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Saint James Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hostel near Buckingham Palace in London

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Triple Room, Terrace | Terrace/patio
Living area
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave
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Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
21 Longridge Road, London, England, SW5 9SB
  • Kensington High Street
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Buckingham Palace
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Big Ben
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪25 min drive‬

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)
  • 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

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Standard Twin Room, Ensuite | Room amenity

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Triple Room, Terrace

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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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)

  • 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)

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory (Bed in 8 mixed dorm)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 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)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 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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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

View all photos for Private Double Bed Room With Ensuite

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

View all photos for Private Twin Single Bed Room With Ensuite

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

London

London City Centre stay.A stay at this London City Centre hostel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Buckingham Palace and 6 miles (10 km) of Big Ben. London Dungeon and University of London are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Kensington High Street - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Natural History Museum - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Hyde Park - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Buckingham Palace - 7 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Big Ben - 9 min drive - 3.2 miles

Getting around

  • Earl's Court Station - 6 min walk
  • West Brompton Station - 12 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 62 min drive

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

Hostel near Buckingham Palace in London
Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. A fitness center, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Saint James Backpackers.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this London hostel.

  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
Saint James Backpackers offers 22 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

Croatian, Czech, English, French, German, Greek, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Playground

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)

More

  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 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:

  • Cash deposit: GBP 20 per person, per stay

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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit 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 only chip-and-PIN credit cards for onsite payments
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and mobile payments
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or 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. This hostel accepts only chip-and-PIN credit cards for onsite payments. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and mobile payments.


Property is 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

How close is Saint James Backpackers to the airport?

Saint James Backpackers is 14.6 mi (62-min drive) away from the London City Airport (LCY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Saint James Backpackers have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Saint James Backpackers.

Does Saint James Backpackers offer free breakfast?

Saint James Backpackers offers free self-serve breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Saint James Backpackers?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Saint James Backpackers?

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

Is there free parking at Saint James Backpackers?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Saint James Backpackers have a pool?

Saint James Backpackers does not have a pool.

Does Saint James Backpackers have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Saint James Backpackers to downtown London?

Saint James Backpackers is 3.1 mi away from London.

Saint James Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 218 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 218 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 218 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 218 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 218 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very accommodating staff, friendly guests, good services, would recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Nibal

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Nibal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

lynsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana Paula Sales

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

10/10 Excellent

Chenxi

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Charles

Disliked: Room comfort

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
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

luke

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I came to check in and this was all fine. The only issue i found was the place had things dumped everywhere and it was not tidy. Once checked in i was given a tour of the building and told the rules. The guy who showed me around was pleasent and explained most things well. On the tour the place seemed very untidy and had a weird feeling about it. My dorm room was on the top floor which was very unsafe to access as the staircase was steep and there were no handrails as you reach the top where the staircase starts to spiral to the door. Trying to open a door when on a spiral staircase with nothing to hold is not the safest thing i can think of and this made me nervous. Upon returning to the dorm room that night i found the flooring was very loud and can annoy guests (it annoyed me while trying to get some rest with the sound of suitcases and shoes keeping me awake). Another part of this trip that made me feel uncomfortable was that around 3am one member of the dorm returned with a friend and turned the light on. This was on for 30 minutes while they both were sat on thr bed opposite mine staring at me. They thrn left after making lots of noise on the noisy floor when taking out their luggage. Upon leaving the hostel the next morning i went downstairs to return the key. I was told i couldnt have my £10 deposit back unless i went and took off the bedding i had used. Is this not a service you pay for for one of these establishments? This was never pointed out in my tour.......
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chenxi

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aideen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Gabriella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They have a lovely cat who wonders around! Highlight right there
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Henrietta

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott, Colorado Springs

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yassine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Breakfast included

Basic, toilets were passable however not in large enough numbers on each floor. Breakfast was most welcome as were beds being made on arrival.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hugo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best option to make good friends and sleep in London
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

ingrid

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for a traveller passing through
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

ingrid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance to the Museum of Natural History, V&A, Harrods and more
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

George

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service

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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Tom

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Cheap room, good location. Only one small fridge and pretty strict rules meant I had in-date food thrown out twice. Kitchen is also closed at meal times for staff to make food for guests. And when it opens back up is at the discretion of staff on the day, they dont follow the set times. Bathrooms often flooded, and missing toilet paper. Rooms dont have fans which is an issue in the summer. Lock boxes under the bed are too small for bags. Staff were ok. Polite and attentive, but not particularly friendly (to me anyway).
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abdullah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Usually l don't rate, but this place is spectacular!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Garry

Liked: Amenities
Friendly, helpful staff. Good hot free breakfasts and dinners. Didn’t like the fact that reception allowed homeless people with just a plastic bag of clothes book in at 2am in the morning. Two nights in a row the whole room was woken up by drunk residents. One was aggressive, the other was just inconsiderate. Otherwise, a great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024