Balham Lodge

Property class: 3

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A red brick building with arched windows and a white door.
A brick building with a patio area featuring white plastic chairs and a table.
A staircase with a patterned floor leading to a door.
A living room with two cream-colored sofas, a coffee table with magazines, a window with patterned curtains, and two floor lamps.
A room with two beds, each with white bedding and a white metal frame. There are two framed pictures on the walls.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$164
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept

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204 Bedford Hill, London, England, SW12 9HJ
  • Place, The Bedford
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Tooting Bec Lido
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Clapham Common
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LCY-London City)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Suite, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Single Room, 1 Single Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room, 1 Double Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Triple Room, Multiple Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

London

At Balham Lodge, you'll be 8.5 km (5.3 mi) from Buckingham Palace and 8.9 km (5.5 mi) from London Eye. Highlights at this Edwardian guest house include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and multilingual staff. Added amenities include coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this 3-property class Wandsworth guest house include London Bridge and Tower Bridge.

What's nearby

  • The Bedford - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Tooting Bec Lido - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • London Sewing Machine Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Wandsworth Common - 5 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Clapham Common - 7 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Balham Underground Station - 13 min walk
  • Balham Station - 14 min walk
  • London (LCY-London City) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Apple Blue Patisserie - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪GAIL's Bakery - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Henry's Coffee Stop - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Bedford - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Cassio Ristorante & Pizzeria - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Balham Lodge

As a guest of Balham Lodge, you'll find multilingual staff, a garden, and coffee/tea in common area. WiFi is free in public spaces. Balham Lodge also features laundry facilities, a front desk safe, and a communal living room. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star London guest house is smoke free.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 1910
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
Balham Lodge offers 16 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Secured parking on site (GBP 12 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift

More

  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1910
  • Communal living room
  • Edwardian architecture
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 14 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Secured self-parking fee: GBP 12 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child aged 14 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Balham Hotel London
Balham Lodge London
Balham Lodge London
Balham Lodge Guesthouse
Balham Lodge Guesthouse London

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Balham Lodge?

Balham Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Balham Lodge?

As of 31 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Balham Lodge on 1 Sept 2026 start from AU$164, 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.

Is parking available at Balham Lodge?

Yep, Balham Lodge has a secured self car park for GBP 12 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee. Onsite parking is limited.

Is Balham Lodge family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, as well as children's books in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Balham Lodge is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Balham Lodge?

No, Balham Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Balham Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Balham Lodge?

No, pets are not allowed.

Balham Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 303 out of 484 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 138 out of 484 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 484 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 484 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 484 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I'd stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location, staff top notch and super clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mrs H A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely welcoming staff, clean rooms and walking distance to Balham underground. Would go again, highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly, clean comfortable room and easy secure off road parking
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was fantastic. They helped with the luggage and accommodation on the lower level. Beautiful property snug and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Character building with a room that had all the amenities. Very comfortable bed. Front desk staff was genuinely helpful with all questions. About 12 minutes walk to tube station. Good value for money.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Peter Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly, we will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Taleb

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, close to parks, historic sites, the tube, clean, friendly and helpful staff, and great value if you’re into function over frills.
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Qailah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff very friendly, room very clean and very comfortable to stay in.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lynsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fab fab fab I love Balham be back very soon Don’t change a thing you do
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a decent size twin room which was very comfortable and clean. The parking was easy plenty near by and a car park at the hotel. The staff are very helpful and friendly will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shahzaib

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable as always.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, easy parking, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Mark Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The accommodation was very clean, comfortable and well maintained. The en-suite is tight, but perfectly usable and the shower was very good. I only stayed one night, but the guest house was really good value, a short walk to the centre of Balham and access to transport links to the centre of London. Highly recommended if you want functional not luxurious and very reasonably priced.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a friendly welcome for our 2-day stay. The bedroom was ‘twee’ but with plenty of room to move around and a decent wardrobe. Tea and coffee making facilities were provided (remember to bring milk!). The bed was comfortable and on-site parking available for a small charge. The location was close enough to walk to the centre of Balham. Overall, a pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were great and room was very clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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6/10 Okay

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice people and nice hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The most friendly of staff. The gentleman helping with the booking and also looking after my two guests was very welcoming and accommodating. Perfect for a London stay ! Close to the Common and easy walking distance to Balham and the underground to central London.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ibrahim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
2 nights and safe place, staff excellent 5*
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was in the perfect location for where I needed to be for a friends party. I was able to check in early as my room was ready. The bus stop outside went to where I needed to go and Tooting Commons right on the doorstep for a walk in the sunshine. Everything was clean and functional but I was there on the hottest weekend of the year and I missed not having air conditioning!! 11am check out meant I didn’t need to rush in the heat. Would thoroughly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice basic hotel in pretty & quiet street. Good location for visiting family who live 20 mins walk across tooting common. This is stones throw from the common & its cafe. Set in nice residential area. Taken a star off as mattress was a bit hard for me but to be fair I have got a very soft one at home that I’m used to. Room bit basic but ok for 1 or 2 nights.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Simi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff are lovely and check in and out was super quick. The room was lovely and warm when I arrived and I slept really well
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect for anyone looking for a nights stay, clean room and fresh bedding. Also had sky tv and USB ports for charging your phone.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable and peaceful accommodation
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Plenty of parking options
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025