Shared Facilities)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noisy and super hot. Staff weren't the friendliest.

    Free breakfast! Very thankful for it. A small fan to ventilate the room. They forewarned the noise so I was prepared for it. Affordable price and great location! Close to every transportation.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2024

    9.0
    Great place with an amazing location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 26-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Too many bed in the big room.

    Great place and amazing location.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2024

    7.0
    Excellent location
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There's no individual curtains in the beds making it uncomfortable to sleep if there's light.

    It's well placed, in the center of the city.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2024

    7.0
    Good enough, cheap accommodation. Helpful staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (Shared Facilities)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Small rooms, with small and not enough lockers for 6 people. The noise of the trains was bearable especially if you've had a busy tiring day, it almost rocks you to sleep. But cramped dormitories with 6 people's sweaty feet wasn't easy at first.

    Very friendly helpful staff. Luggage store for the day after your stay. Location good for Waterloo Station and southbank. Self catering kitchen.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    All bedrooms are up steep steps so be warned! There's also only 1 toilet per floor so anyone who has any conditions where you might need to go quickly might be uncomfortable.

    Loved the location and the price. The staff were lovely. The facilities were also really good especially considering the price.

    Stayed in July 2024

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