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Safestay London Elephant & Castle

3.0 star property
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Exterior
Exterior
Bar (on property)
Lobby
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
144-152 Walworth Road, London, England, SE17 1JL
  • Westminster Bridge
    4 min drive
  • London Eye
    4 min drive
  • The Shard
    5 min drive
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    50 min drive

Room options

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Triple Room Ensuite

Triple Room Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Ceiling fan
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for 8-Person Private Room Ensuite

Free WiFi, bed sheets

8-Person Private Room Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Ceiling fan
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Single Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Ceiling fan
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 8 Single Bunk Beds

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Superior Double Room Ensuite

Superior Double Room Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in a 4-Beds Mixed Dorm (Shared)

Highlights

Heating
Ceiling fan
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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Single Room Ensuite

Single Room Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Ceiling fan
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Bed in a 4-Beds Mixed Dorm Ensuite

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in a 4-Beds Mixed Dorm Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Ceiling fan
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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Superior Family Room Ensuite

Superior Family Room Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in a 6-Beds Mixed Dorm Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Ceiling fan
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Single Bunk Beds

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Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Ensuite

Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Ceiling fan
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Bed in a 6-Beds Mixed Dorm (Shared)

Bed in a 6-Beds Mixed Dorm (Shared)

Bed in a 6-Beds Mixed Dorm (Shared)

Highlights

Heating
Ceiling fan
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Single Bunk Beds

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About the area

London

Safestay London Elephant & Castle puts you in the centre of London, 2.1 km (1.3 mi) from The Shard and 2.5 km (1.6 mi) from London Eye. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .Bar is the hotel's own bar, serving drinks along with light fare. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. .Within a 30-minute walk of this 3-property class Southwark hotel, attractions include Borough Market and Westminster Bridge.

What's nearby

  • London Bridge - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Tower Bridge - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • London Eye - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Big Ben - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • The Shard - 5 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Elephant & Castle Station - 6 min walk
  • Elephant & Castle Underground Station - 6 min walk
  • London (LCY-London City) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dragon Castle - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Change Please - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Theo's Pizzeria - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Husky Studios - ‬3 min walk

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.

Languages

Bulgarian, English, French, Portuguese, Romanian, Spanish, Turkish

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

  • Bar

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • 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
  • Lift (81 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1800
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper

More

  • 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 more details, 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

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

Safestay London Elephant Castle Hostel
Safestay Elephant Castle Hostel
Safestay London Elephant Castle
Safestay Elephant Castle
Safestay London Elephant &
Safestay London Elephant Castle
Safestay London Elephant Castle Hostel
Safestay London Elephant & Castle Hotel
Safestay London Elephant & Castle London
Safestay London Elephant & Castle Hotel London

Frequently asked questions

Does Safestay London Elephant & Castle serve breakfast?

Sure does, continental breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

How much does it cost to stay at Safestay London Elephant & Castle?

As of 21 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Safestay London Elephant & Castle on 25 Nov 2024 start from AU$110.06, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Safestay London Elephant & Castle?

No, Safestay London Elephant & Castle does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Safestay London Elephant & Castle?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Safestay London Elephant & Castle?

No, pets are not allowed.

Safestay London Elephant & Castle Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 157 out of 554 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 250 out of 554 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 554 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 554 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 56 out of 554 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Lucie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room we had was unbearably hot. it was a Summer night, but the daytime temp had only reached 22C so not the hottest of days. Thankfully there was a fan in the room, but it wasn't very effective and we had to leave it on all night with the window open to feel the effect. This made the room quite noisy with sirens and general traffic from the road. On top of that, the metal framed bed and a paper thin mattress. Every time we rolled over the whole frame would squeak like a balloon so we kept waking each other up. We all had a poor night's sleep and woke in the morning with muscle cramps from uncomfortable bed and headaches from the fan blowing on us. Genuinely couldn't wait to get out of the room just to breath oxygen again. Usually I put up with a lot and adjust my expectations for price, but at £145 for a single night I would rather pay £20 extra to stay in a Premier Inn.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Not the best hostel I’ve visited but ok. Showers have almost no pressure (money saved on water and heating bills) + there is no electrical plug on the upper beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Carol

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was dirty, bad staff. Lot of violence
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Javier Froylan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Umesh

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ali

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
That was perfect hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dont waste your time
The walls had water marks all over them, the telly didnt work and the bed linen wasnt the correct size. Fire alarm went off at 1am and the staff wernt motivated to explain what had happened.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Oleksandr

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Upon arrival was given keys to someone else’s room, then notified that the place ran our of rooms and now have trouble even getting a refund.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Shomrit

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was extremely hot like a furnace even with the windows down. Maybe a fan or something wpuld have helped in the summer
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Tatiayna

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The walls were filthy with stains and thick patches.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Muhammad

Disliked: Staff & service
Bathrooms are not cleaned, staff was not cooperative,
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Eric

There is no wifi in room 311.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Anna

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Cheap option, but not many amenities and not as clean as looked in pictures. Also, no air conditioning or fans and it got really hot at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Zachary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Terrible staff, broken lift, and suffocating rooms
The Bad... The lift was broken, and they put a wheelchair bound gentleman up 4 flights of stairs!! That's next level awful! Service was the worst. Rooms were not ready at check-in time, staff was overtly rude to other patrons, and they made a fuss that I requested a receipt at check-out. As mentioned, the lift was broken, so it was 5 levels of stairs everytime we went to the room. Rooms were not ready until about a half hour after check in time. Zero ventilation in the room - we were absolutely suffocating in the room! I cannot overstate how uncomfortable the temperature was in the room. TV in the room had no channels. The shower is on a timer--you have to push the button every 15 seconds to keep the water going. The bed sheets were too small for the bed, so they came right off with any movement. The Good... It wasn't gross. Everything seemed reasonably clean. Location is alright. They charge for luggage storage, but we got it for free. The wifi signal was okay throughout the building.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Oleksandr

Upon arrival the room was not ready and I was told that I will be refunded and to look for a room elsewhere.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness
The stay was quite near to waterloo with easy access transportation.The place was overall good,may be some varities in food for breakfast and bit more arrangement in the breakfast managing counter
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mervin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandru Constantin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandru Constantin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Umesh

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Julie

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would not recommend staying at this hostel - we felt very unsafe. The staff were not friendly and refused to give us a key to our room so we were unable to get back in if we decided to leave the room. Additionally, we were unable to lock the door from the inside so anyone could have access to our room throughout the night (we pushed the bed in front of the door). The reception area was also filled with homeless individuals which made us feel unsafe. Overall very unpleasant stay and wouldn’t recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Ahmed

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good nice Lovely best Cool easy going fun Loving and so much
Stayed 1 night in May 2024