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Safestay London Elephant & Castle

3.0 star property
Hotel with a bar, near The Shard

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Exterior
Lobby sitting area
Lobby
Exterior
Bar (on property)
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 ₩79,445
₩95,330 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

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 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 Oct 7, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Safestay London Elephant & Castle on Oct 12, 2025 start from ₩79,445, excluding 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. 189 out of 635 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 277 out of 635 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 635 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 635 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 61 out of 635 reviews

Reviews

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mi é piaciuto molto come zone é facilità in arrivare a piedi ai punti di interesse di Londra, lo consiglio, posto super pulito é super gentile
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marlon Abraham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, ok breakfast but no eggs in any form. Recommended, make breakfast included mandatory
The hostel was the HQ of Labour Party :)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 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

Marlon Abraham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You should provide eggs and vegan milk .but your staff is over worked but friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cintia

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have a double reservation; I won't use this one. I will use the other reservation. They have to give me back my money.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

salvatore junior

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Buona struttura bagno ottimo adatto alle persone disabili ottima colazione prezzo ottimo poi una zona molto collegata giù hai tutto
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

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

8/10 Good

Haitong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s better to have a locker in the dormitory room. The under bed trunk is not safe nor convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

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

Mourtala

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

8/10 Good

Maggi

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Weekend Stay

The accommodation is good, my only worry is the sencer in the shower/bathroom goes off to quickly, so is very dangerous if your in the shower. Other than that all good. Ive stayed a few times..
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lia

Liked: Staff & service
Vi var två personer, sov bara en natt och hade eget rum. Allting var lagom bra, var lite synd att det inte fanns en hiss när det var fyra våningar
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ali

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

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

4/10 Poor

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
This place is in an edgy area and is huge hundreds of guests so you can imagine I s hectic. Couldn’t sleep but no buggy was just not my kinda place - too many people that’s all. Would stay again if in sea for work as it’s in a ggood of location for everything in central London- a 1 night spot
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

kulwinder

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

10/10 Excellent

Kelvin

Liked: Amenities
Good
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

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