The Steam Engine in Lambeth

Lovely spot! Super helpful staff, good atmosphere.

We loved it, good location, excellent service from everyone who works there, they are very friendly. Very good quality/price ratio :) I hope we can return

Very good location for walking or taking the underground which is 2 blocks away. The room is warm and comfortable. As far as the attention is excellent, Daniel welcomed us from the first moment excellently and so did the other guys. I recommend

I didn't use the rooms, only the pub. The bartenders are very nice and polite. There were six of us and we ordered a lot of food and drinks. The bartender accidentally dropped one fry from a full bag of fries. He said sorry and we didn't think much about it. Later they gave us a large bag of fries as compensation. The burgers and fries are also great and tasty. Would recommend to everybody.

The 1st floor is a pub and the 2nd and 3rd floors are a hostel, making it one of the most cost-effective accommodations in London. As long as you are not overly tidy, I think that the cleanliness is sufficient. The only thing that bothered me was that there was always a puddle of water on one side of the toilet on the second floor. I felt that security was ensured as you had to hold your room key twice when going up to the 2nd and 3rd floor and when entering the room. Ear plugs and towels can be rented for a fee. They even lent me a hair dryer. The location is good as it has good access to sightseeing spots, there are many grocery stores, cafes, and pubs nearby, and there is also a coin laundry within a ten minute walk.

It was a very clean room and the staff was very nice especially Mani. The food was delicious. We Will be back 🫶

Reception 24hs was very helpful since our flight was delayed and we arrived late in the night. Comfortable beds and nice bar.

Great hostel, good beds , reasonable priced in a great location… friendly staff and nice atmosphere. Worth a visit

Right by waterloo station and lambeth north station. Rooms are well sized with heating, also has lockers (must pay for your lock). Bar open all night for guests which is great. I had my phone stolen in london (not here at the hostel) and all the staff were so helpful and with their help i even managed to get it back! Definitely recommend and its fairly cheap which is a bonus

Room was in a pretty good size Just water heater might be by luck Lack of hair dyer just borrow in the reception and floor tower maybe Located on 2 floor up the only private room in the hostel Overall walking distance is good less then 30 min to big attraction

Very good 24/7 service. Tube station only 3 minutes away by foot, same goes for the Imperial War Museum (which is worth seeing). The bed was comfortable, the bathroom was very clean. Overall a great stay for the price, a lot of the most important places in central London are less than 30 minutes away by tube. I haven't encountered any issues.

We book private room come with queen size bed room size and toilet is good just that is two floor up with big suitcase no lift but well price is good short walk to the river can see see London big main attraction

Room is clean and spacing with reasonable price,good service from mani and the others

Many very good vibes and the hostel very well located!

Special distinction to the staff, specially Many, who’s in reception. He’s really friendly

Check-in process was quick and easy. Staff were kind and respectful. Room was good as well with a plug-in right above the head rest. Improvements: Washroom was a little tiny to my preference First night was really.hot in the room but this was sorted on the next night Overall pleasant stay. I slept well and woke up refreshed!

Okay Guinness and good all-round atmosphere.

Beautiful Guiness, awesome Dirty Fries and the Juicy B%stard burger was exceptional

I had an amazing experience! Grayce was fantastic at explaining everything, and Mani was really nice, playing a great playlist during the night shift. I would definitely choose Pub Love again next time. The reception is open 24/7, food is available 24/7, and the location is great—close to a train station.

Overall, some good things, some room (literally) for improvement! + * Excellent location - close to Lambeth Norht tube/Walking distance to Waterloo, St. James Park etc. * Very nice downstairs pub/cafe, seriving 24h food, drinks, coffees, and free Wifi to work. * Lovely service - very friendly and helpful. * Showers/washrooms not large, but decent _ * Room was small and unbearably hot first night (though no heating on), and only a litte less so the 2nd night after I advised Reception * Metal-framed bunk beds very basic - no reading lights/curtains/bedside shelf, and top bunks actually quite uncomfy/difficult to reach If they could address these issues, they'd get close to top marks from me!

It is excellent value for money, it is super central.

Very confortable, very good, bedroons clean, very very good location! I Loved all!!

Clean and organized room, I loved the reception.

It was a great place to stay as a solo traveller Public transportation near by Groceries near by Value for money

nice place, i want to come back!

