About

Safestay at Elephant & Castle is ideal if you are looking for budget accommodation in London, whether you see the sights in this amazing city or travelling with your family. If Tate Modern, the National Theatre, The Imperial War Museum, the London Aquarium, the London Dungeon, a cricket match at the Kia Oval or clubbing at the world-famous Ministry of Sound are on your must-do list, Safestay London Elephant & Castle is perfectly located.

Our beautiful 18th-century Georgian building is centrally located, close to London's mighty River Thames and the restaurants, bars and cafes the Southbank is famed for, along with the London Eye, Borough Market and Shakespeare's Globe Theatre. It's secure, stylish, comfortable and fun, with an illuminated garden for you to relax in.

So if you're after budget accommodation in London, bringing a group of school children to study the sights or want something different from the usual options in London, why not try this fantastic hostel out for size.

Close to all the big London tourist attractions, our staff will happily help you plan your visit and give you top tips on what is happening in London during your stay.

See these London landmarks within 6 stops of the hostel using the Underground:
. Oxford Street
. Piccadilly Circus
. Leicester Square
. Covent Garden
. Westminster Abbey
. Big Ben & the Houses of Parliament
. Buckingham Palace
. St Paul's Cathedral
. The Tower of London and Tower Bridge

Attractions: We sell discounted and fast track entrance tickets to some of London's most famous sights and best kept secrets. Including the London Eye, Madame Tussauds, The Tower of London, Walking tours, Bike tours, boat trips, and many more.

Hostel Activities: We organise fun stuff for you to do nearly every day of the week! Such as Free Walking tours, top-rated Pub Crawls, Group trips to famous West End Shows, Jet boating on the Thames

The hostel also offers free Wi-Fi, weekly activities, breakfast service, meals & snacks and it is open 24 hours a day.

Guest will be required to show an official physical ID upon arrival.

Person under the age of 18 years are only allowed to stay in private rooms or dormitory rooms that are booked for use of one family or group of persons, and can't share a dormitory rooms with other guests. People under 18 years of age must travel with their parents or legal guardian.

BREAKFAST
Enjoy our packed breakfast served between 7:00 am and 10:00 am at additional cost

Travelling with children? Cots are available on request. Please contact the hostel in advance to arrange.

Policies & Conditions:

Check in from 15:00.
Check out before 10:00.

Payment upon arrival only by credit/debit cards.


WHY STAYING WITH US ?

- The electronic lock on the door
- High quality white linen
- Outdoor terrace
- Individual lockers
- Big common space
- Luggage room (additional cost applied)
- Laundry (additional cost applied)
- Free Wi-Fi
- Organized events
- 24/7 Reception. No curfew.
- Child friendly. Non smoking.

FOR GROUPS:
Please note our Policy: 

Bookings of more than 10 people would need to be confirmed by the hostel. Special cancellation, amendment and payment policy will apply:

• Payments: The full payment of the total booking amount must be made 42 days before arrival to guarantee the reservation. 
• Cancelations and amendments: No cancelations or amendments can be made 42 Days or less prior to arrival date.
• The Hostelworld deposit is non-refundable.
• Failure to comply with this special conditions will result in your booking being cancelled.

For any special requests or to get more information, never hesitate to contact us directly!

No bike parking facilities.

THE MOST IMPORTANT THING: We are always happy to see you at our place! :)

House Rules

Check In

15:00 - 00:00

Check Out

until 11:00

  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Adaptors
  • Luggage Storage
  • 24 Hour Reception
  • Housekeeping
  • Internet access
  • Pool Table
  • Wi-Fi
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Reviews

7.1Very Good(5823)
  • Value for Money
    7.3
  • Security
    7.5
  • Atmosphere
    6.3
  • Cleanliness
    6.5
  • Staff
    7.4
  • Location
    8.1
  • Facilities
    6.6
Summary of traveller reviews

Safestay London Elephant & Castle offers a great location, praised for its proximity to transport links. Recent guests highlight the friendly and helpful staff. However, some recent reviews mention issues with cleanliness in bathrooms and rooms, as well as uncomfortable beds and a lack of air conditioning, leading to hot conditions. It's best suited for travellers seeking a budget-friendly stay in London.

Stayed in Sept 2026
3.1
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Sofia
Mixed Group, 25-30, USA
Stayed for 5 days & for the price, can’t expect much. Biggest issues were (1) Very uncomfortable beds & flat/cheap pillow. Had severe back & neck pain after. (2) Lounge was uncomfortable with little to no outlets (3) Staff was inconsistent. Some were kind and helpful. Others were rude & inconsiderate. (4) Wi-Fi was horrible in rooms. Used my data instead. (5) No lift & stairs were gruesome. (6) Gross shared bathrooms. Would recommend only staying for a night if desperate but never long term.
Stayed in Sept 2026
7.7
B
Brikaih
Female, 31-40, USA
Not the cleanest of places, dropped something behind the bed and was really grossed out by the floors. Beds are like most cheap hostels, super broken in to the point you feel the springs when you sleep- but hey cheap stay is always appreciated. I would not recommended the larger rooms with 8+ beds, the amount of rude travelers who decided everyone should revolve around their schedule was unfortunate. Excellent location! Friendly staff, quick check in, boiling hot rooms and hallways.
Stayed in Sept 2026
6.9
G
Gabriel
Male, 18-24, USA
Everything was great except for maybe the location and roommates. It felt a little unsafe because of those two things
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Location

144-152 Walworth Road, London, England
1.7km from city centre
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Hostelworld says

Safestay at Elephant and Castle is located in South London, just five minutes from Elephant and Castle tube station, putting it just a few stops from London Bridge, Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus. This stylish boutique-style hostel is very clean and features a continental breakfast (?6) and in-room luggage cages. Hostelworld guests have compared it favourably to a hotel. We like the privacy curtains on their beds, which create a sense of personal space even in a busy dorm.