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Safestay London Elephant & Castle

Property class: 3

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An outdoor patio area with wooden tables and benches, a sign for 'Salestay', and a building with brick walls and balconies in the background.
A building with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a staircase leading to an entrance.
A room with a large elephant mural on the wall, a wooden floor, and two chairs with a small table between them.
A bedroom with a large bed, a blue armchair, and a window with a view.
A bar area with a sign listing various cocktails and their prices.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$189
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug

Explore the area

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144-152 Walworth Road, London, England, SE17 1JL
  • Place, Strata SE1
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Imperial War Museum
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, The Shard
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪87 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Twin Room Ensuite

A room with two beds, a radiator, a clock on the wall, and a door leading to a bathroom.

Twin Room Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bunk bed with a ladder, white bedding, and a purple wall.

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dorm Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bunk bed with a ladder, white bedding, and a purple wall.

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dorm Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bunk bed with a window, white bedding, and a metal frame.

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dorm Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Single Room Ensuite

A small, bright room with a desk, chair, and a bed with purple bedding.

Single Room Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Room Ensuite with Air Conditioning

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a blue armchair, a small side table, and a view of the hallway.

Family Room Ensuite with Air Conditioning

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double Room Ensuite

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a standing lamp, and a window with curtains.

Double Room Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for 8-Bed Private Room Ensuite

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a window with curtains, and a radiator.

8-Bed Private Room Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bunk bed with a window, white bedding, and a metal frame.

Quadruple Room Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A room with bunk beds, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Bed in 6-Bed Female Dorm Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a desk with a kettle, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Triple Room Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a window with curtains, and a radiator.

Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dorm Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 8 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bunk bed with a window, white bedding, and a metal frame.

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dorm Shared Bathroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a window with curtains, and a radiator.

Bed in 8-Bed Female Dorm Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 8 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bunk bed with white bedding in a room with a red accent wall.

Bed in 6-Bed Male Dorm Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bunk bed with white bedding in a room with a sloped ceiling and a purple wall.

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dorm Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A bunk bed with white bedding in a room with a sloped ceiling and a purple wall.

Bed in 4-Bed Male Dorm Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bunk bed with a window, white bedding, and a metal frame.

Bed in 4-Bed Male Dorm Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for 6-Bed Private Room Ensuite

A bunk bed with a window, white bedding, and a metal frame.

6-Bed Private Room Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bunk bed with a window, white bedding, and a metal frame.

6-Bed Private Room Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Quadruple Room Shared Bathroom

A bunk bed room with a window, a chair, and a mirror.

Quadruple Room Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

London

Safestay London Elephant & Castle puts you in the centre of London, 2.5 km (1.6 mi) from London Eye and 2.7 km (1.7 mi) from Big Ben. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. .Within a 30-minute walk of this 3-property class Southwark hotel, attractions include Borough Market and The Shard.

What's nearby

  • Strata SE1 - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • London South Bank University - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Imperial War Museum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Borough Market - 7 min drive - 2.3 km
  • The Shard - 8 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪GAIL's Bakery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pret A Manger - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cafe House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Dragon Castle - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Tankard - ‬1 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.

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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 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

  • No pets 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

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 9 for adults and from 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Safestay London Elephant & Castle serve breakfast?

Sure does, continental breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

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

As of 19 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Safestay London Elephant & Castle on 23 Aug 2026 start from NZ$189, 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.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Safestay London Elephant & Castle?

No, Safestay London Elephant & Castle does not offer an airport shuttle service.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Safestay London Elephant & Castle?

No, pets are not allowed.

Safestay London Elephant & Castle Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 203 out of 681 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 290 out of 681 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 85 out of 681 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 681 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 63 out of 681 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sana

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

10/10 Excellent

Tokunbo

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

rafael antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Melissa

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Pippa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a perfect accommodation option for me where I felt comfortable and safe
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stevie

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lilly

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ali

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

10/10 Excellent

Marlon Abraham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Blessings Marlon & Co loved the spot
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Luke

Refused to check me in .even when id loss my passport and explained this.meanwhile they let a group of foreigners in without id Discrimanate against british people
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

kulwinder

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great clean and reasonable priced hostel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Christine

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

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Wong

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

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
Verified review

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