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Balham Lodge

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

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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204 Bedford Hill, London, England, SW12 9HJ
  • Place, Tooting Bec Lido
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Wandsworth Common
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Clapham Common
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪51 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
(18 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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 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

  • Tooting Bec Lido - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • London Sewing Machine Museum - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Wandsworth Common - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Clapham Common - 6 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • St George's, University of London - 8 min drive - 1.7 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
  • ‪Caminata - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Balham Lodge

3-star Edwardian guest house near Clapham Common
As a guest of Balham Lodge, you'll find multilingual staff, a garden, and coffee/tea in a 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 guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 1910
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
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 12 per day)
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 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 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.

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 12 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. 264 out of 430 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 125 out of 430 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 430 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 430 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 430 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly staff and very close to Belham tube station. Room was very clean and tidy with coffee and tea available
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, good value for London with clean and attractive rooms. Short walk from Balham and next door to Tooting Bec common. My second visit and I will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shahzaib

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fay

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurence

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL

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

10/10 Excellent

Terese

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
lovely property, just what we needed for a london visit, was able to take the bus right across the road to go where we needed to go, would love to stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

A D

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

Solo concert trip

All good, a little out of the way but ok as 15 walk to main rail station, someone on reception, room very clean, bed comfortable, heating on ,safe and quiet, room dated and tv a effort tobget to work as poor controls hence 1 star off..for a budget stay and price very good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

10/10 Excellent

Sheri

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

Good accommodation reasonable priced

Clean room, comfortable in very convenient location. 10 mins walk to Balham stationl. Staff very pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liam

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent as always.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawid

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bardzo dobrze
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff are fantastic and the building itself is just beautiful . Would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

TANIA DIGGINES

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shahzaib

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shahzaib

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

10/10 Excellent

Shahzaib

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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

Ideal room

Lovely stay again, quiet small room was ideal. Lime scooters next to hotel which made transport even easier and cheap.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A little walk from the station but lovely room and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025