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Safestay London Elephant & Castle

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Bar (on property)
Lobby
Family Room Ensuite with Air Conditioning
Exterior

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

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144-152 Walworth Road, London, England, SE17 1JL
  • Place, Razor
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Imperial War Museum
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, The Shard
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪87 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dorm Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dorm Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dorm Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Single Bunk Beds

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Single Room Ensuite

Single Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Family Room Ensuite with Air Conditioning

Family Room Ensuite with Air Conditioning

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room Ensuite

Double Room Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

8-Bed Private Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Single Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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Bed in 6-Bed Female Dorm Ensuite

Bed in 6-Bed Female Dorm Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Single Bunk Beds

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Triple Room Ensuite

Triple Room Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dorm Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 8 Single Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dorm Shared Bathroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Single Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 8-Bed Female Dorm Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 8 Single Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6-Bed Male Dorm Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Single Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dorm Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4-Bed Male Dorm Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4-Bed Male Dorm Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 2-Bed Female Dorm Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

6-Bed Private Room Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

6-Bed Private Room Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Beds

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Quadruple Room Shared Bathroom

Quadruple Room Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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Exterior
Generator London
London City Centre
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Games room
3.6 out of 5, Good, 999 reviews
The price is AU$140
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 June
Generator London

About the area

London

With a stay at Safestay London Elephant & Castle, you'll be centrally located in London, within a 5-minute drive of London Bridge and Tower Bridge. .This hotel is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from London Eye and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Big Ben.

What's nearby

  • Razor - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Imperial War Museum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Borough Market - 8 min drive - 2.3 km
  • The Shard - 9 min drive - 2.7 km
  • London Bridge - 12 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪GAIL's Bakery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cafe House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Dragon Castle - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Change Please - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Noko - ‬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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 94 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area. Additional features at this hotel include tour/ticket assistance, a banquet hall, and a vending machine.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Safestay London Elephant & Castle. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Onsite venue - This bar serves light fare only.

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 9 for adults and GBP 9 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

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)

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 9 for adults and GBP 9 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Safestay London Elephant Castle Hostel

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Safestay London Elephant & Castle Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 200 out of 667 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 288 out of 667 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 667 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 667 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 62 out of 667 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sana

Yes great room I have renewed my stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Azola

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Michel

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Lorraine

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abdesslam

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Azola

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it’s very clean and respect from poeple who were in the room with me .its very rare to find that when sharing
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa, Baltimore

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazingly accommodating and helpful during our one night stay. We were able to do an early check in and a late check out, which allowed us to explore Edinburgh.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Ellis

Liked: Cleanliness
Bed was comfy, facilities in the room were great, and additional services looked great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Stevie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff were helpful and the room was clean, very warm and the fan wasnt great for the size of the room but overall it was nice and as expected
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Winston

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Leonor

Travelled with group
Liked: Room comfort
Room was clean and spacious On day 1, staff in reception is nice. On our second night,shower room used once unfortunately drainage was blocked and water came out the room and hallway, one staff was informed about it but very slow response .The staff whose been told about the flood finished his duty and didn't handover to the next staff.It was reported at 23:05, another staff came and seems unhappy about what happened and said he will be back in 20 minutes to bring more towels.Then he came back and put towels by the door of the toilet and more by the hallway. He said he already reported it to the manager ,but can't do anything about it,as maintenance will be sorting it out the following day. The following day our check out,no one came up there are towels still on the floor but good water is gone Breakfast, not much choices,should be more options , but its ok The location is near bus stop and walkable Many stores nearby
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Mohammed nasir mohammed

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Mohammed nasir mohammed

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jemilat

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Rachel

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a good place to sleep kinda of. I got there at 10 and lights were off and people were pissed that I came in. I made noise cause I just had put my stuff away and change. Apparently wrong move? Idk. I didn’t love the vibe. They should have curtains to help with the light? Idk. Not the best vibe. I wouldn’t come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yago

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Zubair

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness
This hostel is similar to a budget chain hotel, with the usual compromises (shared rooms/facilities) to be expected for the low price. The area is relatively far from central London but fairly well served by public transport. Architecturally, it is a mix of grandeur and squalor. Check-in was efficient and civil, but the employee acted as if he were doing me a favour by accepting a Citizencard as ID when their website says national identity cards are accepted. Also, he didn't say anything to indicate the end of the check-in process - I had to ask. My bed was mistakenly re-allocated on the second night but I was promptly given an alternative room. Breakfast is rather expensive and some of the restrictions seem petty, e.g. reception refusing to mind luggage even briefly. One of the toilets had run out of paper.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jemilat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lilly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here as we had a friends party not far. We had the double room with en suite and honestly no complaints at all. It was super clean, staff were helpful and brilliant location. Unreal value for money, would 100% stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yago

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Harsha

Travelled with group
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cintia

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have a double reservation; I won't use this one. I will use the other reservation. They have to give me back my money.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Luis carlos

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Siddhant

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

Honest Review

I opted for this place again because it was a cheaper option, but my experience this time was not very comfortable. Some of the issues I faced included water spilling outside the bathroom door, non-AC rooms that felt quite humid, and a bit of noise at night—which can be bothersome if you’re sensitive while sleeping. The public bathrooms also have motion-sensor lights, so you end up waving or moving constantly to keep them on. This was my second stay here; my first was about three years ago, when everything felt newer and more hygienic. Unfortunately, things seem to have declined since then, and for me, it’s not worth it anymore.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025