WE ARE YOUR LONDON.
Welcome to Wynfrid House. Your home in London.
Very central.
Only a a few minutes afoot from Tower Bridge we provide your home in London. Subways, buses - everything in sight.
Very sincere.
For decades we have accomodated guests, partys, groups and everyone who is in a "London state of mind".
Very simple.
To make sure you spend your budget on fun, sightseeing and shopping, we only offer what you really need.
CHRISTIAN HOSPITALITY.
EVERYBODY IS WELCOME.
It does not matter what you believe to fall in love with us. Our friendly and quiet guest house in the middle of London's bustling east end is open to everyone.
Mostly visited by Germans, Wynfrid House has become known all over the world and is a home in London to people from almost every country, mostly the US and UK but also Australia, France and Italy. Since traveling became less easy for our German peers, we have even more capacity to welcome guests from the UK and around the globe.
BED, BREAKFAST AND
"GEBORGENHEIT".
You want to visit London for a few days or even weeks and keep the cost of acommodation and breakfast to a minimum? Look no further! You have just arrived at the right place.
Although you will reside in the middle of the London hustle and bustle, we are located in a quiet back road in trendy East End.
Our German credo "Geborgenheit" means "feeling cared for", because at Wynfrid house you are visiting friends. Friends, you simply have not met yet.
WHAT'S YOUR CHOICE?
Our rates vary according to capacities and the time of the year. If you are planning to stay for a longer period or
with a bigger group, we may cut you a deal.
Just talk to us!
Single room
from £77per night
Travelling by yourself?
Here is just everything you need. A desk, a closet, your own washbasin and our Wynfrid breakfast!
Twin room
from £89per night
A London trip for two?
Two beds, washbasin, access to our communal washing rooms with showers and the Wynfrid House breakfast.
Ensuite
from £89per night
A little more luxury?
Your room with separate bathroom, water-closet and shower bath and of course the Wynfrid House breakfast!
Family room
from £108per night
More than two aboard?
We have a real big heart for families! Need three, four or five beds? No problem. Washbasin is also included!
DO WE HAVE ROOM FOR YOU?
You can check our calendar and find out what rooms we have to offer and when.
Simply choose your arrival and departure date and how many people want to come.
You will be shown all room categories which suit your needs! All dates in light red mean that we are fully booked at these dates.
You may then simply enter your personal data and we will then fix the booking with you!
By children, we mean girls and boys between the age of three to 18 years. Infants below 36 months are staying for free.
Please note:
- The rates shown are of course "almost always" correct. Sometimes we may be forced to cahnge prices slightly because of high demand. Since you do not send us a binding reservation but a request, you will be told beforehand it that happens.
- If you are a group of more than five people or need two double rooms, please use our message from below. If our calendar said that your rooms are free at that time, things are looking good already!
- Your request is not binding and risk-free.
OUR BATHROOMS
Most of our rooms do not have a separate bathroom. We offer you toilets and showers in our bathrooms.
We have furnished every floor with four of our bathrooms (two per gender), where you find your private space to shower, dress your hair, change your clothes and use the toilet.
Every shower cabin also has seperate space for your personal belongings without getting them wet and dress in privacy. Don't worry, you are all by yourself here.
Our baths have just been installed a few years ago and await you sparkling clean every single morning. Almost like at home.
GROUPS AND CLASSES
Dorm room
£32per person & night
For groups up to 24 persons
Our group conditions are negotiable - just give us a call or send an email!
We are the teacher's pet.
With our two large dormitories we do not only provide enough space but also the needed environment for your class or group.
We are very experienced in accommodating teenagers as well as young grown-ups. We are aware of the higher level of safety and supervision young people need - and we have been mastering this challenge day by day - for decades.
We also offer great support to organize excursions and much more.
Because our crew is multi-lingual, no English beginner will be left behind.
- Dorms for up to 28 persons.
- Competent supervision.
- Safe environment.
- Organizing trips and excursions.
- Very fair rates.
- Breakfast starts at 7:30 a.m.
THE BEST REASONS.
There are many reasons why you should choose us. Here are only some of them.
Perfect Location.
We're expecting you just a few steps from the famous Tower Bridge.
Totally new.
Our entire house has been refurbished from tip to toe in 2014.
