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Safestay London Elephant & Castle

3.0 star property
Travelers unwind in style at this London hotel where a vibrant outdoor entertainment area meets a cozy bar for evening relaxation

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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

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is ฿2,491
฿2,989 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Apr - 1 May

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • 6 Single Bunk Beds
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Single Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Room Ensuite with Air Conditioning

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Double Room Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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8-Bed Private Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Quadruple Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Bed in 6-Bed Female Dorm Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Triple Room Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dorm Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 8 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dorm Shared Bathroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Bed in 8-Bed Female Dorm Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 8 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Bed in 6-Bed Male Dorm Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Bed in 4-Bed Female Dorm Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • 4 Single Beds
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Bed in 4-Bed Male Dorm Shared Bathroom

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  • 4 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Bed in 2-Bed Female Dorm Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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6-Bed Private Room Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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6-Bed Private Room Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Quadruple Room Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Located in Southwark, a neighbourhood in London, Safestay London Elephant & Castle is in a shopping district and near a metro station. Oxford Street and Kensington High Street are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Hyde Park and Thames River. London Eye and Madame Tussauds Wax Museum are not to be missed. Visit our London travel guide
Map
144-152 Walworth Road, London, England, SE17 1JL

What's nearby

  • Imperial War Museum
    Imperial War Museum
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Borough Market
    Borough Market
    8 min drive - 2.3 km
  • The Shard
    The Shard
    9 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Razor
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Coronet
    8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • GAIL's Bakery
    3 min walk
  • Cafe House
    1 min walk
  • Dragon Castle
    2 min walk
  • Change Please
    3 min walk
  • McDonald's
    2 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 a 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, meeting rooms and multilingual staff
  • A vending machine, a water dispenser and a TV in reception
Room features
All 94 rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Other 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 transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 9 for adults and GBP 9 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 lift
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately GBP 9 for adults and from GBP 9 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 any lifts

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 29 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Safestay London Elephant & Castle on 30 Apr 2026 start from ฿2,491, 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?

Checkout 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 miles (3 km) of Borough Market, The Shard and London Eye. Big Ben and Tower Bridge are also within 2 miles (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

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 199 out of 666 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 288 out of 666 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 666 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 666 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 62 out of 666 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Ellis

Liked: Cleanliness
Bed was comfy, facilities in the room were great, and additional services looked great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazingly accommodating and helpful during our one night stay. We were able to do an early check in and a late check out, which allowed us to explore Edinburgh.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Stevie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff were helpful and the room was clean, very warm and the fan wasnt great for the size of the room but overall it was nice and as expected
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Azola

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it’s very clean and respect from poeple who were in the room with me .its very rare to find that when sharing
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well kept and good transport links
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve

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

Great stay

Lovely stay room 217 is quiet and well equipped shame the lift wasn’t working but it was ok Love the bar area too Staff are welcoming and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve

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

Fantastic Stay

Wow fantastic Stay Great service Welcoming friendly staff Lovely spacious room Only negative lift was out of order and room 017 has disabled toilets Nice views Quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ahmed

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool breezzy best & Cheap Cozy Comfort,and bizzy beez
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amelia

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

Lovely time

Had a lovely time here. My boyfriend and I booked the family room, and it was much more spacious than I was expecting. We were next to the road so there was noise but it was absolutely fine and we slept well! Tip for families: we could feel the mattress springs so we put a duvet on top of the bed to sleep on which was brilliant. Overall, great stay and no complaints.
The family room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ahmed

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good nice Lovely best Cool easy going fun Loving and so much
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

roofzadeh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The initial property was clean...
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Leonor

Liked: Room comfort
Room was clean and spacious On day 1, staff in reception is nice. On our second night,shower room used once unfortunately drainage was blocked and water came out the room and hallway, one staff was informed about it but very slow response .The staff whose been told about the flood finished his duty and didn't handover to the next staff.It was reported at 23:05, another staff came and seems unhappy about what happened and said he will be back in 20 minutes to bring more towels.Then he came back and put towels by the door of the toilet and more by the hallway. He said he already reported it to the manager ,but can't do anything about it,as maintenance will be sorting it out the following day. The following day our check out,no one came up there are towels still on the floor but good water is gone Breakfast, not much choices,should be more options , but its ok The location is near bus stop and walkable Many stores nearby
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had a wonderful experience staying at Safestay London Elephant & Castle hostel during my very first time staying in a hostel rather than a hotel room. The hostel is centrally located, just a few minutes' walk from Elephant and Castle tube station, making it easy to travel to anywhere in the city. The staff were incredibly friendly and always willing to help with any questions or concerns I had. The hostel itself is clean, stylish, and well-maintained, with comfortable beds and ample storage space in the rooms. Overall, I highly recommend Safestay London Elephant & Castle hostel for anyone looking for a comfortable, affordable, and centrally located place to stay in London.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Steve

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stay somewhere else

Hotel is in zone 1 of the underground so good location but thats the only good thing i can say about this hotel. Not clean at all room looks unfinished ours had no skirting board looked like they had been ripped off bits of the shower were missing and tv didnt work. As for the beds well what can i say but prison mattress blue plastic and very uncomfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025