Name: Saint James Backpackers
Address: 21 Longridge Road, Kensington and Chelsea, London, SW5 9SB, United Kingdom, 21 Longridge Road, Greater London, SW5 9SB, UK
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $25 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 7.5

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Hostel Saint James Backpackers

This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in architecture, theater and monuments – Check location 21 Longridge Road, Kensington and Chelsea, London, SW5 9SB, United Kingdom – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in architecture, theater and monuments – Check location Great location - show map

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Earls Court: only 3 minutes away! (800 feet by foot)

Breakfast, location, the building, the garden, staff, an opportunity to have a free dinner there. Also events every evening in the common area

Valentina

Russia

The staff were very friendly and the meals were adequate. We only had breakfast but walking past, dinner also looked nice. The garden was great but we unfortunately couldn't use it because it rained the whole week. The location was great!

Travelers

Germany

The traveller family environment and the proximity to the tube station. The backyard patio was also really nice.

Jessica

United States of America

the location ,the pancakes !!!!, the hair dryer /straightener/dresser, friendly and helpful staff

Karen

United Kingdom

Quite a spacious hostel. Great courtyard area with gym and well set up kitchen. As far as hostels go this is definitely one of the cleaner ones I have stayed in. Bathrooms, rooms and linens were very clean. Location is great if you are using the tube and not far to walk to museums and Hyde park.

Allison

Canada

The staff was super friendly Good activities to do in the evening which is organised by the staff

Mohamed

Bahrain

The location is good. You can go anywhere with the underground. Free breakfast but limited options only strawberry jam and peanut butter.

Seval

Turkey

Staff are very friendly and helpful - the garden area in gorgeous in the sunshine!

Sole

United Kingdom

The people that work at Saint James are incredibly helpful. I booked this place last minute and they were incredibly kind from check in to check out. The family dinners in the evening and breakfast in the morning was always filled with delicious options and well cooked meals. A large living room that has a real home like feel.

Amber

United States of America

the location was pretty great and the staff were pretty friendly! the bathrooms seemed to be cleaned pretty often which is nice. it was too cold to use the backyard but that looked nice and the kitchen seemed to be quite nice too. there was a power plug or two in close proximity to each bunk, but not 100% if there was one for the top bunks or if you would need a longer cord to reach the ones at the bottom.

Anonymous

Canada

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8.7

Great location!

What guests loved the most:
“Breakfast, location, the building, the garden, staff, an opportunity to have a free dinner there. Also events every evening in the common area”

Valentina Russia
“The staff were very friendly and the meals were adequate. We only had breakfast but walking past, dinner also looked nice.”

Travelers Germany
“The traveller family environment and the proximity to the tube station. The backyard patio was also really nice.”

Jessica United States of America
“the location ,the pancakes !!!!, the hair dryer /straightener/dresser, friendly and helpful staff”

Karen United Kingdom
“Quite a spacious hostel. Great courtyard area with gym and well set up kitchen. As far as hostels go this is definitely one of the cleaner ones I have stayed in.”

Allison Canada
“The staff was super friendly Good activities to do in the evening which is organised by the staff”

Mohamed Bahrain
“The location is good. You can go anywhere with the underground. Free breakfast but limited options only strawberry jam and peanut butter.”

Seval Turkey
“Staff are very friendly and helpful - the garden area in gorgeous in the sunshine!”

Sole United Kingdom
“The people that work at Saint James are incredibly helpful. I booked this place last minute and they were incredibly kind from check in to check out.”

Amber United States of America
“the location was pretty great and the staff were pretty friendly! the bathrooms seemed to be cleaned pretty often which is nice.”

Canada

Stay in the heart of London – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in architecture, theater and monuments – Check location Great location - show map

A family-run hostel set in the heart of central London, Saint James Backpackers is just 5 minutes’ walk from Earls Court Station. Rated one of the best hostels in London 2017 by the Telegraph and combining original Victorian architecture with modern amenities, it offers everyday free cooked dinner and free continental breakfast.

Free high-speed WiFi, a communal lounge with a 85-inch Ultra HD TV , a spacious patio and two dining areas are at guests’ disposal.

Each room within Saint James Backpackers has a contemporary design and features free individual lockers. Towels are available for an additional cost. It offers dormitories with bunk beds and private bedrooms with attached bathroom. Guests can also use the modern shared kitchen to cook their own meals. The hostel has social activities in the evenings.

The rooms feature USB charging points.

Located in Zone 1 on the underground map, Saint James’ is an 8-minute tube journey from Hyde Park, a 20-minute tube journey to the London Eye and also a 23-minute tube trip to London Bridge.

