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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 building with a black door labeled "Saint James" and the numbers "19" and "21" on the columns.
A hallway with a staircase, a chandelier, and a wall with various signs and illustrations.
A modern kitchen with a central island, black countertops, and wooden flooring.
A living room with a large flat-screen TV, a wooden coffee table with vases, a leather sofa, and a small wooden table.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 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 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

  • 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
  • Olympia Events - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Kensington Gardens - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Earl's Court Station - 5 min walk
  • West Brompton Station - 12 min walk
  • London (LCY-London City) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Over Under Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Courtfield - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Saint James Backpackers

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.

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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

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 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:

  • 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 on-site 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 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. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all 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

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. 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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Rawle

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

8/10 Good

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good
Stayed 6 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

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

8/10 Good

Greg

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

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

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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Aishwarya

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