Saint James Backpackers | Hostel in London

7.0 (2888 Reviews) |   36 Bedrooms  2 Bathrooms  18 Guests
Kensington Hostel | Saint James Backpackers

36 Bedroom Hostel in Kensington, London

Free breakfast, free dinner and free social event every day. Stay in one of the coolest and poshest parts of London (Kensington/Chelsea). Not only will we house you but we will feed you a free big breakfast and free dinner. Breakfast is all you can eat and includes freshly made pancakes, eggs, cereals, toast, juices etc. Free dinner at 7pm (limited to 30 people who sign up first at reception). Dinner has a vegetarian option (sometimes vegan). After dinner our Happiness Manager hosts a free social event e.g. quiz night, beer pong, PS5 competitions. You'll meet people from all over the globe and make friends - some for life. We'll keep you safe - our Reception is 24/7 and we have a large international team living on site to help you squeeze the most out of your stay. Free high speed WiFi throughout, a huge garden patio with free gym, communal lounge with a 85-inch UHD TV with cable, Netflix & PS5. Guests can also use our modern shared kitchen to cook their own lunch etc. The hostel is 15 minutes walk from Natural History & Science Museums and Hyde Park. Madame Tussauds, Harrods and Buckingham Palace are also a 15-minute train ride away.

Saint James Backpackers is located in London.

This 36 Bedrooms Hostel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Wellness Facilities, Kitchen, View, and several others. This is a good star rated property and has over 2888 reviews with the average score of 7 . Coming to London and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hostel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

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Amenities

Designated Smoking Area
TV
View
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Bar
Guest Services
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Internet
Kitchen

Facility Overview

Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Game room
  • Bar crawls
  • Evening entertainment
  • Fitness
  • Ping-pong
  • Entertainment staff
  • Karaoke
  • Movie nights
Entertainment
  • Board games/Puzzles
General
  • Heating
  • Designated smoking area
  • Wifi in all areas
  • Non-smoking rooms
Guest Services
  • Baggage storage
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Internet
  • Wifi
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • BBQ facilities
Security/Safety
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • First aid kits available
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas
  • Cashless payment available
  • Physical distancing rules followed

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Non refundable
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed

8 am to 9:45 am: free breakfast, no pets or animals under any circumstances, no bicycles, e-scooters or any form of e-transport or anything with large rechargeable batteries permitted inside the hostel. they represent a fire hazard and threat to life, so must be kept outside, we take a £10 - £20 cash security deposit upon check-in. if you are unable to pay cash then we will accept card payment but will charge £11 and return only £10 to cover the transaction charges incurred. the deposit will be returned on check-out as long as the key is returned to us and no damage to the property is caused, a luggage room is available for guests who arrive early, please note that a valid photo id and a {credit/debit/banking} card corresponding to the name on the booking are required {at check-in}. please note that the pre-authorization charge will be returned to the guest following check-out. it may take some time for it to appear in the guest’s account.guests are required to show a photo id and credit card upon check-in. please note that all special requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Reviews

Value for money:
7.47
Location:
8.7
Staff:
8.33
Facilities:
6.99
Comfort:
6.73
Cleanliness:
6.77
Deniz
May 15, 2025 07:00:00 AM
Review Score:   8
Turkey
Reviewer Type: Solo Traveller
Travel Purpose: business
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Standard Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 12 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed
Standard Double Room

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Shower, Toilet, Body soap, Towels, Hairdryer, Toilet paper

Media & Technology

TV

Kitchen

Refrigerator

General

Ironing facilities, Heating, Smoke Alarm, Hardwood or parquet floors, Earplugs

View

Garden view

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed
Standard Twin Room
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 12 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Shower, Toilet, Body soap, Towels, Hairdryer, Toilet paper

Media & Technology

TV

Kitchen

Refrigerator

General

Ironing facilities, Heating, Smoke Alarm, Hardwood or parquet floors, Earplugs

View

Garden view

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed
Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
Room Type: Triple
Room Size: 10 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Shared bathroom, Shower, Toilet, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Body soap, Hairdryer, Toilet paper

General

Ironing facilities, Heating, Smoke Alarm, Hardwood or parquet floors, Earplugs

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 12 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Shared bathroom, Shower, Toilet, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Body soap, Towels, Hairdryer, Toilet paper

General

Ironing facilities, Heating, Smoke Alarm, Hardwood or parquet floors, Earplugs

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 15 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Shared bathroom, Shower, Toilet, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Body soap, Towels, Hairdryer, Toilet paper

General

Ironing facilities, Heating, Smoke Alarm, Hardwood or parquet floors, Earplugs

View

Garden view

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 20 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Bathroom

Shared bathroom, Shower, Toilet, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Body soap, Towels, Hairdryer, Toilet paper

General

Ironing facilities, Heating, Smoke Alarm, Hardwood or parquet floors, Earplugs

View

Garden view

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed
Bed in 8-Bed Female Dorm
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 36 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
Bed in 8-Bed Female Dorm

Bathroom

Shared bathroom, Shower, Toilet, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Body soap, Towels, Hairdryer, Toilet paper

General

Ironing facilities, Heating, Smoke Alarm, Hardwood or parquet floors, Earplugs

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed
Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 12 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed
Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom

Bathroom

Shared bathroom, Shower, Toilet, Body soap, Towels, Hairdryer, Toilet paper

Media & Technology

TV

General

Ironing facilities, Heating, Smoke Alarm, Hardwood or parquet floors, Earplugs

View

Garden view

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed
Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 14 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Shared bathroom, Shower, Toilet, Body soap, Towels, Hairdryer, Toilet paper

General

Earplugs
Triple Room with Terrace
Room Type: Triple
Room Size: 10 m2
3 Twin bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Shared bathroom, Shower, Toilet, Hairdryer, Toilet paper

General

Ironing facilities, Heating, Earplugs, Hardwood or parquet floors

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed
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