The Bedford Balham - Live Music Venue

Hotels
8.3 (1094 reviews)
77 Bedford Hill , London , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Terrace
Free wired internet
Internet access
Housekeeping on request

Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Noisy environment
Cleanliness issues

Categories

Cleanliness
7.69
Some reviews mentioned musty smells and stains.
Service
9.16
Most reviews highlighted friendly staff and good reception.
Location
9.2
Consistently praised as close to transit and restaurants.
Room Quality
8.15
Rooms are generally comfortable with good amenities.
Amenities
8.18
Facilities noted for being good but some issues with cleanliness.
Value for Money
7.64
Several comments indicated it was overpriced for the value.
Food and Beverage
8.19
Food quality rated well with discounts for guests.
Overall Experience
8.16
A mix of positive and negative but a generally enjoyable stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-09 03:53

Property Description

Live Music Venue Experience
Experience the vibrant atmosphere of live music at The Bedford Balham. Enjoy a night of entertainment without leaving the hotel, making your stay truly unforgettable.

Modern Amenities
Relax in rooms equipped with a coffee machine, air conditioning, and a desk for your convenience. The private bathrooms feature a refreshing shower, free toiletries, and a hairdryer for your comfort.

Convenient Location
Located within easy reach of popular attractions like Crystal Palace Park and Stamford Bridge, our hotel offers easy access to explore London. With South Kensington Underground Station nearby, transportation is a breeze.

Book now for an unforgettable stay at The Bedford Balham - Live Music Venue in London.

Important information:

Please note The Bedford is a live music, club and private event venue, open until 2am on Fridays and Saturdays. We fully comply with modern building regulations however, at times, music can be audible at a low level.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children ages 6 and older are allowed.
    Children from 6 years old to 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 1094 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.69
Service: 9.16
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 8.15
Amenities: 8.18
Value for Money: 7.64
Food and Beverage: 8.19
Overall Experience: 8.16
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Andrew family_with_children gb
10
2026-03-21 via Nuitee
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Jean solo_traveller ie
8
Overall a comfortable and enjoyable stay.
Pros:

Bed was very comfortable. Bed linen and pillows good quality. Bathroom had lovely plump towels. Shower facilities were top notch

Cons:

No complimentary cookies!

No shower cap in bathroom. You can ask about this at the reception apparently, but by the time I discovered this, I wasn’t getting dressed again to go downstairs.

2026-03-20 via Nuitee
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Melanie solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Close to tube
Friendly staff and discount on decent pub grub
Nice choice of teas and a decent little coffee pod machine
Lovely comfy cosy bed
Quirky decor

Cons:

Noisy but earplugs provided. Some rooms quieter than others
Decor looking a bit tired

2026-03-20 via Nuitee
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lyndon couple gb
8
Lovely rooms in a charming old pub
Pros:

Character and location are fantastic

Cons:

Would have loved a bath in the room and it was a bit cold at night

2026-03-15 via Nuitee
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Richard couple gb
10
Fantastic bespoke room, roll top bath, amazing bathroom, historic venue.
Pros:

Room was first class, pub had a buzz with nice music and had nice food.

Cons:

n/a

2026-03-13 via Nuitee
L
leigh couple gb
10
Pros:

Brilliant staff great venue.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-11 via Nuitee
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Elaine couple es
6
Comfy bed but a bit too tired for me
Pros:

The staff were great. Location great. Very comfy bed and sheets.

Cons:

It was very tired. It’s in need of a bit of TLC. Needs redecorating, a good deep clean in the hallway and staircase.

2026-03-10 via Nuitee
B
Barbara couple gb
8
Great place
Pros:

Location and vibrancy.
Felt safe with security at the door.

Cons:

All good

2026-03-09 via Nuitee
K
karen couple gb
10
Perfect for a night
Pros:

Every thing
Great staff

Cons:

No breakfast

2026-03-05 via Nuitee
B
Boehmer family_with_children gb
10
2026-02-28 via Nuitee
M
Martin couple gb
9
2026-02-27 via Nuitee
S
Stephen solo_traveller gb
9
2026-02-27 via Nuitee
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Ockwell couple gb
8
2026-02-26 via Nuitee
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Ursula family_with_children de
9
Lovely place!
Pros:

I absolutely loved how the place is situated. In the middle of a charming neighbourhood, lots of tiny great eateries around, great connections to tube and trains. If I had had more time, I would have loved to go to one of in-house shows. My room was fairly quiet, given the fact that there were music and other events in the house and train lines were close by. You can't have everything, can you? On my departure day, they were so kind and kept the heaviest part of my luggage for a couple of hours.

Cons:

Although I mentioned a malfunction of the safe in my room to them, they didn't get back to me if I either didn't handle it properly or if it was a real malfunction, and what they intended to do about it. I was too busy and had not precious enough items with me to pursue the matter.

2026-02-26 via Nuitee
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Paul Clifford Robert couple gb
9
I WOULD RECOMMEND THE BEDFORD AND WILL BE BACK WHEN WE ARE IN THE AREA
Pros:

LOVELY VENUE AND ROOM

Cons:

NOTHING

2026-02-26 via Nuitee
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William couple gb
8
Comfortable stay in lively location
Pros:

Great location. Easy access to lovely Balham and entral London. Stylish room. Pleasant staff.

Cons:

No breakfast but a large Sainsbury’s two minutes away so that did the trick.

2026-02-23 via Nuitee
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Sue couple gb
4
2026-02-22 via Nuitee
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James couple ie
7
2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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Debbie couple gb
10
Perfect location, lovely rooms, great venue for a gig and the food and drinks were lovely - highly recommended
Pros:

Fabulous venue - 3 min walk from the tube station - gorgeous rooms.. fab food too x

Cons:

Nothing to dislike

2026-02-10 via Nuitee
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David couple gb
8
2026-02-10 via Nuitee