Saint James Backpackers

Hostel with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Buckingham Palace

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October 2025

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November 2025

Saint James Backpackers, near Buckingham Palace in central London, offers a lively retreat for explorers. Enjoy free self-serve breakfast on the garden patio, a gym, in-room WiFi, luggage storage, and 24/7 staff assistance. Perfect after visiting Big Ben and London Dungeon.

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Popular amenities

Gym
24/7 front desk
Housekeeping
Free WiFi

￥11,275 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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Oct 24 - Oct 25

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Oct 25 - Oct 26

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Exceptional

Highlights

Smart TV

Private bathroom

Digital channels

Daily housekeeping

12 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Smart TV

Digital channels

Daily housekeeping

12 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

Exceptional

Highlights

Smart TV

Private bathroom

Digital channels

Daily housekeeping

12 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Daily housekeeping

10 sq m
Sleeps 3
3 Twin Beds

Shared Dormitory (Bed in 8 mixed dorm)

Good

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Daily housekeeping

20 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory (Bed in 6 mixed dorm)

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Daily housekeeping

15 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Single Room (Bed in 4 mixed dorm)

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Daily housekeeping

12 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory (Bed in 8 Female dorm)

Good

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Daily housekeeping

36 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Triple Room, Terrace

Highlights

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 3
3 Twin Beds

4-Bed Mixed Dorm

Sleeps 1

6-Bed Mixed Dorm

Sleeps 1

8- Bed Female Only Dorm

Sleeps 1

8- Bed Mixed Dorm

Sleeps 1

Private Double Bed Room With Ensuite

Sleeps 2

Private Double Bed Room Without Ensuite

Sleeps 2

Private Twin Single Bed Room With Ensuite

Sleeps 2

3 Bunk Bed Private Room Without Ensuite

Sleeps 3

Triple Room, Terrace

Sleeps 3

Triple Room With Terrace

Sleeps 3

About the neighborhood

SW5 9SB, England, London, 21 Longridge Road

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 - 8 min drive - 4.2 km
Big Ben - 10 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

Earl's Court Station - 6 min walk
West Brompton Station - 12 min walk
London City Airport (LCY) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

‪Caffè Nero - ‬4 min walk
‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
‪Earls Court Tavern - ‬2 min walk
‪Jollibee - ‬2 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-serve 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:

Outdoor furniture, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk
A banquet hall, coffee/tea in the lobby, and barbecue grills
A TV in the lobby
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff

Room features

All guestrooms at Saint James Backpackers have amenities such as free WiFi.

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Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Game room

￥15,338 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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Banquet hall
Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Hair dryer (on request)

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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 available

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 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:

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 onsite payments

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and mobile payments

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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 Oct 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Saint James Backpackers on Oct 30, 2025 start from ￥9,396, excluding 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?

Check-out 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

7.8

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.0

Staff & service

7.6

Eco-friendliness

7.4

Property conditions & facilities

4/10 Poor

Waiping

Sep 18, 2025

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

8/10 Good

Antony

Apr 22, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Good place to stay

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Margherita

Jul 24, 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Jul 2, 2025

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

Verified traveler

May 23, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Needs refurbishment

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phoebe

May 30, 2025

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

Jonathan

Jun 19, 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

ingrid

Sep 16, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great for a traveller passing through

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jainil

Dec 28, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great stay✌️

10/10 Excellent

Rawle

Jul 3, 2024

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

Paul

Jun 5, 2025

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

8/10 Good

Huilian

Jul 15, 2025

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

8/10 Good

Nibal

Mar 16, 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Rawle

Feb 18, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Excellent service and facilities.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aideen

Dec 10, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Ruby

May 27, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great people and great place

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yassine

Oct 29, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Highly recommended

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

ingrid

Sep 14, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Abdullah

Jul 21, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Usually l don't rate, but this place is spectacular!

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Gabriella

Nov 24, 2024

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

Greg

Jun 16, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Free dinner and breakfast

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hugo

Sep 29, 2024

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

8/10 Good

George

Sep 4, 2024

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

4/10 Poor

Maan

Feb 5, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

No bathroom on 3 floor. Poor breakfest.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aishwarya

May 25, 2024

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Amazing

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

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