Safestay London Elephant & Castle

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The price is SAR 170
SAR 204 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Jan - 17 Jan

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Triple Room Ensuite

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

Quadruple Room Ensuite

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  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

8-Person Private Room Ensuite

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  • 8 Twin Bunk Beds

Twin Room Ensuite

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Heating
LCD TV
Cable channels
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  • 2 Twin Beds

Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Ensuite

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  • 8 Twin Bunk Beds

Superior Double Room Ensuite

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  • 1 Double Bed

Bed in a 4-Beds Mixed Dorm (Shared)

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  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

Single Room Ensuite

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  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in a 4-Beds Mixed Dorm Ensuite

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  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

Superior Family Room Ensuite

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Air conditioning
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  • 1 King Bed

Bed in a 6-Beds Mixed Dorm Ensuite

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  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds

Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Ensuite

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  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds

Bed in a 6-Beds Mixed Dorm (Shared)

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  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • London Bridge - 4 min drive
  • Tower Bridge - 4 min drive
  • London Eye - 4 min drive
  • Big Ben - 5 min drive
  • The Shard - 5 min drive

Getting around

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

Hotel near London Bridge
A garden, laundry facilities, and an outdoor entertainment area are just a few of the amenities provided at Safestay London Elephant & Castle. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, and a bar are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • A 24-hour front desk, meeting rooms, and a banquet hall
  • A TV in the lobby, luggage storage, and a vending machine
Room features
All 94 rooms include amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

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 transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM: GBP 8 for adults and GBP 8 for children
  • 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Restaurants on site

  • Bar

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Banquet hall
  • Elevator
  • Lockers available
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/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.
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 32
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 8 for adults and 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)

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
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.

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

Is Safestay London Elephant & Castle pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Safestay London Elephant & Castle?

Safestay London Elephant & Castle doesn't offer parking.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

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

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Safestay London Elephant & Castle located?

Located in Southwark, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Borough Market, London Eye, and Big Ben. Tower Bridge and The Shard are also within 2 mi (3 km). Elephant & Castle Underground Station is 6 minutes by foot and Elephant & Castle Station is 6 minutes.

Safestay London Elephant & Castle Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 159 out of 565 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 253 out of 565 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 565 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 565 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 57 out of 565 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

Regina

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Coco

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bedding and the curtains were good. The bathroom was dirty and partly blocked. But what was really bad was the staff. Can anyone teach the receptionists to smile and be welcoming? It feels like a badly run corporation. The guy just walked away after giving me the key. He did not show me where I was going as it is such a big place and I thought the lit was not working because he never showed me how to use it with the key. He never showed me the bathrooms apart from one at the bottom off the corridor, which I found myself. As a result, I could not even have a shower. I did find a helpful lady who helped me to find my room. The level of customer service in that place is really poor. It feels cold and impersonal. It feels the place is churning out customers and all that matters is making max profit. I would not go back and will not recommend it either. Please spare the usual comment 'we are trying our best to improv. You are obviously not trying hard enough. You need staff who care about the guests and smile from time to time
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Karol

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
This place is a combination of tourists, cheap workers' accommodation and also what appears a homeless refuge of some type more than a true tourist hostel. Dodgy types hanging around the lobby and common area, smell of weed probably from those smoking outside. Staff's attitude is 0/10, the "don't know/don't care/leave me alone" type, you cannot help but feel as if they are doing you a huge favour when checking you in or when asking to refill water jugs. Surprisingly, facilities are spacious and appear recent, altough toilet/shower vents, door locks, etc still may not work. Cleanliness is a a bit of a roulette, can be great, but also poor. Clean bed sheets and bunk bed curtains are a big plus. Area outside is a bit dodgy, although seen a lot worse. Numerous ethnic places much as indian/halal/Latin to eat nearby which helps. Location is good with numerous buses right outside, and a short walk from the metro.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was very respectful, and after10 pm quiet as a mouse.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Penelope, Penge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Safe
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

David, New Bedford

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Ask for a quiet back room to sleep on a weekend especially. Busy neighborhood with road noise. Lovely otherwise
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mark, Mayfield Heights

Disliked: Cleanliness
Man in my room came in drunk and disorderly and turned on his music as loud as possible at 5 am. He proceeded to loudly berate first me then the others in the room for “looking down their noses” at him. This went on for an hour before I invited him down to reception with me. I had to change rooms for fear he might be violent. 5 hours I had to wait for the new check in! Meanwhile he left the property and somehow managed to get a bottle of gin at 6 in the morning and sat at a table near reception and drank nearly all of it by 8! He then threatened who I thought was a security person who did nothing but tell him to sit down. He then began taunting a group of children!!! Finally the police arrived and escorted him out but not before he threatened even them! I thought things were under control but I saw him there later in the day because he apparently was allowed to stay! This place is simply unsafe!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had a wonderful experience staying at Safestay London Elephant & Castle hostel during my very first time staying in a hostel rather than a hotel room. The hostel is centrally located, just a few minutes' walk from Elephant and Castle tube station, making it easy to travel to anywhere in the city. The staff were incredibly friendly and always willing to help with any questions or concerns I had. The hostel itself is clean, stylish, and well-maintained, with comfortable beds and ample storage space in the rooms. Overall, I highly recommend Safestay London Elephant & Castle hostel for anyone looking for a comfortable, affordable, and centrally located place to stay in London.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Eric

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Konstantinos

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Umesh

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Receptionist . Lazy people no caring. Worst also my bed was unclean .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
London is an expensive, urban area with a lot of people priced out of the rental housing market. You're likely to meet a few of this group here.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

SANA

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Staff not very helpful and never smile. They keep changing my bed knowing i had alot heavy luggage. The staff didn't bother at all to help even though the loft was out of order. Staff lack empathy
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Raja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Its oky
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Shobitha

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes my stay was surprisingly amazing. Would love to go back there again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aamir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adetunji

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mike

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
PLEASE CONSIDER OTHER PLACES!!! 1. Temperature The place can get terribly hot when it’s just 22 degrees outside and tbh the electric fan they provide WOULD NOT WORK at all. 2. Security Somehow the hostel decided that I was okay to just let DRUNK people check in. I simply just suggested that maybe he could get a shower politely, but that ended up with him arguing with me. leading to me decided to move to another room, yet they somehow moved me to a bed that was ALREADY OCCUPIED, leaving me ALONE carrying 2 suitcases and 2 backpacks around the building! And of course not one of the staff tried to really help me with the suitcases. The staff who let the drunk crazy guy in even told me it’s not that deep! 3. Toilet The shared toilets are of a terrible condition where piles of SOAKED TISSUES would be be dumped on the floor. 4. General Vibe Expected to meet like minded young people, ending up with a bunch of SKETHCY OLD GUYS dwelling in the lounge area. BAD VIBE OVERALL
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jon

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Ali

It was not clean
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aamir

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mehmet

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
quiet and clean, large common area
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abdesslam

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024