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

This is our guests' favorite part of London, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.

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Max adults: 1	Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed
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Max adults: 1	Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed
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Area Info

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What's nearby *

Earls Court
0.2 miles
Kensington High Street
0.4 miles
Opera Holland Park
0.4 miles
West Brompton Tube Station
0.5 miles
Leighton House Museum and Art Gallery
0.5 miles
West Kensington Tube Station
0.5 miles
Grosvenor Casino The Gloucester London
0.5 miles
Gloucester Road Tube Station
0.6 miles
Kensington Square
0.6 miles
Kensington (Olympia) Tube Station
0.7 miles

Restaurants & Markets *

Portobello Market Market
1.9 miles
Sainsburys Supermarket
0 miles
McDonalds Restaurant
0.1 miles
Kings Head Cafe/Bar
0.1 miles

Closest Airports *

London City Airport
10.6 miles
London Heathrow Airport
11.1 miles
London Gatwick Airport
23.2 miles

Free Dinner Every evening

Food: African, American, Argentinian, Belgian, Brazilian, Cajun/Creole, Cambodian, Cantonese, Caribbean, Catalan, Chinese, Dutch, British, Ethiopian, French, Greek, Indian, Indonesian, Malaysian, Spanish, Steakhouse, Tex-Mex, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese, Austrian, Australian, German, Local, Asian, European, Croatian, Hungarian, Grill/BBQ, South African

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Refundable damage deposit

A GBP10 damage deposit is required on arrival (around USD12.92). This deposit will be fully refunded at check-out, as long as there isn't any damage to the property.

Children & Beds

Children of all ages are welcome.

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There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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The fine print

Upon check-in guests are required to present a government issue photo ID (such as passport or driving license). Failure to provide ID will mean guest is refused entry to the hostel and will be charged for the first night.

A GBP 10 key deposit is required upon check-in. The key deposit will be returned upon checkout given the key is returned undamaged.

Please note that the minimum age to stay in a dormitory is 5 years old.

A damage deposit of GBP 10 is required on arrival. That's about 12.92USD. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

“The staff were very friendly and the meals were adequate. We only had breakfast but walking past, dinner also looked nice. The garden was great but we unfortunately couldn't use it because it rained the whole week. The location was great! ”

“Quite a spacious hostel. Great courtyard area with gym and well set up kitchen. As far as hostels go this is definitely one of the cleaner ones I have stayed in. Bathrooms, rooms and linens were very clean. Location is great if you are using the tube and not far to walk to museums and Hyde park.”

“The people that work at Saint James are incredibly helpful. I booked this place last minute and they were incredibly kind from check in to check out. The family dinners in the evening and breakfast in the morning was always filled with delicious options and well cooked meals. A large living room that has a real home like feel.”

“the location was pretty great and the staff were pretty friendly! the bathrooms seemed to be cleaned pretty often which is nice. it was too cold to use the backyard but that looked nice and the kitchen seemed to be quite nice too. there was a power plug or two in close proximity to each bunk, but not 100% if there was one for the top bunks or if you would need a longer cord to reach the ones at the bottom.”

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Reviewed: February 25, 2020

Aeva
United Kingdom
2.0

“I have stayed in numerous hostels all over the world and this was (by far) the worst.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
1) STAFF - 5 people (presumably employees?) on reception, only one dealing with customers; she was one of the rudest people I have ever had do a check in - she ignored me ask the same question 3 times in a row, and then answered a call and started dealing with another telephone customer half way through doing my check in! (When she still had my passport). When I asked her for a bedside lamp (there are 2 in the photos of the room, but they had obviously gone missing) she looked at me as if I was mad and simply said "No, that's not possible" without making any effort whatsoever to look for a lamp - nor did she apologise - frankly the worst customer 'service' I've ever encountered in any accommodation. 2) NOISE - I could hear people shouting and children running on the stairs until at least 10 pm - there is no soundproofing at all. 3) BATHROOM - didn't look clean, there was mould on the ceiling; the toilet seat falls down on you because it is badly fitted; the sink has evidently been replaced numerous times as there is a sign saying 'Danger, do not put weight on sink'; neither of the sink taps turned off properly, and they were so stiff that whenever I turned them on, they gushed water; the shower scalded me, and it only had two temperatures - scalding hot, or freezing; the bathroom smelled bad; it was so small you could hardly move in it. 4) ROOM - Grotty, in desperate need of redecoration; no bedside lamps; worn, faded bedding (the kind that has bobbles on it from being so old); uncomfortable bed and lumpy pillows. 5) BREAKFAST - how they can advertise rooms as including breakfast is beyond me - the toaster was not working, there was nothing but sliced bread, the cheapest possible strawberry jam/peanut butter, and a small selection of (dirt cheap) cereals. Utter chaos, no signs to tell you where anything is - only that you must wash dishes yourself. The coffee was not even worth drinking, it was so disgusting.
Nothing - except proximity to sites of interest, but there are still plenty of better places to stay with similar proximity. A young woman and a guy both seemed to make an effort to be friendly when I left, which I appreciated - perhaps they were trying to make up for their colleague!