Sooo close.
Buses to Stansted Airport and Luton Airport are stopping within only five minutes walking distance.
Familiar.
In our 34 single, double and family rooms you will never feel like just another number.
Greatly supplied.
Just 50 metres to a huge Tesco supermarket - offering all you may ever need.
Dinner is served!
Famous and bustling Brick Lane crowded with exotic restaurants is literally at your feet.
Connected.
We have free and fast Wi-Fi almost all over Wynfrid House, so your loved ones can admire you even more on Skype.
German-speaking team.
Our German staff will always kindly assist you in German - but also in English!
A WORD ABOUT OUR BREAKFAST.
Many of you already know it, some will face the experience very soon: When it comes to breakfast,
there are different standards in England than in our German homeland.
In England, "breakfast" is often regarded as "some toast" and may be two kinds of jam to choose from - not really a kicker. To foster our German heritage, we serve a "real breakfast" which can honestly be regarded as a meal. That is why you will find fresh fruit, cereals, sausage, cheese and much more. All this does not turn our breakfast buffet into a 5-star luxury treat but we know we are way above average of the poor performances many London tourists are "surprised" with. Even the smell of a freshly brewed coffee will make you feel a little bit more at home...
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW.
Here is what you need to know before you book your stay.
Do you offer gluten free breakfast?
Yes, if you tell us before your arrival, we will gladly arrange this for you.
I need to print something - can you help?
Of course. Many people have to print out their boarding passes before they travel back home. Just ask one of our supervising managers at the reception.
What is your cancellation policy?
Our view on cancellation is fair and simple:
- Up to 21 days prior to arrival is free of charge.
- From 21 up to 7 days prior to arrival we have to charge you 10%.
- From 7 days to 1 day prior to arrival we have to charge 1 entire day.
- If you leave Wynfrid House earlier than you booked, we have to charge you 100% because we are unable to rent out the room to someone else.
- Up to 21 days prior to arrival is free of charge.
- From 21 up to 7 days prior to arrival we have to charge you 10%.
- From 7 days to 1 day prior to arrival we have to charge 1 entire day.
- If you leave Wynfrid House earlier than you booked, we have to charge you 100% because we are unable to rent out the room to someone else.
I need to call home - please?
As long as you do not call your old friend's mobile phone in Kenya or president Obama's secret line - go ahead! You can have a call to most landlines in many countries - for free, of course.
I am arriving after 9:00 pm. Is this possible?
That is no problem either. Please be aware that one of our helpers will be staying awake for you. This requires an extra charge of 15 pounds for their extra service.
It's a regulation - and you are supporting a young volunteer in his best years - what expense could make anyone happier?
Do you accept Maestro or major credit cards?
The direct debit "MaestroCard" (formerly "ec-card" in some countries) is known throughout the EU and always welcome.
Major credit cards "VISA" and "MasterCard" are also accepted. We are not able to process Diners Club, American Express and other non-major cards. Sorry!
Major credit cards "VISA" and "MasterCard" are also accepted. We are not able to process Diners Club, American Express and other non-major cards. Sorry!
May I exchange my currency into pounds at the reception?
No, sorry. For safety reasons, we are keeping the amount of cash as small as possible. But we can always recommend some currency exchange bureau to you which will not rip you off.
I have this cute cat/dog/mouse/racoon - can he come?
Hmmm. No. Sorry. Not possible. We like animals, really. But we definitely cannot allow that at Wynfrid House...
How does checkout work?
On the morning of your departure, we kindly ask you to empty your room until 9:15 am, right after breakfast. As a nice gesture, you would help if you would strip your bed and leave the linen for pick-up.
As an extra treat, you may leave your bags safely stored at Wynfrid House until 10 pm at night - so you can enjoy your entire last day in London without your luggage - at no extra cost.
May I borrow a hair-dryer?
Of course. No problem!
The English have funny power sockets. What do I need to buy?
That depends. All of our rooms are furnished with "European sockets" as well as the standard British. Our reception carries some adaptors which you may borrow.
I need to weigh myself - or my suitcase. Any ideas?
We are familiar with that problem: A few grams too much and some cheap airlines freak out: Well, not to worry! We have a good scale ready to help you check if it's light enough.
