Safestay Hostel, Elephant & Castle

Safestay at Elephant and Castle is perfect for those searching for incredible worth accommodation in London. The lodging is just a 2-minute stroll to Elephant and Castle cylinder station (Northern and Bakerloo Lines) and just minutes to all the big London tourist attractions. There are mixed residences or private apartments accessible to suit all needs. With excellent transport links on the doorstep, the Safestay London Hostel at Elephant & Castle is minutes away from a host of shopping options, cool bars, museums and cafes not to mention London's key landmarks and top tourist attractions including South Bank, The Houses of Parliament, River Thames, Imperial War Museum, Borough Market, London Aquarium and the London Eye.

Safestay at Elephant & Castle is based in John Smith House, which dates back to the early 1900s. More recently, the building was the Labour Party headquarters – and the backdrop to many election time news reports as people hurried to and from stormy political meetings. A continental breakfast is available in the breakfast room from 7.00am until 9.30am for an additional charge (£4.00). There is also a bar in the hostel which offers a small menu and vending machines are available 24 hours. Many cafes and restaurants can be found within walking distance of the hostel. The hostel as an outside garden which will be lit up in the evening. TV and complimentary tea and coffee in the private twin rooms. Library and chill out room. Hairdryers for rent. Early arrivals may use the storage lockers until check-in as well as the safety boxes. Facilities available for printing and faxing and also a public telephone. No curfew and electronic keycard access. Secure bicycle storage.

Facilities

• 18th century buildings
• Breakfast (at additional cost)
• No smoking
• Child Friendly
• Free broadband access (wifi)
• Private/enclosed garden
• Outdoor terrace
• Garden furniture
• Sky Television
• Luggage storage
• 24 hour security
• Table football
• Pool/snooker table
• Linen included
• Towel hire
• Common room
• Sitting room
• Security lockers
• Iron/ironing board
• Hair dryers
• Elevator
• Washing machine
• Telephone
• Central heating
• Continental breakfast (additional cost)
• Bar
• Recommended walks
• Pub (walking distance)
• Museums (walking distance)
• Historic houses
• Gardens
• Recommended restaurants (walking distance)
• Theatre (a short drive)

Arrival information

Check In: From 2.00pm Check Out: By 10.00am Directions: From the Elephant & Castle underground station, take a left. Then turn left again at the roundabout onto Walworth Road. Go another 400 metres and the hostel can be seen on the left, opposite the Cuming Museum. Nearest Tube Station: Elephant & Castle (2 minutes walk) Nearest Airport: Heathrow (45 minutes)