About

Stay in one of the coolest and poshest parts of London (Kensington/Chelsea). Breakfast is all you can eat and includes freshly made pancakes, eggs, cereals, toast, juices etc.

We'll keep you safe - our Reception is 24/7 and we have a large international team, including the house cat (Tyson), 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.

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House Rules

Check In

14:00 - 23:00

Check Out

until 10:00

  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

  • Free Breakfast
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Adaptors
  • Luggage Storage
  • 24 Hour Reception
  • Housekeeping
  • Reception (limited hours)
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Reviews

6.5Good(2157)
  • Value for Money
    6.4
  • Security
    6.9
  • Atmosphere
    5.9
  • Cleanliness
    5.4
  • Staff
    7.3
  • Location
    8.2
  • Facilities
    5.6
Summary of traveller reviews

Saint James Backpackers in London offers a vibrant atmosphere with friendly staff and a great location near Earl's Court. Guests appreciate the free breakfast and dinner, and the lively social vibe. However, some recent reviews mention that rooms can be cramped and beds uncomfortable, with occasional issues regarding cleanliness in bathrooms and common areas.

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Stayed in Sept 2026
2.6
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Dumitru
Male, 41+, Moldova
Dirty and stinky place. Not very welcoming staff either. The worst part, however, they’ve got bed bugs. I couldn’t sleep… had to leave early.
Stayed in Sept 2026
9.1
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Anonymous
Male, 41+, England
This was a pleasant surprise. Easy to find, just round the corner from Earl's Court tube station, in one of the nicer areas, and very welcoming both at reception and in the open layout. Looks much brighter in terms of space, freshly painted walls and design, than most hostels while the showers are multiple and the rooms feel safe and not crammed together, plus there's a basic breakfast, which is nicely laid out, in a large breakfast room.
Stayed in Jul 2026
3.7
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Autumn
Female, 25-30, USA
I did not enjoy this hostel. The staff were not friendly. The room had no air flow, no fan, it was super stuffy. The women’s bathroom had mold in the shower, and was in the basement, which was two floors below my floor. There were also reports of bedbugs in one of the rooms (Not mine thankfully). There were rules about no smoking on the patio, that were not enforced, this made it difficult to enjoy the patio. I do not recommend staying here.
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Location

21 Longridge Road, London, England
5.5km from city centre
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Hostelworld says

Saint James Backpackers, set in a classic Victorian town house, is quaint and typically British. Its interior is beautifully maintained, mixing modern with classic, and includes a sizeable common room with plush sofas and TV. A friendly, family run affair, it offers a selection of dorms and privates, along with full kitchen facilities, free Wi-Fi and a patio area with BBQ. It?s close to Earl?s Court tube station, just two stops away from London?s exclusive Kensington area, and 15 minutes from the West End, where you?ll find the best the city has to offer in shopping, theatre and pubs.