I really need lactose free milk - can this be done?
All right. Just let us know before you arrive at Wynfrid House and everything will be set before you are here.
When do I have to leave the room when I check out?
You can have your breakfast in the morning unhurriedly. Then you have sufficient time to pack your things until 9:15. If you are leaving London later in the day, we offer to store your luggage free of charge. Please see to it that you fetch it before 10 p.m.
I wrinkled some shirts in my suitcase. You carry a flat iron?
Of course, we can lend you an iron and a fitting ironing board.
May I prepare my own food at your house?
Rather not. Our kitchen is designed to serve a really great "bed & breakfast", no question. Sometimes we also use it to prepare some events within our parish where we have coffee or a nice barbecue. But we are not able to share our kitchen.
Just imagine you would come to a restaurant and ask "May I please grill my own steak - I know best how I like it!". Sounds strange, right?
Still, there is a chance that someone from the team will do you a favour as a rare exeption. Let us just talk about that beforehand.
Just imagine you would come to a restaurant and ask "May I please grill my own steak - I know best how I like it!". Sounds strange, right?
Still, there is a chance that someone from the team will do you a favour as a rare exeption. Let us just talk about that beforehand.
Do I have to bring my own towels?
Of course you will find fresh towels in your room. Only if you are arriving with your travel group or your school class or you stay in our dormitory, you should bring your own towels with you.
May I park my car at Wynfrid House?
Yes. Fortunately, Wynfrid house is just a few metres outside London's "Congestion Charge zone", which is a ring around London where you have to pay to use the streets. You may drive to Wynfrid House without any fee!
We are able to offer you a secure parking space for twelve pounds per day.
We are able to offer you a secure parking space for twelve pounds per day.
How large may our group be?
We are able to accommodate groups up to 80 persons maximum.
To which account do I transfer my deposit?
Thanks! That will not be necessary. We would like to process your payment once you arrived in our hostel safe and sound. There is no need to pay in advance unless you are a long term guest or its a group!
...AND THIS IS WHERE WE ARE!
Wow! Right in the middle of London. The Underground, Buses, Sights, Tower Bridge - everything is only a few steps or stops away!
WHO ARE YOU GUYS?
We are part of the German speaking Catholic parish "St. Boniface" in London. Wynfrid House is our guest house, open to everyone, regardless of their faith or nationality.
If you want to exercise your faith with us, you will find your (or our) church right next door. If you are not a religious person, you are just as welcome.
Because we are connected to Germany, you will often meet young German team members, who are helping us as volunteers to make things run smoothly here.
Most of all, we are a handful of nice people who are gladly looking forward to give you an unforgettable time here in London.
GETTING HERE IS SO EASY.
We are almost in front of your door. See how easy you get to us by airplane or train.
OUR TIP: Via Stansted Airport
Many of our regular guests recommend arriving via Stansted. You do not even need a ticket for London Underground to get here! You can get one once you are here. It is also the cheapest way we know of. If you have not booked your flight yet: Choose Stansted.
Around every thirty minutes, „National Express“ coaches are leaving Stansted for "Victoria station". These buses take around one hour and the ride costs about eight to ten pounds. They are air-contitioned and really acceptable. Before they reach Victoria station, there is a stop called "Whitechapel". Get off the bus there!
Then you just walk a few steps into the driving direction of the bus toward the inner city. After a few minutes, you will see a huge mosque to your left.
After you passed this mosque, turn to your left into "Fieldgate street" and immediately to your right again into "Mulberry street". To your left, you will find Wynfrid House in a few steps.
You may also take any bus going to „Liverpool Street Station“, which is just a little bit farther away from us.
Bus ride is too long for you? Okay, „Stansted Express“ is a little more expensive, around eighteen pounds per journey. It stops at "Liverpool Street Station".
Once you arrived at "Liverpool Street Station", go one more stop using the „Hammersmith & City“ subway line, which appears in pink on the network map. Take any train going to „Barking“. Only one stop from here, you will arrive at „Aldgate East“.
Exit Aldgate East in driving direction. You arrive at the big „Whitechapel Road“, from which you will see a small park, occupying only about the size of a residential block. Simply walk across this park.
Now, you will already see our prominent St. Boniface bellfry and to its left our house number 20 – Wynfrid House. That was easy, right?
