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Safestay London Elephant & Castle
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One of our two hostels in London, the Elephant & Castle, is your go-to choice for ensuring a convenient stay in the big city. Within walking distance of the tube, you’re minutes away from the icons of London while staying in one of the most dynamic neighbourhoods.

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One of our two hostels in London, the Elephant & Castle, is your go-to choice for ensuring a convenient stay in the big city. Within walking distance of the tube, you’re minutes away from the icons of London while staying in one of the most dynamic neighbourhoods.

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Centrally located Safestay London Elephant & Castle places you under 40-minute walk away from iconic landmarks such as London Eye, Tate Modern, The Shard and Borough Market. With the tube station a 7-minute walk away from the hostel you can reach the financial district in the City of London, Big Ben, Oxford Street or Covent Garden in less than 30 minutes.

Soak in the city views from the Thames River before heading off to your favourite artists’ sold-out show at the O2 Arena, only 30 minutes away on tube.

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Apart from the fabulous location Safestay London Elephant & Castle provides comfortable stay for your trip in array of ways. From complimentary Wi-Fi, free bed linen, secure key card access and 24/7 reception to delicious breakfast options, an outdoor terrace, and entertainment points such as billiards and table football.

The hostel offers both private and dorm rooms with clean bathrooms, both private and external. There’s a quiet zone for those who need the rest and meeting rooms in case you need them.

If you’re looking for a group stay in London, drop a message to our dedicated team for large group bookings at groups@safestay.com. Whether you’re planning a stag or hen party or a school class trip we’ll make sure to provide you with the best group accommodation London has to offer!

Location

144-152 Walworth Road,
Elephant & Castle,
London SE17 1JL

W3W: SAFE.CAFE.RALLY

T: +44 (0)20 7703 8000

E: LONEC@safestay.com

Unmissable sights near Safestay London Elephant & Castle

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London Eye

30 min walk

Tate Modern

30 min walk

Big Ben

30 min walk

Borough Market

30 min walk

The Shard

30 min walk

Thames River

30 min walk

Westminster Bridge

30 min walk

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Safestay Elephant & Castle is the perfect spot to help navigate around some of London’s best landmarks.

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Located in the vibrant south of London, Safestay Elephant & Castle is a great hub for access to some of London’s most iconic landmarks.

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When our guests return home there's a super bar downstairs, a place to relax and meet other travellers over a drink or a pizza.

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Our private rooms are spacious and welcoming, perfect to return to after a night out exploring London.

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Our shared rooms comfortable and warm, and perfect for meeting fellow travellers.

Rooms

Shared rooms sleeps 1-12

Private rooms, en-suite

Facilities

24 Hour Reception

Billiards

Breakfast

Cafe Bar

Female Dorms

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Getting here

Closest Airport

London Heathrow (LHR)
Journey time via public transport (approx.): 1 hour 25 minutes

Closest Underground / Metro

Elephant & Castle
Distance: 510 meters
Metro / Underground Line: Northern Line/ Bakerloo Line

Closest Bus Stop

Larcom Street
Distance to Bus Stop: 10 meters

Closest Train Station

Elephant & Castle
Journey time via public transport: 2 minutes

Closest Landmark

Big Ben
Walking time (approx.): 35 minutes

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