Very friendly staff. Central. And option of the bar below the rooms

Really close to any sort of attraction in London Cheap and really quiet Could have a good night sleep

I had a very good stay, the rooms are clean, the staff are welcoming, the food is delicious and the location is perfect. Metro, bus and store nearby. Very good value for money

Very nice. Easy to check in check out. Two days short trip. Enjoy everything

It was a great stay. Near important tourist atractions! Pretty near the underground and in a walkable distance of Big Ben, the London Eye. The neighbourhood is quiet and Nice. And the hamburguer served with fries is a good deal. Good price, and tasty. I was traveling alone, and felt safe to walk and come back in the Night by myself. The staff is pretty Nice as well, and they provide what they can to make your stay comfortable, such as lending me a hairdryer!

There is no cleaning. Nobody cleans the bathrooms, there is only 1 bathroom for more than 30 people. The rooms are a breeding ground for everything. Not only the smell of everything, the lack of hygiene. The staff is good. The location is acceptable because walking in 35 minutes you are in the center. There is no kitchen, no refrigerator, nothing. You only have the bar that you must consume there. I would not return due to the lack of hygiene.

Perfect location, center of London, pretty good rooms, warm in winter (thank you!) and a bar for guests open 24/7!! I’ll be back for sure

Many top host! Ty for the ospitality!

We stayed two nights and it was great. The location is perfect because it is very central. The hostel staff has helped us a lot by giving us instructions on possible plans. In particular, Mani has been very attentive and helped us very quickly when we had a problem with the room card

The stay has been very good and in line with what was expected. The very central place. Lovely workers. Mani has treated us very well and helped us with everything we needed. We will repeat on our next visit

We were very satisfied with our stay. Rooms always warm even in January, as is the bathroom. Everything very clean and tidy. The guys are very helpful. Thanks for everything!

Warm and clean rooms and bathroom, positive experience. Down at the pub they serve excellent beers and very good food.

Its good locations very near from the centre

The service was great a quiet place to stay with great staff, thank you Mani for the friendly service

Mani is very nice and accomodating. The location is perfect for me as a first traveler. Very convenient and the price is right! And have free wifi and hot chocolate 😉

Very good hostel. Very good staff, Mani is very attentive to guests.

Nice location. Can walk up to several tourist attractions easily. The room and the service are also nice. Considering the price, not easy to find these kind of places.

The steam engine is a great value hostel in an convenient location, the bedding is comfortable

Tucked away. This place had a lively vibe. I bet it's a great pub.

Great place for this price in London, and great pub!

Very well located , close to the city and the Big Ben , London eye… very organized inside , nice staff who helped with everything I needed ! Safe and cool place to stay in London.

Very warm welcome, the staff are adorable and attentive. The neighborhood is very quiet. Our private room was perfect for a weekend. Breakfast is very good. A pleasant stay in this establishment close to all London attractions

The bar is very nice,very good vibes in there, a special thanks to Grayce, she was so helpful, kind and professional.

Very good place to stay in london, is a calm place to rest and the service, all the people are very kind

It’s a great place to stay (comfy beds, clean washrooms, sizable storage lockers). The chubby bearded guy who works in the kitchen is rude though. The rest of the staff is nice.

I had a lovely stay and everything I needed was provided (including a hot shower!). This place is perfect for solo travelers, offering both comfort and convenience. It’s a great option if you're looking for a simple yet reliable stay with all the essentials covered.

It was a bad experience, the smell is horrible from the moment you enter the hostel itself, the photos that appear on the page have nothing to do with reality, except for the bar. The room was uncomfortable and very small, it had no individual light, the bathrooms were totally disgusting, they were insufficient for so many people.

Awful. There are only 2 bathrooms for approximately 60 people, these remain dirty and have a very bad smell. The beds are very close to each other, it is not at all the same as the photographs on the page.

Excellent pub..! A good range of drinks and decent food. A good vibe.

Great pub and hostel. Very good bed and excellent prices. I always come here when I am in London

Affordable for Central London, rooms are clean. Showers are nice and warm. Easy access outlets right above your head including usb. Beds are a little difficult to climb up. Would like some more coat hangers in the room.

Everything was very good. The staff was very friendly, especially Mani. He was really kind

It was a very pleasant visit, the location is very convenient for getting to the city, and the staff was also very friendly. Mani warmly served us and was kind and friendly.