Around every thirty minutes, „National Express“ coaches are leaving Stansted for "Victoria station". These buses take around one hour and the ride costs about eight to ten pounds. They are air-contitioned and really acceptable. Before they reach Victoria station, there is a stop called "Whitechapel". Get off the bus there!
Then you just walk a few steps into the driving direction of the bus toward the inner city. After a few minutes, you will see a huge mosque to your left.
After you passed this mosque, turn to your left into "Fieldgate street" and immediately to your right again into "Mulberry street". To your left, you will find Wynfrid House in a few steps.
You may also take any bus going to „Liverpool Street Station“, which is just a little bit farther away from us.
Bus ride is too long for you? Okay, „Stansted Express“ is a little more expensive, around eighteen pounds per journey. It stops at "Liverpool Street Station".
Once you arrived at "Liverpool Street Station", go one more stop using the „Hammersmith & City“ subway line, which appears in pink on the network map. Take any train going to „Barking“. Only one stop from here, you will arrive at „Aldgate East“.
Exit Aldgate East in driving direction. You arrive at the big „Whitechapel Road“, from which you will see a small park, occupying only about the size of a residential block. Simply walk across this park.
Now, you will already see our prominent St. Boniface bellfry and to its left our house number 20 – Wynfrid House. That was easy, right?
Via Gatwick Airport
TIP: Many of our regular guests recommend arriving via Stansted. You do not even need a ticket for London Underground to get here! It is also the cheapest way we know of. If you have not booked your flight yet: Choose Stansted.
The cheapest way to arrive at Wynfid House coming from Gatwick is also the longest: A company called „easyBus“ is offering bus rides, starting about every 15 minutes, costing about eight to ten pounds. Buses stop at „Earls Court“.
From "Earls Court", find the Underground service „District Line“, (green line on the network map). Take any train going to „Barking“ or „Upminster“. About twenty minutes later, you will arrive at „Aldgate East“.
Exit Aldgate East in driving direction. You arrive at the big „Whitechapel Road“, from which you will see a small park, occupying only about the size of a residential block. Simply walk across this park.
Now, you will already see our prominent St. Boniface bellfry and to its left our house number 20 – Wynfrid House. That was easy, right?
Quicker, but also somewhat more expensive, you may buy yourself a ticket for „Gatwick Express“ – the single ticket comes for around 18 to 28 pounds. Gatwick Express will go non-stop from the airport to famous „Victoria Station“ in about 30 minutes. From Victoria, you also take the „Disctrict Line“ (destination "Barking" or "Upminster") to Aldgate East station.
Lastly, there is a compromise: Another station on the „District Line“ by the name of "Blackfriars" is a stop of the "Southern Railway" coming from Gatwick. The train will stop more often on its way to Blackfriars and therefore take a little longer, but they only charge you around 18 pounds for the journey. From there, the Underground ride to Aldgate East is identical as described above.
The cheapest way to arrive at Wynfid House coming from Gatwick is also the longest: A company called „easyBus“ is offering bus rides, starting about every 15 minutes, costing about eight to ten pounds. Buses stop at „Earls Court“.
From "Earls Court", find the Underground service „District Line“, (green line on the network map). Take any train going to „Barking“ or „Upminster“. About twenty minutes later, you will arrive at „Aldgate East“.
Exit Aldgate East in driving direction. You arrive at the big „Whitechapel Road“, from which you will see a small park, occupying only about the size of a residential block. Simply walk across this park.
Now, you will already see our prominent St. Boniface bellfry and to its left our house number 20 – Wynfrid House. That was easy, right?
Quicker, but also somewhat more expensive, you may buy yourself a ticket for „Gatwick Express“ – the single ticket comes for around 18 to 28 pounds. Gatwick Express will go non-stop from the airport to famous „Victoria Station“ in about 30 minutes. From Victoria, you also take the „Disctrict Line“ (destination "Barking" or "Upminster") to Aldgate East station.
Lastly, there is a compromise: Another station on the „District Line“ by the name of "Blackfriars" is a stop of the "Southern Railway" coming from Gatwick. The train will stop more often on its way to Blackfriars and therefore take a little longer, but they only charge you around 18 pounds for the journey. From there, the Underground ride to Aldgate East is identical as described above.
