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Saint James Backpackers

21 Longridge Road, London, GB

7.1 guest rating· 3628 reviews

About this hotel

Family-Run Hostel in Central London

Combining Victorian Charm with Modern Amenities

Saint James Backpackers, located just 5 minutes from Earls Court Station, seamlessly blends historic Victorian architecture with contemporary conveniences. Recognized as one of London's top hostels in 2017, it offers complimentary breakfast and dinner, ensuring a comfortable stay for all guests.

Entertainment and Relaxation at Your Fingertips

Enjoy free high-speed WiFi, a tranquil garden patio with a complimentary gym, and a communal lounge featuring an impressive 85-inch Ultra HD TV with cable, Netflix, and PS4. Additionally, guests have access to a modern shared kitchen to prepare their own meals, adding a touch of home away from home.

Prime Location for Sightseeing

Conveniently situated within walking distance of the Natural History and Science Museums, Hyde Park, and a short train ride from iconic landmarks like Madame Tussauds, Harrods, and Buckingham Palace, Saint James Backpackers offers the perfect base for exploring London's treasures.

Book now to experience the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and charm at Saint James Backpackers!

Rooms & rates

Standard Double Room

Sleeps 2 · 12 m² · Double bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer
  • Mini-fridge

Standard Twin Room

Sleeps 2 · 12 m² · 2× Twin bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer
  • Mini-fridge

Triple Room with Shared Bathroom

Sleeps 3 · 10 m² · Bunk bed

  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet
  • Heating
  • Hardwood or parquet floors

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Sleeps 1 · 12 m² · Bunk bed

  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet
  • Heating
  • Hardwood or parquet floors

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Sleeps 1 · 15 m² · Bunk bed

  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet
  • Heating
  • Hardwood or parquet floors

Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Sleeps 1 · 20 m² · Bunk bed

  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet
  • Heating
  • Hardwood or parquet floors

Bed in 8-Bed Female Dorm

Sleeps 1 · 36 m² · Bunk bed

  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet
  • Heating
  • Hardwood or parquet floors

Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

Sleeps 2 · 14 m² · 2× Twin bed

  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Body soap

Triple Room with Terrace

Sleeps 3 · 10 m² · 3× Twin bed

  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet
  • Heating
  • Hardwood or parquet floors

Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom

Sleeps 2 · 12 m² · Double bed

  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet
  • Heating

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Fitness facilities
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • BBQ facilities
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Broadcast Live sport events
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Designated smoking area
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  • Entertainment staff
  • Evening entertainment
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Games room
  • Garden
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Heating
  • Invoice provided
  • Karaoke
  • Luggage storage
  • Movie nights
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Picnic area
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Pub crawls
  • Shared kitchen
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Table tennis
  • Terrace

Location

What guests say7.13628 reviews

+ Professional staff+ Good value for money− Cleanliness issues− Lack of privacy
Cleanliness5.0
Service8.4
Location8.0
Room Quality6.4
Amenities7.0
Value for Money7.4

Guest review

1.0

If you are into bed bugs, mice and people stealing your stuff and food it's the right place for you.

K · GB · 2026-10-23

Guest review

10.0

Very safe , great value for the money and the staff is very attentive to all of the guests requests !

Rami · US · 2026-10-23

Guest review

10.0

Love the location and the over energy of the hostel. It feels like you’re staying with a big family that also loves to travel!

− Chaddy , one of the staff is really aggressive and would make a lot of the guests uncomfortable with his misogynistic and inappropriate behavior and remarks. But management was able to take care of the issue fast and efficiently. There was just one bad apple that needed to go and after that the energy was back to being amazing!

Rami · US · 2026-10-23

Guest review

10.0

I love how easy it is to access everywhere in London from earls court. It’s easy to move around London from this hostel. It’s so central that you can go out , have lunch, explore and then come back change and go back out. Very great location!

Rami · US · 2026-10-23

Guest review

5.0

Friendly staff and Great location

− The cleanliness could be improved, especially considering the large number of people staying at the hostel. Bathrooms: The bathrooms need more regular and thorough cleaning. Women’s bathrooms in the basement: These need more hooks for hanging clothes and towels, as well as shelves to store personal belongings. Stair carpets: The carpets on the stairs need a deep clean. Kitchen: The kitchen is sometimes clean, but standards of cleanliness need to be more consistent.

Rosa · GB · 2026-10-23

Guest review

10.0

Amazing location!

Rami · US · 2026-10-23

Good to know

8 am to 9:45 am: Free breakfast

No pets or animals under any circumstances.

No bicycles, e-scooters or any form of e-transport or anything with large rechargeable batteries permitted inside the hostel. They represent a fire hazard and threat to life, so MUST be kept outside.

We take a £10 - £20 CASH Security Deposit upon check-in. If you are unable to pay cash then we will accept card payment but will charge £11 and return only £10 to cover the transaction charges incurred. The deposit will be returned on check-out as long as the key is returned to us and no damage to the property is caused.

A luggage room is available for guests who arrive early.