A&O Hostels London Docklands Riverside is ideal for all kinds of school trips, offering safe, affordable, and group-friendly accommodation in a central location. Your school groups will have a wonderful time on their residential school trip. Offering half-and full-board catering, a&o Hostels London is a popular residential centre with all kinds of rooms, perfect for students of all ages. (Group sizes up to 300).
London
London Docklands Riverside, 265a Rotherhithe St, London, SE16 5HW
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What does your accommodation offer for school trips
Our A&O Hostels London Docklands Riverside is ideal for school trips, offering safe, affordable, and group-friendly accommodation in a central location. We provide flexible room options for students and staff, 24-hour reception and security, group booking rates, breakfast and catering options, and communal spaces for meetings or downtime. With free Wi-Fi and easy access to London’s main attractions and public transport, we ensure a convenient and stress-free stay for school groups.
What makes you a great group accommodation choice for a school trip or educational visit
With easy access to major attractions and public transport, including a convenient ferry crossing across the river, we provide a practical and enjoyable base for school groups exploring London.
On site activities
On-site, educational groups can use communal lounges and social spaces for group activities, workshops, and meetings, along with dining areas for organised meals.
Group sizes
We can accommodate both small and large school groups, typically ranging from around 10 students up to 300+ guests depending on availability and booking requirements. We also have flexibility to allocate rooming for accompanying staff and can tailor arrangements for different group sizes to ensure comfort, supervision, and smooth organisation throughout the stay.
Room types, sizes
Accommodation is typically provided in modern multi-bed dorm-style rooms, with a mix of room sizes depending on the group and availability (for example 4–8 bed rooms). All rooms are en-suite, with private bathrooms including shower and toilet facilities. Staff are always accommodated in separate private rooms where possible to ensure appropriate supervision and comfort.
Risk assessment
We support group leaders by providing relevant safety information to assist with their own trip planning and risk assessments. This includes details on the accommodation layout, emergency procedures, fire safety systems, 24-hour staffed reception, secure key-card access, and safeguarding measures.
Photography, Filming & Audio Restrictions
Ask for permission at reception.
Booking info
School and group bookings for a&o Hostels London are handled by our central group reservations team. You can contact them through groups@aohostels.com
They will be able to assist with availability, pricing, booking details, and any specific requirements for school or educational groups.
Pricing
Costs vary depending on factors such as travel dates (seasonality), group size, length of stay, and room type (e.g. multi-bed dorms or private rooms for staff). School groups benefit from dedicated group rates, and offers can include advantages such as one free bed per 21 guests traveling and optional add-ons like packed lunch or half-board catering.
All pricing is provided on a per-group quotation basis through our reservations team to ensure the most suitable and cost-effective arrangement for each visit. Breakfast is included free of charge for all groups over 10 people.
First Aid
a&o Hostels London has trained manager staff on-site who are able to respond to first aid situations, and there are clear emergency procedures in place to ensure guest safety at all times. Staff are available 24/7 at reception and can assist in contacting emergency services if needed, and in more serious cases, an ambulance can be called immediately. Basic first aid provisions are available on site as part of our standard health and safety arrangements for guests and groups, including school parties.
Available facilities
Free high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the building
24-hour reception and security presence
Communal lounge areas and group social spaces
Breakfast buffet and catering options (lunch packs and dinner available)
Bar and snack service open 24/7
Games and entertainment areas (e.g. pool table, table football, karaoke)
Luggage storage and secure lockers
Meeting rooms / group spaces (subject to availability)
Kids’ corner / family-friendly spaces
Catering options
All-you-can-eat breakfast buffet with hot and cold options, drinks, and dietary choices available
Packed lunches (to-go) for day trips and excursions, including a sandwich, fruit, snack bar, and drink
Lunch and dinner buffets for groups, typically offering salad, a main course (with vegetarian option), dessert, and a non-alcoholic drink
Half-board and full-board options for groups booking meals in advance
Seasonal BBQ options (where available and weather permitting) for group dining experiences
Catering for meetings and events, including snacks, finger food, and hot and cold beverages
Dietary accommodation, including vegetarian, vegan, halal, gluten-free, and other requirements with prior notice
Accessibility & Disabled Facilities
At a&o Hostels London, accessibility and disabled facilities include step-free access to main areas where available, lift access to upper floors, and accessible rooms in some categories with features such as wider doorways and adapted bathrooms (e.g. walk-in showers and grab rails, subject to availability). Public areas like reception, dining spaces, and lounges are generally accessible, and staff are available 24/7 to assist guests with additional needs. We recommend contacting us in advance so we can confirm specific room types and suitability for individual requirements.
Opening times
Reception open 24/7 whole year round
Testimonials
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Location information
a&o Hostels London is located in a well-connected central area, making it an ideal base for school trips, city tours, and field studies. A key feature of the location is the nearby ferry crossing across the River Thames, which provides a quick and convenient connection to Canary Wharf. This ferry service is free for our guests and offers an easy and enjoyable way to access one of London’s major business and cultural districts. The site is also well served by public transport, giving groups simple access to museums, historic landmarks, and other key educational attractions across the city.