Via Heathrow Airport
TIP: Many of our regular guests recommend arriving via Stansted. You do not even need a ticket for London Underground to get here! It is also the cheapest way we know of. If you have not booked your flight yet: Choose Stansted.
After you have happily arrived at Heathrow Airport, find the Underground service called „Piccadilly Line“, going to "Cockfosters". It is the blue coloured line in the official map. In the tube, you will sweep underneath London for eleven stops until you arrive at „Hammersmith“ station. At the very same platform, you will find the „District Line“ (green) and about 15 quickly passing stops later (direction: "Barking" or "Upminster"), you will arrive at „Aldgate East“.
Exit Aldgate East in driving direction. You arrive at the big „Whitechapel Road“, from which you will see a small park, occupying only about the size of a residential block. Simply walk across this park.
Now, you will already see our prominent St. Boniface bellfry and to its left our house number 20 – Wynfrid House. That was easy, right?
After you have happily arrived at Heathrow Airport, find the Underground service called „Piccadilly Line“, going to "Cockfosters". It is the blue coloured line in the official map. In the tube, you will sweep underneath London for eleven stops until you arrive at „Hammersmith“ station. At the very same platform, you will find the „District Line“ (green) and about 15 quickly passing stops later (direction: "Barking" or "Upminster"), you will arrive at „Aldgate East“.
Exit Aldgate East in driving direction. You arrive at the big „Whitechapel Road“, from which you will see a small park, occupying only about the size of a residential block. Simply walk across this park.
Now, you will already see our prominent St. Boniface bellfry and to its left our house number 20 – Wynfrid House. That was easy, right?
Via City Airport
From City Airport, take the DLR. DLR stands for „Docklands Light Railway“, which is a driverless railway system belonging to London’s regular Underground service. There is a stop called „Limehouse“. Leave the train and you are almost here.
In front of Limehouse station, you will find bus lines 115 (going to "Aldgate"), 135 (going to „Moorfields“) and 15 (going to "Charing Cross Station" or „Trafalgar Square“). Hop on any of these buses and shortly you will exit at „Metropolitan University/Commercial Street“ – see it on our map?
From the bus stop it is only a few metres into "Adler Street". Once there, you will already see our prominent St. Boniface bellfry and next to it our house number 20 – Wynfrid House. That was easy, right?
In front of Limehouse station, you will find bus lines 115 (going to "Aldgate"), 135 (going to „Moorfields“) and 15 (going to "Charing Cross Station" or „Trafalgar Square“). Hop on any of these buses and shortly you will exit at „Metropolitan University/Commercial Street“ – see it on our map?
From the bus stop it is only a few metres into "Adler Street". Once there, you will already see our prominent St. Boniface bellfry and next to it our house number 20 – Wynfrid House. That was easy, right?
Via Luton Airport
You are able to choose between train and bus. The train is rather preferable, it is quicker and your journey a bit less complicated.
"Thameslink" and "East Midlands Trains" will take you to "St.Pancras Station" for around 12 to 20 Euros, depending on the time of day. The ride takes about half an hour.
At St. Pancras, go for the „Hammersmith & City“ Underground line, which appears pink on the network map.
Take any train going to „Barking“. You will arrive at „Aldgate East“ five stops later.
Exit "Aldgate East" in driving direction. You arrive at the big „Whitechapel Road“, from which you will see a small park, occupying only about the size of a residential block. Simply walk across this park.
Now, you will already see our prominent St. Boniface bellfry and to its left our house number 20 – Wynfrid House. That was easy, right?
Really want to come by bus? The bus companies "easyBus" and "Greenline" wll take you to Baker Street for about 10-12 Euros. But be prepared that this might take up to 90 minutes.
Once you arrived at Baker Street, take the underground line called „Hammersmith & City“, which appears in pink on the network map.
Look for trains going to „Barking“. You will arrive at „Aldgate East“ eight stops from here.
Exit "Aldgate East" in driving direction. You arrive at the big „Whitechapel Road“. Now look for a small park across the street, occupying only about the size of a residential block. Simply walk across this park.
You will already see our prominent St. Boniface bellfry. Left of it you will see house number 20 – Wynfrid House - which is already welcoming you.
