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Saint James Backpackers

2.0 star property
Feel right at home with friendly staff while you fuel up for your next adventure with a hearty breakfast.

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Standard Twin Room, Ensuite | Terrace/patio
Triple Room, Terrace | Terrace/patio
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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.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Free breakfast
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Fitness center
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage
  • TV in a common area

Feel at home (6)

  • Playground on site
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Hair dryer
The current price is $68
includes taxes & fees
$57 per night
Feb 20 - Feb 21

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room, Shared Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Standard Twin Room, Ensuite | Room amenity

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Room, Terrace | Terrace/patio

Triple Room, Terrace

Highlights

Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Shared Dormitory (Bed in 6 mixed dorm) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory (Bed in 6 mixed dorm)

Highlights

Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Single Room (Bed in 4 mixed dorm) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room (Bed in 4 mixed dorm)

Highlights

Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 127 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory (Bed in 8 mixed dorm)

Highlights

Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory (Bed in 8 Female dorm)

Highlights

Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
21 Longridge Road, London, England, SW5 9SB

What's nearby

  • Kensington High Street - 9 min walk
  • Natural History Museum - 18 min walk
  • Hyde Park - 5 min drive
  • Buckingham Palace - 8 min drive
  • Big Ben - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 32 min drive
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 62 min drive
  • Luton Airport (LTN) - 65 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 87 min drive
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 95 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 95 min drive
  • West Brompton Station - 12 min walk
  • Kensington (Olympia) Station - 16 min walk
  • Kensington (Olympia) Underground Station - 18 min walk
  • Earl's Court Station - 6 min walk
  • West Kensington Underground Station - 10 min walk
  • West Brompton Underground Station - 12 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Over Under Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Saint James Backpackers

Saint James Backpackers puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of Kensington High Street and Olympia Conference and Exhibition Centre. Guests can visit the fitness center for a workout, and free perks include WiFi and self-serve breakfast daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff. Public transportation is just a short walk: Earl's Court Station is 6 minutes and West Kensington Underground Station is 10 minutes.

Languages

Czech, English, French, German, Greek, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 22 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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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
    • 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
    • Each guest is required to present a valid government-issued photo ID card at check-in, such as a passport or driver's license.
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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
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Traveling with children

  • Playground

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Fitness center
  • Banquet hall
  • Outdoor furniture

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Freshen up

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Cash deposit: GBP 20 per person, per stay

Policies

This hostel accepts only chip-and-PIN credit cards for onsite payments.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and mobile payments.

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

Does Saint James Backpackers offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Saint James Backpackers does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

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 onsite 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. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Saint James Backpackers and nearby?

Saint James Backpackers has a fitness center and a picnic area, as well as a garden.

What's the area around Saint James Backpackers like?

Saint James Backpackers is a short 6-minute walk from Earl's Court Station and 9 minutes' walk from Kensington High Street.

Saint James Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Fair

No bathroom on 3 floor. Poor breakfest.
Maan, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great for a traveller passing through
ingrid, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Highly recommended
Yassine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved the free cooked breakfast, TV room area, and outside chill out area.
Rawle, 7-night trip

6/10 Good

Nice staff and reasonable facilities, slept quite well
patrick, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Walking distance to the Museum of Natural History, V&A, Harrods and more
ingrid, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The best option to make good friends and sleep in London
Hugo, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great stay✌️

10/10 Exceptional

Usually l don't rate, but this place is spectacular!
Abdullah, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Bit hot and smelly but good atmosphere
Pretty good for the money. Nice atmosphere from the moment you walk in. Definitely stay in the smaller dorm than the larger ones.
George, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Theft
Not happy,2 cans ovv my beer stolen from fridge , asked for replacement not given or refund £ as details on fridge anyone taking items not there’s is theft No lift wasn’t pleased
Charles, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent service and facilities.
Rawle, 7-night trip

8/10 Very good

Free dinner and breakfast
Greg, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great people and great place
Ruby, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing
Aishwarya, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Pretty basic, as advertised , but very satisfactory and convenient. Interesting young clientele
Herbert, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This is a family owned and run hostel that has been generationally passed down. It is affordable, well run, you always have hot water, and the staff are very welcoming and helpful and keep the bathrooms clean (which is quite a task!). In addition, there are lockers under the beds where you can store your stuff (just bring a lock), the breakfast is good and predictable and there is an optional dinner you can sign up for every evening. There is a football match on nearly every evening to boot (in season of course)! It is only a 5 min walk from the tube (Stamford Bridge is only 2 stops away!) and restaurants abound. A couple of things you won't know from booking here: there is a 10 pound refundable deposit for the room key (bring cash), bring a towel (but a small travel towel on Amazon) and soap/shampoo with you (or buy it at the grocery store when you arrive), and they have deals on weekly rates of you book with them directly and you don't start your stay on the weekend. Overall, I'd go back in a heartbeat. Next time you travel to London, don't stay at a hotel, support a local family that is doing good work in the city. Stay at St James Backpackers!
Scott, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Not often stayed in a hostel with so many amenities and extras, like the free breakfast, evening meals and drinks. Didn’t have the best nights sleep but this was due to the people in the room, which the hostel can’t do anything about!
Jeremy, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Friendly, helpful staff. Good hot free breakfasts and dinners. Didn’t like the fact that reception allowed homeless people with just a plastic bag of clothes book in at 2am in the morning. Two nights in a row the whole room was woken up by drunk residents. One was aggressive, the other was just inconsiderate. Otherwise, a great place to stay.
Garry, 3-night trip

2/10 Poor

Bed bugs
Sadly got bites from bed bugs. First and last time here. The bunk bed was basic but creaked everytime the girl above moved. Couldn’t sleep because of this. I stayed here as I was going to a work event in the evening and just needed a place to lay my head. The bed bug bites were upsetting to say the least.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good for backpackers.
JONGSEOK, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

All good~
MING, 12-night trip

8/10 Very good

Love it.
Renee, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Short overnight stay - fitted the purpose
Stayed overnight before catching a morning flight. The common areas seemed pleasant. The bunk beds fitted quite tight in the rooms. Lacking easy reachable power outlets or a convenience shelf in the top beds.
Marco, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Cheap room, good location. Only one small fridge and pretty strict rules meant I had in-date food thrown out twice. Kitchen is also closed at meal times for staff to make food for guests. And when it opens back up is at the discretion of staff on the day, they dont follow the set times. Bathrooms often flooded, and missing toilet paper. Rooms dont have fans which is an issue in the summer. Lock boxes under the bed are too small for bags. Staff were ok. Polite and attentive, but not particularly friendly (to me anyway).
Tom, 10-night trip