Onefam Waterloo

2.0 star property
Adults-only hostel near Imperial War Museum

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Living area
Shower
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Living area
Shower

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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73 Lambeth Walk, Lambeth, London, England, SE11 6DX
  • Imperial War Museum
    7 min walk
  • Westminster Bridge
    13 min walk
  • London Eye
    16 min walk
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    50 min drive

Room options

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (1 Bed in a 12 Bedded Dorm)

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Private Bathroom (1 Bed in a 9 Bedded Dorm)

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (1 Bed in a 3 Bedded Dorm)

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

Standard Triple Room

  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Shared Dormitory, 1 bed in a 9 bedded dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the area

London

Heart of London.With a stay at this London City Centre hostel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Imperial War Museum and 2 miles (3 km) of Big Ben. Westminster Cathedral is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) away.

What's nearby

  • Imperial War Museum - 7 min walk
  • London Eye - 16 min walk
  • Big Ben - 16 min walk
  • Trafalgar Square - 5 min drive
  • Buckingham Palace - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Lambeth North Underground Station - 8 min walk
  • Waterloo Station - 15 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Florentine Restaurant & Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪2 Love Tea and Coffee - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Riverside Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Espressamente Illy - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Hercules, Lambeth - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Onefam Waterloo

Adults-only hostel near Imperial War Museum
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and a communal living room are also featured at Onefam Waterloo.

This London hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 99 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Deli
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
Onefam Waterloo offers 99 accommodations with portable fans. This London hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Languages

English, French, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Latvian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • 1 bar

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Bathroom

  • Shower

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Local maps

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property accepts guests ages 18-40.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 18 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: GBP 10 per person, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Towels fee: GBP 2 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.

Property is also known as

Eye Hostel
Hostel Eye
Hostel London Eye
Waterloo Hostel
London Eye Hostel England
London Waterloo
Onefam Waterloo London
London Waterloo Hostel
London Waterloo Hostel 18 40 YEARS
Onefam Waterloo Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Onefam Waterloo Hostel/Backpacker accommodation London

Onefam Waterloo Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 541 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 124 out of 541 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 178 out of 541 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 97 out of 541 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 84 out of 541 reviews" "

6.0/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Greg

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Mohammad

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Ok but could be better
the family room (3 adults was so tiny that given one chair to sit on would have hardly left room for the luggage! The bedding was off and the mattress was very comfortable for a bunk bed. The toilets sinks and shower areas were clean but afforded little or no privacy.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Iain

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valentin

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Terna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very neat kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Cllr Pav

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Monika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hostel is perfect for a 1 night stay. You get exactly what you pay for. The service was great, the lady at the front desk was polite and helpful. Of course its not a luxury hotel, but the room and bed sheets were clean, a bit dusty but for one night it did not bother me. The bathroom and toilets were also very clean. Everything is quite old and the walls are very thin so it is quite noisy, but, again, for 1 night it did not bother me. Overall, if I ever need a cheap one night stay again in London, I would not hesitate to book.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Ciaran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Basic but OK
Cheap, friendly staff, OK condition, good location, would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Sam

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As expected for the price paid. Good value.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Dawn

Travelled with family
Nothing
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

FRESNEL

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Aidan

Liked: Staff & service
This property, while a first glance might have you thinking dissapointingly, is a very decent and perhaps great budget location in London to stay. It's in a nice part of London, and you're not far from the nearest station. The neighborhood feels pretty safe and there are restaraunts galore nearby. I thoroughly enjoyed coming back on the tube each night and settling in. The only problem I could think of with the property were the showers. The nozzles are far too close to the wall, so you really have to press up to wash your hair or face. Definitely book here if you want a cheap stay in London.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good value for the money
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Isabel

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very nice and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A bit dingy with a funny smell but good rooms and a nice mix of people there. Staff are friendly and helpful. Breakfast is a bit full but good that it’s included.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Richard J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location London Eye Big Ben great staff
They were very nice and allowed me to book a private room to self isolate during me first days in London. Not the best breakfast but it is free. Good location quiet and near Big Ben and London Eye!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stylianos

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

2/10 Terrible

Louise

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Don't stay there
The manager was friendly and welcoming but that was it. I don't mind basic, but it should be clean! Only the linen was clean,, dusty, dirty corners everywhere. Unfriendly warning notices about not keeping to your allocated bed etc (very strange). We couldn't open our window! The reception was dark and dingy - nothing like the picture and it was locked (only open 10-11 am and 6-9 pm). I won't be bringing my daughter there ever again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

Nicola

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dirty & Smelly
The communication by Richard was excellent, however when I got there the outside was not overly welcoming, when I entered the building it was very tired and could do with a good clean and paint, there was a smell to it too. I was very fortunate to have been offered a room by myself, but I could not stay the night, the room was tiny with a triple bunk bed in, the room and corridor stank of weed and I just felt like it had not been cleaned, there was paint peeling off the ceiling, wall and a huge crack in the wall. The loo had used tissue paper on the floor and only half a loo roll left. The shower had an empty bottle on the floor, I just could not stay here, so had to change my plans and head home after the show I was seeing, plans for the next day had to be scrubbed. Its a shame through the quite time it was not deep cleaned and repainted. I would not recomend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly and helpful and the beds were comfortable and the linen was clean as well. The only thing was that it was quite far away from the tube station and is quite a long walk from the tube station to the hostel but i would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021