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Saint James Backpackers

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Hotel Highlights

Discover the vibrant city of London while staying at the Saint James Backpackers, conveniently located just 3.2mi from the city center at 21 Longridge Road. This budget-friendly accommodation boasts 2864 reviews, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable stay for all guests.

With a range of amenities including free wifi, a 24-hour front desk, and private bathrooms, Saint James Backpackers offers a cozy retreat for travelers exploring the bustling streets of London. Whether you're enjoying the garden view, relaxing in the picnic area, or unwinding on the terrace, this hostel provides a peaceful escape from the city buzz.

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Rooms

Triple Room with Terrace in Saint James Backpackers

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3 Twin Beds

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110 sqft

Triple Room, Terrace

Shower

The triple room provides parquet floors, heating, as well as a shared bathroom featuring a shower and a hairdryer. The unit offers 3 beds.

Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room in Saint James Backpackers

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1 Bunk Bed

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215 sqft

Dormitory, 8 Bed

Garden view

Shower

An 8 bed dorm room with garden or street view (dependent on room). Each person has their own coat hanger and under bed locker. Please note, guests must be over 16 years of age to stay in a dormitory room.

Standard Twin Room in Saint James Backpackers

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2 Twin Beds

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130 sqft

Room - 2 Twin

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Refrigerator

Shower

A private en suite shower room with two single beds and a fridge. This room comes complete with a garden view.

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Embrace the backpacking spirit and immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere of London with a stay at Saint James Backpackers. Ideal for budget-conscious travelers seeking a memorable experience, this hostel offers a convenient location and a range of amenities to enhance your stay in the heart of the United Kingdom.

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Garden view in Saint James Backpackers

Experience the Best

At Saint James Backpackers, we not only offer a cozy and affordable stay, but we also provide convenience when it comes to payment methods. You can easily settle your bill with cash, Mastercard, Visa, or Maestro, making your check-out process smooth and hassle-free. No need to worry about finding an ATM nearby or searching for currency exchange offices; we've got you covered with multiple payment options to suit your preferences.

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Bed in Saint James Backpackers

Plan Your Stay

When it comes to accommodation, Saint James Backpackers provides a variety of room types to cater to your needs. From dormitory rooms for those looking to mingle with fellow travelers and share stories, to private rooms for guests seeking a bit more privacy and comfort, we have options that suit every kind of traveler. Whichever room type you choose, you can rest assured that you'll find a comfortable space to relax after a day of exploring the diverse attractions that London has to offer.

Breakfast in Saint James Backpackers
Continental breakfast in Saint James Backpackers

Amenities

Free wifi

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Garden view

Picnic area

Garden

Fitness centre/facilities in Saint James Backpackers
Bathroom in Saint James Backpackers
Patio in Saint James Backpackers
I had an amazing stay here! I have traveled all over the world and have stayed in dozens of hostels, and SJB is definitely one of the best I've ever stayed at! The hostel has a great vibe, with lots of activities going on, but also enough space to just chill and get some work done. The common areas were a vibrant area, with space for everyone to do their thing. While good times are being had, it is not a party hostel. The guests were all very respectful of each other, no excessive noise, everyone cleaned up after themselves, etc. The dorm rooms were quiet and only used for sleeping / resting - as should in a hostel - which made for a wonderful afternoon nap, and good nights off sleep! The beds were okay-ish (not complaining), there was a lockerbox for each bed (bring your own padlock), and the rooms were clean and tidy. The showers were really nice, you rarely find such decent showers in a hostel. The staff is very helpful and super friendly, it is obvious they are having a good time there as well! I have to make a specific point of the best breakfast ever served by a hostel! One staff member makes eggs, beans and pancakes for guests on request?? There are hotels that can't even pull that off. Kudos! They also offer a FREE dinner to the first 30 people that sign up. Of not joining the dinner, you can use the kitchen to cook your own meals. The kitchen is clean and tidy, the staff really keeps on top of it! Besides all of that, fantastic location, fairly quiet and clean neighborhood, close to an underground station that connects you to the rest of London quickly. Last but not least: this hostel is for all ages. From families with young kids, to retirees.. Average age was probably around 35-40. This is absolutely wonderful if you're looking for coziness yet enough time and space to rest! Like I said, not a party hostel, but lots a fun stuff going on :)

Nina

Remarkable team employees : Anton, Drazen, Shirley, Shashank, Anna, Yassin, Jack , Pietro, Matias, Delphina, Sarah and the entire team of receptionists, housekeepers,also the hospitable Mrs Alison. Without forgot the grey and white tabby cat Tyson :" Chief Mouser of the British ,Foreign and Commonwealth Saint James Backpakers Office" The hostel is housed in a beautiful Victorian house just a 5-minute walk from Earl’s Court tube station, 500 meters from a Tesco supermarket, with a small Sainsbury’s on the corner, and only two stops from Notting Hill Gate and Portobello Marketwith a spacious outdoor courtyard, decorated with London-style graffiti and furnished with comfortable seating. The + the well-equipped communal kitchen in the hostel