Top Come back👍 Very friendly staff and clean

Tuve un par de horas para matar mientras mi esposa estaba en la calle Thomas hospital cercano, casualidad a través de esta joya de un pub... Excelente opción de cervezas convencionales más algunos diamantes de cerveza artesanal, combinado con personal muy amable y cortés. Decidiendo quedarme más tiempo, tuve una de sus excelentes hamburguesas y papas fritas, que estaba cocinada a la perfección y era muy sabrosa a muy buen precio. Sin duda volveré si estoy en la vecindad - gran pub! Muchas gracias.

The good: Location is pretty good, they give you free storage and the staff is super kind and helpful. The bad: lots of city noises at night and the building is not well noise insulated. Also the beds are very noisy when everyone moves around. The ugly: Non with the hotel. Just don’t plan to take a metro a sunday before 7am, it’s closed. Looks like in public transportation matters London is a 3rd world country.

I really enjoyed my stay! I loved being able to hang out at the pub and the outdoor garden (with heaters). Coffee is great and I’ve had the chicken sandwich on my first night. Everyone at the restaurant and check in was wonderful! Awesome location for London Bridge, Big Ben, House of Parliament, Westminster Abby and so much more! Check out the market by London Bridge! So good! Thank you, everyone for helping make my first trip to London so enjoyable! 💖💖💖 Ps. I was traveling solo, female and 48 years young. The hostel was diverse in nationalities and ages!! 💖

Super nice hostel! Cozy restaurant and everything is clean. The mattresses have a kind of plastic layer which I liked because of... hygiene. Mwenya is a very friendly & sociable man. He goes the extra mile for his guests. Even when he is already free. Pav checked us in and has a friendly smile. She has a nice chat and also does her job well. They are both there for you if you have a question. The garden is a nice place to sit, even when it rains. We ate delicious burgers and loaded fries. Definitely recommended! 1 tip: racks for the telephones next to the bed. The bed will eat all your stuff so think carefully about that haha

Food review: Decent range of burgers. Good dirty chips. Not exactly gourmet though, expect the flavour from the other fillings, not the burger! They don't have plates! You just get stuff in a paper wrap or in a cardboard tub. Good range of drinks on tap.

For the price, a perfect choice in London for a City Break. It's okay, even though it's coeducational rooms and roommates are nothing to be afraid of. Great location, clean, nice service. There could definitely be more public bathrooms.

A visit to the hostel in London was very pleasant. The authentic and welcoming atmosphere, with its classic decor and good visibility into the pub below the hostel. It provides a true tradition in British culture. The beer selection is excellent, with a good variety of craft and traditional options. The service was efficient and friendly, and the menu offered few options. Overall, it was a positive experience, deserving a 4/5 rating. The best rating goes to the location, excellent. 10 minutes from BigBen and metro 200 meters away.

There is no toilet in the rooms, only 1 mirror per accommodation, everything is very narrow and uncomfortable, there is no space to organize the suitcase.

Good location and nice staff Cleaning services seem non-existent The trash in the room was full when checked in. I could hear the guests slamming the doors all night long, very loud Advice: clean more and prevent the slamming somehow, at least

Quietly located hostel. Nice hostel in a pub near bus station. Excellent rooms and friendly staff.

Was served by the amazing Mani, He replaced my lost dorm card and was the perfect gentleman. Very recommended to stay

Coming from Australia I've been finding it hard to get a good coffee. Mani at the steam engine has solved that problem 10 out of 10

