Spread the Cost
Unbeatable prices
Spread the Cost
Unbeatable prices
Near Kensington High Street
Located in London (London City Centre), Saint James Backpackers is within a 10-minute drive of Buckingham Palace and Big Ben. This hostel is 4.3 mi (7 km) from London Dungeon and 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from University of London.
Make yourself at home in one of the 22 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Housekeeping is provided daily, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This hostel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a picnic area.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and coffee/tea in a common area.
Czech, German, Russian, Portuguese, Greek, English, Italian, Polish, French, Spanish
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (7.8)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
Most popular facilities
Gym
Bar
Breakfast available
24/7 front desk
Free wifi
Housekeeping
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Cleanliness
7.4/10
Location
8.0/10
Recommendation
75%
Closest airports
London City Airport (LCY)
23.5 km / 14.6 mi
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
22.2 km / 13.8 mi
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
90 km / 55.9 mi
Luton Airport (LTN)
59.7 km / 37.1 mi
Stansted Airport (STN)
120.9 km / 75.1 mi
What's nearby
Cromwell Road
0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Kensington High Street
0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Olympia Conference and Exhibition Centre
1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Natural History Museum
1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Kensington Gardens
1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Imperial College London
1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Victoria and Albert Museum
1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Science Museum
1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Kensington Palace
2 km / 1.2 mi
Royal Albert Hall
2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Eventim Apollo
2.2 km / 1.3 mi
Hyde Park
2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Stamford Bridge Stadium
2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Portobello Road Market
2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Harrods
2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Most Popular Amenities
Gym
Bar
Breakfast available
24/7 front desk
Free wifi
Housekeeping
Top family-friendly amenities
Food and drink
Barbecue grill(s)
Coffee/tea in common areas
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Things to do
Fitness facilities
Television in common areas
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Guest services
Daily housekeeping
Outdoors
Terrace
Languages spoken
Czech
German
Russian
Portuguese
Greek
English
Italian
Polish
French
Spanish
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Common areas
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type.Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
General Instructions
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Please be aware that 1 cat and 1 dog reside at this property. Each guest is required to present a valid government-issued photo ID card at check-in, such as a passport or driver's license.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cards accepted at this property
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
We should mention
92% of our clients have rated us with 5 stars
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