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Kensal Green Backpackers

5.1(3782)

London, EnglandView map8.23km from city centre

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Kensal Green Backpackers is a legendary hostel full of character, aiming to provide a stay in a fun, affordable and safe enviroment.

We are located right across the road from Kensal Green tube and overground station (Bakerloo line) and bus no: 18 will take you to the heart of London 24 hours a day.
Our friendly team of multi-lingual staff are happy to assist you 24/7.

Fresh linen, Wi-Fi, comfortable beds, hot showers are all included in your stay. All our rooms have showers and water basins.

At our amazing hostel you will have free access to:

-Full facility kitchens
-Dining space
-Large lounge with pool table and Sky-TV
-Free weekly entertainment

Affordable extras

-Laundry service (wash&dry)
-Bar
-Coffee shop
-Restaurant
-Breakfast available at reasonable cost
-Storage room
-Adaptors
-Towels for hire
-Tourist information and advice on local attractions and transport

Please note that valid photo ID is mandatory for check-in. We ask for a £10 in cash, key deposit which would be returned to you upon check out.
Kensal Green Backpackers only caters for travellers aged between 18-40 yrs old.

House Rules

Check In

0:00 - 23:00

Check Out

until 10:00

Taxes Included

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Facilities

Free WiFi
Free Internet Access
Adaptors
Coworking Space
Luggage Storage
24 Hour Reception
Tours/Travel Desk
Currency Exchange

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Reviews

5.1(3782)

Value for Money
5.0
Security
6.0
Atmosphere
3.0
Cleanliness
4.0
Staff
7.0
Location
7.0
Facilities
4.0

Summary of traveller reviews

Kensal Green Backpackers in London offers friendly staff and good value. Some recent guests noted issues with cleanliness and security, with concerns about the presence of non-guests and occasional fire alarm activations.

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Stayed in Jun 2026

4.0

Abdelhakim

Male, 41+, Algeria

Dear sir/Madam, I would like to write you my comment , later on this afternoon, or if you wish to discuss it over the phone please let me know . Regards

Stayed in Jun 2026

6.3

Annabel

Female, 18-24, South Africa

An affordable place to stay if you're looking for something short term. The building itself isn't amazing or very clean, and I did notice a few roaches, but other than that the rooms are clean and the beds are comfortable. Overall it was less than average, but the staff were lovely and its in quite a convenient location.

Stayed in Jan 2026

8.6

Laurentiu

Male, 41+, Romania

A clean,safe,quiet place.Proper place to sleep.I had a proper rest.

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Location

639 Harrow Road, London, England

8.2km from city centre

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