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Reviews of The Walrus Bar and Hostel

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

#718 of 1,076 hotels in London

Guests' Choice

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: March 21, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Due to central location it is a little noisy with train noise, but staff provide ear plugs

    Love the bar, central location and female only doom

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 21, 2023

    9.0
    Will come again definitely.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    One heating was broken and it was way too hot in the night because of that.

    The location was a dream, the staff was so extremely helpful. Also met many nice people.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 20, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I didn't find toilet for me.

    Location, bed was comfortable, nice breakfast.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 20, 2023

    7.0
    Everything was good unless noise of the train
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 26-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Noise duo to the train

    Thank you

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 16, 2023

    7.0
    The building is very old but I like it. Nice pub downstairs.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Train's noise.

    The walls required a little bit of fresh paint .

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 15, 2023

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

    The hostel is next to the train station, so... it is very noisy. If you are not a good sleeper like me I would not recommend it. Is acceptable because of the very low price.

    The location is perfect, just a couple of minutes to go to the London Eye. bus stop just in the fort and the metro. the room is conformable and clean, very nice table area with coffee, tea, and biscuits. The kitchen is really good as well and you can keep your drinks and food at the fridge or shelves. Good wi-fi.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 12, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    there was only one toilette for the entire floor. And it wasn’t clean. my bed had hairs when I arrived.

    Great location and service.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 10, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 26-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room was so big with so many beds, quite messy and I caught covid from someone in there. Bathroom facilities were pretty cramped and dingy.

    Got a free genius breakfast! Location was amazing, so close to everything by foot. Except trains were quite loud overhead. Definitely needed earplugs.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: March 9, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 26-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No hot water to drink in every floor

    Provided only just hot water for drink in every floor so guests can make some coffee, tea, or else

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 9, 2023

    9.0
    Great value for what I paid, I slept very well
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (Shared Facilities)
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nice place, not just another horrible chain. Shower are good, comfy bed, nice to be able to use the kitchen. Staff and people there are friendly enough, breakfast simple but very good. The dorm is a good space, nice lighting. Waterloo is an area I like 👍

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: March 7, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    -Right next to the railways, with trains screeching literally outside the window. -A bit more privacy would be good, as beds aren't surrounded with curtains as in some other hostels. -Not enough bathrooms, and most bathrooms do not include a sink, so most of the time you need to get into three distinct rooms to have a shower, to have a leak and to wash your hands.

    -Friendly staff. -Very clean hostel, which is very unusual with cheap London hostels. -Rooms are less tiny than in most cheap hostels. -Windows can be opened sufficiently to get some fresh air, contrary to most cheap hostels.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: February 23, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The female dormitory is very small so if you are sharing the space with some messy people like I did it might become a bit caotic. Also, there was a microwave in the kitchen but it was not working. There's some bus stops nearby but it is not a very touristic location I guess and the streets were pretty empty at night.

    The bathroom is shared by the whole floor but it was very clean and they have a very good kitchen. The place is also a pub and guests have discount on it, so it's a nice place to end the day. Because it is also a pub and has a train station nearby you might find it a bit noisy, but I didn't and had a pretty heavy sleep. (side note: There's no keys or cards for the rooms and everything works with passwords so make sure to take note of it.)

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: February 23, 2023

    8.0
    convenient for Waterloo
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    mattress had a ridge in it so quite uncomfortable and no hanging space in room, no privacy curtain on beds. nowhere to get drinking water in the night when kitchen closed 11pm-8am

    easy check in, four bed female dorm nice and quiet despite proximity to main road, good number of bathrooms and a few minutes walk from Waterloo

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: February 21, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Average bed comfort.

    Great location for everything we needed and affordable!

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: February 19, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Bed in 26-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was pretty loud in the sleeping room, maybe some better windows are needed ;)

    The lobby/bar of the hostel was just fabulous, we loved our stay!

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: February 16, 2023

    9.0
    Definitely worth its money
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Bed in 26-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Toilet room should be refurbished sometimes.

    It aint Buckingham Palace, but its really worth its money :) Very friendly staff to and also the bar was very nice :)

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: February 12, 2023

    7.0
    Cheap, cheerful, super location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 26-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing.

    Cheap, cheerful. Superb location. Simple place to put your head down. Exceptionally good value breakfast too.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: February 11, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It felt safe. Loved the all female dormitory. The staff were friendly and helpful. They were happy to keep my luggage until I checked in

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: February 10, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Hair dryer is always unavailable

    The position is great. The bed is good

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: February 6, 2023

    8.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bed in 26-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beds

    Location

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: February 6, 2023

    8.0
    You get what you pay for, hostel like a hostel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 26-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The key pad to get info the hostel didn’t work properly

    Helpfull staff

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: February 4, 2023

    9.0
    Had a really great time there
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Apparently there’s no way to adjust the shower temperature other than hot, boiling hot.

    The staff was very accommodating. They showed me around the facility and explained about locks and codes thoroughly. Kitchen is lovely and clean. Bed although small was comfortable to sleep on bedding in general was immaculate clean.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: January 27, 2023

    8.0
    Would visit again
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Really noisy and not because of the bar, but cause of the trains, but you can get earplugs from the bar. Toilets and washrooms were seperate from the room and shareable with other quest, but if you are okay with that, then it's no problem.

    The location is good. It's cozy and youthful. You get the codes to the doors, so it's really easy to check in and out, don't really have to meet the personal, but the people at the bar were lovely. Free wifi connection is good.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: January 23, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 26-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lack of toilet papers and cleanliness.

    Good staff and breakfast facility.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: January 20, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was no hot water, but the staff tried to do something about it.

    The breakfast was nice. Everything was practical. The bathroom was really modern.

    Stayed in January 2023

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