The Walrus - Lambeth

Pretty disappointing. Too too loud as it is right to the train station. Lockers are pretty loud and there is not much space in the room as it’s overcrowded with beds. If you like hot shower, it’s not available in this establishment at least on the top floor. Location is great (apart from the noise of the trains) and it’s quite clean.. easy seamless check in. Worst hostel experience even so far.

This small hostel is unique in that it operates completely contactless. It is recommended to have WiFi or data as check-in must be done online. The sinks in the room were not functioning at their best. Despite that, the overall stay was decent. One of the showers was clogged, which added an interesting twist to the experience.

The hostel was great value for the price. We stayed in a private double room that offered some privacy, although the bathroom was shared with other guests. Our room had windows overlooking the tracks of Waterloo station, but the noise was not too disruptive when the windows were closed. The location was fantastic, with Lower Marsh Street nearby offering a variety of restaurants and cafes. It was easy to walk along the Thames River to see all the attractions on the south bank, or cross over Westminster bridge towards Buckingham Palace. I would highly recommend this hostel, especially for those who enjoy exploring on foot.

I loved the place, it was really comfortable, clean, safe and very good located! It’s perfect to visit London and staying in budget. Plus it has everything you need to have a good stay. Supermarket is just front and getting to the Waterloo station is just a in walk. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Downsides: the bathrooms and showers have no heating and is really cold in winter. The train passes next to the the building so it is kind of noisy, but nothing that you cannot sleep on. I recommend it and I would comeback!

If it weren't for the big problems, it really would be a great hostel. The location is absolutely fantastic, the train noises bother a lot of people at night but I loved them (they are crazy loud though with the windows open), the codes for the doors are great, and the staff is super friendly. On the down side, our shower did not have working hot water. The shower on the floor below us was out of order. The shower on the floor below that was out of order, and the one next to it was constantly in use because none others could be used. The heat in our shower room didn't even work so it's not like you could offset the frigid water. Showering was a miserable experience to say the least. Bring an extension cord if you can too, because the outlets are an absolute nightmare. There was also no soap or hand sanitizer in the toilet room, which is fine if the shower room with the sink is open, but it rarely is. So gross. Over all, as it is right now, another hostel may serve you better until all that is fixed.