Name: Kensal Green Backpackers
Address: 639 Harrow Road, Kensington and Chelsea, London, NW10 5NU, United Kingdom, 639 Harrow Road, Greater London, NW10 5NU, UK
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $14 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 5.5

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Hostel Kensal Green Backpackers

This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in architecture, monuments and atmosphere – Check location 639 Harrow Road, Kensington and Chelsea, London, NW10 5NU, United Kingdom – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in architecture, monuments and atmosphere – Check location

Kensal Green Tube Station: only 2 minutes away! (350 feet by foot)

Staff were accomodating, I didn't catch any disease, managed to stay there for only 2 hours before escaping.

Jared, United Kingdom

Great value for money, it's five steps away from the tube, check in and out was a breeze, and I didn't wake up with an ache in my back as the beds were comfy.

Joakim, Denmark

NOTHING! It was so bad that we left a day early and went to another hotel despite not being able to get our money back. If I have to list something positive, we didn't see mold or bugs in our room.

Christopher, United States of America

Bed and room were clean and comfortable. The staff members were cooperative but there is still room to improve their behaviour towards customers.

Abhay, India

It's a basic hostel. It's a very good value if you need to save money. We enjoyed meeting people from all other parts of the world - Africa, Eastern Europe, Australia, Spain. The private room we booked had a hot water shower with adjustable sprayer hose head in it, which was great. I'm not sure where other showers were for those staying in the shared dorms - I didn't see any in the bathrooms. No bugs to deal with! Staff was nice. Many didn't speak much English, which made communication a little difficult, but ultimately everything was handled well. Some staff seemed to take great pride in their work, which was great to see - the janitor, the laundryman, etc. The bar girl was willing to try to make new drinks with the ingredients on hand, which was a nice touch too. Breakfast deals were awesomely cheap and filing! No money wasted on presentation, but an excellent value if traveling on a budget - kept us full for hours!

World, United States of America

Close to tube station (although far for the centre)

Nathalia, United Kingdom

Breakfast very good for his price. Bed very good to sleep. Bar very nice and good prices. Reception efficient.

Tom, Belgium

The hostel is very easy to find it's just across the road from the underground station at Kensal Green. This location is a little outside of central London but easy to find. The bed was comfortable and there was a bar and large toilet area with plenty of sinks etc. Suitable for a short stay for a couple of days and great for the price. A budget option.

Anonymous, United Kingdom

Its not fair , beds matrix & bed sheets are dirty . That’s why I checked out in night .

Mr, United Kingdom

Good but no vent with the shower in the room.Which made the room feel damp

Evin, United Kingdom

6.2

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What guests loved the most:
“Staff were accomodating, I didn't catch any disease, managed to stay there for only 2 hours before escaping.”

Jared United Kingdom
“Great value for money, it's five steps away from the tube, check in and out was a breeze, and I didn't wake up with an ache in my back as the beds were comfy.”

Joakim Denmark
“NOTHING! It was so bad that we left a day early and went to another hotel despite not being able to get our money back. ”

Christopher United States of America
“Bed and room were clean and comfortable. The staff members were cooperative but there is still room to improve their behaviour towards customers.”

Abhay India
“It's a basic hostel. It's a very good value if you need to save money. We enjoyed meeting people from all other parts of the world - Africa, Eastern Europe, Australia, Spain. ”

World United States of America
“Close to tube station (although far for the centre)”

Nathalia United Kingdom
“Breakfast very good for his price. Bed very good to sleep. Bar very nice and good prices. Reception efficient.”

Tom Belgium
“The hostel is very easy to find it's just across the road from the underground station at Kensal Green. This location is a little outside of central London but easy to find. ”

United Kingdom
“Its not fair , beds matrix & bed sheets are dirty . That’s why I checked out in night .”

Mr United Kingdom
“Good but no vent with the shower in the room.Which made the room feel damp”

Evin United Kingdom

One of our best sellers in London! Opposite Kensal Green Station, Kensal Green Backpackers is a 20-minute walk from vibrant Notting Hill. The budget hostel features a 24-hour front desk, free WiFi, a Moroccan-style lounge bar and a Brazilian restaurant.

The bright and airy dormitory bedrooms have modern bunk beds and fresh linens. There is also a TV lounge with a DVD library, an internet cafe and 2 fully equipped guest kitchens.

The Kensal Green Backpackers bar offers a range of beverages and light snacks. Guests can enjoy Brazilian cuisine in the restaurant, and there is also a coffee shop for light meals and fresh pastries.

Just 2 miles from Westfield London Shopping Center, Kensal Green Backpackers is a 15-minute drive from Wembley Stadium. Kensal Green Underground Station offers direct services to London’s West End.

Kensington and Chelsea is a great choice for travelers interested in architecture, monuments and atmosphere.

