The Steam Engine, Bestplace Inn

London - Hostel - The Steam Engine, Bestplace Inn

41-42 Cosser St , London, England

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About The Steam Engine, Bestplace Inn

The Steam Engine's relaxed vibe and small size make it a great spot to get away from the busy London crowds!

Located in Central London (Zone 1) our hostel rooms are clean and tidy with a 24-hour bar and great facilities for weary travellers, including free bed linen, free Wi-Fi and free breakfast in the morning!

Those who enjoy a drink will love the friendly atmosphere of our traditional London pub where locals and visitors regularly mix; it's a Best of British Backpackers experience!

The Steam Engine Pub is a friendly local legend, offering a great range of local and international beers and ales. The regular live music and karaoke has the bar buzzing every weekend and the friendly crowd welcomes everyone!

Afternoons are best enjoyed with a frosty pint in the Steam Engine beer garden and BBQ area, playing pool or catching a game on Sky Sports.

Our location near the vibrant pubs, buskers and bars of Southbank on the Thames also puts visitors within walking distance of the London Eye, Westminster and the Houses of Parliament. We are in Central London Zone 1, which is ideal for budget travellers, with excellent public transport links from Lambeth North underground station (Bakerloo Line) and Waterloo Station.

Our hostels are clean and comfortable and there is someone on hand to help you 24/7. We have all the facilities you could need. We even provide free breakfast every morning from 7am to 9am.

The Steam Engine offers free in-room lockers, free drink discount vouchers on check-in, free luggage storage and a free London Walking Tour!

Please note that we do not accept guests under the age of 18 years. You must be at least 18 years old to stay at our Backpackers Hostel.

Amenities

  • Breakfast Included
  • Linen Included
  • Bar
  • Security Lockers
  • Luggage Storage
  • 24 hour reception
  • Bike Parking
  • 24 Hour Check In

Important Information

Photo ID is required at check-in – no ID, no stay – no exceptions.

Terms & Conditions

1.Arrivals and Departures

New arrivals can check into their rooms after 2pm each day. Guests may arrive earlier and leave their luggage at the hostel but access to rooms will not be granted until after 2pm. Departing guests must remove all their belongings from their room, and check out, before 10.30am. After this time guests may make use of the luggage storage facilities but all possessions must be removed from the room.

2.Check-In

You do not have to be a member of any organisation to stay at Bestplace Inns however we do require that some form of valid photo identification is presented upon check in, preferably a Passport, I.D. card or driving license.

3.Check Out

Check out is at 10.30am. There is a late-check out option available with an extra charge.

4.Age Restriction

Bookings cannot be accepted from any person under the age of 18 (over 18). Unlike some hostels we do not have an upper age limit. Most of our guests are backpackers in the 18 to 30 age range. Please be aware that you may be assigned a top bunk!

5.Guest Behaviour

The comfort, safety and security of our guests and staff is of paramount importance to Bestplace Inns. Any guest(s) who, in the opinion of our staff, compromise the comfort, safety or security of other guests, staff or local residents will be requested to leave the hostel premises and will not be offered a refund. Guests are expected to respect other guests, staff, local residents and property. In the case of groups, the group leaders must ensure that all members of their group behave in an acceptable manor. Failure of any individual group member to do so will result in the expulsion of the whole group.

6.Smoking

Smoking is not permitted anywhere within the Bestplace Inns premises. Any guest found smoking within the building will be asked to leave the premises immediately and will not be offered a refund. A smoking area and ashtrays are provided outside the building for guests who wish to smoke.

7.Personal Property

Guests may use the luggage storage however it remains the guest's responsibility to ensure that their personal belongings are secure at all times. Bestplace Inns accepts no liability for the loss, theft or damage to property however sustained or caused.

8.Bestplace Inns Property

Guests will be expected to reimburse Bestplace Inns for any damages caused by inappropriate behaviour during their stay at any Bestplace Inns Property.

