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Saint James Backpackers

Property class: 2

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A patio area with outdoor seating, a hanging chair, and a mural with the text "All you need is love".
A hallway with a staircase, a chandelier, and a wall with various signs and illustrations.
A living room with a large flat-screen TV, a wooden coffee table with vases, a leather sofa, and a small wooden table.
A modern kitchen with a central island, black countertops, and wooden flooring.
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

Located in London (London City Centre), Saint James Backpackers is within a 15-minute drive of Buckingham Palace and Big Ben. .This hostel is 4.3 mi (7 km) from London Dungeon and 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from University of London.
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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 - 5 min walk
  • West Brompton Station - 12 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Design Museum Kitchen - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Megan's on the High Street Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Cast Iron Bar & Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Saint James Backpackers

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.
Recreational amenities at the hostel include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 22 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Housekeeping is provided daily, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This hostel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a picnic area.
A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and coffee/tea in a common area.
A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

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

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

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

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

Pets not 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

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: GBP 20 per person, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Alcohol is not served at this property

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

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

Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Antony

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

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jainil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay✌️
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ingrid

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

6/10 Okay

patrick

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ruby

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rawle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service and facilities.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JONGSEOK

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

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Free dinner and breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yassine

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

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
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Needs refurbishment
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

I would stay again

I booked last minute, the room was comfortable and in the perfect location for work. The room had modern decor and the bed was comfortable but the wifi was sluggish to say the least.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aishwarya

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Amazing
Stayed 1 night in May 2024