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Saint James Backpackers

2.0 star property
Travelers fuel up with a hearty breakfast before exploring London, with friendly staff creating a welcoming home base for urban adventures

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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.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is ￥6,865
￥8,238 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 7 - Jan 8

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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 | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

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Standard Twin Room, Ensuite | Room amenity

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Smart TV
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Detached private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory (Bed in 8 mixed dorm)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Shared Dormitory (Bed in 6 mixed dorm) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory (Bed in 6 mixed dorm)

Highlights

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

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Single Room (Bed in 4 mixed dorm) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room (Bed in 4 mixed dorm)

Highlights

Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory (Bed in 8 Female dorm)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Triple Room, Terrace | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Terrace

Highlights

Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

4-Bed Mixed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

6-Bed Mixed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

8- Bed Female Only Dorm

  • Sleeps 1

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

8- Bed Mixed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Double Bed Room With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Double Bed Room Without Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Twin Single Bed Room With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

3 Bunk Bed Private Room Without Ensuite

  • Sleeps 3

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Terrace

  • Sleeps 3

Triple Room With Terrace

  • Sleeps 3

Standard Double Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Cromwell Road - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bupa Cromwell Hospital - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kensington High Street - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Holland Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Design Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Earls Court Tavern - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Jollibee - ‬2 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:
  • A TV in the lobby, barbecue grills, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • A banquet hall, outdoor furniture, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • 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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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 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

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 Jan 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Saint James Backpackers on Jan 7, 2026 start from ￥6,865, 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?

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. After-hours check-in is not available.

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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Reviews

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
Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 231 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 75 out of 231 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 231 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 231 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 231 reviews

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

Karl

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

8/10 Good

Antony

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Jainil

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

10/10 Excellent

ingrid

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

patrick

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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Rawle

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

10/10 Excellent

Ruby

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

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

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

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

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

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

Yassine

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

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

Greg

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

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

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