YHA London Thameside - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel near Tower Bridge in London

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Lobby
Property entrance
Front of property
In-room safe, blackout drapes, wheelchair access
Dining
Reviews
8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

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Map
20 Salter Road, Rotherhithe, London, England, SE16 5PR
  • Popular LocationTower Bridge5 min drive
  • Popular LocationTower of London5 min drive
  • Popular LocationLondon Bridge6 min drive
  • AirportLondon (LHR-Heathrow)63 min drive

Room options

Six Bed Private Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

Two Bed Private Room Ensuite

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Four Bed Private Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Shared Dormitory, Women only (Sleeps 6)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory, Men only (Sleeps 6)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the area

London

Southwark stay.Your stay at this Southwark hostel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Tower Bridge and Tower of London. The Shard and London Bridge are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Tower Bridge - 5 min drive
  • Tower of London - 5 min drive
  • The Shard - 6 min drive
  • London Bridge - 6 min drive
  • O2 Arena - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Rotherhithe Overground Station - 7 min walk
  • Surrey Quays Station - 18 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • Leadbelly's - 11 min walk
  • Urban Baristas - 9 min drive
  • The Prospect of Whitby - 8 min drive
  • The Mayflower - 8 min walk
  • The Old Salt Quay - 2 min walk

About this property

YHA London Thameside - Hostel

Hostel near Tower Bridge in London
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. YHA London Thameside - Hostel also features a picnic area, laundry facilities, and a communal living room.

This London hostel is smoke free.

  • 70 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • 0 sq m of conference space
  • Deli
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
YHA London Thameside - Hostel offers 70 accommodations with safes and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–9:00 AM: GBP 6.75 for adults and GBP 3.50 for children
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Bathroom

  • Towels

More

  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
All adult guests are required to present a valid government-issued photo ID card at check-in.
The name and address on the booking must match the photo ID presented by the guest at check-in. This property does not accept name changes for existing bookings.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 6.75 for adults and GBP 3.50 for children
  • Towels available for a fee (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 credit card, debit card, or 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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, credit card, or debit card 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. No onsite parking is available. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates). This property accepts Visa and JCB International. Cash is not accepted.

Please note that this property does not charge an additional temporary membership fee. Discounts are not available for members of YHA (England and Wales) or IYHF as part of this booking.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

YHA London Thameside Hostel
YHA Thameside Hostel
YHA London Thameside
YHA London Thameside - Hostel London
YHA London Thameside - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

YHA London Thameside - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 160 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 78 out of 160 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 160 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 160 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 160 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

GHULAM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Zoe

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely and affordable hostel. Staff are friendly and accommodating, room was nice and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Juan Manuel

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Ma. Lourdes

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Kerri

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No parking!!! It cost me $72 pounds and an hour of walking to find alternate parking!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Stanislava

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we didn't like the lack of parking opportunities, but we liked the area in general. Staff seemed kind and friendly. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Rojina

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yuan

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good stay
Great welcome from staff. Room was good - only negatives were gaps in curtains and mattress so firm my hips hurt.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beans were cold at breakfast but other than that it was fine. The bed was also a little short for me and I’m only 5”7
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020