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Balham Lodge

3.0 star property
3-star Edwardian guest house near Clapham Common

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Interior
Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Terrace/patio
Staircase

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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204 Bedford Hill, London, England, SW12 9HJ
  • Place, Clapham Common
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Big Ben
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Buckingham Palace
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Suite, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Suite, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Single Room, 1 Twin Bed | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room, 1 Double Bed | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, 1 Double Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room, Multiple Beds | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Triple Room, Multiple Beds

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

London

Wandsworth stay.With a stay at this Wandsworth guesthouse, you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Clapham Common and 6 miles (10 km) of Buckingham Palace. Kensington High Street and London Eye are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Clapham Common - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Big Ben - 14 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Buckingham Palace - 15 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • London Eye - 15 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Hyde Park - 15 min drive - 5.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Rose & Crown - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Bedford - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Joice Café - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Milk Run - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪San Remo Cafe - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Balham Lodge

3-star Edwardian guest house near Clapham Common
Balham Lodge offers its guests a garden, laundry facilities, and a front-desk safe. WiFi is free in public spaces. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star London guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 1910
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Balham Lodge offers 16 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Secured self parking on site (GBP 10 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bathroom

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

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

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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.

Property 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 10 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 onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize 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 guestroom reservation. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize 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 each accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child 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

How close is Balham Lodge to the airport?

Balham Lodge is 13 mi (28-min drive) away from the London City Airport (LCY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Balham Lodge?

As of Oct 1, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Balham Lodge on Oct 16, 2025 start from $94.11, excluding 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.

Does Balham Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Balham Lodge.

Does Balham Lodge offer free breakfast?

Balham Lodge does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Balham Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Balham Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Balham Lodge?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse. Self parking is available for GBP 10 per day.

Does Balham Lodge have a pool?

Balham Lodge does not have a pool.

Does Balham Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Balham Lodge to downtown London?

Balham Lodge is 5 mi away from London.

Balham Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 233 out of 389 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 119 out of 389 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 389 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 389 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 389 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Denis

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place

Very good experience overall, staff was excellent. Very hot days in London, and you could definitely feel the heat in the room, but nothing terrible.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice Room

Nice quiet area, room was big enough for me being a single. It was a very hot night but the fan provided helped a little. The guy on reception was great, even popped outside in the garden occasionally for a chat, great customer service. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Clariza, Cypress

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Cute. Room smells of curry because it was close to the old kitchen
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

richard

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent hotel

Lovely hotel with everything i needed except aircon in this mini heatwave. Would book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Eileen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Owen

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Greeted by a lovely man at the front desk, helped us with our transport into London. Room was pretty spacious, double bed was comfy but sofa bed was average - very thin “mattress” and could just do with renewing and seat cushions could do with a deep clean. Overall not a bad stay, decent location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely building. Room well equipped, pleasant staff however shower did not stay out and flopped so unable to stand under it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mairi

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great apart from the Wi-Fi which is not good enough to stream anything and signal doesn’t reach all rooms. I’d recommend investment in this so that all rooms have good signal and the speed is sufficient for streaming.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for money and convenient for access to Balham tube station. The room was very hot during the hot weather. The fan in the room was very welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice, clean hotel with very friendly staff. Convenient location for me that day. Very close to Tooting Bec Common and a ~10min walk to Balham station/tube.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valentin

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing , very good host , top notch
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely but be aware there is no AC. It got a bit warm.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, we enjoyed a comfortable single night stay at Balham Lodge. We were on the top floor, where there is compromised headroom on one side of the bed. But the bed and good quality bedding allowed for a good night's sleep.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

JEREMY

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Nigel

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

The room was great a really decent size a with a sofa. Great big bed but could do with better quality pillows.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

owain

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great with a really helpful member of staff. we were later than expected but bent over backwards to help! Nice place, nice stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shahzaib

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Balham Lodge Overnight Stay

We had a lovely stay here. We were visiting our daughter at UAL so just a short walk to her accommodation. Nice time exploring Balaham. The room was clean, tidy and comfortable and the staff were friendly and helpful. Would recommend and will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paulo

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were superb, friendly and so accommodating while having a great location. We really enjoyed our stay and next time in London we will book with them again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025