British Museum Small Group Tour
This 2-hour semi-private tour (8 people max per group) through the British Museum covers all the highlights of the museum including the Rosetta Stone, the Parthenon Marbles, the Easter Island statues
YHA London Thameside
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Overview
Recently undergone a refurbishment, YHA London Thameside is a purpose-built hostel situated just a stone’s throw from the banks of the Thames. This hostel is well-equipped and is suitable for all types of groups, families and individual bookings.
All our bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms and are located on the first to fourth floors with lift access available. Guests can make use of our shared spaces including a self-catering kitchen and shared lounge on the basement level and a dining room on the ground floor. If you don’t fancy cooking, you can grab a bite to eat or a drink in our café bar.
We’re open 24 hours a day, with our friendly and informative staff always on hand to help guests, especially with their requests for London sightseeing inspiration. From YHA London Thameside you will have access to all London has to offer. The hostel is 0.7 miles from Canada Water tube station, so you can be at all of London’s famous attractions in less than a 30-minute tube ride. Or why not catch the River Bus and arrive in central London via the Thames? If you’re planning a trip to England’s capital, stay at YHA London Thameside!
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Accommodation at YHA London Thameside
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Things to do around YHA London Thameside
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London Marathon
The Virgin Money London Marathon is the largest annual fundraising event on the planet. 26.2 miles is the distance our runners are going for young lives. We’d love to have you on our team.
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The Houses of Parliament
Guy Fawkes once tried to blow up the Houses of Parliament and, whilst you won't find any gunpowder there anymore, it is still home to the UK government and some often explosive discussions between the
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Camley Street Natural Park
London Wildlife Trust’s flagship reserve, it hosts pond-dipping and nature-watching sessions for children and its wood-cabin visitor centre is used by the Wildlife Watch Club.
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Word on the Water
A floating bookshop on Regent’s Canal towpath. As well as keenly priced books they boast a wood-burning stove, friendly dog and occasional live jazz performances.
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London Street Art Tour
On this two and a half hour walking tour, your local guide will take you further into East London to discover street art, anti-gentrification movements, Cockney culture and more!
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3-hour London Private City Tour
Explore the major landmarks of London with your very own private tour.
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ASICS London 10k
The ASICS London 10k (formerly the British 10k) spans across the countries capital. You'll pass notable landmarks like the London Eye, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament.
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The British Museum
The British Museum houses a vast collection of artefacts and treasures, many of them acquired as the British Empire grew.
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2-hour London private city tour
Explore the best bits of London but are on a time limit? Take the London highlights tour offered by Sandemans.
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London Old City walking tour
Learn about the original London, a mere one square mile beside the river Thames.
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London Grim Reaper tour
This 2-hour walking tour begins in the 1400s, a time long before London had an official police force and when tyrants ruled and preyed on the weak.
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London Zoo
London Zoo is home to 750 species of animals including lions and lizards, monkeys and meerkats, birds and butterflies.
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Buckingham Palace
Steeped in history, Buckingham Palace is a must see for any visitor.
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London Harry Potter Tour
This 2-hour walking tour covers all of London’s major Harry Potter sites, including the Ministry of Magic, the Leaky Cauldron, scenes from the films and much more!
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London pub crawl
Enjoy a great night out in London with the SANDEMANs Pub Crawl! London has long been home to legendary parties and we’ve got you sorted with some of the best spots in town!
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Madame Tussauds
Rub shoulders with Lady Gaga and the Beckhams, have your photo taken with the Usain Bolt or scream in the Chamber of Horrors.
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Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - The Making of Harry Potter
Want a magical day out?
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Free tour of London
No other tour covers so many major London landmarks! Have your cameras at the ready as we walk past Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and stroll past Buckingham Palace and St. James’s Palace.
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Vertical Chill
Vertical Chill is a unique climbing centre where the wall is housed inside a refrigerated unit and is named the Ice Wall, giving you a taste of real ice climbing indoors.
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Alcotraz – London's speakeasy cocktail bar prison experience
Alcotraz Cell Block Two One Two promises to be one of the most unique cocktail bars in London. Once convicted, inmates are taken into an exciting world of mischief as they are instructed by a notor
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London Dungeon
1000 years of London's gory history, 11 actor led shows and two scary rides make for a chilling experience and a great day out.