Σæhα龍дαrkφεηιχ

The essence of this hostel lies in its team: a group of welcoming and professional staff who consistently go the extra mile for the guests. Anton, with his professionalism and courteousness towards all. Shirley, who generously shares her cooking tips. (The breakfasts at this hostel are excellent, with pancakes, eggs, beans, and sausages prepared live cooking in front of guests.) Tosh, who prepares tasty dinners and leads enjoyable activities with contagious enthusiasm in the hostel’s two large lounges/dining rooms. Special thanks to Shirley, Anton, Drazen, Ana, Yassin, Shashank,Tosh, Jack, Delfina, Matias, and the entire team of receptionists and housekeepers.

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Good location - next to the train station, supermarkets; shops, and eating places. There are also buses to get one to sightseeing and other places of interest. Located in a quiet area Another extra extra bonus is free lovely dinners and breakfast. Rare to find a hostel that goes an extra mile by not only offering free awesome dinners and breakfast but also allows residents to prepare their own meals. Nice and well equipped kitchen with big eating spaces extending to the garden. Free teas and coffees are offered 24/7. Members of staff are amazing, very friendly, welcoming, and ever so helpful. Well done.

Alice

I stayed at St. James Backpackers in London and had an amazing experience! The entire team was incredibly friendly and welcoming – always helpful and full of good vibes. The place is clean, well-kept, and perfect for travelers looking for a comfortable and chill spot in the city. One of the best things is that they provide food, with breakfast in the morning and again in the evening – such a rare and awesome bonus! Honestly, I highly recommend it to everyone, whether you’re traveling solo or with friends. A special shoutout to Mattias, who was especially kind and helpful throughout my stay. Thank you so much!

Nicola

I had an amazing stay here! I have traveled all over the world and have stayed in dozens of hostels, and SJB is definitely one of the best I've ever stayed at! The hostel has a great vibe, with lots of activities going on, but also enough space to just chill and get some work done. The common areas were a vibrant area, with space for everyone to do their thing. While good times are being had, it is not a party hostel. The guests were all very respectful of each other, no excessive noise, everyone cleaned up after themselves, etc. The dorm rooms were quiet and only used for sleeping / resting - as should in a hostel - which made for a wonderful afternoon nap, and good nights off sleep! The beds were okay-ish (not complaining), there was a lockerbox for each bed (bring your own padlock), and the rooms were clean and tidy. The showers were really nice, you rarely find such decent showers in a hostel. The staff is very helpful and super friendly, it is obvious they are having a good time there as well! I have to make a specific point of the best breakfast ever served by a hostel! One staff member makes eggs, beans and pancakes for guests on request?? There are hotels that can't even pull that off. Kudos! They also offer a FREE dinner to the first 30 people that sign up. Of not joining the dinner, you can use the kitchen to cook your own meals. The kitchen is clean and tidy, the staff really keeps on top of it! Besides all of that, fantastic location, fairly quiet and clean neighborhood, close to an underground station that connects you to the rest of London quickly. Last but not least: this hostel is for all ages. From families with young kids, to retirees.. Average age was probably around 35-40. This is absolutely wonderful if you're looking for coziness yet enough time and space to rest! Like I said, not a party hostel, but lots a fun stuff going on :)

Nina

Remarkable team employees : Anton, Drazen, Shirley, Shashank, Anna, Yassin, Jack , Pietro, Matias, Delphina, Sarah and the entire team of receptionists, housekeepers,also the hospitable Mrs Alison. Without forgot the grey and white tabby cat Tyson :" Chief Mouser of the British ,Foreign and Commonwealth Saint James Backpakers Office" The hostel is housed in a beautiful Victorian house just a 5-minute walk from Earl’s Court tube station, 500 meters from a Tesco supermarket, with a small Sainsbury’s on the corner, and only two stops from Notting Hill Gate and Portobello Marketwith a spacious outdoor courtyard, decorated with London-style graffiti and furnished with comfortable seating. The + the well-equipped communal kitchen in the hostel

Σæhα龍дαrkφεηιχ

The essence of this hostel lies in its team: a group of welcoming and professional staff who consistently go the extra mile for the guests. Anton, with his professionalism and courteousness towards all. Shirley, who generously shares her cooking tips. (The breakfasts at this hostel are excellent, with pancakes, eggs, beans, and sausages prepared live cooking in front of guests.) Tosh, who prepares tasty dinners and leads enjoyable activities with contagious enthusiasm in the hostel’s two large lounges/dining rooms. Special thanks to Shirley, Anton, Drazen, Ana, Yassin, Shashank,Tosh, Jack, Delfina, Matias, and the entire team of receptionists and housekeepers.

