Skip to main content

Safestay London Elephant & Castle

3.0 star property
Hotel with bar/lounge, near London Eye

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Safestay London Elephant & Castle

Exterior
Bar (on property)
Lobby
Lobby sitting area
Exterior
In the heart of London, Safestay London Elephant & Castle offers a haven with a garden, outdoor entertainment area, and laundry facilities. Relax in the bar or stay connected with in-room WiFi. Guests have praised the welcoming staff.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar/lounge
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff

Feel at home (4)

  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
The current price is R1 242
R1 490 total
includes taxes & fees
03 Dec - 04 Dec

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 22 of 22 rooms

View all photos for Twin Room Ensuite

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room Ensuite

Highlights

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

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

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dorm Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

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

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dorm Ensuite

Highlights

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

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

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dorm Ensuite

7,4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Single Room Ensuite

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room Ensuite

Highlights

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

View all photos for 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)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Double Room Ensuite

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room Ensuite

10,0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

View all photos for 8-Bed Private Room Ensuite

Free WiFi, bed sheets

8-Bed Private Room Ensuite

Highlights

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

View all photos for Quadruple Room Ensuite

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room Ensuite

Highlights

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

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

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6-Bed Female Dorm Ensuite

Highlights

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

View all photos for Triple Room Ensuite

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room Ensuite

9,0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dorm Ensuite

Highlights

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

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

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dorm Shared Bathroom

9,6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 8-Bed Female Dorm Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 8 Twin Beds

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

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6-Bed Male Dorm Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Beds

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

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dorm Ensuite

8,0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Beds

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

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4-Bed Male Dorm Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Beds

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

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4-Bed Male Dorm Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Beds

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

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 2-Bed Female Dorm Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for 6-Bed Private Room Ensuite

Free WiFi, bed sheets

6-Bed Private Room Ensuite

10,0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

View all photos for 6-Bed Private Room Shared Bathroom

Free WiFi, bed sheets

6-Bed Private Room Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

View all photos for Quadruple Room Shared Bathroom

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

Similar properties

View from room
Safestay London Kensington Holland Park
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
7.4 out of 10, Good, 1 001 reviews
The price is R939
R1 126 total
includes taxes & fees
07 Dec - 08 Dec
Safestay London Kensington Holland Park
Mod logo
Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures!
Sign inSign up, it's free

About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Razor - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Coronet - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Imperial War Museum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • The Shard - 5 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Thames River - 5 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • London City Airport (LCY) - 34 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 50 min drive
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 67 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 79 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 85 min drive
  • Luton Airport (LTN) - 93 min drive
  • Elephant & Castle Station - 6 min walk
  • Waterloo Station - 24 min walk
  • London (QQW-Waterloo Train Station) - 24 min walk
  • Elephant & Castle Underground Station - 6 min walk
  • Kennington Underground Station - 11 min walk
  • Borough Underground Station - 18 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪GAIL's Bakery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Change Please - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dragon Castle - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cafe House - ‬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.

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 94 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • Guests will receive smart lock details
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
DONE

Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
DONE

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No on-site parking
DONE

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Water dispenser

What to do

  • Pool table

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Built in 1800
  • Garden
  • Television in common areas
  • Lockers available
  • Banquet hall
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Front entrance ramp

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Onsite venue - This bar serves light fare only.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 8 for adults and GBP 8 for children
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
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.

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

Are pets allowed at Safestay London Elephant & Castle?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Safestay London Elephant & Castle?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Safestay London Elephant & Castle.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Safestay London Elephant & Castle?

You can check in starting at 3:00 PM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Safestay London Elephant & Castle and nearby?

Safestay London Elephant & Castle has a garden.

What's the area around Safestay London Elephant & Castle like?

Safestay London Elephant & Castle is in Southwark, a short 6-minute walk from Elephant & Castle Underground Station.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Reviews

Safestay London Elephant & Castle Reviews

7,6

Good

8,0

Cleanliness

7,6

Location

8,0

Staff & service

7,4

Eco-friendliness

7,8

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

Room
Service staff
Food
Bed
Elevator
Cities
Lobby
Bathroom

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great facility. Just remember to take ear plugs as you never know who your sharing with.
Jody, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I had a great relaxing two night break
Michael, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good
Anu, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I like 👍 the room was very clean 👌
Bakhitiar, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

The property was very clean I would give a 10/10 However it was too noisy I could not sleep because of noise
susan, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Maggi, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Best hostel in London

Amazing stay!
Klas, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

quiet and clean, large common area
Wong, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Honest Review

I opted for this place again because it was a cheaper option, but my experience this time was not very comfortable. Some of the issues I faced included water spilling outside the bathroom door, non-AC rooms that felt quite humid, and a bit of noise at night—which can be bothersome if you’re sensitive while sleeping. The public bathrooms also have motion-sensor lights, so you end up waving or moving constantly to keep them on. This was my second stay here; my first was about three years ago, when everything felt newer and more hygienic. Unfortunately, things seem to have declined since then, and for me, it’s not worth it anymore.
Siddhant, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excelent
Christine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean
Christine, 6-night trip

6/10 Good

The stay was quite near to waterloo with easy access transportation.The place was overall good,may be some varities in food for breakfast and bit more arrangement in the breakfast managing counter
Elizabeth, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

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,
Adam, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Bed bugs!!! Stay away from this place
Julio, 4-night trip

2/10 Poor

Do not go there

Homeless people had access to the building and rooms. Booked for two nights, didn’t stay
Carla, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Ask for a quiet back room to sleep on a weekend especially. Busy neighborhood with road noise. Lovely otherwise
David, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Was dirty, bad staff. Lot of violence
Carol, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

The pricing was good, the only downfall was there was no common room or facilities to make tea coffee and microwave to heat food. Otherwise recommendable due to pricing
Karen, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Need to get their act together. Wifi didn't reach top floor and staff refused to do anything about it. Bedroom window couldn't lock and kept opening during the night causing the room to freeze. Only a small heater provided which took one of the few plug sockets. The bed curtains had never been washed and were covered in stains.
5-night trip

2/10 Poor

Receptionist . Lazy people no caring. Worst also my bed was unclean .
Umesh, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

Very dirty hostel staff very nice 1st room I got I could t stay in it due to being on the top bunk when asking for a bottom bunks got Changed and that room was dirty so didn’t end up staying and got the night bus home
RADCLIFFE, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

There is no wifi in room 311.
Eric, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

No keyless entry and no key
IMRAN, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

I would not recommend staying at this hostel - we felt very unsafe. The staff were not friendly and refused to give us a key to our room so we were unable to get back in if we decided to leave the room. Additionally, we were unable to lock the door from the inside so anyone could have access to our room throughout the night (we pushed the bed in front of the door). The reception area was also filled with homeless individuals which made us feel unsafe. Overall very unpleasant stay and wouldn’t recommend.
Julie, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

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.
Karol, 1-night trip