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Safestay London Elephant & Castle

3.0 star property
Hotel with a bar, near The Shard

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Exterior
Exterior
Lobby
Bar (on property)
Lobby sitting area
Located in the heart of London, Safestay London Elephant & Castle provides a welcome retreat with its garden and outdoor entertainment space. Guests can enjoy the bar, use the laundry facilities, and connect with in-room WiFi. The staff receives high marks for their hospitality.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AED 156
AED 187 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room Ensuite

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dorm Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dorm Ensuite

Highlights

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

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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

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Single Room Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room Ensuite

Highlights

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

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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

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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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

8-Bed Private Room Ensuite

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room Ensuite

Highlights

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

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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

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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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dorm Ensuite

Highlights

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

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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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 8-Bed Female Dorm Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 8 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6-Bed Male Dorm Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Beds

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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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4-Bed Male Dorm Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4-Bed Male Dorm Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 2-Bed Female Dorm Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

6-Bed Private Room Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

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Quadruple Room Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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 City Airport (LCY) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Change Please - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dragon Castle - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cafe House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Koi Ramen Bar - ‬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 banquet hall, a TV in the lobby, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All 94 rooms include amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

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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 transportation

  • No onsite 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

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 elevator
  • 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
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.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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 31 October 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Safestay London Elephant & Castle on 2 November 2025 start from $50.96, 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?

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

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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
Rating 10 - Excellent. 192 out of 642 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 279 out of 642 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 642 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 642 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 61 out of 642 reviews

Reviews

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

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

8/10 Good

Jemilat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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

Bakhitiar

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

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

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

Maggi

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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

Wong

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

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness
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
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

Julio

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bed bugs!!! Stay away from this place
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Carla

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Do not go there

Homeless people had access to the building and rooms. Booked for two nights, didn’t stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

David

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

Carol

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was dirty, bad staff. Lot of violence
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

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

2/10 Terrible

RADCLIFFE

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024