Reviews of The Walrus Waterloo

172 Westminster Bridge Road, London, England SE1 7RW

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88.2%

1262 out of 1375 HostelBookers customers said that they would recommend 'The Walrus Waterloo'

Atmosphere
89.6%
Location
94.4%
Facilities
80.8%
Cleanliness
76.8%
Staff
96.8%
Value
91.2%
Safety
88.0%

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45.7%
Atmosphere - 20% Staff - 100% Facilities - 20% Safety - 60%
Location - 60% Cleanliness - 40% Value - 20%

Customer review

With friends / other travellers

City break

31 July 2011

Liked: Its location is good.

Disliked: I didnt like room, bathroom, toilets..etc.In general it is not a good place to stay and so expensive in spite of the quality of the place.

94.3%
Atmosphere - 80% Staff - 100% Facilities - 80% Safety - 100%
Location - 100% Cleanliness - 100% Value - 100%

Customer review

With friends / other travellers

Sightseeing & culture

31 July 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Location:Was located very close to many of the tourist attractions as well as the underground station.

Disliked: one of the showers was not working. Room itself didn't have many lights.

97.1%
Atmosphere - 100% Staff - 100% Facilities - 100% Safety - 100%
Location - 100% Cleanliness - 80% Value - 100%

FERNANDO PETRILLI

With my spouse / partner

Sightseeing & culture

29 July 2011 FERNANDO would recommend this property

Liked: The staff was extremely kind and helpful, thumbs up to ALEXANDER, who never sleeps and still is always in an excellent mood. Excellent breakfast.

Disliked: There was no internet room available for the guests, even though they had WI FI (we were told the computer they had for the guests to use was broken).

74.3%
Atmosphere - 60% Staff - 100% Facilities - 60% Safety - 80%
Location - 100% Cleanliness - 60% Value - 60%

Customer review

With friends / other travellers

Sightseeing & culture

29 July 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Location

Disliked: noise form the trains

97.1%
Atmosphere - 100% Staff - 100% Facilities - 80% Safety - 100%
Location - 100% Cleanliness - 100% Value - 100%

Martijn de Vaal

With friends / other travellers

City break
Sightseeing & culture

29 July 2011 Martijn would recommend this property

Liked: I loved the fact that all the staff members were so nice! It was really pleasent to have such a staff around you that always is available to help you out. The location is superb, 5 minute walking distance from london eye, house of parliament, big ben and some other big highlights. This is defenitely one of the best Hostels I´ve ever stayed in.

Disliked: Well, there is nothing to dislike for me. but if you do not like dorms than don't pick the dorm. Also the noise coming off the street can be really annoying if you are a light sleeper. The douches might run a tad cold but not really cold so taking a shower in the summer there is also pretty refreshing.

91.4%
Atmosphere - 60% Staff - 100% Facilities - 100% Safety - 100%
Location - 80% Cleanliness - 100% Value - 100%

Customer review

Alone

Business / conference

27 July 2011

Liked: Great service! Clean environment

Disliked: Noise form the Waterloo train station

100.0%
Atmosphere - 100% Staff - 100% Facilities - 100% Safety - 100%
Location - 100% Cleanliness - 100% Value - 100%

RIchard Porlier

With friends / other travellers

Partying / nightlife
Shopping
Sightseeing & culture

25 July 2011 RIchard would recommend this property

Liked: We loved the staff and location. We had to move our dates and the hostel helped with no problem. There were six of us and we felt very welcome. The staff had recommendations for going out and dinner. We cannot recommend this place enough and will do so in the future. If we ever visit London again we will stay here!

Disliked: There wasn´t anything to dislike. It sounds incredulous but it´s true. We had a great stay.

