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Reviews of The Walrus Bar and Hostel

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

#716 of 1,077 hotels in London

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Review score

Based on 1307 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: 4 September 2022

    9.0
    cheap hostel in good location for getting around
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    good location for train station

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 September 2022

    8.0
    good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 26-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Due is so close to Waterloo station, the noise of the trains is incredibly laud 🥴

    the hostel was very close to the Elizabeth Tower!

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 26-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I didn't like that some of the beds were right next to each other (side by side) with only a little board at the head partially separating the two.

    The communal kitchen was friendly and convenient, as were the staff. The setting is also a cool area, although the train can be quite loud.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    They charged me twice,because of the transportation strikes I was cancelled in other place and I needed to change the date.

    Was ok,clean,easy to find.,close to train station

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (Shared Facilities)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Consider installing ceiling fans to circulate air for the hot summer days

    Charlie was very helpful and a great problem solver. Very well organized check in process. Amazing location. They know it gets loud at night and gave free ear plugs on your bed =)

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2022

    7.0
    One night at the Walrus
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hostel is located next to the trainstation and you will here the trains constantly. We arroved in London late one evening and decided to stay here and don't spend to much money on accomodation, happy with our decision!

    Great location for a great price.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2022

    7.0
    Good for just one or two nights.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room is filled with noise because of the train station and you couldnsee the trains coming and going from our room. If you work online and have meetings, I don't recommend staying here. What's more, there isnt a chill room. The lockers were tiny tiny tiny in comparison to the ones I'm used to seeing in different hostels + they were inconveniently located which made them difficult to access. The windows wouldn't open all the way and there was just one static fan for a room of six on the floor. The room was too hot and I could barely get some sleep the first night. The mattress was ok but the sheets could be of better quality. The showers were OK but there was only one which had a place to put your things (clothes, toiletries) and it was a window edge. The toilet was unpleasant to look at but it was kept clean and there was toilet paper available. The fridge is small and there isn't much space to put your things. Additionally, the kitchen closes between 11pm to 8am. Lastly, you have to pay to store your luggage.

    The location is unbeatable in a sense. You're 5 min away from the best and most famous attractions as well as being close to the underground, the train station an plenty of buses. There's a bar downstairs but it's hardly noticeable upstairs. There's also a supermarket in front of it which makes it super convenient. They have a kitchen which is fairly equipped. You have luggage storage (paid extra) and they provide you with earplugs which you can find on your bed. They did clean the room when I was there and the toilets and showers were ok as well.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 26-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The other people that used kitchen and don't cleaner

    Location is very good

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2022

    8.0
    Very good given the price
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 26-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room is located next to a train line, so there is a lot of noise from trains. However there are less trains during nighttime. There are not a lot of showers (but they are clean).

    Very convenient, only a few minutes walking from Big Ben. The rooms have a lots of bed but it is kept clean. They have universal adaptors for electricity.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2022

    8.0
    Lovely stay
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 26-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not anything they can do about it but you can constantly hear the sound of the trains which ride just by the hostel. I was out all day so it didnt bother me but if you're looking for a quiet place to stay this might bother you. Taking the excellent prices into account this wasn't an annoying factor for my stay :)

    The employees were all extremely friendly and fun to chat with. Everywhere was clean and maintained daily. Located 2 mins away from the london eye and subway connection, a bus stops right in front of the door.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I had to take a cold water shower because there was not hot water and in all my stay at the bathrooms didn’t have toilet paper

    The location is perfect !

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2022

    8.0
    Too noisy outside, overall a good accommodation and location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 26-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    everything was good besides the very noisy sound outside

    property was good

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2022

    7.0
    Good localisation but nightmare sound...
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (Shared Facilities)
    • Stayed 1 night

    Its direct "inside" rail bridge, front 2 meters... old windows without any soundproof, every 3 minutes goes train, by day, by night!!! without plugs its unpossible to be inside...

    Centrum of the city, kitchen, normal people, near shop and bars, normal price

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    didn't realise quite how close it was to the train station

    staff, location and price

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2022

    8.0
    Happy stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    We forgot our uk charger. If the facility provide international charger will be big help . Lift to third floor will be plus

    Staff is very kind and helpful special Paul. He helped me with all his heart.The facility has only stair. It is difficult to carry luggage to the third floor. If the place put in the escelator or lift. It will help out a lot. My room is next to train station . Very noisy. Location is perfect. Close to restaurant. Train station. Next to bustop. Facility is clean. We only stay for 1 night but we will come back if we can stay in first floor.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 July 2022

    7.0
    it was a great place to go to be able to do what I wanted.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bed in 26-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the cabinets didn’t seem that secure and I thought I saw a hinge one wasn’t connected.

    easy to get into and great location.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 13 July 2022

    9.0
    Amazing location & staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 26-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very friendly staff, amazing location

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    As much as I expect a bit of noise, the proximity to the train tracks is something. Take ear plugs, other than that, it's pretty alright.

    The staff were great. I left a jacket and they were very responsive and kept it safe for me. Top job staff!-.Mix of travellers. It was good. As clean as you'd expect a hostel to be. The area was pretty good and the street the hostel was located on had lots of places to eat. Very close to some of the tourist attractions.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 26-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the kitchen wasn’t open when it was supposed to be

    clean and the kitchen was very complete

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 8 July 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Well informed prior to arrival.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 4 July 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could be more toilets

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 2 July 2022

    7.0
    The greatest location, the best price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The window was open, otherwise we would probably be unable to breathe, and there is a large railway station next to it. You have to be dead drunk to have a decent sleep. There was no toilet in the room.

    Location was perfect, just 3 minutes walk and you're at the Westminster bridge. Beds were clear. Safety guaranteed as there are two codes before you enter the room.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 30 June 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Noisy with the trains rumbling past. The kitchen was locked until 8 am. That was a bit late in the morning for me.

    Great location near the South Bank Centre. Friendly staff. Good beds.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2022

    7.0
    Hostel is fine and location is great but very noisy
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Next to a trainstation so a LOT of noise Bit strange that you don’t see any staff Showers weren’t always hot and not very clean

    Location, close to waterloo station and walking distance to serveral attractions Clean room

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 19 June 2022

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

    There could be a medium size towels provided,considering that most of the backpackers travel lightly.

    The location was excellent.

    Stayed in June 2022

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