Stayed here for 5 nights with my boyfriend in September of 2024. We had an averagely good experience, but didn’t expect much as we definitely booked based on location (5 min walk from the tube) and rates at the time we looked for a place to stay (about 3 months in advance of travel). It was honestly “just fine”. They have Hot showers that go on forever, daily cleaning from a lovely attendant, food and drinks are available 24/7, and they have some pretty cool staff! Grace especially stood out with her consistent professionalism, genuine smile, and warm energy. . . Even when I was bit clueless and accidentally made her job harder, she was a standup guy. Truly Ace! There was also a blonde woman with glasses who was a joy to interact with, though I regret I didn’t get her name as I didn’t see her after she checked us in our first day. However, here are some details that may actually be important to you: we saw many guests of all ages, including young adults with their parents, etc, so it’s an age-inclusive hostel, which I think is great! However, I’m only 28 and the bunk beds in room one threw my back out after the first night. . . Which isn’t something I struggle with. The mattresses bore the pronounced impressions of many MANY *heavy* bodies sleeping on them. . . Or they were just old af. 🤣 in addition to that, the bathroom floor is literally always wet because of the showers, and you have to make sure there is soap and paper *before* you go (made that mistake too many times 😮‍💨) because they only get tended 1x/day. The pub is the only common space to *chill*, beside your bunk, but they have board games, music, and food available always (plus drinks!) I’m sure it would be the perfect spot for some, for us, it was a warm bed with a safe place to keep our things as we caught as many rush tickets in the West End that we could. All in all, I’d stay there again (but on a different bunk/mattress), but as an introverted person who doesn’t consume alcohol anymore, I’d prefer a place with a communal kitchen, lounge, or some such quieter place to interact with other guests. (Unrelated to the hostel, buuuuuut advice for theater goers: Screw TodayTix, just go to the box office of the show you want to see 1hr before the performance time and ask what tix they have left. If you’re willing to sit by yourself, you can get even better deals than the last minute tix they want to sell.)

The hostel is very picturesque, I liked the concept of a Pub and a hostel at the same time, friendly staff, very well located, the bathroom a little dirty, in my experience a good hostel to stay one night, good places around

Didn't stay their just had a few drinks at the bar ,pleasant staff and a friendly atmosphere.

Great place in every way for the money you’re paying. Staff is wonderful, food is good. Rooms are what they are, a dorm is a door. Location great, 20min walk to main attractions etc.

One of the best Hostels in London. Thanks to Daniel for the hospitality.

We had a great time staying at the steam engine. It's a cute hostel and the people working there are so so nice and helpful! We felt very welcome :) Plus the food is amazing and the very large english breakfast is indeed very large but adds perfectly to the london experience. Special thanks to Daniel and Amy who were very kind and did a great job helping us!

What an interesting and homey place! The staff is top notch and location is perfect for a walk to most of the London locations you might want to see.

The name alone speaks for itself STEAM LOGO

Two nights 8/24-8/25, I recently stayed at the Steam Engine Hostel and had a fantastic experience. I arrived late at night, and although I was tired from my journey, the night shift staff member (possibly named Demetrius) made the check-in process seamless and stress-free. He went above and beyond to help me settle in, showing exceptional kindness and compassion, which I will never forget. The rooms were clean and comfortable, making my stay even more pleasant. Overall, the Steam Engine Hostel provided a welcoming and hospitable environment. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great place to stay!

The worst hostel I have ever stayed in. The bathrooms were flooding, everything was wet and they had a very bad smell. The worst of all was that my backpack with all my things was stolen while it was locked in the designated lockers. The hostel manager was no help, saying she would call the police to include additional information but never did. They didn't have a clear protocol for these situations and they had the audacity to say that it was my responsibility to make sure they didn't rob me in there. All this happened in less than ten minutes after leaving the room. I don't recommend it to anyone. They are concealers of thieves.

I stayed here in 2016 and it was the worst accommodation I have ever stayed in. Lots of noise, dirty and unfriendly staff. I was staying for 3 nights but on the first night I already booked another hotel.

Iv been coming here for over two years but it will be the last time I ever come to this place, after staff making the mistake of not checking me in the same bed two nights in a row I was spoken to very rudely and told to take my luggage with me and check in later when I asked if it was possible to leave my luggage in a locker in the dorm I was due to move into I was told no, I wasn't allowed to leave anything at the property even tho I had stayed the the past two nights. The rudeness of the staff caused me to have a huge anxiety attack, and I even collapsed as I was threatened with the police after being told there were no other members of staff to talk to, I will not be returning after experiencing intolerable and rude behaviour from their staff

Had a really relaxed & comfortable night recently. Staff were super friendly, pints were great & rooms remained fresh & cool even though it was 30° outside!

Booked this on very short notice for a concert, parking is available nearby, great safe location within waterloo and walking distance from most central london attractions. The staff were helpful and friendly. Located near both Lambeth North and Waterloo tube stations and all for a very reasonable price. Would stay again.

