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Saint James Backpackers

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

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Fridge, microwave
Living area
Reception
Gym
Triple Room, Terrace | Terrace/patio

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$160
includes taxes & fees
7 July - 8 July

Room options

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

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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

Triple Room, Terrace

Highlights

Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Shared Dormitory (Bed in 6 mixed dorm)

Shared Dormitory (Bed in 6 mixed dorm)

Highlights

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

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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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory (Bed in 8 mixed dorm)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory (Bed in 8 Female dorm)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

6-Bed Mixed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Double Bed Room Without Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

8- Bed Female Only Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

3 Bunk Bed Private Room Without Ensuite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Terrace

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

4-Bed Mixed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Double Bed Room With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

3 Bunk Bed Private Room With Balcony Without Ensuite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

8- Bed Mixed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Twin Single Bed Room With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
21 Longridge Road, London, England, SW5 9SB

What's nearby

  • Kensington High Street - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Natural History Museum - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Hyde Park - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Buckingham Palace - 7 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Big Ben - 9 min drive - 5.2 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 near Buckingham Palace
Located close to Big Ben and London Dungeon, Saint James Backpackers provides free self-service breakfast, a terrace and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a playground and a gym.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A TV in reception, outdoor furniture and a banquet hall
  • Barbecues, luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in reception
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Saint James Backpackers offer amenities, such as free WiFi.

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

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
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

Pets not 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

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

  • Cash deposit: GBP 20 per person, per stay

We have included 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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

Is Saint James Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

As of 5 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Saint James Backpackers on 7 July 2025 start from AU$159.87, 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.

How much is parking at Saint James Backpackers?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Saint James Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Saint James Backpackers?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Saint James Backpackers located?

Located in London City Centre, this hostel is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Buckingham Palace, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Big Ben and London Dungeon. University of London and St. Paul's Cathedral are also within 6 mi (10 km). Earl's Court Station is 6 minutes by foot and West Kensington Underground Station is 10 minutes.

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Saint James Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 217 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 217 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 217 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 217 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 217 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

Good place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

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

Impossible to sleep. Loud and hot, no air, no AC. 6 peoplein very small room
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

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

8/10

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

10/10

Great for a traveller passing through
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

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

10/10

Loved the free cooked breakfast, TV room area, and outside chill out area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10

Great stay✌️

10/10

Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10

They have a lovely cat who wonders around! Highlight right there
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10

No bathroom on 3 floor. Poor breakfest.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Walking distance to the Museum of Natural History, V&A, Harrods and more
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Excellent service and facilities.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10

Usually l don't rate, but this place is spectacular!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

The best option to make good friends and sleep in London
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Great people and great place
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

8/10

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

8/10

Free dinner and breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

Amazing
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10

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

8/10

Pretty basic, as advertised , but very satisfactory and convenient. Interesting young clientele
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10

Not often stayed in a hostel with so many amenities and extras, like the free breakfast, evening meals and drinks. Didn’t have the best nights sleep but this was due to the people in the room, which the hostel can’t do anything about!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10

All good~
Stayed 12 nights in May 2024

2/10

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