9.Liability

Except in relation to death or personal injury caused by our negligence Bestplace Inn’s liability remains, at all times, limited to the value of the services booked, excluding any amendment charges paid to us.

10.Your Information

Bestplace Inns shall only store and use information you supply to us or which is supplied to us for the purposes of carrying out our contract with you and to inform you of other services and offers which we make available from time to time.

11.Errors and Omissions

Any omission or error in sales literature, web pages or site, order form, quotation, price list, order acknowledgement, despatch note, invoice or other document issued by us may be corrected by us without liability. We will advise you of any changes at the time of booking or as soon as is reasonably possible thereafter.

12.Discretion

All bookings are subject to availability and Bestplace Inns reserves the right to decline any booking at its discretion.

13.No Show:

If you have not notified Bestplace Inns of a cancellation at least 24 hours in advance of your arrival date (28 days before arrival for groups) Bestplace Inns reserves the right to charge your credit card the total for your first nights stay (2 nights for groups).

14.Late departure:

In the case of a late departure, Bestplace Inns reserves the right to charge for a further nights stay at the appropriate rack rate of the bed(s). Management discretion will apply.

During the 2012 Olympics we have a 28-day cancellation policy and require full payment upon booking. We reserve the right to refuse any booking by refunding their deposit.

Address

41-42 Cosser St , London, England

Maps

Directions

By metro:

The nearest tube station is Lambeth North (Bakerloo Line). When you exit Lambeth North station you will see a large church; cross the road and walk past it so it’s on your left. You’re now on Kennington Rd. Walk about 200 metres and you’ll see Cosser Street on your right, just behind Days Hotel. We are 20 metres down this road on the left. The hostel is within The Steam Engine Pub.

Nearest Train Station: Waterloo

Take the Bakerloo line one stop to Lambeth North Station. Then follow instructions as above.

From Heathrow Airport:

Take Piccadilly Line to Piccadilly Circus and transfer to the Bakerloo Line to Lambeth North. Then follow instructions as above. The entire journey will take approximately an hour.

From Gatwick Airport:

Take Thameslink Rail towards Bedford to London Bridge. Then take the Northern Line to Elephant and Castle. Transfer onto the Bakerloo Line to Lambeth North. Then follow instructions as above. The entire journey will take approximately 50 mins.

From Stansted Airport:

Take the Stanstead Express train or bus to Liverpool Street Station. Take the Central Underground line to Bank and change to the Northern line. Head south to Elephant and Castle. Change to the Bakerloo line and get off at Lambeth North. Then follow instructions as above. The entire journey will take approximately 90 mins.

Traveller's reviews and ratings

50%

El albergue es sencillo y pequeño, pero limpio, agradable y muy property situado. De todas formas hay than than consideración falta decir con los huéspedes. El día in llegamos estaban terminando pintar el dormitorio, con gente dentro durmiendo, y las las noches than pasamos dos con tuvimos an olor a pintura fortísimo as dudo than sea bueno para la salud. Of hecho por mañana los dos días con amanecimos la garganta irritada.

By Asier | The 11-12-2011

70%

NIce youth hostel, quiet, not too big but not too small... Everything is cleaned (room, toilet, shower) and the staff welcome the people by a friendly way.

Also, the pub dowstair is a good place to meet people and established relationship with the others. :) I'll recommend it to you. :)

By Antoine | The 15-09-2011

10%

I have all simply not dared to sleep!

This hostel is a 20 minutes walk from the centre of London, but it must go through a tunnel of 30 metres long, murky and spend the night becomes suicide!

The population is no longer the same, there is a certain insecurity.

The hostel is an old building, to the first of cited style housing buildings...

That is sleeping with friends hostel near rest centre and an attractive price, more staff on the phone, having had it is kind. I pence it is better to go to several and local people.

A good entendeurs...

By Pierro | The 31-07-2011