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Area Info – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in architecture, monuments and atmosphere – Check location

Closest Landmarks

Kensal Green Tube Station
0.1 miles
Kensal Rise
0.4 miles
Willesden Junction Tube Station
0.8 miles
Queen's Park Tube Station
0.9 miles
Brondesbury Park
1 miles
Ladbroke Grove Tube Station
1.1 miles
Latimer Road Tube Station
1.2 miles
Westbourne Park Tube Station
1.2 miles
White City Tube Station
1.3 miles
East Acton Tube Station
1.3 miles

Restaurants & Markets

The Masons Arms Restaurant
0.1 miles

Closest Airports

London Heathrow Airport
10.6 miles
London City Airport
12 miles
London Luton Airport
25 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Easy access to underground stn Bus 18 to Euston central near where I need to be”

Gus

United Kingdom

8.3

“It’s near the underground station so easy access to central London and 18 bus stop as well.”

Gus

United Kingdom

7.5

“the location is pretty good, it's just in front of the tube station, but the wifi didn't work at all and one weird thing was that the shower was inside ...”

Barbara

Belgium

7.0

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Check-in

2:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

7:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children and Extra Beds

Children cannot be accommodated at the hotel.

There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Debit card Kensal Green Backpackers accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The Fine Print

Please note that Kensal Green Backpackers is a youth hostel and exclusively caters for 18-40 year old age group.

Kindly note the property cannot process payments from American Express credit cards, and an alternative card will be required.

Please note that a refundable key security deposit of GBP 15 is required upon arrival.

Please note that the restaurant is closed on Mondays.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Kensal Green Backpackers of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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Reviewed: April 16, 2019

Mr
United Kingdom
6.7

Pleasant
- • Business trip
- • Group of friends
- • Basic Quadruple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Its not fair , beds matrix & bed sheets are dirty . That’s why I checked out in night .

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 12, 2019

Evin
United Kingdom
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Good but no vent with the shower in the room.Which made the room feel damp

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 9, 2019

Anonymous
United Kingdom
2.5

Very Poor
- • Solo traveler
- • 1 Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dorm
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Paid online but was told I had to pay by cash. Was told I would get a refund for the online transaction but it never happened. H
Nothinv

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: April 3, 2019

Anonymous
United Kingdom
6.7

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Toilets were not clean. Dorms don't have enough sockets.
Affordable prices and friendly staff.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 2, 2019

N
United Kingdom
2.5

Very Poor
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Submitted from a mobile device
the location was not bad
It was the worst hostel I ever seen. Very dirty rooms and toilets no soap and rude receptionist. very noisy and uncomfortable
Reviewed: March 31, 2019

Al
Romania
2.5

Very Poor
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Staff Rooms
Don t recomend !!! Staff really arrogant Bad smell starts from the reception Rooms are dirtyyyyyy Noise from everywhere Worst experience in London yet

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 29, 2019

Anita
United Kingdom
7.5

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Passport went missing
Clean
Reviewed: March 28, 2019

Andrei
United Kingdom
7.5

“Cheap and comfortable.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Toilets were literally disgusting. The smell and the clogged sinks... I understand it is because of the guests, but it worth working on.
The food was good and cheap, the stay was nice, the beds were comfy.

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 24, 2019

Kamil
United Kingdom
Age group: 25 – 34

2 helpful votes
2.5

“Do not stay here”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I have came to London after 5 months of backpacking South East Asia, (Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Philippines) This hostel in London is the worst place I have stayed in last 5 months. SO So bad.

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 20, 2019

Maurizio
Italy
5.8

“Good for low expenses and for military people with habit to sleep in barracks”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
No wardrobes and nothing to hang our clothes.
Cheap and easy to stay.

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 19, 2019

Ray
United Kingdom
7.5

“Good location, good price, ok facilities”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Showers in the same room as the dorm
Very nice staff, good location and a pl argue common room

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 19, 2019

Anonymous
Ireland
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Basic Quadruple Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Staff were great. They clean rooms and bathrooms very often. Cheap and in a good spot

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 18, 2019

Jakub
Poland
9.2

“Explosive.”
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
My stay did not last long enough.
Chicken lasagne was outstandingly good. Cup of coffee for £0,50 was a bargain.

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 17, 2019

Danny
United Kingdom
5.8

“Basic”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Ridiculously small cup of coffe with breakfast
Good Security Guy in Reception

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 15, 2019

Scott
United Kingdom
6.7

“Some basics need to be dor”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 13 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The toilets take too long to fill after being flushed.
Roommates were quiet

Stayed in March 2019

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	1 Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dorm 1 bunk bed	Show prices
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	Basic Quadruple Room 4 bunk beds	Show prices
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	Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed	Show prices
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	Single Room with Shared Shower and Toilet 1 twin bed	Show prices
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	Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 1 twin bed	Show prices
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