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Safestay London Elephant & Castle

3.0 star property

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Relax in the tranquil courtyard, surrounded by historic buildings and ambient lighting.
Relax in our stylish lobby with a seating area featuring a sofa and a couch, a glass coffee table, and a reception desk.
Relax on the patio with a casual dining space featuring picnic tables and benches.
Enjoy a drink at the hotel bar, where cocktails are available for £8.50.
Relax in a spacious room with a pool table, sofa, and chair, featuring a vibrant mural of a bridge and a stylish wardrobe with mirror.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$119
includes taxes & fees
4 Sept - 5 Sept

Room options

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View all photos for Triple Room Ensuite

Cozy room with a bunk bed, desk, and wall-mounted fan.

Triple Room Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Bed in 2-Bed Female Dorm Ensuite

Two single beds with matching bedding, a clock, and radiator in a stylish room with sloped ceiling and integrated lighting.

Bed in 2-Bed Female Dorm Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Quadruple Room Ensuite

Cozy retreat with a single bed and metal bunk frame, featuring a window with a curtain.

Quadruple Room Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Bed in 6-Bed Male Dorm Ensuite

Two-level bunk bed with white bedding and pillows, set against a vibrant wall.

Bed in 6-Bed Male Dorm Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Beds

View all photos for 8-Bed Private Room Ensuite

Cozy dormitory-style room with bunk beds and ladders for easy access.

8-Bed Private Room Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Bed in 4-Bed Female Dorm Ensuite

Cozy attic room with a single bunk bed featuring two levels and a ladder for easy access.

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dorm Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Beds

View all photos for Twin Room Ensuite

Two single beds with matching bedding, a clock, and radiator in a stylish room with sloped ceiling and integrated lighting.

Twin Room Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dorm Ensuite

Cozy dormitory-style room with bunk beds and ladders for easy access.

Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dorm Ensuite

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 8 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for 6-Bed Private Room Ensuite

Cozy retreat with a single bed and metal bunk frame, featuring a window with a curtain.

6-Bed Private Room Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

View all photos for Bed in 4-Bed Male Dorm Ensuite

Cozy attic room with a single bunk bed featuring two levels and a ladder for easy access.

Bed in 4-Bed Male Dorm Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Beds

View all photos for 6-Bed Private Room Shared Bathroom

Cozy retreat with a single bed and metal bunk frame, featuring a window with a curtain.

6-Bed Private Room Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

View all photos for Double Room Ensuite

Relax in this inviting room with a comfortable bed, a desk for work, and a floor lamp for reading.

Double Room Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dorm Shared Bathroom

Cozy attic-style room with a compact multi-level bunk bed and ladder access.

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dorm Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Single Room Ensuite

Cozy retreat with a single bed, desk area, and sloped ceiling.

Single Room Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Cozy attic-style room with a compact multi-level bunk bed and ladder access.

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dorm Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Bed in 8-Bed Female Dorm Ensuite

Cozy dormitory-style room with bunk beds and ladders for easy access.

Bed in 8-Bed Female Dorm Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 8 Twin Beds

View all photos for Bed in 4-Bed Male Dorm Shared Bathroom

Cozy retreat with a single bed and metal bunk frame, featuring a window with a curtain.

Bed in 4-Bed Male Dorm Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Beds

View all photos for Quadruple Room Shared Bathroom

Cozy room with a bunk bed and a comfortable chair, perfect for a restful stay.

Quadruple Room Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

View all photos for Family Room Ensuite with Air Conditioning

Relax in a serene space with a large bed, grey headboard, and two artworks on the wall.

Family Room Ensuite with Air Conditioning

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dorm Ensuite

Cozy retreat with a single bed and metal bunk frame, featuring a window with a curtain.

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dorm Ensuite

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Bed in 6-Bed Female Dorm Ensuite

Cozy bunk room with a compact, multi-level design featuring bunk beds with mattresses and pillows.

Bed in 6-Bed Female Dorm Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dorm Shared Bathroom

Cozy retreat with a single bed and metal bunk frame, featuring a window with a curtain.

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dorm Shared Bathroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • The Shard - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • London Bridge - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Tower Bridge - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • London Eye - 5 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Big Ben - 6 min drive - 3.0 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

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 a 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
  • Tour/ticket information, multilingual staff and coffee/tea in reception
  • A vending machine, a water dispenser and outdoor furniture
Room features
All 94 rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

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

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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

Pets not 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

  • 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)

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.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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

As of 5 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Safestay London Elephant & Castle on 4 Sept 2025 start from NZ$118.70, 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.

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?

Checkout 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 miles (3 km) of Borough Market, The Shard and London Eye. Big Ben and Tower Bridge are also within 2 miles (3 km). Elephant & Castle Underground Station is 6 minutes by foot and Kennington Underground Station is 11 minutes.

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Safestay London Elephant & Castle Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 182 out of 616 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 270 out of 616 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 616 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 616 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 60 out of 616 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great facility. Just remember to take ear plugs as you never know who your sharing with.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

8/10 Good

Anu

Good
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nestor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great service! Clean, comfortable, happy hour, kind staff, great service! A few steps from bus station. The only reason I am giving less points is that the lift was not working
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mourtala

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

8/10 Good

susan

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

10/10 Excellent

Bakhitiar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like 👍 the room was very clean 👌
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

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

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean Walking distance Loving staffs
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well kept and good transport links
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We booked the family room with a queen bed and a pull out couch with an ensuite - it was pretty good - ac was nice and cold - the location was easy to manage buses and trains and had good dining options around it - the place seems a bit sketchy when you first arrive lots of young people - we are 56-58 and our 30 yr old daughter - this wasn't too bad cost wise compared to other hotels in London and I don't think I realized how much of a hostel it is because of the room I booked - pull out couch wasn't great - be ok for kids not an adult and the bed was fine but plastic mattress and floopy feel to it - but it was fine for the 2 nights - room is the nicest there for sure - needs a curtain on one of the windows badly and the noise at night outside from traffic sirens and people sitting on the steps of the front of the building playing music at 1 am as annoying - but overall it was fine
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ali

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

10/10 Excellent

Kelvin

Liked: Amenities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

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

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelent
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

roofzadeh

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

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

Moses

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Seriously i love to stay here again whenever am coming to London again
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, helpful staff and a nice, convenient place to stay. Would book there again .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Klas

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

Best hostel in London

Amazing stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amelia

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

Lovely time

Had a lovely time here. My boyfriend and I booked the family room, and it was much more spacious than I was expecting. We were next to the road so there was noise but it was absolutely fine and we slept well! Tip for families: we could feel the mattress springs so we put a duvet on top of the bed to sleep on which was brilliant. Overall, great stay and no complaints.
The family room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024