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' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 1306 hostel reviews
7.7Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
7.6
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Comfort
7.6
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Location
9.2
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Facilities
7.5
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Staff
8.6
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Value for money
8.3
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Free Wifi
7.8
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Reviewed: October 26, 2024
Mohammed
United Kingdom15 Reviews5.0“Awful experience”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I was sent to a different room while I had booking better room with wrong door code. I had to challenge him for his wrong doing to rectify that. He didn't apologized for that, totally appalling. The WC does not have any hand washing basin and there is no toilet roll holder to do the business. The toilet roll was stacked up in the window ceiling back of the lavotory which is very inconvenient. There is only one basin basin situated in the shower room without any hand towel or tissue. A very small mirror was given in that room.
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: October 25, 2024
Elizandro
Ireland19 Reviews2 helpful votes1.0- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
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Reviewed: October 24, 2024
Camila
Malta1 review10“Very satisfying”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Bed in 26-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The place are like the photos, and the host are really nice
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: October 21, 2024
James
Switzerland1 review5.0“A budget-friendly stay in central London with excellent location but basic amenities.”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Deluxe Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
While the train noise was a constant annoyance, it didn’t completely disrupt my stay but was noticeable throughout, as warned beforehand. The shared bathroom facilities were basic. Breakfast was very simple, which I expected, but could have been better.
The location of the hotel was absolutely perfect, especially for anyone needing easy access to Waterloo Station or Westminster. The short walk over the bridge with stunning views of the Houses of Parliament was a real highlight. Given the price, it offered a convenient base in central London. The shower in the shared bathroom had excellent water pressure, which was a nice surprise.
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: October 20, 2024
Agustin
Malta14 Reviews1 helpful vote6.0“It was ok”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 26-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
To many beds in a room.
Location
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: October 19, 2024
Derek
United Kingdom1 review10“Brilliant time loved the place and location easy access to all the major art”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Staff were fantastic really helpful and very friendly
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: October 15, 2024
Alessandra
Portugal1 review6.0“Good to stay for a night or two”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Need to pay for a towel and to clean the bed sheets, no towel or paper on the room sink to dry hands, it can get pretty noisy depending on the day.
Good breakfast, good roomates overall, it has every utensil you need on the kitchen, earplugs
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: October 15, 2024
Georgios
United Kingdom18 Reviews7 helpful votes10“Nice short stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (Shared Facilities)
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The only thing i can find negative is that at late night hours there is no common area accessible inside the property to chill or the kitchen to eat something.
I’ve stayed before here. Mainly the location is very convenient. I would recommend for 2-3 nights of stay. Staff were friendly.
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: October 12, 2024
Peng
Ireland1 review2.0Very Poor- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 26-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The whole environment is dirty and noisy, cannot fall asleep during the night
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: October 9, 2024
Sofia
United States38 Reviews1 helpful vote6.0Pleasant- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The toilet and shower were extremely dirty. Nobody on site. Wall outlets were not working for charging. One bathroom for whole floor was a disaster.
The location is excellent
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: October 4, 2024
Cory
Canada4 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 26-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I highly recommend the walrus bar and hostel. Pretty close to everything. I enjoyed my stay, and it's pretty clean!
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: October 4, 2024
Albrecht
Canada2 Reviews5.0“Decent but not outstanding in any way”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (Shared Facilities)
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Too many stairs
Central location
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: October 3, 2024
Chee
Malaysia10 Reviews5.0“Get what u pay.....fair value”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 26-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
too many bed in the room, very squeezed, perhaps can set up curtain on the bed will be perfect. the shower place is narrow, locker is far away from the bed and it limited space
Location of the property is superb
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: September 29, 2024
Michelle
United Kingdom10 Reviews1 helpful vote10“Fantastic location and fantastic staff”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Toilet was a bit unclean
Fantastic location and exceptional staff
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: September 25, 2024
Алеся
United Kingdom6 Reviews5.0“Good enough no stay somewhere safe for the night, but no more”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Rooms lack any curtains over the bunks and any personal lights or sockets, which are very common in other hostesl for 2/3 or half of the price. I did get what was in the picture, so it isn't really a complaint (though price is really meh, if it wasn't for location, I would go somewhere else), but is definitely something that could be improved. The breakfast was quite late, from 8am to 10am, so I couldn't have one as I had to leave before 8 when all the shops/costas/etc were still closed.
Good location - very close to Waterloo station, ideal if you need to catch an early train (which was my reason for staying there). Earplugs were included, which is nice.
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: September 25, 2024
Mushtaq
Saudi Arabia9 Reviews6.0“Excellent service for money”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Bathroom facilities
Location
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: September 23, 2024
Mai
Australia20 Reviews1 helpful vote6.0Pleasant- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It was too close to a train station and hospitals, so you would hear the trains and sirens all the time even during the night, making it hard to sleep.
The location was great. Included breakfast wasn’t too bad. The facilities were clean.
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: September 23, 2024
Sukru
Turkey3 Reviews3.0“There are other places nearby for similar prices. I wish to stay in another place.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 26-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It is at a busy train station and main road. There is always noise coming from outside. There are 24 beds in a big hall so people may snore or make noise as well.
Location was great so central. Breakfast was good. It has clean facilities overall .
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: September 19, 2024
Dunn
United Kingdom2 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 26-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing all was good 👍
It was clean and very near the hospital I was attending
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: September 14, 2024
Carole
United Kingdom26 Reviews9 helpful votes1.0Very Poor- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 26-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Everything else
The location was great.
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: September 14, 2024
Jaylee
United States1 review10“I had a great stay and am planning on coming again.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing! It was lovely.
It was comfortable, clean, welcoming, cozy, and even better in person!
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: September 10, 2024
Gunerend
Turkey18 Reviews11 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 26-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
nothing
close the city
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: September 9, 2024
Akmaral
Kazakhstan7 Reviews1 helpful vote10“Nice”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Cozy place with nice location
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: September 3, 2024
Anna
Netherlands4 Reviews6.0Pleasant- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It is very noisy because it is just a few meters away from the train tracks. There is one lamp per room and not enough places to charge phones. The ventilator is super loud. The beds are very old and shaky. The cutlery and bowls at the breakfast were very dirty.
It is nice that there is a bar and that it is well located
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: August 28, 2024
Heintz-botz
United States2 Reviews1 helpful vote5.0“This hostel provided a roof over our heads to sleep. It was not a comfortable sleep since you can hear the trains going”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Bed in 26-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It is on top of the train station so you hear the trains going 24/7
The property is in a central location to most of the sites and next to a train station. It also had a couple grocery stores just around the corner.
Stayed in August 2024
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