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Safestay London Elephant & Castle

3.0 star property
Hotel with a bar, near The Shard

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Exterior
Bar (on property)
Lobby sitting area
Lobby
Exterior

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

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144-152 Walworth Road, London, England, SE17 1JL
  • Place, London Eye
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, London Bridge
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Big Ben
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dorm Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dorm Ensuite

  • 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)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds

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Single Room Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room Ensuite

  • 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)
  • 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)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

8-Bed Private Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room Ensuite

  • 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

  • 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)
  • 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

  • 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)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 8-Bed Female Dorm Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 8 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6-Bed Male Dorm Ensuite

  • 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)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4-Bed Male Dorm Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4-Bed Male Dorm Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 2-Bed Female Dorm Ensuite

  • 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)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

6-Bed Private Room Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

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Quadruple Room Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

London

Located in Southwark within a mile (2 km) of Borough Market, Safestay London Elephant & Castle is within 2 miles (3 km) of other popular sights such as The Shard. This 94-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a bar/lounge, free in-room WiFi, and coffee/tea in a common area.

What's nearby

  • The Shard - 5 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • London Eye - 6 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • London Bridge - 7 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Tower Bridge - 8 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Big Ben - 9 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • GAIL's Bakery
  • ‪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.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi.

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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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • 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)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is there to do within easy reach of Safestay London Elephant & Castle?

This hotel is situated in Southwark, close to The Shard, London Bridge, and London Eye. You'll also find Big Ben and Tower Bridge within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Safestay London Elephant & Castle?

No, there isn't parking available at the hotel.

Does Safestay London Elephant & Castle feature a casino at the property?

No, Safestay London Elephant & Castle doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Safestay London Elephant & Castle?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about Safestay London Elephant & Castle?

Couples will appreciate amenities like a bar, a garden, and an outdoor entertainment area at this hotel.

Does Safestay London Elephant & Castle have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Safestay London Elephant & Castle have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Safestay London Elephant & Castle serves continental breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its snack bar.

Does Safestay London Elephant & Castle allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Safestay London Elephant & Castle.

Does Safestay London Elephant & Castle have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to Safestay London Elephant & Castle?

The closest major airport to Safestay London Elephant & Castle is London City Airport (LCY), which is 8.9 mi away (34 minutes by car). Another top airport is Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 18.9 mi away (50-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Safestay London Elephant & Castle?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Safestay London Elephant & Castle.

Safestay London Elephant & Castle Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

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

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Loula

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 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

4/10 Poor

Nathaniel

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Dylan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Anu

Traveled with family
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

lisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We booked the family room with a queen bed and a pull out couch with an ensuite - it was pretty good - ac was nice and cold - the location was easy to manage buses and trains and had good dining options around it - the place seems a bit sketchy when you first arrive lots of young people - we are 56-58 and our 30 yr old daughter - this wasn't too bad cost wise compared to other hotels in London and I don't think I realized how much of a hostel it is because of the room I booked - pull out couch wasn't great - be ok for kids not an adult and the bed was fine but plastic mattress and floopy feel to it - but it was fine for the 2 nights - room is the nicest there for sure - needs a curtain on one of the windows badly and the noise at night outside from traffic sirens and people sitting on the steps of the front of the building playing music at 1 am as annoying - but overall it was fine
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nestor, Reynosa

Traveled with group
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

6/10 Okay

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

No towels.

Good location, clean rooms. I was told no towels were available and I should buy one from the shop around the corner (housekeeping were able to find one for me). The room and corridors were too hot and the lobby too cold. From what I could see, there wasn’t a kitchen which is something I’d normally expect from a hostel but it wasn’t an issue only being there one night.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 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

10/10 Excellent

Prabhudas

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Muhammad

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Maggi

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ibrahim

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Matthew

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Glenn

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Please do not stay at this property. Their elevator does not work, and we realized that someone already reviewed that it was not working. This means they do not have a working elevator for a long time. There are no air-conditioning units in the rooms. We booked 2 rooms with bathrooms in each room. But not air-conditioning unit on a summertime in London is like hell. The lobby carpet have so much stains and are so nasty. The restrooms on the lobby area are not working well, poorly maintained, and nasty. Again, do not stay in this room. Expedia should not promote this place. There were many clients who were just shocked by the state of this property. Our rooms were on p
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

susan

Business traveler
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Mourtala

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

10/10 Excellent

Vedavyas

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fabio

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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