10/10 Exceptional
Friendly staff at desk and housekeeping. Nice room with storage, and good bathrooms. Just what I needed for an affordable stay.
Bedros
Bedros, 5-night trip
Saint James Backpackers
Hostel convenient to Kensington High Street
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In the heart of London, near Buckingham Palace, Saint James Backpackers offers a lively retreat. Enjoy free self-serve breakfast on the garden patio or unwind at the gym after a long day of exploring Big Ben and London Dungeon. With in-room WiFi, luggage storage, and helpful staff available 24/7.
7.8
Good
Popular amenities
- Free Wi-Fi
- Gym
- 24/7 front desk
Main amenities (12)
- Daily housekeeping
- Fitness centre
- Terrace
- 24-hour front desk
- Coffee/tea in a common area
- Garden
- Microwave in a common area
- Fridge in a common area
- Picnic area
- Barbecue grills
- Luggage storage
- TV in a common area
Feel at home (5)
- Playground on-site
- Garden
- Terrace
- Daily housekeeping
- BBQ(s)
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About the area
21 Longridge Road, London, England, SW5 9SB
What's nearby
- Cromwell Road - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
- Bupa Cromwell Hospital - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Kensington High Street - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Holland Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Kensington Gardens - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
Getting around
- Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 33 min drive
- London (LCY-London City) - 70 min drive
- London (LTN-Luton) - 80 min drive
- Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 88 min drive
- London (STN-Stansted) - 108 min drive
- London (SEN-Southend) - 134 min drive
- West Brompton Station - 12 min walk
- Kensington (Olympia) Underground Station - 16 min walk
- Kensington (Olympia) Station - 17 min walk
- Earl's Court Station - 7 min walk
- West Kensington Underground Station - 10 min walk
- West Brompton Underground Station - 12 min walk
Restaurants
- Earls Court Tavern - 2 min walk
- Paul - 5 min walk
- Pret a Manger - 5 min walk
- McDonald's - 4 min walk
- Caffè Nero - 4 min walk
About this property
Saint James Backpackers
Saint James Backpackers puts you a short five-minute drive from Hyde Park and Natural History Museum. Guests can visit the fitness centre for a workout, and free perks include WiFi and self-service breakfast daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff. Public transportation is only a short walk: Earl's Court Station is 7 minutes and West Kensington Underground Station is 10 minutes.
At a glance
Hotel size
- 22 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
- Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
- Minimum check-in age – 18
- Check-out time is 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
- Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
- This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
- To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
- Guests should be aware that 1 cat and 1 dog reside at this property
- This property enforces quiet hours from 11:00 AM to 7:00 AM
- Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
- Each guest is required to present a valid government-issued photo ID card at check-in, such as a passport or driving licence.
Required at check-in
- Credit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
- No cots (infant beds)
Pets
- Pets not allowed
Internet
- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
- No on-site parking
Other information
- Designated smoking areas
- No alcohol served on site
Property amenities
Food and drink
- Free self-service breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
- Coffee/tea in a common area
- Barbecue grills
- Shared microwave
- Shared fridge
Travelling with children
- Playground
Services
- 24-hour front desk
- Luggage storage
Facilities
- Garden
- Picnic area
- Terrace
- Television in common areas
- Fitness centre
- Banquet hall
- Outdoor furniture
Accessibility
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Room amenities
Home comfort
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
- Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
- Hairdryer (on request)
Stay connected
- Free WiFi
More
- Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
- Deposit: GBP 20 per person, per stay
Optional extras
- Towels are available for an extra charge of GBP 5 per stay (or guests may bring their own)
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on-site.
This hostel accepts only chip and PIN credit cards for on-site payments.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and mobile payments. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
Also known as
Saint James Backpackers Hostel London
Saint James Backpackers Hostel
Saint James Backpackers London
Saint James Backpackers London England
Saint James Backpackers London
Saint James Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Saint James Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation London
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Saint James Backpackers?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Saint James Backpackers?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Saint James Backpackers.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Saint James Backpackers?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Saint James Backpackers and nearby?
Saint James Backpackers has a fitness centre and a picnic area, as well as a garden.
What's the area around Saint James Backpackers like?