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The Original London Sightseeing Bus Tour
This bus tour takes in all of the capital’s famous sights and also includes an exciting riverboat cruise on the River Thames.
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Cycling in London
Santander Cycles (more commonly known among the locals as Boris Bikes!) is a public bicycle hire scheme in London.
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Shakespeare's Globe Exhibition
Explore the life of Shakespeare, the London where he lived and the theatre for which he wrote. Don't miss the sword-fighting display!
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Walking in London
Stride out on foot to discover this beautiful, vibrant city.
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Watersports in London
Join us every Thursday morning for some super high speed sightseeing on the Thames! For thrills, spills and high speed, there's only one way to see London from the water - the Thames Jet!
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Tower Bridge Exhibition
Enjoy stunning views of London from the high level walkways of Tower Bridge and discover the beautiful River Thames in the Source to Sea exhibition.
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SEA LIFE London Aquarium
The Sea Life London Aquarium hosts 1000s of sea creatures in over two million litres of water! Watch sharks swim beneath you, diving displays and interactive feeding.
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St Paul's Cathedral
The world-famous dome of St Paul's Cathedral is an iconic feature of the London skyline. Step inside and enjoy the cathedral's awe-inspiring interior.
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London Eye
135 meters tall, the London Eye's sleek, modern, totally see through glass pods offer an unrivalled 360-degree view of London and beyond.
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Royal Parks Half Marathon
This stunning central London Half Marathon, takes in some of the capital's world-famous landmarks on closed roads, and four of London's eight Royal Parks - Hyde Park, The Green Park, St James's Park a
Hostel facilities
- 24-hour access after check-in
- 24-hour check-in
- Ambulant accessible
- Breakfast
- Café
- Contactless payments
- Corridor zoning
- Cycle store
- Dining room
- Full mobile coverage
- Games
- Group meals
- Licensed bar
- Lift
- Luggage store
- Near bus stop
- Near train station
- Near underground
- Outdoor seating
- Self-catering kitchen
- Shared lounge
- Small garden/grounds
- Unlimited breakfast
- Water refill station
- Wheelchair accessible
- WiFi
Hostel need to know
Closed facilities: The following facilities are currently closed at this hostel – laundry room.
Reception opening hours: 24 hours.
Food and drink: Breakfast is served to guests daily from 07:30 – 09:00. Meals are also available from 17:00 – 20:00.
Licensed bar: This hostel has a licensed bar offering a range of alcohol and soft drinks. It is not possible for guests to bring their own alcohol.
Parking: There is no parking at the hostel.
WiFi: Free WiFi is available in shared social spaces.
Dogs: Pets are not permitted at YHA London Thameside. Assistance dogs are welcome - please notify us at the time of booking.
Luggage store: Guests can hire lockers for up to 24 hours. The fee is £2 per small locker and £3 per large locker.
YHA London Thameside - Access Statement
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Volunteering
Volunteering with YHA is a fantastic way to have fun, learn new skills, boost your CV and travel to different places. We have a variety of different opportunities to choose from and volunteering roles to suit everyone.
The tasks are varied and in return you will meet some great people, who both work and stay in our hostels, as well as enjoying your time off discovering the local area and attractions.
Find out more and apply to volunteer at this hostel through YHA volunteering.
History
YHA London Thameside is 23 years old and was purpose built for groups to come from all over the world. The area that the hostel is in, Rotherhithe, is steeped in history from the world's first underwater tunnel that was built by Marc Brunel in 1825 to the famous story of the Mayflower ship which first set sail from Rotherhithe to discover the new world.
Rotherhithe has a famous sea fairing history with stories of pirates and royalty as well as the history of the Thames and the trading ships of the past.
Meet the team
Manager recommends: As part of your London weekend break, pull in a visit to the National Maritime Museum, the leading maritime museum of the UK. The Royal Observatory, best known as the location of the prime meridia or 'Greenwich Mean Time' is also located here. Any city break to London isn't complete without a ride on the London Eye - catch a river taxi from near the youth hostel.
