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Reviews of The Walrus Bar and Hostel

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

#716 of 1,074 hotels in London

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Review Score

Based on 1306 hostel reviews

7.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.6

  • 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: October 18, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bed in 26-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    in the bathroom there is not enough hanger to the clothes and there is no mirror.

    we stayed in the 28 beds-dormitory room. The beds are very comfortable, the roommates were good. It's located in a good area, easy to go the centre. The train is going above the hostel but for us it wasn't disturbing, we could sleep. Totally worth the money!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 17, 2023

    7.0
    Great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The pillow wasn’t very comfortable. At morning the toilet was busy. It could have more toilets available. And if you don’t like or can’t sleep using ear plugs, you should avoid it.

    The location is great, easy access by train and subway, close to the Big Ben. It’s so close to the train line that it’s a bit noisy, but they provide all guests some ear plugs.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 16, 2023

    7.0
    No frills stay with good location and city connections.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 26-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Toilets and showers weren’t clean. The toilet flushes once and takes quite a while to flush again. Pillow was very thin. But all of these are expected for the price. You get what you pay for.

    Good location - near Waterloo station bus stops that have many connections around the city. Staff were nice. Can always grab a pint with your hostel mates at the bar below.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 16, 2023

    9.0
    Choose Walrus
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Excellent location, great price, clean, comfortable, and friendly staff!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 15, 2023

    8.0
    Very good location—close to stations & bus stops and a walking distance to London landmarks, clean property, and fri
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The property has a lot of stairs and no elevator, so please consider it before booking. The room(s) need more electricity plugs.

    The location is close to two stations & many bus stops and a lot of minimarts and restaurants around. It’s a walking distance to London’s landmarks. The staff is also friendly and nice. The property is clean.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: October 13, 2023

    8.0
    Will come back again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    it would be nice if there was more than one bathroom per floor but doable either way.

    Great location, friendly staff, nice breakfast for the price (3£) overall very good for the price

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 8, 2023

    9.0
    Very lovely Hostel, comfortable, great location. You can make friends easily!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I was very disappointed that it wasn’t communicated that we would not find towels or soap. It was listed in the booking features, at least the towels were. I had to wait an hour after waking up in order to purchase a towel, because they only sell them at reception, starting at 8 AM. I would’ve prepared for that if I had known that it wouldn’t be provided.

    I love the location and the the 24 hour staff was able to communicate with me after midnight due to checking in late and not being able to find the entrance. There are also multiple toilets and showers so if you struggle to find one available, you can look for the others.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 5, 2023

    7.0
    Small hostel for affordable price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 26-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Bedding were not so clean. Bring your own padlocks to use the lockers.

    Located near Waterloo satiation, very close to many attractions. Felt safe if I were in mixed dorm. Very nice kitchen with all necessities. Easy to find.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 30, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    May be kitchen as seating area quite small, is OK for only few person. For 3rd floor shower room, I think better put curtain on.

    Overall OK, quite good location. Waterloo and lambeth north station just nearby. Tesco & Iceland also nearby which can grab some drinks & snacks. Few minutes walk to big ben/London eye, this is also a reason why I choose hostel in Waterloo area, some more with acceptable price.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 30, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No elevator No towel and shampoo bodywash etc Pay locker room

    So nearby Bigben and London Eye. Reasonable Price Easy checkin and out

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 22, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Bed in 26-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not enough (clean) bathrooms.

    Nice staff. Good location near the city center.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 22, 2023

    8.0
    A hostel with GREAT location and cute atmosphere
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The train track noises, yet by night 2 you get used to them! Careful if you are a light sleeper.

    How close it was to all the places I wanted to visit. The staff is so friendly, and will take good care of you!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 20, 2023

    9.0
    Great!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I used my portable charger overnight because there aren't many sockets in the room. They have extension cables (a good idea!), but if you're on the top bunk it's still a bit tricky.

    Great location! The staff were really friendly and helpful and the bar downstairs was cool. Good facilities. I'd pack a pair of earplugs because it's pretty close to the train line (great for getting there and back though!). For short stays, I'd highly recommend! In fact, I've already booked to go back when I'm next passing through.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 14, 2023

    7.0
    Great budget hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Like most reviews say- the train noise is a lot. That being said they gave out earbuds and the trains stop at midnight (just don't plan to sleep in the day). There werent any individual plugs to charge up near the bed, there was one extension cord Inthe middle of the room. I found that a bit annoying in the morning when people were setting alarms as they had to climb out of bed and go to their phone which meant the alarm sounded for a lot longer.

    The staff were amazing and nothing was too much for them. It was a very friendly hostel with a bar and a kitchen space to socialise and I found most people would speak to me- but it didn't feel too party heavy. The rooms were simple but this is definitely a budget hostel.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 11, 2023

    7.0
    Great for 1 or 2 nights in a Quick visit to London
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    So close that you can hear trains untill midnight, but they eventually stop.

    Extremely close to London Waterloo and the Parlament builiding. Nice Pub. Easy way to access with codes.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: September 10, 2023

    8.0
    Overal is ok, recommended for short stay, value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 26-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Hot at night

    Location is good

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 2, 2023

    8.0
    Central London - walking distance to everything.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location. Stayed in a private room and enjoyed the complementary breakfast. Lots of reviews complaining about the train noise, we thought it was fine, like white noise to sleep! Just don’t book to stay here if you require silence to sleep.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: September 2, 2023

    7.0
    Value for money but don’t expect too much.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Trains passing by. Small room and no place to hang clothes. This was a private room (no dorm).

    Locationwise great, near Waterloo station, London Eye, Big Ben etc. all in walking distance. Helpfull staff durjng the day.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 29, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    close to railway like , earplugs supplied

    Location as great 5 mins from waterloo 20 mins from victoria for the price i paid £40 it was a great price for a saturday night in london on a bank holiday weekend great staff at the bar , decent room , clean bathrooms 15% discount on drinks at the bar £3 breakfast was amazing value , cereals , toast , fruit , fruitjuice , tea , coffee definitely staying here again if in london

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 28, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Amazing location,the staff is always friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 28, 2023

    8.0
    convenient
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    going up four flights of stairs

    location security

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 21, 2023

    8.0
    Lovely staff incredible location, however be prepared to lose some sleep to the trains.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was very very loud, directly on top of the train station however they do give you free ear plugs.

    The staff are so so so lovely and the location is incredible. The London Underground is a very short walk, you can get anywhere in London.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 10, 2023

    8.0
    relativamente bueno
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    eveything its good

    everything the beds and the showers !!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 4, 2023

    9.0
    Super cute hostel!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    It didn't really bother us (the hostel also provided us with earplugs), but you can hear the trains go by.

    - The location is great - Staff are super kind and helpful - The room we had was spacious, and had a kettle(!), tea, coffee, books and a fan!

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: August 2, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    metro noises

    close to all facilities

    Stayed in August 2023

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