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Saint James Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hostel with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Buckingham Palace

Photo gallery for Saint James Backpackers

Fridge, microwave
Living area
Triple Room, Terrace | Terrace/patio
View from property
Garden

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$94
includes taxes & fees
23 Apr - 24 Apr

Explore the area

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

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Smart TV
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Smart TV
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite | Room amenity

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Smart TV
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Triple Room, Terrace | Terrace/patio

Triple Room, Terrace

Highlights

Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

View all photos for Shared Dormitory (Bed in 6 mixed dorm)

Fridge, microwave

Shared Dormitory (Bed in 6 mixed dorm)

Highlights

Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Single Room (Bed in 4 mixed dorm)

Single Room (Bed in 4 mixed dorm)

Single Room (Bed in 4 mixed dorm)

Highlights

Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory (Bed in 8 mixed dorm)

Fridge, microwave

Shared Dormitory (Bed in 8 mixed dorm)

Highlights

Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory (Bed in 8 Female dorm)

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory (Bed in 8 Female dorm)

Highlights

Daily housekeeping
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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About the area

London

At Saint James Backpackers, you'll be 4.6 km (2.8 mi) from Buckingham Palace and 5.9 km (3.7 mi) from Big Ben. Highlights at this hostel include free self-service breakfast. .This hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Other amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Sights within a 15-minute drive of this London City Centre hostel include London Dungeon and University of London.
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What's nearby

  • Kensington High Street - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Royal Albert Hall - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Hyde Park - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Buckingham Palace - 8 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Big Ben - 10 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

  • Earl's Court Station - 6 min walk
  • West Brompton Station - 12 min walk
  • London (LCY-London City) - 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 with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Buckingham Palace
Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. A fitness centre, 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
  • Fridge in a common area
Saint James Backpackers offers 22 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

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

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site 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

Family friendly

  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

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

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 driving licence.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 on-site 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 only accepts chip-and-PIN credit cards for on-site payments. No on-site 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

What is the cancellation policy at Saint James Backpackers?

Saint James Backpackers offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Saint James Backpackers?

As of 22 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Saint James Backpackers on 23 Apr 2025 start from AU$93.87, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Saint James Backpackers serve breakfast?

Sure does, free self-service brekkie is on offer daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Saint James Backpackers?

No, Saint James Backpackers does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Saint James Backpackers?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Saint James Backpackers?

No, pets are not allowed.

Saint James Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 207 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 68 out of 207 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 207 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 207 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 207 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

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 traveller
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 traveller

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 traveller
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

10/10 Excellent

Mihaela

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

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

8/10 Good

Morgan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
people at hostel very social. some people were weird, but that's everywhere. the female dorm was clean and the fellow stayers were extremely supportive. free breakfast was like reheated heinz beans, hotdog wieners boiled, eggs, pancakes, toast, cereal. 7pm dinner was free if you signed up early enough. there is a female only bathroom n shower. everything was clean. no mold. no laundry though. close to main attractions. wifi hit or miss lowkey. staff was sweet. very active and social at night. the age range was from 20s to 30s, but there were many older stayers as well. There is a cat, the cat was cute. make sure you have shower shoes. ask for the bottom bunk. clean plates and there is a fridge.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Delali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024