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Safestay London Elephant & Castle

3.0 star property

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Lobby sitting area
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7.6 out of 10
Good

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144-152 Walworth Road, London, England, SE17 1JL
  • Place, London Bridge
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, London Eye
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Big Ben
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪40 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

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Single Bunk Beds

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Single Room Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Family Room Ensuite with Air Conditioning | Free WiFi, bed sheets

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 | Free WiFi, bed sheets

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 | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6-Bed Female Dorm Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Single Bunk Beds

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Triple Room Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 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 | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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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

  • Bar

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

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.

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

Reviews

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

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 189 out of 635 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 277 out of 635 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 635 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 635 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 61 out of 635 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

No towels.

Good location, clean rooms. I was told no towels were available and I should buy one from the shop around the corner (housekeeping were able to find one for me). The room and corridors were too hot and the lobby too cold. From what I could see, there wasn’t a kitchen which is something I’d normally expect from a hostel but it wasn’t an issue only being there one night.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great relaxing two night break
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Prabhudas

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Muhammad

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Maggi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Weekend Stay

The accommodation is good, my only worry is the sencer in the shower/bathroom goes off to quickly, so is very dangerous if your in the shower. Other than that all good. Ive stayed a few times..
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ibrahim

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Matthew

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Glenn

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Please do not stay at this property. Their elevator does not work, and we realized that someone already reviewed that it was not working. This means they do not have a working elevator for a long time. There are no air-conditioning units in the rooms. We booked 2 rooms with bathrooms in each room. But not air-conditioning unit on a summertime in London is like hell. The lobby carpet have so much stains and are so nasty. The restrooms on the lobby area are not working well, poorly maintained, and nasty. Again, do not stay in this room. Expedia should not promote this place. There were many clients who were just shocked by the state of this property. Our rooms were on p
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

susan

Business traveller
The property was very clean I would give a 10/10 However it was too noisy I could not sleep because of noise
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
This place is in an edgy area and is huge hundreds of guests so you can imagine I s hectic. Couldn’t sleep but no buggy was just not my kinda place - too many people that’s all. Would stay again if in sea for work as it’s in a ggood of location for everything in central London- a 1 night spot
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mourtala

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cool
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paulina

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

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fabio

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

8/10 Good

Saadudeen

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Maggi

Travelled with family
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

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
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

Liked: Amenities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

roofzadeh

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The initial property was clean...
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jomol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Travelled with group
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