The Walrus Bar and Hostel

The Walrus Bar and Hostel Reviews

The Walrus Bar and Hostel

172 Westminster Bridge Rd, Lambeth, London, SE1 7RW, United KingdomView hotel details
The Walrus Bar and Hostel
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Guest Reviews of The Walrus Bar and Hostel

8.2/10
Very good
45 reviews
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Location9.2
Amenities7.5
Service8.3
Cleanliness8.0
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Guest User
Bed In 26 Bed Dormitory (with Privacy Curtains)
Stayed in Jan 2026
Traveling with friends
2 reviews
8.0/10
Very good
Posted on Feb 22, 2026
The toilet and shower worked perfectly fine. The lockers are also great if you bring your own lock. The location was good, and the bar on the first floor was a nice touch.
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Guest User
Bed In 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory
Stayed in Dec 2025
Solo traveler
3 reviews
5.0/10
Posted on Jan 22, 2026
Very bad experience. There was a weird smell in my room. There were no much facilities in the hostel. Its not 24/7 service. After 11pm no one is there at reception. Also the trains noise all the time
Response from Property: Hi there,We're sorry you had some issues during your stay with us.We do have staff on site 24/7 and whilst the reception area does close over night we have the whatsapp number available for guests to call at any time. If you stay with us again please make sure to call us regarding any issues as we are always on hand to resolve them!Safe travels,The Walrus Team
Francesco Cariati
Bed In 26 Bed Dormitory (with Privacy Curtains)
Stayed in Sep 2025
Solo traveler
59 reviews
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Oct 29, 2025
Great stay at the Walrus Hostel
Guest User
Twin Room (Standard)
Stayed in Jun 2025
Couple
1 reviews
9.5/10
Amazing
Posted on Jul 12, 2025
Great location. Walking distance to the London eye; we were able to start our hop on hop off tour there. Surprisingly the trains weren’t a big issue and we did use the ear plugs they provided. No A/C which made sleep less comfortable tho a fan was provided. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Mattress are very firm, too firm for us but was ok for the few days we stayed there. Be prepared for a lot of stairs! Great value for London
Response from Property: Hi there,Thanks for leaving us a review!We're glad you enjoyed your time with us at the Walrus and could take advantage of our unbeatable location!Safe travels,The Walrus Team
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Bed In 26 Bed Dormitory (with Privacy Curtains)
Stayed in Dec 2025
Business traveler
5 reviews
7.5/10
Posted on Jan 15, 2026
Small and noisy. The staff were friendly, but you could hear every train passing by.
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Response from Property: We're glad you found our staff friendly, we always aim to provide a helpful and fun service to our guests!The train noise can be heard from the hostel due to our super central location (this is what makes us the perfect base for exploring London), but the trains do stop throughout the night and complimentary ear plugs are provided for each guest. We find most of our guests don't have an issue with the noise, but we're sorry you didn't find this the case.If you're ever back in London we'd love to host you again so our staff can help make the trip unforgettable!Safe travels,The Walrus Team
Guest User
Bed In 26 Bed Dormitory (with Privacy Curtains)
Stayed in Oct 2025
Other
140 reviews
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Nov 10, 2025
Very warming servied for all lived Walrus hostel people, really good white skin girls, really thanks to them, hoping them keeping good job always !!!!!
Story of my life
Bed In 26 Bed Dormitory (with Privacy Curtains)
Stayed in Sep 2025
Family
5 reviews
9.0/10
Great
Posted on Nov 26, 2025
Booked this due to location, right in front of bus station and a few minutes walk to the train station, not bad as we were traveling with a lot of luggage. Stairs only but their staff helped carry them up and down the stairs, there's a storage room open during certain hours which was great, although not necessarily the most secure (they dont tag or check you own them, but still better than storing them in the open room). They have hand soap for the bathroom/shower room sinks, not kitchen sink. No paper towels, other shower amenities. Some of the toilet stalls are super tiny, can barely close the door when you stand in it. Breakfast is pretty simple but nice that they offer it (drinks, breads, fruits, cereals, etc.) The building is quite old but not necessarily dirty. Not much area for sitting/chilling, just a small booth seat in the kitchen. Room itself is pretty barebones bunkbeds as it says, they have a wall with storage cubbies which was nice, bring your own locks.
Kosuke SAWA
Bed In 6-Bed Dorm (En-Suite Shower)
Stayed in Aug 2025
Solo traveler
41 reviews
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Nov 28, 2025
The location is excellent, and the price is reasonable. If I visit London again, I would definitely choose to stay here again.
Response from Property: We're so glad you had a great time with us here at the Walrus!We'd love to have you come stay again next time you're in London! :)Safe travels,The Walrus Team
Hotelman
Bed In 26 Bed Dormitory (with Privacy Curtains)
Stayed in Jan 2026
Solo traveler
21 reviews
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Feb 21, 2026
Super easy check-in and everyone was very polite!
Response from Property: Hi there,Thanks for the great review, we really appreciate it.We're glad you had a great time here at the Walrus and our staff were always on hand to help make your stay memorable! :)Safe travels,The Walrus Team
M.H. Wong
Bed In 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory
Stayed in Jun 2025
Solo traveler
9 reviews
9.0/10
Great
Posted on Aug 17, 2025
Perfect location near Waterloo Station! It is highly recommended!
Response from Property: Hi there,Thanks for leaving us a review!We're glad you had a great time here at the Walrus and we hope to see you again if you're ever back in London! :)Safe travels,The Walrus Team
Dheeraj Sobti
Bed In 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory
Stayed in Nov 2025
Solo traveler
2 reviews
8.0/10
Very good
Posted on Dec 19, 2025
Good hostel to stay for few days
Guest User
Bed In 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory
Stayed in Jan 2026
Solo traveler
29 reviews
7.0/10
Posted on Feb 28, 2026
Its just average Hostel
Guest User
Bed In 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory
Stayed in Feb 2025
Solo traveler
72 reviews
4.0/10
Posted on May 1, 2025
This booking is bad experience. Team not friendly.. Highly not recommended!
Guest User
Bed In 26 Bed Dormitory (with Privacy Curtains)
Stayed in Sep 2024
Solo traveler
25 reviews
8.5/10
Very good
Posted on Oct 26, 2024
With a really good location near Waterloo station. Quite many attraction spots nearby on foot. Staff are nice. With breakfast for each room guests. Highly recommended.
Marjorie Sparkle
Bed In 4-Bed Female Dormitory
Stayed in Jul 2024
Solo traveler
14 reviews
8.5/10
Very good
Posted on Aug 21, 2024
Shared in a 4 room 301. Small room but functional. For the price and location a very good deal. I would book again!