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Reviews of The Walrus Bar and Hostel

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

#715 of 1,102 hotels in London

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Review score

Based on 1292 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

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: 19 August 2025

    8.0
    2 nights sleeping in a girls only dorm
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only thing is that I didn't mind the sound of the trains passing more so the fan that was on in our room making a lot of noise and I got a horrible cold from it blowing the entire night directly in my direction. I didn't know as did any of the girls I shared an accomodation with if we could turn it off so if we could absolutely no problems whatsoever but just that

    Everything. The staff were so friendly, every place I went to was clean, I felt very safe and welcome. I loved the times that were allowed for the kitchen and free breakfast and so on. The location was amazing and for amazing price.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 26-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Stayed in 26 beds mixed room and I must say that I was very comfortable with everything. There's a great privacy of yours thanks to curtains around your bed. Every bed has its own curtains and charging point with and adaptable light. The lamps were also designed for each bed to enjoy light if fancied. Before coming here I had to rebook my reservation and they helped me immediately. I am happy the way they communicaye and help to customers/guests. 1 star is missing due to pillow quality and the room to be hot due to no AC. Yet I have seen AC is not popular in England. Only fans. I was by the windows on each side of my bed so I was lucky to have fresh air. Wifi was awful yet the reception was good. I stayed only 1 day. If I would stay more, I would definitely need them to solve the wifi issue. Waterloo is very active and crowded. Lots of bars and markets. I had no prob with train noise as it seems very rare during the night. If you are coming from a very quiet place, you can not be happy here. Breakfast is a bonus and it's for free. Water is also free at the bar. The staff and Mr. İmran was very kind and helpful. Thanks for everything.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Building needs some serious upgrades. Stairs up to the rooms have broken off in parts (old building yes, but unsafe). No sockets in my dorm only a shared one at one end of the room that only half the room could use easily. No space in my particular dorm for our bags (very small room) and no under bed storage as mattresses were under there.

    Staff are great. Location great (train doesn’t bother me). Free breakfast.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 26-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Such a great location! Super easy public transport around the hostel (both buses and the underground). Facilities were clean and all the staff were super friendly and helpful!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2025

    9.0
    Friendly staff and a clean room if u looking to stay a night it’s a great little hostel with a superb location close to
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great Location

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 26-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not very clean

    Very cheap consider the place you are

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2025

    7.0
    Still, a solid choice if convenience matters more than comfort.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 26-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Bathrooms could use some maintenance, and the sound of passing trains can be disruptive—especially for light sleepers.

    The location is fantastic, and the staff are friendly and helpful. The attached pub adds a unique charm, and the complimentary breakfast is a nice touch. That said, rooms are quite compact,

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 26-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was a bit awkward to access the room because the touch pad was faulty but it eventually worked after 10 seconds.

    The labeling of the rooms and beds. Staff were great as well.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very good place, good location, good people, little bit noise, but getting after midnight Thank you all.

    Front desk staff: very nice. helpful

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2025

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

    Loud trains but closed windows helped, showers could be cleaner

    Good hostel in great location

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2025

    7.0
    I loved the location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 26-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It wasn't completely clean. My bed didn't have light. I didn't feel completely safe as there were constant reminders that you should keep your valuables with you all the time ( I can''t take my documents and laptop with me everywhere). I mean, nothing happened but I didn't like that feeling

    The location was the best. It is near some of the main attractions and the waterloo station. I liked it that it has breakfast. The staff was really nice. It had curtains, which gave me some privacy

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2025

    8.0
    The perfect 'base camp' for exploring all over London!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    I was not provided a towel, so be aware to bring your own for your showers. I personally didn't have an issue with the noise, but the close proximity to both a very walkable street with restaurants and an underground station meant there was noticeable noise from trains and people most of the night. The hostel did provide earplugs for all guests on your bed.

    Location was amazing. I could walk to the West End and see Westminster, Big Ben, and the London Eye or walk 5 minutes to the underground and be almost anywhere in the city in less than half an hour. The hostel itself is on the end of a street with tons of restaurants, shops, and a great overall atmosphere. The free breakfast provided didn't have a huge variety of options but what was available was great quality and very tasty. The rooms were clean and comfortable and I felt very safe during my entire stay.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 July 2025

    9.0
    It was nice
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No internet sometimes

    Good

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only downsides were the absence of an elevator and the lack of privacy curtains around the bed, which could have made the stay more comfortable.

    Overall, the stay was very pleasant. The breakfast was quite good and added to the positive experience

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2025

    8.0
    Great location, great value for money, facilities and sleep ok but you pay for what you get.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 26-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms was abit stuffy as it was hot but generally ok

    I was late but cereal was basic but good.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 July 2025

    8.0
    Really comfy, clean, and great value for money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Breakfast and the kitchen only open at 8.00am, so if you need an early start you'll need to get breakfast elsewhere.

    It was really convenient for Waterloo station and very reasonably priced.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 July 2025

    8.0
    Walrus is nice to stay with friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 26-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was ok for a few days, i slept in a large room, which is always a bit of a makeshift solution.

    It is a great location close to Waterloo Station and the Westminster Bridge . In a pleasant area with shops restaurants and bars .

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 July 2025

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

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    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 July 2025

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

    Not enough ventilation

    Room and bed are clean

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 June 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No elevator and the stairs are too narrow. Not advisable for people with heavy luggage.

    The place is so near to some of the tourist spots like the house of parliament and London 's eye.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 June 2025

    8.0
    Good quality budget accommodation
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good quality, budget accommodation in the heart of London. The staff were friendly and it felt safe. The twin room we had was lovely and had towels/earplugs for comfort

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 June 2025

    8.0
    Central Location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was nothing we didnt like.

    We loved the central location. The Walrus is dated but that adds to the charm of the building. Breakfast was basic but good enough to start the day. There is a lot of places to eat next to the Walrus and a co-op opposite. The staff were friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 June 2025

    8.0
    It was comfortable enough in a fabulous location but for the time and money we spent we wished the amenities had been a
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was right on the Train line so very noisy although we knew this when booking. (The trains ran from 6am until about 1 am). There are very limited showers and toilets (1 toilet on each floor and 2 showers). The one right near our room didn’t work the whole time we were there which was disappointing considering we paid for a twin room not a bed in a dorm and the other shower area was tiny and had no hanging space or anywhere to put your clothes. The web site mentioned an iron which is incorrect and while they do offer luggage storage after check out for 3£ per bag there is no option to pay for a shower. ( not great when you fly late in the evening ).

    It was in a fabulous location close to the metro and in walking distance to the Thames and Big Ben. Our room ( a private twin) was nice and bright with 2 windows but we needed the windows open as it was a bit musty with some marks on the walls.( mould.??). Staff were helpful and friendly.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 26-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Great location. I stayed in a 28-bed room and had no issues—quiet guests and train noise wasn't a problem. Friendly staff, but the restrooms were small and there were only two showers on my floor.

    Stayed in May 2025

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