Via Lewisham - Hostel

Georgian hostal in London with a 24-hour front desk

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Hallway
Property grounds
Lobby
Terrace/patio
Daily continental breakfast (GBP 3.50 per person)

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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30 Old Road, London, England, SE13 5SZ
  • Greenwich Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • O2 Arena
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Tower Bridge
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪50 min drive‬

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Room options

Signature Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Garden View (8 beds)

  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Garden View (6 beds)

  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Garden View (4 beds)

  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

City Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Garden View

  • 118 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Shared Dormitory, Garden View

  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Garden View

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Signature Shared Dormitory, Garden View

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory, Garden View (4 beds)

  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Basic Twin Room, Garden View

  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

London

Located in Lewisham within a mile (2 km) of Greenwich Park, Via Lewisham - Hostel is within 2 miles (3 km) of Thames River. This 134-room hostal welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, a terrace, and laundry facilities.

What's nearby

  • Greenwich Park - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Cutty Sark - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • O2 Arena - 8 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • ExCeL Exhibition Centre - 11 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Tower Bridge - 12 min drive - 4.5 miles

Getting around

  • Lewisham Station - 1 min walk
  • Lewisham DLR Station - 1 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Everest Curry King - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Ding Tea - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Via Lewisham - Hostel

Georgian hostal in London with a 24-hour front desk
A local mainstay since 1638, Via Lewisham - Hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and laundry facilities. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with luggage storage and securing valuables. Additional amenities include a vending machine, a picnic area, and a garden.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • 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 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 3.50 per person

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1638
  • Georgian architecture
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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 3.50 per person
  • 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
  • Check-in: 2 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day.

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. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The hostal can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • No alcohol is permitted at Via Lewisham - Hostel.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Via Lewisham
Via Lewisham London
Via Lewisham Hotel
Via Lewisham Hotel London
Via Lewisham Hostel London
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Via Lewisham Hostel
Via Lewisham - Hostel Hostal
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Frequently asked questions

What's there to see close to Via Lewisham - Hostel?

This hostal is situated in Lewisham, close to O2 Arena, ExCeL Exhibition Centre, and Tower Bridge. You'll also find Thames River and Greenwich Park within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Via Lewisham - Hostel?

No, this hostal doesn't offer parking.

Does Via Lewisham - Hostel feature a casino?

No, Via Lewisham - Hostel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Via Lewisham - Hostel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostal.

Is Via Lewisham - Hostel good for couples?

Couples staying at this hostal will appreciate amenities like a terrace and a 24-hour front desk plus some guestrooms include garden views.

Are there hot tubs at Via Lewisham - Hostel?

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

Does Via Lewisham - Hostel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Via Lewisham - Hostel offers continental breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Does Via Lewisham - Hostel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Via Lewisham - Hostel.

Are there connecting rooms at Via Lewisham - Hostel?

No, this hostal doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from Via Lewisham - Hostel?

The closest major airport to Via Lewisham - Hostel is London City Airport (LCY), which is 9.3 mi away (40 minutes by car). Another top airport is Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 23.3 mi away (80-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Via Lewisham - Hostel?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Via Lewisham - Hostel.

Via Lewisham - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 99 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 99 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 99 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 99 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 99 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Andre

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with group, Business traveler, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

steeling dirty rooms !!!

Homeless people living in hostel. Dirty rooms staff on drugs !!! People stealing consistently
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hostel from HELL!!!!

Rude staff on drugs and checking people into dirty rooms
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

manager selling drugs!!!!!

MANGER IS A DRUG ADDICT IT THE JUNKIE HOSTEL. PROSTITUTION DRUG DEALING THIEFS AND MORE
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

HOMELESS HOSTEL

HOMELESS PEOPLE LIVE IN THIS HOSTEL.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Terrible

Terrible!!!! DO NOT STAY !!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Im a person who doesn’t usually likes to review things but I think but this hostel is definitely necessary to do. First, the reception service was horrible! Me and my friend had to wait there for almost 45 minutes. The poor guy at the reception didn’t know what to do since there were a lot of people in line. Also, someone else took our beds in the hostel and they didn’t even clean. What the reception guy did was to only give us some clean sheets and we had to made our own beds. The space in the rooms are so small! And they don’t even have lockers for your luggage. It was a terrible experience. I wouldn’t recommend anyone to go here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I didn't like that it has kids running around like idiots all the time. Also was not conducive to meeting other people at hostel probably better fort people hoping to stick to themselves
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Do not stay at this hostel

Would not recommend staying at this hostel. Facilities are filthy, ‘women deposit’ bins were completely full and without a lid, whole toilets smelt as a result. The 8-bed dorm we stayed in was extremely small for 8 people, mattresses were very basic but the main issue was when we went to the room (past check in time) we had to wait for the room to be cleaned as it hadn’t been touched and all evening we had 5 groups of people be given a key to our room therefore ENTERED the room (we had booked all 8 beds). We had notified the reception of people coming into the room but even after people continued to come in. As a result we will not be staying here again. However I must say the lady on reception was extremely lovely, rushed off her feet (not her fault) due to just herself been there, so we do want to thank her as she was so so lovely and helpful. Just a massive shame about the people being given a key to our room and the cleanliness of the place.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hate the staff and service so much can’t get pass that.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Dan, Ogden, UT

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a hostel, not a hotel. Based on that, it was a very good experience. If I were to stay in a hostel again, Via Lewisham would be my pick.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Sandra, Colchester

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

My old hall of residence.

Check in time was quoted as 2pm On arrival at the hostel at 3pm, where we had lived for three years when at university, we were given keys to our room which was dirty and had not been made up. It was also a room of two bunks, not four, which I had ordered. We were then given keys to another room which had four bunks but unfortunately this had not been cleaned either and dirty linen was still evident. On reporting this to the manager, we were reassured that the problem would be sorted on our return. This indeed was the case. The beds were very comfortable and the bed linen and towels clean. We all slept very well
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Timothy, Dominica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

sharon

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