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Walrus Waterloo

Name: Walrus Waterloo
Address: Walrus Social, 172 Westminster Bridge Rd, London SE1 7RW, UK, London, United Kingdom
Price range: $

This hostel is located just a couple blocks from Waterloo Station, as well as a number of metro stops. It is just a five minute walk from the London Eye and Big Ben, and ten minutes from Westminster Abbey. The facilities are not the newest, but the rooms and facilities are generally clean and the staff are.

City guide172 Westminster Bridge Rd, London SE1 7RW

Walrus Waterloo, London. Source: Irhal legacy editorial archive.Irhal legacy editorial archive

Why stay here

The experience

Address: 172 Westminster Bridge Road, London, England SE1 7RW

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Good to know

Rates: Dormitories start around £20.00; Private rooms start around £30.00.

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Last editorial review: 2026-06-21

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Walrus Waterloo

City guide172 Westminster Bridge Rd, London SE1 7RW

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