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Saint James Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hostel near Buckingham Palace in London

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Exterior
Living area
Interior entrance
Front of property
Shared fridge, microwave

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

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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)
    ‪49 min drive‬

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About the area

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 - 0.2 km
  • Kensington High Street - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Holland Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Design Museum - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Kensington Gardens - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Paul - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬5 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

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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

4/10 Poor

nasir

Business traveller
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

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

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

2/10 Terrible

Paulina

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mishayla

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Karl

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

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

6/10 Okay

Tristan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Emily

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Margherita

Travelled with group
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

8/10 Good

Huilian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
They don't have an elevator, but the staff helped me with my luggage, so I can't complain. They offer free dinner (on my stay it was vegan beans, salad, and rice) and free breakfast (eggs cooked for you upon request). They have a dedicated bathroom for women which is great. The only mess was that the key they gave me at checkin didn't correspond to my bed number. The locker was stuck under the bed. When I came back from theatre in the evening, someone else put her stuff on my bed. I had to go check with the reception and they pointed me to another unused bed. All the changes caused a longer check-out time.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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

2/10 Terrible

Jonathan

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Impossible to sleep. Loud and hot, no air, no AC. 6 peoplein very small room
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was a good stay, convenient and handy. The feel with a double room is a little like a b&b, with helpful staff and very simple rooms. The main negative is a very noisy pipe running in the room which seemed to be linked to people having showers, although the nose finishes at midnight. The communal areas are nice, and it served a tofu and potato curry for free evening meals (you have to get on the list so maybe email in about this as it fills up fast. The atmosphere was relaxed and friendly. Going by out stay the private rooms are at the top, so accessibility could be an issue (steep stairs) ... Overall, I would definitely come again, it has a nice vibe and for the price and location, it's really good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phoebe

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
I tried for a week to reach the hostel in several different ways: phone, email, Facebook. I never got any response. The stay itself was great.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Needs refurbishment
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Antony

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

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Travelled 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