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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

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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: March 29, 2024

    10
    Great location, friendly & comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The kitchen wasn’t available to use until 8am.. which is reasonable! But if you’re an early riser desperate for coffee, you’re going out 😄

    Staff are super friendly, rooms were comfortable and clean. Great location!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 28, 2024

    5.0
    If u dont mind about the noise, go head
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 26-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very noisy zone and the other guys in the room

    Yoy can enter to the property at any hour

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 27, 2024

    3.0
    Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    1 family occupied 3 beds in the 4-bed room. One of them told me to turn off the light because everyone was sleeping. I stumbled in the dark and tried to climb onto the bunk bed while I couldn't move because of their many suitcases. There was only 1 extension cord, but it was not given. My phone is dead. I felt really bad for them.

    It's in a very good location. They are nice because they also gave me earplugs. Trains run continuously by the hotel. Staff is kind and helpful. The bar is also great.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 25, 2024

    6.0
    Can be chosen but not the best hostel in London
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The check-in time is 3 pm. In case you reach before that time and if you want to store your baggage in the luggage storage room till check-in time, most probably you will face a locked front door. And if you are lucky, someone will see you by chance, and will open the door. Otherwise you wont be able to enter the hostel. Sometimes door's passwords are changed, and the guests are not informed till we ask! There was no personal light, socket etc nearby my bed.

    Cleanliness

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 24, 2024

    3.0
    Not really pleasent
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bathroom and toilet were not clean. Anytime I went into the toilet, it was always dirty and unflushed. The train track was also a disturbance for me, I couldn't sleep until 1:00am, when it stopped.

    The staff was nice

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 20, 2024

    10
    Very good location Good value for money
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very good location Good value for money

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 18, 2024

    10
    worth it
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 26-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Everything was fine.

    The location is great, super close to various touristic spots, the subway, and many bus stops. The room was very clean, the bathrooms were modern and although for some reason toilets were very few and on upper floors, they were always clean and free. To be honest I didn't even know that there was breakfast included and it was good. I was late for my check out and the staff was super helpful and comprehensive.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 8, 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The heater in my room was not working so it was a little chilly... There was not enough hot water to shower ( they gave us a heads up about it but still it was inconvenient).

    The location is great. The hostel is quiet and decently clean

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 7, 2024

    10
    My stay in London
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 26-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There is no locker on the door for bathroom

    I like bars, the room was nice!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 29, 2024

    10
    Great place to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Location was perfect for The Playhouse, London eye etc. Breakfast was toast, cereal and fruit with tea and coffee. Staff were amazing!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 28, 2024

    10
    worth it stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    nothing. all good

    free breakfast of your choice

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 19, 2024

    10
    wonderful location, not far from waterloo train station, friendly people there
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 26-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    early check out time. better if it could be until 11am, and not 10am. other than that, everything else is perfect.

    The breakfast was amazing, and the beds were comfy.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 18, 2024

    10
    Great place
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 26-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location and good value for money. The place was clean and the staff were very friendly.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 13, 2024

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 26-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The train noise and lots of s.ell of cigarettes around the environs.

    The staff were so nice and polite. The fact that they provided ear plugs to reduce the noise from the miving trains.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: February 12, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great hostel

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 25, 2024

    10
    I’m so happy to stay there
    • Travelers with friends
    • Bed in 26-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    It was good to stay there

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 22, 2024

    10
    fantastique super
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    every thing good

    fantastique really I will return again the second times in 2022 and 2024

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 19, 2024

    6.0
    Central but loud. Ear plugs needed.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (Shared Facilities)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Train Tracks were super loud. In bed you could almost feel the vibrations from the trains.

    Central location (5 mins footwalk from Big Ben). Cool bar underneath.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 5, 2024

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not particularly comfortable, and not exceptionally clean. But I guess can't ask more for the price.

    It's cheap for London and close to main attractions

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 3, 2024

    10
    Enjoyed stay, great location, friendly staff, kitchen hours limited, early access desired
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Kitchen Schedule: Limited availability, restrictive operating hours, early morning access restrictions.

    Location: Centrally situated, convenient access to attractions. Online Check-in/Out: Seamless and efficient, user-friendly process. 24/7 Access: Unrestricted access, flexibility in entering and leaving. Staff: Exceptional service, legends in hospitality.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 1, 2024

    10
    Beautiful place to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A beautiful place. Really clean and comfortable. Lovely staff, really welcoming thank you. Great value for money and incredibly central.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: December 24, 2023

    10
    Very warm and cozy
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Bed in 26-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We didn’t stay for a very long time so we don’t have any reclamations

    A beautiful decoration and a really sweat staff. The breakfast was cheap and really fine and the rooms were safe and calm and everybody was respectful.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 24, 2023

    4.0
    Centrally located, sympathetic staff and serious hygiene concerns.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    In my recent hostel stay, I faced significant issues with the heating system. It consistently turned off automatically, leading to a sore throat and a cold. Requesting assistance through WhatsApp or repeatedly asking staff for adjustments caused unnecessary delays. Additionally, the lack of cleanliness in common areas, especially the door handles over my 5-day stay, raised concerns about hygiene. The unchanged bed linen during the last two nights contributed to an overall uncomfortable experience.

    Very central location, friendly staff, easy check in process

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 22, 2023

    3.0
    Wouldn’t stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Almost everything. Sheets were dirty, the heating was never on and you had to ask everyday for it to be turned on, sometimes theyd turn it on and then off throughout the night. We stayed 4 days and 3 of those days THERE WAS NO HOT WATER to shower. When asked about this, there were no actual stuff to help out, just a guy who was nice enough to try and help but no actual answer or solution was given.

    It is a 5 min walk to the London Eye/Big Ben. It has a bus stop right at the front door and the bar is really cool. The staff was really nice as well.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: November 29, 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No room in the dorm to put anything, especially beside my bed (top bunk)

    Great location. Easy check in.

    Stayed in November 2023

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