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Saint James Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hostel convenient to Kensington High Street

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Fridge, microwave
Living area
Gym
Reception
Triple Room, Terrace | Terrace/patio
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
  • 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 (5)

  • Playground on site
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Barbecue grill(s)
$63 nightly
The total price is $75
Jun 15 - Jun 16
Total includes taxes and fees

Room options

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Smart TV
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Smart TV
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

Smart TV
Private bathroom
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

Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Fridge, microwave

Shared Dormitory (Bed in 6 mixed dorm)

Highlights

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, bed sheets

Single Room (Bed in 4 mixed dorm)

Highlights

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

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Fridge, microwave

Shared Dormitory (Bed in 8 mixed dorm)

Highlights

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory (Bed in 8 Female dorm)

Highlights

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

6-Bed Mixed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Double Bed Room Without Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

8- Bed Female Only Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

3 Bunk Bed Private Room Without Ensuite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Interior

Triple Room, Terrace

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

4-Bed Mixed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Double Bed Room With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

3 Bunk Bed Private Room With Balcony Without Ensuite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

8- Bed Mixed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Twin Single Bed Room With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Kensington High Street - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Natural History Museum - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Hyde Park - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Buckingham Palace - 7 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Big Ben - 9 min drive - 5.2 km

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

Croatian, 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
DONE

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

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Hair dryer (on request)

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Cash deposit: GBP 20 per person, per stay

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This hostel accepts only chip-and-PIN credit cards for onsite payments.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and mobile payments.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

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.

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Saint James Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

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Reviews

2/10

Needs refurbishment
3-night trip

8/10

This was a good stay, convenient and handy. The feel with a double room is a little like a b&b, with helpful staff and very simple rooms. The main negative is a very noisy pipe running in the room which seemed to be linked to people having showers, although the nose finishes at midnight. The communal areas are nice, and it served a tofu and potato curry for free evening meals (you have to get on the list so maybe email in about this as it fills up fast. The atmosphere was relaxed and friendly. Going by out stay the private rooms are at the top, so accessibility could be an issue (steep stairs) ... Overall, I would definitely come again, it has a nice vibe and for the price and location, it's really good.
1-night trip

8/10

Saint James hostel is a welcoming place to stay. It gives you the feel of a family home, with its very friendly and helpful staff who connect with guests. The hostel offers free breakfast and free dinner. They organise events and games to entertain. They even have a happiness manager! Tosh does a great job whether he is cooking dinner, making popcorn or organising a game for the guests. I recommend trying it if visiting London.
6-night trip

10/10

Great for a traveller passing through
1-night trip

10/10

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
8-night trip

10/10

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

4/10

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

8/10

They have a lovely cat who wonders around! Highlight right there
1-night trip

10/10

Highly recommended
1-night trip

8/10

Great stay✌️

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

Excellent service and facilities.
7-night trip

10/10

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

8/10

Pretty good for the money. Nice atmosphere from the moment you walk in. Definitely stay in the smaller dorm than the larger ones.
1-night trip

8/10

Free dinner and breakfast
1-night trip

10/10

Great people and great place
5-night trip

10/10

Amazing
1-night trip

6/10

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
3-night trip

8/10

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

10/10

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!
2-night trip

8/10

All good~
12-night trip

2/10

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

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!
7-night trip

8/10

This has to be the friendliest, most cheerful hostel i have ever stayed in. Had great conversations with people even though many are much younger, but some my age. But beds could be better - pillows woeful. More cleaning needs to be done. Great having breakfast provided as well as social activities organised by management.
4-night trip