Safestay London Elephant & Castle

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Dates

September 2025

October 2025

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Good

Popular amenities

Bar
Breakfast available
24/7 front desk
Housekeeping
Laundry
Free WiFi

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144-152 Walworth Road, London, England, SE17 1JL

Tower Bridge
‪5 min drive‬
London Eye
‪5 min drive‬
Big Ben
‪6 min drive‬
London (LHR-Heathrow)
‪39 min drive‬

Room options

Triple Room Ensuite

Wonderful

Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bed in 2-Bed Female Dorm Ensuite

Sleeps 1
1 Single Bunk Bed

Quadruple Room Ensuite

Sleeps 4
4 Single Bunk Beds

Bed in 6-Bed Male Dorm Ensuite

Sleeps 1
6 Single Beds

8-Bed Private Room Ensuite

Sleeps 8
8 Single Bunk Beds

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dorm Ensuite

Very good

Sleeps 1
4 Single Beds

Twin Room Ensuite

Sleeps 2
2 Single Beds

Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dorm Ensuite

Sleeps 1
8 Single Bunk Beds

6-Bed Private Room Ensuite

Exceptional

Sleeps 6
6 Single Beds

Bed in 4-Bed Male Dorm Ensuite

Sleeps 1
4 Single Beds

6-Bed Private Room Shared Bathroom

Sleeps 6
6 Single Beds

Double Room Ensuite

Exceptional

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dorm Shared Bathroom

Sleeps 1
4 Single Bunk Beds

Single Room Ensuite

Sleeps 1
1 Single Bed

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dorm Ensuite

Sleeps 1
4 Single Bunk Beds

Bed in 8-Bed Female Dorm Ensuite

Sleeps 1
8 Single Beds

Bed in 4-Bed Male Dorm Shared Bathroom

Sleeps 1
4 Single Beds

Quadruple Room Shared Bathroom

Sleeps 4
4 Single Beds

Family Room Ensuite with Air Conditioning

Very good

Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dorm Ensuite

Good

Sleeps 1
6 Single Bunk Beds

Bed in 6-Bed Female Dorm Ensuite

Sleeps 1
6 Single Bunk Beds

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dorm Shared Bathroom

Exceptional

Sleeps 1
6 Single Bunk Beds

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Bar

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

About this property

Safestay London Elephant & Castle

Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless Internet access and tour/ticket assistance.. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities..#This property is closed from November 5 2020 to January 14 2021 (dates subject to change).. Optional fees: The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out. Fee for continental breakfast: GBP 4.5 for adults and GBP 4.5 for children (approximately) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. . Instructions: Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed No onsite parking is available The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property This property does not accept student cards as valid identification at check-in.. Special instructions: Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.. Minimum age: 18. Check in from: 2:00 PM. Check in to: anytime. . Check out: 10:00 AM.

During your stay at Safestay London Elephant & Castle, you'll be within walking distance of The Shard. Free WiFi in public areas, a bar and breakfast (surcharge) are available.

Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
Amenities include locker space, meeting rooms and laundry facilities
Just a 4-minute drive from London Bridge and a few minutes from Tower Bridge

There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Safestay London Elephant & Castle.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star London hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Bar – This bar only serves light fare.

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

No on-site parking available

Food and drink

Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 8 for adults and GBP 8 for children
A bar/lounge
Coffee and tea in common areas
Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

Things to do

Billiards/pool table
TV in common areas

Family friendly

Laundry facilities
Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Lockers
Luggage storage
Vending machine
Water dispenser

Guest services

Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

Meeting rooms

Outdoors

Garden
Outdoor entertainment area
Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Front entrance ramp
No lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

5 floors
Banquet hall
Built in 1800
Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Toilet paper

Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in is available for a fee

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive smart lock details

For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately GBP 8 for adults and from GBP 8 for children
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Guests will receive smart lock details. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

This property does not accept student cards as valid identification at check-in.

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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Safestay London Elephant & Castle Reviews

7.6

Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Paulina

1 Jun 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very welcoming and pleasant place. Staff is helpfu and do their best to assist. Clean and comfortable.

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vedavyas

30 May 2025

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fabio

24 May 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Saadudeen

14 May 2025

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Maggi

Travelled with family

7 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Elelphant & Castle Stay

The Hotel itself is very good. Rooms nice. Plenty of room. The only problem when we were there was the Lift was out of service and we were on the top floor. But we would defo book again.. Well worth the money.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Adam

7 Apr 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A slight step up from a police cell….but just.

The hotel is in an okay location close to the tube station, McDonald’s, co-op etc this is the only good point. Firstly £3 charge to leave your luggage, the hijabi reception workers were unfriendly and unprofessional. The rooms now have no curtains on the beds so you’re exposed to everyone. The bed sheets were dirty with blood marks on, the walls had marks on. Overall just a bad stay and lots of better budget hostels in London,

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bakhitiar

Travelled with group

28 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I like 👍 the room was very clean 👌

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelvin

20 Mar 2025

Liked: Amenities

Good

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

roofzadeh

Travelled with group

12 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

The initial property was clean...

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jomol

19 Feb 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Travelled with group

16 Feb 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

No-frills hostel stay

Good price for a stay in London. Short walk from the underground and bus stops close by. Rooms were clean and check in was easy.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sultan

11 Feb 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sophie

Business traveller

9 Feb 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Camden

5 Feb 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

3 Feb 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Excelent

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

3 Feb 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very clean

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chrispin

31 Jan 2025

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

28 Jan 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Need to get their act together. Wifi didn't reach top floor and staff refused to do anything about it. Bedroom window couldn't lock and kept opening during the night causing the room to freeze. Only a small heater provided which took one of the few plug sockets. The bed curtains had never been washed and were covered in stains.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

John

26 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Well kept and good transport links

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

23 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

22 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Clean Walking distance Loving staffs

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Benjamin

19 Jan 2025

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen

Business traveller

8 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Disliked: Room comfort

Clean, reasonable but didnt feel safe or rested

A clean good value place to stay in a good location. A couple of things as a sole female there staying for work which gave me pause. The first was I was woken in the middle of the night first to a really strong smell of let's call herbal 'smoke'. The windows were closed so it was not coming from outside. Possibly connected I was then woken twice by two fire alarms at 2am and then 3am. Apparently it was impossible to determine who had been smoking. My stay which was supposed to make me rested for a nearby office day meant I got no sleep. I was also concerned that in my ground floor room all the windows were not secured properly when I entered- anyone could have opened them and come directly off a busy London street. I would consider going again but it left me feeling uncertain and not rested.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Steve

4 Jan 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stay somewhere else

Hotel is in zone 1 of the underground so good location but thats the only good thing i can say about this hotel. Not clean at all room looks unfinished ours had no skirting board looked like they had been ripped off bits of the shower were missing and tv didnt work. As for the beds well what can i say but prison mattress blue plastic and very uncomfortable

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025