Definitely rate this place!! Really friendly especially Daniel who I've had on both nights around 11 onwards and I've had a really hard time with partner in hospital nearby but he's been super kind and helpful and it's really good value for a hostel this central, rainfall shower?!! That's luxury. Bed cosy enough and all clean- I've had some nightmare hostels so thisnhas been the perfect spot for getting that needed rest! Wooo go Daniel and the team for being great. (Also great drinks options!)

Chilled place for a drink or even stay for a night..

In general good, the rooms are very small to accommodate up to 12 people, the black man at the entrance yelled at my friends for making a mistake and entering through the emergency door, which they made a mistake since it is not even to guide you, it is necessary clean the rooms.

It’s a cute and lovely pub. There isn't a huge variety of beers, but they seem to have some hip ones on hand, and the female staff are especially friendly. It was quieter than other pubs during the day and the food was delicious, so I often went there for lunch :)

The hostel is very well located. There is a 15-minute walk from Big Ben. The rooms I stayed in are mixed. I had no problems with this and I also didn't see anything that could discredit this fact. The bed is very comfortable. Pillow and duvet too! The service is impeccable! The girls at the reception/pub are super friendly and helpful. The bathroom, which is also mixed, is good. Clean and organized. The only negative points are: 1) not having curtains on the bunk beds (I think this is the minimum when we talk about a hostel); 2) the door is next to the bunk beds and the overhead spring for closing is unregulated. This meant that, every time a person left the door, it would knock very loudly, disturbing their sleep.

Fantastic pub, friendly service and atmosphere 👌🏼

I spend one night in the hostel/pub. The place is nice and the pub is opened 24/7. The services changes quite frequently, some of the people are nicer than others. The rooms are quite busy and smelly, due to the amount of people inside, but the furniture is quite new. The shared toilets are okish (without any toilet paper and as the showers are inside the same room the floor is permanently soaked.

Positive: Location is perfect, close to the subway. Staff at the reception/bar were nice. Comfortable mattress and pilow. There is an outlet with usb to charge cellphone on each bed. The pub downstairs is really nice. Negative: GIRLS AND BOYS SHARE THE SAME WASHING ROOM (SHOWER AND RESTROOM) I HAVE NEVER SEEN THIS IN ANY HOSTEL I HAD BEEN IN MY LIFE!!!! My blanket was smelling bad as if it was washed without soap. The iron room lockers were pretty small and noisy. Too much light inside the room coming from the windows. The 3 bed bunckers are smal between them and the highest was so hard to go up and go down. There was no air conditioner, just a couple of fans on the floor. If you want to turn on the lights, you have only 2 option: or you turn on the entire room or not. There was no outlet in the bathroom. The washing room was disgusting and stinking, the sink was clogged and is so small. The sink drain was disgusting. No breakfast included. Conclusion: Only to sleep for 2 nights maximum is fine. What makes the hostels a better environment are the people and I wasnt lucky. But they MUST to improve cleaning and put some rules and chek them in the room and bathroom.

It was great! I couldn't have chosen a better place. Good experience, with good people. Everyone treated me super well.

Good beer and a good burger. Bun was a bit soggy and chips were very salty.

I booked this for a birthday, due to an activity nearby. The staff were incredibly helpful and accommodating, polite and humane throughout. I booked the outdoor space for the group and it was such a good space for a group of up to 20. We had so much fun. We brought a speaker, the garden had heaters and cover from the rain. Well considered space. And the staff! Such chill people. Stored a huge birthday cake for us, read the instructions and took it out of fridge at the right time before serving it. They provider everything I asked for! Even a spatula! The devil is in the detail when it comes to customer service and I appreciate the service we got. The staff here are really lovely people. The food was also good and good prices!

Friendly staff. Nice friendly atmosphere. Everyone chatting and playing board games. Not cheap, but this is central London.

Waaay too pricey for the location and average service

La comida es genial, un ambiente relajado. Llamamos de regreso del Museo Imperial de la Guerra a la estación Waterloo. No suelo comer Hamburguesas pero estas eran tan atractivas, que tenía que tener una. ¡Me alegro!

Estábamos saltando en el pub cuando nos cruzamos con este lugar cerca de nuestro hotel. Aunque nuestras expectativas (como aficionados a las hamburguesas americanas) no eran especialmente altas, ¡nos sorprendió lo deliciosa que estaba la hamburguesa! Definitivamente vale la pena una visita.