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a&o London Docklands Riverside

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A spacious lobby with modern furniture, large potted plants, and a high ceiling with hanging lights. - a&o London Docklands Riverside (London)
A staircase with a handrail and a wall adorned with framed photographs. - a&o London Docklands Riverside (London)
A cozy restaurant with wooden floors, brick walls, and a bar area with a coffee machine. - a&o London Docklands Riverside (London)
A table with breakfast items and a view of a cityscape through large windows. - a&o London Docklands Riverside (London)
A hotel room with a bed, a piano, a large window with a view of a river and buildings. - a&o London Docklands Riverside (London)
Located close to The Arena and Tower of London, a&o London Docklands Riverside provides a grocery/convenience store, a terrace, and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with 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 WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Bar

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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 WiFi

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WiFi (free), bed sheets

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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WiFi (free), bed sheets

One-Bedroom King Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Double Room

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Twin Room

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Quadruple Room

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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)

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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

  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a large window, a bed with white linens, a small round table, and a wooden headboard.

Twin Plus

  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Triple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Southwark, a neighborhood 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 game? See what's going on at Excel London or London Stadium. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as boat tours. Visit our London travel guide
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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
  • Surrey Docks Farm
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Museum of London Docklands
    13 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Ledger Building
    15 min walk
  • The Grapes
    18 min walk
  • Bōkan 37
    17 min walk
  • Boisdale of Canary Wharf
    15 min walk
  • Bread Street Kitchen & Bar
    9 min drive

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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 transportation

  • Free ferry terminal shuttle
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Covered self parking on site (GBP 25 per night)
  • Limited onsite 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.
  • Elevator
  • 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 available
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 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 at 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 13 for adults and 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

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 onsite 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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

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 is parking?

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?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out 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 select 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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Reviews

a&o London Docklands Riverside Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

7.2

Amenities

8.0

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 461 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 255 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 133 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 80 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 77 out of 1006 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Mrs Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely breakfast great lication
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a very comfortable stay, clean room with all amenities and balcony Liked the convenience of walking straight on to the jetty for the uber ferry at the back of the hotel to Canary Wharf
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good and employeed were kind
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean room, great ac, nice bathroom and premium linens… superb.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! The ferry to Canary Wharf was so convenient and a highlight of our stay. Had a wonderful stay, looking forward to visiting again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Disliked: Amenities
Room was fairly clean and comfortable, there was one issue with the height of the shower being really low.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laxman

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location and facilities for the price they are charging
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

MARGARET

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The Hostel was good value for money. The price of the room was very reasonable. The major concern was the way the fire alarm emergency was handled( or not handled) safety must always be priority . I’m not sure it was.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Daanish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was nice and clean. Good hotel to stay at in London.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emem

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was a very nice place to stay during our vacation, great scenery, beautiful environment, excellent breakfast and secured accommodation.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pretty new overall staff very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very helpfull staff all the rooms were very clean only thing that was a lillte difficult was that they did not offer any lunch or dinner opptions or ways for you to sort out you own food so u would have to go to other sites or restonts but they do offer a free ferry that is very helpfull
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

MARGARET

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The price was excellent and therefore we can’t complain about the amenities and breakfast , great location for us.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel’s air conditioning we broke. View was nice. Front desk staff helpful. Expedia was terrible to work with. Could not speak to a person when there was a problem. Front desk staff had to call 2x, took about 45 minutes to get checked in!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room with a view over the Thames was lovely. Very clean, spacious rooms. Only down fall was there was no tv remote and the air-conditioning didn't work.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Eileen

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is amazing. The proximity to the thames crossing and transportation was great. The staff was the worst I have ever encountered. Rude. Lies. Unlike other hostel properties, they have no kitchen, or way to fill a water bottle, which would be OK, if they didn't want to charge high end prices to use their vending machines. Everything is broken.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and spacious room , staff were great would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Torsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the family room was surprisingly spacious with actually two separate rooms; location and condition of the hotel (hostel) are superb; a bit outdated here and there, but nothing that make it anything other than a good stay; perhaps more variety and options for breakfast ;) overall, thank you!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mirjana

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Anusha Ramesh

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient travel to the city by boat
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location and nice size room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kinyanjui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly staff z, clean room .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No cups, tea etc in room. Room excellent Food had to be prebooked. I would 100% stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We showed up and the AC was out in half the hotel, the fans they gave us didn’t work, and the windows wouldn’t open all the way. They did end up moving us to a smaller room that had AC and we were very thankful for that! The hotel has potential, but needs work and upkeep. It’s pretty far from everything, even the underground. Although there is a bus stop across the street. Tesco express around the corner is helpful. The add did say laundry on site, but there was none. The neighborhood is quiet, feels safe. Just keep in mind, it takes a minimum of 35-40 minutes to travel into town to see any of the sites. Good for people on a budget with a large group, if you don’t mind the lack of amenities or want a spotless room, or don’t mind the long trip into town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed at this hotel for several nights, the room was clean and quiet, although it was cold (17 C) as I could not adjust the temperature by the thermostat. The location initially appeared to be difficult to get to as I had a long walk from the Metro (Overground). I later found that there is a bus route that stops by very close to the hotel, so I was able to use that which made it very convenient. The restaurant was large and spacious. The scenery is very good as it is located on the riverside which affords views of the office buildings across the river.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026