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Saint James Backpackers

2.0 star property
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.

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)
The current price is $69
$83 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10

Room options

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

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Smart TV
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Smart TV
Daily housekeeping
Free WiFi
  • 12 sq m
  • 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
Detached private bathroom
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Private bathroom (not in room)
Digital channels
Smart TV
Daily housekeeping
Free WiFi
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room, Ensuite | Room amenity

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Smart TV
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Smart TV
Daily housekeeping
Free WiFi
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Detached private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Private bathroom (not in room)
Daily housekeeping
Free WiFi
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory (Bed in 8 mixed dorm)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Daily housekeeping
Daily housekeeping
Free WiFi
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

Shared Dormitory (Bed in 6 mixed dorm)

Highlights

Daily housekeeping
Daily housekeeping
Free WiFi
  • 15 sq m
  • 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
Daily housekeeping
Free WiFi
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory (Bed in 8 Female dorm)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Daily housekeeping
Daily housekeeping
Free WiFi
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Triple Room, Terrace | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Terrace

Highlights

Daily housekeeping
Daily housekeeping
Free WiFi
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

4-Bed Mixed Dorm

Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
Free WiFi
  • Sleeps 1

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

6-Bed Mixed Dorm

Daily housekeeping
Free WiFi
  • Sleeps 1

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

8- Bed Female Only Dorm

Daily housekeeping
Free WiFi
  • Sleeps 1

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

8- Bed Mixed Dorm

Daily housekeeping
Free WiFi
  • Sleeps 1

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Double Bed Room With Ensuite

Hair dryer
Television
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
Free WiFi
  • Sleeps 2

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Double Bed Room Without Ensuite

Daily housekeeping
Free WiFi
  • Sleeps 2

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Twin Single Bed Room With Ensuite

Daily housekeeping
Free WiFi
  • Sleeps 2

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

3 Bunk Bed Private Room Without Ensuite

Daily housekeeping
Free WiFi
  • Sleeps 3

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Terrace

Daily housekeeping
Free WiFi
  • Sleeps 3

Triple Room With Terrace

Heating
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
Free WiFi
  • Sleeps 3

Standard Double Room With Shared Bathroom

Daily housekeeping
Free WiFi
  • Sleeps 2

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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 - 6 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Buckingham Palace - 13 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Big Ben - 16 min drive - 5.9 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

  • ‪Earls Court Tavern - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Jollibee - ‬2 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 Events. 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.

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
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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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
    • 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
    • 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
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Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas
    • No alcohol served onsite

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

  • 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

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 elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
This hostel accepts only chip-and-PIN credit cards for onsite payments.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and mobile payments. Cash is not accepted. 
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.

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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Reviews

Saint James Backpackers Reviews

7.8

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.0

Staff & service

7.6

Eco-friendliness

7.4

Property conditions & facilities

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Reviews

8/10 Very good

Good
Karl, 6-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, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved the free cooked breakfast, TV room area, and outside chill out area.
Rawle, 7-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, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent service and facilities.
Rawle, 7-night trip

8/10 Very good

Saint James Hostel

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.
Nibal, 6-night trip

8/10 Very good

Free dinner and breakfast
Greg, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

They don't have an elevator, but the staff helped me with my luggage, so I can't complain. They offer free dinner (on my stay it was vegan beans, salad, and rice) and free breakfast (eggs cooked for you upon request). They have a dedicated bathroom for women which is great. The only mess was that the key they gave me at checkin didn't correspond to my bed number. The locker was stuck under the bed. When I came back from theatre in the evening, someone else put her stuff on my bed. I had to go check with the reception and they pointed me to another unused bed. All the changes caused a longer check-out time.
Huilian, 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

4/10 Fair

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

6/10 Good

I would stay again

I booked last minute, the room was comfortable and in the perfect location for work. The room had modern decor and the bed was comfortable but the wifi was sluggish to say the least.

8/10 Very good

cheerful and friendly

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.
valerie, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

All good~
MING, 12-night trip

2/10 Poor

Very dirty, smell of drugs. Bathrooms very dirty.
1-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

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

6/10 Good

Friendly staff and perfect more thsn perfect Spaghetti Bolognese. The rest wasn't good. Loud everywhere and the doors very loud until ithe night and morning. I slept maximum 3 hours each night. Wash bassins only extreme hot water. Shower area to small. The "Power" in the bathrooms for shaving doesn' t work. No electricy. You have to buy an adapter for UK but that is not useable in the bathroom.
Patrick, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Overall, this was good value for the price and the hostel is in a great location - close to the tube and there is a grocery store and multiple restaurants down the street. My one complaint was that when I took a shower, the drain was clogged and I was immediately standing in 4 inches of dirty water. Future guests should note the following: - The all-female dorm is two floors above the all-female bathroom. All other bathrooms are any gender. - There are no privacy curtains on the bunks - Dorms do not have quiet/curtesy hours posted - The kitchen is small and closed when the staff are cooking dinner. Dinner is limited to the first 30 people who sign up each morning. So if you have plans to make your own dinner, you can’t use the kitchen during normal dinner hours - Guests are not allowed to store cooked food in the fridge, so you can’t keep leftovers - The communal area is pretty small for the number of guests that can fit into the hostel. The hostel was not at full capacity when I was there but I often couldn’t find a place to sit and eat. Although in the summer, there are many seats to sit out in the garden - Each bunk is assigned a lock box for your items that rolls under the bed. I liked this system and the boxes are fairly large. - My bunk did not have a bedside light or shelf
Hannah, 5-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, 14-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, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Parfait
Annabella, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

Impossible to sleep. Loud and hot, no air, no AC. 6 peoplein very small room
Jonathan, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

私のミスで男性が入宿するのが困難な状況で、組み替えをするなど非常に親切に対応していただきました。 申し込めば朝晩の食事にもありつけ、物価の高いロンドンで安心して過ごすことが出来ました。 民家を改造した施設のように思いますが、階段が狭く、トイレ等に少し我慢をしなければなりませんでした。
Koki, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Paul, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Needs refurbishment
3-night trip