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Saint James Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hostel near Buckingham Palace in London

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Exterior
Interior entrance
Shared fridge, microwave
Living area
A building with a black door labeled "Saint James" and the numbers "19" and "21" on the columns.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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21 Longridge Road, London, England, SW5 9SB
  • Place, Cromwell Road
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Kensington High Street
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Holland Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪50 min drive‬

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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

  • Cromwell Road - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kensington High Street - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Holland Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Olympia Events - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Kensington Gardens - 17 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Earl's Court Station - 7 min walk
  • West Brompton Station - 12 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Over Under Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪EVE - Mediterranean Restaurant & Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Earls Court Tavern - ‬2 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.

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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
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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:

  • Deposit: GBP 20 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.

  • Towels fee: GBP 5 per stay (or guests may bring their own)

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 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.


We should mention

  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Saint James Backpackers.

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 14.8 mi (70-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. 87 out of 235 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 76 out of 235 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 235 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 235 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 235 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Bedros

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff at desk and housekeeping. Nice room with storage, and good bathrooms. Just what I needed for an affordable stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Antony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very accommodating staff, friendly guests, good services, would recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
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8/10 Good

Jainil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay✌️
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4/10 Poor

nasir

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room have beg bugs I can't stay upstairs staff give me room on 3 floor
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

ingrid

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for a traveller passing through
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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6/10 Okay

patrick

Liked: Staff & service
Nice staff and reasonable facilities, slept quite well
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Rawle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the free cooked breakfast, TV room area, and outside chill out area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ruby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great people and great place
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Rawle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service and facilities.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
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8/10 Good

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
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4/10 Poor

Waiping

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
I booked for 2 nights and stayed only the first night because of bedbugs on my bed and I was bitten so badly. Hope they do some deep clean for the rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

JONGSEOK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good for backpackers.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
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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
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8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Free dinner and breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Yassine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

Margherita

Disliked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Needs refurbishment
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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6/10 Okay

Øyvind

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

George

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
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025