97.1%
Atmosphere - 100% Staff - 100% Facilities - 100% Safety - 100%
Location - 100% Cleanliness - 80% Value - 100%

Louise Walker

Alone

Backpacking / gap year

24 July 2011 Louise would recommend this property

Liked: Fantastic place! I've stayed a few times now and all the staff always go out of their way to help you and make you feel welcome. I once arrived at 7am in the morning and was able to store my luggage, provided with a towel for showering and offered breakfast. All my check in was done there and then and I was provided with a key so that I didn't have to come back and go through it all at 2pm when the room was ready. This was very much appreciated! The location is great - within walking distance of many attractions and of course, Waterloo station. Overall a great place to stay...I'm sure I'll be back at some stage!

Disliked: It wasn't a problem for me but the noise of the trains and traffic could be an issue if you're a light sleeper.

68.6%
Atmosphere - 60% Staff - 100% Facilities - 60% Safety - 100%
Location - 60% Cleanliness - 60% Value - 40%

Mackenzie Periatt

Alone

City break
Shopping
Sightseeing & culture

24 July 2011 Mackenzie would recommend this property

Liked: I liked how there was a bar right underneath. They were pretty strict about securing our belongings & locking the doors. I liked that.

Disliked: 20£ key deposit was not mentioned on the website. The beds were soooo uncomfortable, I could feel the springs in my back. No "lounge area" & they advertised a computer room that was a small hole in the wall with a bench.

71.4%
Atmosphere - 40% Staff - 100% Facilities - 60% Safety - 80%
Location - 60% Cleanliness - 60% Value - 100%

Customer review

Alone

Visiting friends or family

24 July 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Staff and breckfast

Disliked: Could put a bigger sign outside so it would be easyer to find

82.9%
Atmosphere - 80% Staff - 100% Facilities - 60% Safety - 100%
Location - 100% Cleanliness - 60% Value - 80%

Customer review

With my spouse / partner

Backpacking / gap year

22 July 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Very pleasant staff, nice location!

Disliked: Nothing.

94.3%
Atmosphere - 100% Staff - 100% Facilities - 80% Safety - 100%
Location - 100% Cleanliness - 80% Value - 100%

Alexandria Hewat

With friends / other travellers

Sightseeing & culture

22 July 2011 Alexandria would recommend this property

Liked: I absolutely loved the Walrus Waterloo! One of the best hostel experiences out there. The staff were so friendly and helpful and they were what made our stay so enjoyable. We saw a pair of backpackers come in and were looking for a place to stay but there was none available at this place, but the staff called around looking for vacancies which was above and beyond what is expected. The rooms were quite nice and felt very secure.

Disliked: Nothing to complain about!

100.0%
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Location - 100% Cleanliness - 100% Value - 100%

Cameron Stewart

Alone

Backpacking / gap year
Partying / nightlife
Relaxation/spa
Sightseeing & culture

21 July 2011 Cameron would recommend this property

Liked: Central location, helpful staff, comfort, good times, great people

Disliked: Nothing

77.1%
Atmosphere - 80% Staff - 100% Facilities - 60% Safety - 80%
Location - 80% Cleanliness - 80% Value - 60%

alison cadger

With friends / other travellers

Events / festivals
Shopping

20 July 2011 alison would recommend this property

Liked: Location was great, next to public transport.

Disliked: Right next to major train station, windows did not keep out the noise enough.

85.7%
Atmosphere - 80% Staff - 100% Facilities - 80% Safety - 80%
Location - 80% Cleanliness - 80% Value - 100%

Alexander de Jong

Alone

Partying / nightlife
Sightseeing & culture
Visiting friends or family

20 July 2011 Alexander would recommend this property

Liked: I really liked the fact that the hostel had a bar downstairs, good place to hang out. When I arrived I had to wait a few moments, but they asked me very friendly to wait and gave me a glass of water. There seems to be enough showers and facilities in the building. The location is also very good if you want to have a night out at Ministry of sound, they even have a discount for people staying at the hostel.

Disliked: Its a good hostel and staying there is the hostel experience that you should have. Not much to say about what I disliked.

