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Reviews of Saint James Backpackers

21 Longridge Road, Kensington and Chelsea, London, SW5 9SB, United Kingdom

#808 of 1,015 hotels in London

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Review Score

Based on 1644 hostel reviews

6.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    6.8

  • Comfort

    6.8

  • Location

    8.6

  • Facilities

    7.0

  • Staff

    8.4

  • Value for money

    7.4

  • Free WiFi

    7.1

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  • Reviewed: May 11, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    matras was too soft

    nice people and lunch&dinner included!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 8, 2024

    8.0
    ""Mixed Experience at a Charming Hostel in London"
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    "The breakfast was quite ordinary, but the organization leaves something to be desired. The location far from the city center is a drawback. The shower is a bit small."

    ""I had a pleasant stay in this beautiful hostel. The hostel staff is very friendly and attentive. They require a £10 security deposit at check-in, to be refunded at check-out when returning the keys. The beds are extremely comfortable, as are the rooms. The toilets are clean. The hostel offers all necessary amenities and is close to supermarkets. There is even a television with PlayStation and others for watching matches and movies in the lounge area. I highly recommend it to solo travelers and those looking to spend less than three days in London."

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 6, 2024

    7.0
    Basic place to crash
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Tiny bathroom Pretty cold in the room (maybe because the window does not close perfectly) A little bit noisy - but it is a hostel!

    Close to metro station and close to a market Small bathroom but i have to say it is a hostel not a hotel There is a luggage room - 2 pounds per luggage It is a good place to crash after a long day od visiting Breakfast (not the best but not the worst) consists of fried eggs, beans, sausage and pancake, bread, milk, peanut butter -something to eat before leaving to visit the city

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 4, 2024

    8.0
    I really enjoyed my stay except the two things I mentioned
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Female Dorm
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I hate that bedding I prefer white colour bedsheets Also,hate the ideas of queuing for breakfast because I can't stand for a longer period of time

    I love the housekeeper because they work efficiently also,make everywhere kept clean

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 2, 2024

    7.0
    Nice hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The showers aren't comfortable. You are supposed to clean your dishes after breakfast (no dishwasher). The breakfast is poor (not bad).

    Very clean and quiet hostel. Friendly staff. The reception works 24/7.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 27, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Female Dorm
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    GREAT location! Super handy to Earls Court Station, Sainsbury and laundromat. All bathrooms, common areas and dorms are cleaned daily. Great value for your money.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 22, 2024

    6.0
    Fine stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bedrooms are old, and tight Bathrooms are below standards

    Dinner and breakfast were nice. Nice staff Good and spacious common areas

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 21, 2024

    7.0
    It is a youth hostel and as such, relatively noisy. But the location and value for money are great!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Female Dorm
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Bathrooms were always dirty, toilets filled and quite unpleasant. But I'm guessing it is more to do with the behaviour of guests than with the lack of cleaning, since the rest of the facilities were quite clean.

    People were quite friendly and the breakfast made before you was quite nice. The location and value for money are just great, so I will be coming back next time I'm in London, maybe with the family.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 20, 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Mattress very hard and quite noisy

    Staff very helpful and accommodating.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 18, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No towel in a single private room.

    Relaxed vibe and a system that works.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 13, 2024

    8.0
    Nice Value place to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Female Dorm
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Could be better if cleaner pillow case and duvet and less dusty in the sleeping room. The basin tap is so hard to be push for each use. Occasionally water came out super hot on the second floor. Need more hook in shower cabin.

    Value for money and good location. Breakfast tea coffee included in the morning, the 2 ladies who make us eggs, and pancake , are very kind and friendly. Last time there was no electrical socket for top bed, but this time there are sockets everywhere where . So they do listen to us and this place keeps improving.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 13, 2024

    7.0
    Good value
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The showers were small

    Large communal area on the ground with kitchen, tv room and outdoor gym

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 11, 2024

    7.0
    Value for money stay in an expensive city
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Value for money accommodation and excellent staff.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 6, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very crowdy during breakfast times.

    Good location, possible free dinner and copious breakfast.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 4, 2024

    8.0
    My favourite hostel in London
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Female Dorm
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beds are very noisy and the mattress is flat and uncomfortable. There are no side lights or privacy curtains.

    Lovely helpful staff. Bunks have a small shelf . I had a charging sockets near mine. Decent breakfast selection with egg, sausages, beans and pancakes. Toast, spreads and cereals. Tea, coffee and squash. Small dinner included if you sign up. I had chicken curry and it was ok. Communal kitchen, shared bathrooms, make up and hair station. Luggage storage. TV lounge. WiFi which is spotty. Great position near Earls court tube.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 1, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Female Dorm
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Affordable and accessible. Good for the price.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 19, 2024

    8.0
    A good quality hostel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Only criticism was the free wifi reception seemed rather patchy in the room I was in and needs some improving. So not great reception throughout.

    Virtually all was great.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 19, 2024

    6.0
    The room was ok but the shower rooms were very inconvenient. They don’t have shower heads, so the water comes out direct
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The shower room is so inconvenient

    Nice and fresh breakfast

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 3, 2024

    7.0
    Great experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Good

    Good

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 27, 2024

    7.0
    Good value for money, good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was very basic ... And walking up and down for water / coffee is a bit tiring ...

    I liked the location, the spaciousness of the property, the sense of companion and togetherness, friendly atmosphere and polite staff.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: February 23, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Free breakfast and dinner

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 20, 2024

    7.0
    very good service, but not
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No towel

    Breakfast

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 16, 2024

    8.0
    It was alright.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Female Dorm
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    None

    Welcoming staffs. Clean facilities.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 12, 2024

    8.0
    My go to place for a cheap bed in London for the cost of a pizza. 😁
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Female Dorm
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Good location close to the tube. Breakfast pancakes are always welcome! Nice bright rooms and staff that recognise a (semi) regular face are a pleasant plus. Staying in a women only room, I'm not made to feel like an inconvenience, which is not a feature of every hostel I've stayed at!

    Stayed in February 2024

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