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 23, 2020

Helen
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Was a fab atmosphere when we walked in - helpful staff - the room was great - one very very very very teeny weeny downfall though is that there wasn't tea making facilities in the room but we did have access to the kitchen and we had a fridge in the room- great night's sleep and we will be back as it was a fantastic place to stay

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 23, 2020

Rhinosgirl
United Kingdom
10

“Great welcome, little haven in the city”
- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There was nothing I didnt like, apart from having to cart all my shopping upstairs but that's more my fault for buying loads of stuff!
We booked in here last minute after an awful experience at the place we had originally booked for 2 nights. Saint James Backpackers was a breath of fresh air after the horrors of the night before. The staff were so helpful and friendly, the rooms were great and I had the best night's sleep I've had for ages. Breakfast was so quick and easy and again the staff were great. We could also leave our bags so didnt have to drag them around with us all day. The location was perfect too. We will definately come back!

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 22, 2020

Lucy
United Kingdom
10

“Excellent stay - don't go anywhere else. Great value for money.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 14 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The prices change. One week it is £130, then another week it doubles to £270. Why is early March more expensive than late February?
Free breakfast and home made dinner made it very enjoyable and comfortable. Comfy beds, great guests and staff, people sharing food. The layout is well thought thru, eg somewhere for people to dry their hair, iron clothes. A great place, the best in London.

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 20, 2020

Ela
United Kingdom
6.0

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Bathroom was too small
Location, good dinner

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 20, 2020

Lucille
United Kingdom
6.0

“Would still stay again if needed s last minute, central bolthole.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Breakfast was included but all looked a bit hectic and untidy so we went out for breakfast.
Was very budget friendly which was ok on this occasion. It was not made clear at the time of booking that a passport or driving licence was a necessity. Luckily I have s photo pass for work which was accepted.

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 19, 2020

Maria
Italy

7 helpful votes
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 1 night
Strongly recommend! Perfect location near Earls Court Station. Clean, spacious, fun hostel. Everything worked out well, thanks

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 18, 2020

Kerry
United Kingdom
6.0

“Ok stay.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
That you had to ask for items, ie no bread and it was a bit chaotic. Staff not overly engaging.
Breakfast was included

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 10, 2020

Patrycja
Croatia
10

Exceptional
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
Great hostel with amazing atmosphere! I love living room with big TV and dining room with kinect games!

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 3, 2020

Zumbazo
United Kingdom
6.0

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
I really enjoyed everything about the hostel. I stay again xx

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: January 23, 2020

Janen
Australia
3.0

“Awful staff”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The staff were acting like animals and ruined our stay here. At one point in the morning some of them stood up on the table for no apparent reason. They made us feel unwelcome in the living room and stared at us so we felt like we had to move. They also shouted alot and made noises and overall were just loud and immature. Also when we were watching a film we left for 1 minute and when we came back in the room the staff had taken up all sofas and put on a film in another language what suited them. We could not sit down. The staff of this place were not working when they should of been, at one point a guest arrived and there was no staff around to attend to him.
Rooms were warm. Big tele. Free food was a bonus. Full kitchen. Big garden and cheap good location from train

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: January 23, 2020

Andrew
United Kingdom
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 9 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Need more Clean the rooms and toilets
All

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: January 2, 2020

Anonymous
United Kingdom
7.0

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 3 nights
WiFi too slow, Room not clean
Friendly staff, Good service,

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: December 15, 2019

Anonymous
Portugal

1 helpful vote
5.0

Fair
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Cleanliness, the beds and pellows were dirty, full of dust and stains. The bathrooms needed to be cleaned more times through out the day. In general the whole hostel needs fixing its getting kinda old and detiorated.
Hospitality and free breakfast and dinner. It has a lot of potencial if they so some fixing work on it.

Stayed in December 2019
Reviewed: December 12, 2019

Ponggpae
United Kingdom
5.8

“Extremely dirty shower room”
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Not completely female dorm. The shower is totally plugged by vomit or some kind of secretion which disgusting. OMG don’t recommend at all
Good common room, Netflix is provided.

Stayed in December 2019

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