Saint James Backpackers is a short 7-minute walk from Earl's Court Station and 9 minutes' walk from Kensington High Street.
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Saint James Backpackers Reviews
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7.4
Cleanliness
8.4
Location
8.0
Staff & service
7.4
Property conditions & facilities
Popular mentions
Service staffValueRoomHousesBackpackersBathroom8/10 Very good
Good place to stay
Antony
Antony, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
very accommodating staff, friendly guests, good services, would recommend!
Katrina
Katrina, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Good
Karl
Karl, 6-night trip
4/10 Fair
I've stayed in many hostels throughout my European travels. This is the worst hostel for cleanliness and condition of the property. To be clear, staff regularly clean spaces and the kitchen and women's washroom are hygenic. Gender neutral washrooms were less clean. However, throughout the property there is SO MUCH DUST. I had an allergic reaction to the dust which caused my face/eyes to swell. There is also an obvious smell of dirtiness throughout the building. The stairs down to the women-only washroom broke, but were left open with only a handwritten warning on a sheet of paper at the bottom of the stairs. It was actively dangerous.
Bunks were basic with no privacy curtain or light (I knew this going into it though). There is little to no ventilation in the dorm -- The temperature became hot enough to wake me up sweating both nights.
Staff seemed nice -- it's very obvious that they live and work in the hostel. It felt a bit like intruding on someone else's house share. I did not join in on any of the free meals, but they sounded great.
The price is fantastic, but compared to all other hostels I've stayed in, the cleanliness/condition of the property is lackluster. I'll definitely stay elsewhere next time.
Victoria
Victoria, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
I booked for 2 nights and stayed only the first night because of bedbugs on my bed and I was bitten so badly. Hope they do some deep clean for the rooms
Waiping
Waiping, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Great stay✌️
Jainil
10/10 Exceptional
Great for a traveller passing through
ingrid
ingrid, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Nice staff and reasonable facilities, slept quite well
patrick
patrick, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Loved the free cooked breakfast, TV room area, and outside chill out area.
Rawle
Rawle, 7-night trip
6/10 Good
Lot's of staff who are in and out. Mostly voluntery pepole who needs a new chance in life or come from a different country, most of the staff and voluntery staff are great, someone i wondring why they voluntery there... because they get free accomondation and free food.. Very good breakfast and free dinner if you are early to sign you up. Bathroom it's very dirty and overflows with water. Many times att WC urin is everywhere.
Øyvind
Øyvind, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great people and great place
Ruby
Ruby, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Excellent service and facilities.
Rawle
Rawle, 7-night trip
8/10 Very good
Good for the position - Museums, Hyde Park, High Street Kensington - all within walking distance.
In addition to breakfast, the first 30 to sign up on a list can claim free dinner.
Not really impressed by some of the staff, and although the place can be busy with some guests not being particularly attentive to cleanliness themselves, the place could be way cleaner.
Margherita
Margherita, 14-night trip
2/10 Poor
Needs refurbishment
Verified traveller
3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Usually l don't rate, but this place is spectacular!
Abdullah
Abdullah, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Wonderful people, and the option of a free meal in the evening (subject to numbers signing up) was completely unexpected!!
Courtyard area is beautiful.
Visited in the middle of a heatwave so wasn't really able to take advantage of a lot of the facilities because I felt so tired! But the sound of people playing table tennis below as I cooled down inside made me smile :-)
Sean
Sean, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Walking distance to the Museum of Natural History, V&A, Harrods and more
ingrid
ingrid, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
The staff was helpful and a lot of the costumers were friendly.
The location was very close to the tube station and had several bus routes that pass really close
Aideen
Aideen, 8-night trip
8/10 Very good
Free dinner and breakfast
Greg
Greg, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Highly recommended
Yassine
Yassine, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
I tried for a week to reach the hostel in several different ways: phone, email, Facebook. I never got any response. The stay itself was great.
Phoebe
Phoebe, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Good for backpackers.
JONGSEOK
JONGSEOK, 3-night trip
2/10 Poor
Impossible to sleep. Loud and hot, no air, no AC. 6 peoplein very small room
Jonathan
Jonathan, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
They have a lovely cat who wonders around! Highlight right there
Gabriella
Gabriella, 1-night trip
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