88.6%
Atmosphere - 60% Staff - 100% Facilities - 100% Safety - 100%
Location - 100% Cleanliness - 80% Value - 80%

Charlotte Aleman

Alone

Backpacking / gap year
Partying / nightlife
Sightseeing & culture

20 July 2011 Charlotte would recommend this property

Liked: The staff.was amazing they genuinely try to help you

Disliked: No elevator

85.7%
Atmosphere - 80% Staff - 100% Facilities - 80% Safety - 80%
Location - 100% Cleanliness - 80% Value - 80%

Customer review

With friends / other travellers

Sightseeing & culture

20 July 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: The staff was extremely helpful and pleasant. They were willing to help with whatever you need. It is dorm style rooms so if you don't like dorm style this isn't the place for you. Showers and bathrooms are adequate, not spectaular. The bar downstairs is great and fun. Not just travellers but locals all hanging out. Great location, only a five minute walk from Big Ben and Westminster Abbey and the London Eye. Overall we had a great experience.

Disliked: Nothing really. Just remember, you have to like dorm style rooms.

100.0%
Atmosphere - 100% Staff - 100% Facilities - 100% Safety - 100%
Location - 100% Cleanliness - 100% Value - 100%

Customer review

Alone

Backpacking / gap year
Visiting friends or family

19 July 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: The staff was extremely helpful and friendly; I could tell they cared and wanted me to have a good time during my stay with them. The hostel is also in a very central location which is great for seeing the sights. During my entire stay at the Walrus Waterloo I felt safe and like I was with friends, they went above and beyond any expectations I had! I can't wait to stay with them again!

Disliked: They did have a few flights of stairs, but luckily there staff was always there to help; I don't think I saw a traveller carrying their own bag during my stay with them.

91.4%
Atmosphere - 100% Staff - 100% Facilities - 80% Safety - 80%
Location - 100% Cleanliness - 80% Value - 100%

Customer review

Alone

Work / volunteering

18 July 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Friendly bar downstairs

Disliked: Location is near train station so others in the room prefered to have the window closed during the night to block out the sound. Trade off is it got very very hot in the room.

85.7%
Atmosphere - 80% Staff - 100% Facilities - 80% Safety - 80%
Location - 100% Cleanliness - 80% Value - 80%

Customer review

Alone

City break

18 July 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Friendly an helpful staff

Disliked: Downstair pub Noise

97.1%
Atmosphere - 100% Staff - 100% Facilities - 100% Safety - 100%
Location - 100% Cleanliness - 80% Value - 100%

Peter Valica

With friends / other travellers

Sightseeing & culture

18 July 2011 Peter would recommend this property

Liked: helpful staff, location, atmosphere, pub right just downstairs...

Disliked: a little bit noisy because of trains right next to window :)

100.0%
Atmosphere - 100% Staff - 100% Facilities - 100% Safety - 100%
Location - 100% Cleanliness - 100% Value - 100%

Customer review

Alone

Sightseeing & culture

17 July 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Good

Disliked: Nothing

97.1%
Atmosphere - 100% Staff - 100% Facilities - 100% Safety - 100%
Location - 100% Cleanliness - 80% Value - 100%

Customer review

With friends / other travellers

City break

17 July 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Cozy atmosphere and lively crew.

Disliked: -

74.3%
Atmosphere - 100% Staff - 100% Facilities - 60% Safety - 60%
Location - 80% Cleanliness - 60% Value - 60%

Customer review

With friends / other travellers

Business / conference
City break
Sightseeing & culture

17 July 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: There was a lovely rexlaxed atmosphere. Staff were very helpful and friendly and there were free towels and wireless. We arrived on the day of the Waterloo carnival so there was plenty going on in the ajoining beer garden.

Disliked: The matress was a little thin and left me with a sore back the next morning. It would be a good idea to have a picture of the pub above which the hostel is located as we walked by it a few times when we were trying to find it.

97.1%
Atmosphere - 100% Staff - 100% Facilities - 80% Safety - 100%
Location - 100% Cleanliness - 100% Value - 100%

Customer review

With friends / other travellers

Backpacking / gap year
Sightseeing & culture

17 July 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Walrus Waterloo was a VERY friendly place to stay. Staff is incredibly helpfull and Alex is OUTSTANDING. GREAT HOSTEL.

Disliked: Nothing


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