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a&o London Docklands Riverside

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Located close to The Arena and Tower of London, a&o London Docklands Riverside provides a corner/local shop, a terrace and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices), and guests can find other amenities, such as a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is £69
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug

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A single bed with a wooden headboard, a window with a view, and a wall with posters.

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

One-Bedroom King Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a wooden bed, a window, a door, and a poster on the wall.

6-Bed Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Single Beds and 2 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a window with curtains, and a view of buildings outside.

Double Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a window with curtains, and a view of buildings outside.

Twin Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a window with curtains, and a view of buildings outside.

Twin Room Single Use

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a wooden bed, a window, a door, and a poster on the wall.

Quadruple Room

  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a wooden bed, a window, a door, and a poster on the wall.

Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)

  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bunk bed room with a window, a small table, and a poster on the wall.

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory

  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a wooden bed, a window, a door, and a poster on the wall.

Bed in 3-Bed Dormitory

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bunk bed room with a window, a small table, and a poster on the wall.

6-Bed Room (Bunk Beds Only)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Twin Plus | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Plus

  • City view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Located in Southwark, a neighbourhood in London, a&o London Docklands Riverside is near a metro station and on a river. Royal Observatory and The Arena are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Tower of London and St. Paul's Cathedral. Looking to enjoy an event or a match? See what's going on at Excel London or London Stadium. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as boat tours.
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265 Rotherhithe Street, London, England, SE16 5HW

What's nearby

  • The Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, and the River Thames in London.
    Thames Path
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • A historic castle with towers and a river in the foreground.
    River Thames
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A cityscape with modern glass buildings, including a prominent HSBC building.
    One Canada Square
    16 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • A modern architectural structure with a glass roof and a pathway surrounded by greenery.
    Crossrail Place Roof Garden
    19 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Surrey Docks Farm
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Surrey Quays Station
    5 min drive
  • Canary Wharf Underground Station
    19 min walk
  • London (LCY-London City)
    32 min drive

Restaurants

  • WatchHouse
    18 min walk
  • Marugame Udon Canary Wharf
    18 min walk
  • Change Please
    19 min walk
  • No. 35 Mackenzie Walk
    16 min walk
  • Obicà
    20 min walk

About this property

a&o London Docklands Riverside

  • Hostel near Tower of London
  • Located close to The Arena and Royal Observatory, a&o London Docklands Riverside provides a corner/local shop, a terrace and a garden. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices), is available to all guests, along with a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
  • Other perks include:
    • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a free ferry terminal shuttle and self-parking (surcharge)
    • Express check-out, express check-in and smoke-free property
    • A computer station, a water dispenser and luggage storage
    • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, helpful staff and location
  • Room features
  • All 378 rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service, as well as amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
    • 47-inch Smart TVs with premium channels
    • Recycling, heating and housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free ferry terminal shuttle
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Covered parking on site (GBP 25 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 13 for adults and GBP 6.50 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Columbia Bar
  • Urban Beach

Things to do

  • Library
  • Stereo
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 6 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1991
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • 47-inch smart TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service

More

  • Heating
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 13
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 13
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 13 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately GBP 13 for adults and from GBP 6.5 for children
  • Covered self-parking fee: GBP 25 per night
  • Pet fee: GBP 13 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 13 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 13 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Is a&o London Docklands Riverside pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 13 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at a&o London Docklands Riverside?

As of 24 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at a&o London Docklands Riverside on 26 Aug 2026 start from £69, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at a&o London Docklands Riverside?

Self-parking is available for GBP 25 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at a&o London Docklands Riverside?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 13 (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at a&o London Docklands Riverside?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM. Late checkout is available for GBP 13 (subject to availability).

Where is a&o London Docklands Riverside located?

Located in Southwark, this hostel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Tower of London, Royal Observatory and The Arena. St. Paul's Cathedral and London Eye are also within 6 mi (10 km). Canary Wharf Underground Station is 19 minutes by foot and Rotherhithe Overground Station is 20 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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