THE WALRUS BAR AND HOSTEL, London

The Walrus Bar And Hostel - A historic brick building with traditional English pub and central Westminster location

Located just 0.5 miles from Lambeth North, this London hotel occupies a 1930s brick building lined with outdoor picnic tables. The Walrus Bar And Hostel spans five stories and features rooms ranging from 11 to 678 ft^2, accommodating up to 22 guests in bunk-style arrangements. A free continental breakfast includes tea, fruit, toast, jams, and orange juice. The ground floor houses a traditional English pub decorated with weathered wood, mismatched riveted stools, velvety armchairs, and a prominent Union Jack wall display. The fully equipped shared kitchen provides plates, cutlery, glasses, cups, pans, and pots. Security features include room-specific entry codes, carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and first aid kits. Major attractions within walking distance include the London Eye (0.5 miles), Imperial War Museums (0.5 miles), Westminster Abbey (0.5 miles), and Big Ben (1 mile).

Pros

Top-5 ranked budget accommodation in London

Female-only dormitory options available (4 and 6 beds)

Early luggage drop-off from 8:00 AM with bathroom access

Regular happy hour specials in the pub

Cons

No elevator access beyond ground floor

No on-site laundry facilities