The Steam Engine, Waterloo (PUBLOVE)
Classic pub hostel with free Wi-Fi and breakfast near Waterloo
About this hotel
The Steam Engine, Waterloo (PUBLOVE) offers a relaxed atmosphere for travellers seeking a budget-friendly stay with a social vibe. The hostel is built around a traditional pub, providing a lively common area where guests can mingle over drinks and meals. Mixed-sex dorms offer a comfortable and practical sleeping arrangement, while the free Wi-Fi keeps everyone connected. The complimentary breakfast is a welcome start to the day, and the on-site restaurant and bar mean you don't have to venture far for food and drink. Its location near Waterloo Tube Station makes it a convenient base for exploring London's attractions.
- Budget hostel
- On-site restaurant and bar
- Free breakfast
- Free Wi-Fi
Our take
The Steam Engine Waterloo is a sociable budget stop near Waterloo tube: mixed-sex dorms above a classic pub, with breakfast and Wi-Fi included. The restaurant and bar downstairs make evenings easy. It is not for families or light sleepers, but an 8.4 score from nearly 1,600 reviews is high for a hostel.
- Take advantage of the free breakfast to fuel up before a day of sightseeing.
- Spend an evening in the classic pub downstairs to meet fellow travellers and locals.
- Utilise the free Wi-Fi to plan your daily excursions around London.
Why we love it
- The classic pub atmosphere on-site
- Complimentary breakfast for all guests
- Free Wi-Fi throughout the property
- Budget-friendly accommodation near Waterloo
Why guests love itThe Steam Engine Waterloo by PubLove is a laid-back hostel above a classic pub near Waterloo tube, with mixed-sex dorms. Breakfast and Wi-Fi are included, and the pub's restaurant and bar are downstairs. Mixed dorms and a pub setting make it a poor fit for families with young children, but it suits backpackers and groups of friends. With an 8.4 rating from almost 1,600 reviews, I would book it for a cheap, sociable night by the station.