Nestled near Tower Bridge, YHA London Thameside - Hostel offers a warm welcome with a coffee shop, lively bar, and restaurant. Connect to WiFi in public areas and store your luggage safely while you explore the city.
Surrey Quays Shopping Centre - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Troxy - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Getting around
London City Airport (LCY) - 28 min drive
Stansted Airport (STN) - 57 min drive
London (SEN-Southend) - 69 min drive
Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 70 min drive
Luton Airport (LTN) - 84 min drive
Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 85 min drive
London South Bermondsey Station - 6 min drive
Limehouse Station - 6 min drive
Surrey Quays Station - 20 min walk
Rotherhithe Overground Station - 7 min walk
Canada Water Station - 12 min walk
Bermondsey Station - 18 min walk
Restaurants
El & A’s Brunch - 9 min drive
Urban Baristas - 9 min drive
Leadbelly's - 11 min walk
La Figa - 7 min drive
Mousetail Coffee - 10 min walk
About this property
YHA London Thameside - Hostel
YHA London Thameside - Hostel puts you within a 10-minute drive of Tower Bridge and Tower of London. You can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Also, The Shard and London Bridge are within a short drive. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Rotherhithe Overground Station is 7 minutes and Canada Water Station is 12 minutes.
At a glance
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Hotel size
70 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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.
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
No onsite parking
Free offsite parking nearby
Street parking available
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–9:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Snack bar/deli
Services
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Facilities
Picnic area
Communal living room
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Low-height counter/sink
Grab bar near toilet
Room amenities
Home comfort
Heating
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 10.95 for adults and GBP 5.95 for children
Towels are available for an extra charge of GBP 3.50 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)
Policies
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, JCB International
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
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.
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
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at YHA London Thameside - Hostel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at YHA London Thameside - Hostel?
No, unfortunately, but there's free parking nearby.
What are the check-in and check-out times at YHA London Thameside - Hostel?
Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at YHA London Thameside - Hostel and nearby?
YHA London Thameside - Hostel has a picnic area.
Are there restaurants at or near YHA London Thameside - Hostel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around YHA London Thameside - Hostel like?
YHA London Thameside - Hostel is in Southwark, a short 7-minute walk from Rotherhithe Overground Station.
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Reviews
YHA London Thameside - Hostel Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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8.4
Cleanliness
8.0
Location
8.8
Staff & service
8.0
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 18, 2026
The staff were amazingly helpful.
Catarina
Catarina, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Nov 2, 2023
Lovely and affordable hostel. Staff are friendly and accommodating, room was nice and clean.
Zoe
Zoe, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 27, 2025
Excellent service!
Jasurbek
Jasurbek, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 26, 2025
Very pleased with this hostel especially for the price. Had a private room with friends with an ensuite, the room and bathroom were clean and the hostel felt modern and very safe. The bed wasn’t the comfiest and we had some noise early in the morning from another group on our floor, but for the price I’m still very impressed.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 8, 2025
Try it :)
I really recommend. We got 6 bed privat room. Good price. Good location near bus. I will come back to this place
Ali Mohammed
Ali Mohammed, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 29, 2024
Family of six - spent one night. Very clean, safe and quiet. Absolutely wonderful and extremely helpful staff, from the front desk to the kitchen workers. Flexible policies, allow you to store luggage for hours before and after checking in. Bus right across the street. This was a pleasant surprise!!!
Sonal
Sonal, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 3, 2023
we didn't like the lack of parking opportunities, but we liked the area in general. Staff seemed kind and friendly. Thank you.
Stanislava
Stanislava, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good
Dec 13, 2024
Cheap, functional, clean.
Convenient and clean. Bunk beds are fine but mattresses a bit thin and if you’re tall a bar across the end is a pain. Other than that it’s a cheap functional room.
russell
russell, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Oct 17, 2023
Would come back!
The stay was very nice! My friends and I spent 4 nights in a 6 bed room.
Basic room and reception, but clean and well kept. Workers were kind and helpful. Beds were comfy and with a nice thick duvet. Windows could be opened and every bed had their own outlet and light.
Two things that could be better is more large storage lockers and quieter bathroom fans.
Overall a plesant stay, would come back!
Kari
Kari, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 5, 2026
Amazing welcome
Catarina
Catarina, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 6, 2024
We had a great time to stay…
Ma. Richelle
Ma. Richelle, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 30, 2025
Good location. Clean
Maan
Maan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 27, 2025
Excellent
Jasurbek
Jasurbek, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 23, 2025
Did exactly what I needed a decent night's sleep with no issues
Jemma
Jemma, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 18, 2024
Great
Great
pamela
pamela, 2-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Jul 27, 2025
The
Yun
Yun, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jun 2, 2025
Good
NAVEEN
NAVEEN, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Aug 20, 2025
The staff was absolutely amazing. Rooms were clean, however, fans provided were full of dust. One thing I didn't like and know they don't provide shower gel or soap in shower room. Fans needed to be adjusted but it was a struggle since the adjustment didn't work and had to resort to creative ways.
Muhammad
Muhammad, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Mar 25, 2025
I did not like the way the bathroom is.
Joseph
Joseph, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Sep 17, 2023
No parking!!! It cost me $72 pounds and an hour of walking to find alternate parking!
Kerri
Kerri, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 5, 2023
There are no parking spaces available in the surrounding even if it is mentioned on the booking platform.
Süleyman
Süleyman, 4-night trip
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6/10 Good
Sep 5, 2024
The ensuite shower and toilet do have any shelves for toiletries. Imagine having 6 of us placing our toiletries on the floor whilst we shower. Likewise for the toilet where we have only the space around the sink for toothbrushes, toothpaste and what not.
Wee
Wee, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 2, 2026
Very clean and organised, the staff was very helpful.
Catarina
Catarina, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 5, 2026
Gran atención del personal. La habitación me gustó. La ubicación fue extraordinaria.