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Kensal Green Backpackers 1

2.0 star property
Adults-only hostel near Hyde Park

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Buffet
In-room safe, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Reviews

5.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

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639 Harrow Road, Kensal Green, London, England, NW10 5NU
  • Place, Westfield London Shopping Centre
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Wembley Stadium
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Hyde Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Basic Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (4 Bed Mixed Dorm)

  • 194 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Basic Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (4 Bed Female Dorm)

  • 194 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Basic Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 161 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (6 Bed Female Dorm)

  • 237 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (6 Bed Mixed Dorm)

  • 237 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Basic Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (8 Bed Mixed Dorm)

  • 280 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Basic Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (8 Bed Female Dorm)

  • 280 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Basic Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 161 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Basic Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 237 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

London

North Kensington stay.Your stay at this North Kensington hostel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Hyde Park and Kensington High Street. Westfield London Shopping Centre and Portobello Road Market are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Westfield London Shopping Centre - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Kensington High Street - 8 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Wembley Stadium - 8 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Hyde Park - 9 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Oxford Street - 12 min drive - 3.9 miles

Getting around

  • Kensal Green Station - 1 min walk
  • Willesden Junction Underground Station - 18 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Behesht - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bel & Nev - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Wildcard - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪William IV - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Ciullo’s - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Kensal Green Backpackers 1

Adults-only hostel near Hyde Park
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Kensal Green Backpackers 1 also features an arcade/game room, laundry facilities, and a convenience store.

This London hostel is smoke free.

  • 103 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Convenience store
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Kensal Green Backpackers 1 offers 103 accommodations with safes. In-room wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (GBP 24 per 24-hour period)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 2.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 18 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 10 per accommodation, per stay
  • Bed sheets fee: GBP 1.5 per person, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 2.50 per person
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: GBP 24 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number Ye

We should mention

  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.

Property is also known as

639 Hostel
639 London
Kensal Green Backpackers Hostel London
Hostel 639 London
Hostel 639 Hotel London
Hostel 639 London, England
Kensal Green Backpackers Hostel
Kensal Green Backpackers London
Kensal Green Backpackers 1 Hostel London
Kensal Green Backpackers 1 Hostel
Kensal Green Backpackers 1 London
Kensal Green Backpackers
Kensal Green Backpackers 1 London
Kensal Green Backpackers 1 Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

How close is Kensal Green Backpackers 1 to the airport?

Kensal Green Backpackers 1 is 14.2 mi (38-min drive) away from the Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Kensal Green Backpackers 1 have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Kensal Green Backpackers 1.

Does Kensal Green Backpackers 1 offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Kensal Green Backpackers 1, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 2.50 per person. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Kensal Green Backpackers 1?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Kensal Green Backpackers 1?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Kensal Green Backpackers 1?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Kensal Green Backpackers 1 have a pool?

Kensal Green Backpackers 1 does not have a pool.

Does Kensal Green Backpackers 1 have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Kensal Green Backpackers 1 have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Kensal Green Backpackers 1 to downtown London?

Kensal Green Backpackers 1 is 4.5 mi away from London.

Reviews

Kensal Green Backpackers 1 Reviews

5.2

5.0/10

Cleanliness

5.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

4.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 775 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 116 out of 775 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 156 out of 775 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 155 out of 775 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 249 out of 775 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Ayodele

Disliked: Amenities
The toilets could be better supplied and clean on more regular basis. The room was attended/ tidied up just once a week..! Unacceptable.
Stayed 15 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

IVETTE, LONDON

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Meleane

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Hayley

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is cheap for a reason. Initially I thought it was reasonable since I just needed a bed after a gig, nothing fancy. But the kitchen was really inadequate with the fridge in a lounge on the opposite side of the building. It's very unclean and very few utensils. I was in a dorm of six and there were only two plug sockets. The door locks felt like they might snap off. There's a sign when you enter saying "online bookings don't guarantee a place" so be careful with your plans. To top it all off I've come home covered in bites.
Bites
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Meleane

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Meleane

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Meleane

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Meleane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Meleane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Meleane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rawle

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable rooms and a nice lounge area to eat and relax. Has fridges to store your food.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

rajitha

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Meleane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anderson

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Meleane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Meleane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the cleanest hostel I have ever been in. They are cleaning night and day. The 24-hour reception is a real plus and will take packages for you and accommodate most requests. The adjacent Brazilian restaurant is great for when you need a hot meal without going out in the cold. Unfortunately they don't have a coffee machine, but there is a cafe whose hours in the off-season are erratic. Super polite and helpful staff always. The bus and subway are 30 metres away. Closest shop about 200 metres away. Supermarkets a short bus ride away. This is my second stay here. Fair warning, there is no lift so if you want something without stairs you'll need the ground floor, which is NOISY - not their fault, but cars, drunks, smokers, everyone makes noise outside your window. It's a price I'm prepared to pay for the convenience, cleanliness and friendliness, though.
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Meleane

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Toby

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Meleane

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meleane

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Rawle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the lounge area and kitchen facilities. Very comfortable overall.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Meleane

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tom

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Meh
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024