"Thameslink" and "East Midlands Trains" will take you to "St.Pancras Station" for around 12 to 20 Euros, depending on the time of day. The ride takes about half an hour.
At St. Pancras, go for the „Hammersmith & City“ Underground line, which appears pink on the network map.
Take any train going to „Barking“. You will arrive at „Aldgate East“ five stops later.
Exit "Aldgate East" in driving direction. You arrive at the big „Whitechapel Road“, from which you will see a small park, occupying only about the size of a residential block. Simply walk across this park.
Now, you will already see our prominent St. Boniface bellfry and to its left our house number 20 – Wynfrid House. That was easy, right?
Really want to come by bus? The bus companies "easyBus" and "Greenline" wll take you to Baker Street for about 10-12 Euros. But be prepared that this might take up to 90 minutes.
Once you arrived at Baker Street, take the underground line called „Hammersmith & City“, which appears in pink on the network map.
Look for trains going to „Barking“. You will arrive at „Aldgate East“ eight stops from here.
Exit "Aldgate East" in driving direction. You arrive at the big „Whitechapel Road“. Now look for a small park across the street, occupying only about the size of a residential block. Simply walk across this park.
You will already see our prominent St. Boniface bellfry. Left of it you will see house number 20 – Wynfrid House - which is already welcoming you.
Via Southend Airport
From Southend Airport, you may take the train which is departing about eight times per hour. They will charge you about 15 pounds for a single ticket. Almost exactly fifty-three minutes later, you will arrive at "Liverpool Street Station" – and you are almost here!
Enter the Underground and go one more stop using the „Hammersmith & City“ Underground service, which appears in pink on the network map. Take any train going to „Barking“. Only one stop later, you will arrive at „Aldgate East“.
Exit "Aldgate East" in driving direction. You arrive at the big „Whitechapel Road“, from which you will see a small park, occupying only about the size of a residential block. Simply walk across this park.
Now, you will already see our prominent St. Boniface bellfry and to its left our house number 20 – Wynfrid House. That was easy, right?
Enter the Underground and go one more stop using the „Hammersmith & City“ Underground service, which appears in pink on the network map. Take any train going to „Barking“. Only one stop later, you will arrive at „Aldgate East“.
Exit "Aldgate East" in driving direction. You arrive at the big „Whitechapel Road“, from which you will see a small park, occupying only about the size of a residential block. Simply walk across this park.
Now, you will already see our prominent St. Boniface bellfry and to its left our house number 20 – Wynfrid House. That was easy, right?
Via St. Pancras Station (EuroStar)
You will arrive at a very big station by the name of „St. Pancras“. Go for the „Hammersmith & City“ Underground line, which appears in pink on the network map.
Take any train going to „Barking“. You will arrive at „Aldgate East“ five stops later.
Exit "Aldgate East" in driving direction. You arrive at the big „Whitechapel Road“, from which you will see a small park, occupying only about the size of a residential block. Simply walk across this park.
Now, you will already see our prominent St. Boniface bellfry and to its left our house number 20 – Wynfrid House. That was easy, right?
Take any train going to „Barking“. You will arrive at „Aldgate East“ five stops later.
Exit "Aldgate East" in driving direction. You arrive at the big „Whitechapel Road“, from which you will see a small park, occupying only about the size of a residential block. Simply walk across this park.
Now, you will already see our prominent St. Boniface bellfry and to its left our house number 20 – Wynfrid House. That was easy, right?
...or visit us by Car!
If you reach London through the great tunnel via Dover, look for the „Blackwall Tunnel“. The „northern approach“ is the correct gateway to us!
Fortunately, Wynfrid House is just a few metres outside London's "Congestion Charge zone", which is a ring around London where you have to pay to use the streets. You may arrive here without any fee! We are able to offer you a guarded parking space for five pounds per day.
Fortunately, Wynfrid House is just a few metres outside London's "Congestion Charge zone", which is a ring around London where you have to pay to use the streets. You may arrive here without any fee! We are able to offer you a guarded parking space for five pounds per day.
DO WE HAVE YOUR ROOM?
...OR JUST ASK ANTHONY!
General Manager Anthony Perera has all the answers - in English! Please also check our "frequently asked questions".