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Good location - next to the train station, supermarkets; shops, and eating places. There are also buses to get one to sightseeing and other places of interest. Located in a quiet area Another extra extra bonus is free lovely dinners and breakfast. Rare to find a hostel that goes an extra mile by not only offering free awesome dinners and breakfast but also allows residents to prepare their own meals. Nice and well equipped kitchen with big eating spaces extending to the garden. Free teas and coffees are offered 24/7. Members of staff are amazing, very friendly, welcoming, and ever so helpful. Well done.

Alice

I stayed at St. James Backpackers in London and had an amazing experience! The entire team was incredibly friendly and welcoming – always helpful and full of good vibes. The place is clean, well-kept, and perfect for travelers looking for a comfortable and chill spot in the city. One of the best things is that they provide food, with breakfast in the morning and again in the evening – such a rare and awesome bonus! Honestly, I highly recommend it to everyone, whether you’re traveling solo or with friends. A special shoutout to Mattias, who was especially kind and helpful throughout my stay. Thank you so much!

Nicola

I had an amazing stay here! I have traveled all over the world and have stayed in dozens of hostels, and SJB is definitely one of the best I've ever stayed at! The hostel has a great vibe, with lots of activities going on, but also enough space to just chill and get some work done. The common areas were a vibrant area, with space for everyone to do their thing. While good times are being had, it is not a party hostel. The guests were all very respectful of each other, no excessive noise, everyone cleaned up after themselves, etc. The dorm rooms were quiet and only used for sleeping / resting - as should in a hostel - which made for a wonderful afternoon nap, and good nights off sleep! The beds were okay-ish (not complaining), there was a lockerbox for each bed (bring your own padlock), and the rooms were clean and tidy. The showers were really nice, you rarely find such decent showers in a hostel. The staff is very helpful and super friendly, it is obvious they are having a good time there as well! I have to make a specific point of the best breakfast ever served by a hostel! One staff member makes eggs, beans and pancakes for guests on request?? There are hotels that can't even pull that off. Kudos! They also offer a FREE dinner to the first 30 people that sign up. Of not joining the dinner, you can use the kitchen to cook your own meals. The kitchen is clean and tidy, the staff really keeps on top of it! Besides all of that, fantastic location, fairly quiet and clean neighborhood, close to an underground station that connects you to the rest of London quickly. Last but not least: this hostel is for all ages. From families with young kids, to retirees.. Average age was probably around 35-40. This is absolutely wonderful if you're looking for coziness yet enough time and space to rest! Like I said, not a party hostel, but lots a fun stuff going on :)

Nina

Remarkable team employees : Anton, Drazen, Shirley, Shashank, Anna, Yassin, Jack , Pietro, Matias, Delphina, Sarah and the entire team of receptionists, housekeepers,also the hospitable Mrs Alison. Without forgot the grey and white tabby cat Tyson :" Chief Mouser of the British ,Foreign and Commonwealth Saint James Backpakers Office" The hostel is housed in a beautiful Victorian house just a 5-minute walk from Earl’s Court tube station, 500 meters from a Tesco supermarket, with a small Sainsbury’s on the corner, and only two stops from Notting Hill Gate and Portobello Marketwith a spacious outdoor courtyard, decorated with London-style graffiti and furnished with comfortable seating. The + the well-equipped communal kitchen in the hostel

Σæhα龍дαrkφεηιχ

The essence of this hostel lies in its team: a group of welcoming and professional staff who consistently go the extra mile for the guests. Anton, with his professionalism and courteousness towards all. Shirley, who generously shares her cooking tips. (The breakfasts at this hostel are excellent, with pancakes, eggs, beans, and sausages prepared live cooking in front of guests.) Tosh, who prepares tasty dinners and leads enjoyable activities with contagious enthusiasm in the hostel’s two large lounges/dining rooms. Special thanks to Shirley, Anton, Drazen, Ana, Yassin, Shashank,Tosh, Jack, Delfina, Matias, and the entire team of receptionists and housekeepers.

...

Good location - next to the train station, supermarkets; shops, and eating places. There are also buses to get one to sightseeing and other places of interest. Located in a quiet area Another extra extra bonus is free lovely dinners and breakfast. Rare to find a hostel that goes an extra mile by not only offering free awesome dinners and breakfast but also allows residents to prepare their own meals. Nice and well equipped kitchen with big eating spaces extending to the garden. Free teas and coffees are offered 24/7. Members of staff are amazing, very friendly, welcoming, and ever so helpful. Well done.

Alice

I stayed at St. James Backpackers in London and had an amazing experience! The entire team was incredibly friendly and welcoming – always helpful and full of good vibes. The place is clean, well-kept, and perfect for travelers looking for a comfortable and chill spot in the city. One of the best things is that they provide food, with breakfast in the morning and again in the evening – such a rare and awesome bonus! Honestly, I highly recommend it to everyone, whether you’re traveling solo or with friends. A special shoutout to Mattias, who was especially kind and helpful throughout my stay. Thank you so much!

Nicola

Location

21 Longridge Road, London, SW5 9SB, United Kingdom

Saint James Backpackers