Saint James Backpackers

Hostel with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Buckingham Palace

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

Saint James Backpackers, near Buckingham Palace in central London, offers a lively retreat for explorers. Enjoy free self-serve breakfast on the garden patio, a gym, in-room WiFi, luggage storage, and 24/7 staff assistance. Perfect after visiting Big Ben and London Dungeon.

Good

Popular amenities

Gym
24/7 front desk
Housekeeping
Free WiFi

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Sep 27 - Sep 28

Tomorrow

Sep 28 - Sep 29

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 18 of 18 rooms

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Exceptional

Highlights

Smart TV

Private bathroom

Digital channels

Daily housekeeping

12 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Smart TV

Digital channels

Daily housekeeping

12 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Daily housekeeping

10 sq m
Sleeps 3
3 Twin Beds

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

Exceptional

Highlights

Smart TV

Private bathroom

Digital channels

Daily housekeeping

12 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Triple Room, Terrace

Highlights

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 3
3 Twin Beds

Shared Dormitory (Bed in 6 mixed dorm)

Highlights

Daily housekeeping

15 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Single Room (Bed in 4 mixed dorm)

Highlights

Daily housekeeping

12 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory (Bed in 8 mixed dorm)

Good

Highlights

Daily housekeeping

20 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory (Bed in 8 Female dorm)

Exceptional

Highlights

Daily housekeeping

36 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

6-Bed Mixed Dorm

Sleeps 1

Private Double Bed Room Without Ensuite

Sleeps 2

8- Bed Female Only Dorm

Sleeps 1

3 Bunk Bed Private Room Without Ensuite

Sleeps 3

4-Bed Mixed Dorm

Sleeps 1

Private Double Bed Room With Ensuite

Sleeps 2

8- Bed Mixed Dorm

Sleeps 1

Private Twin Single Bed Room With Ensuite

Sleeps 2

Triple Room With Terrace

Sleeps 3

About the area

21 Longridge Road, London, England, SW5 9SB

What's nearby

Kensington High Street - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Natural History Museum - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Hyde Park - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
Buckingham Palace - 7 min drive - 4.2 km
Big Ben - 9 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

Earl's Court Station - 6 min walk
West Brompton Station - 12 min walk
London (LCY-London City) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
‪Caffè Nero - ‬4 min walk
‪Earls Court Tavern - ‬2 min walk
‪KFC - ‬4 min walk
‪Jollibee - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Saint James Backpackers

Hostel near Buckingham Palace

Located close to Big Ben and London Dungeon, Saint James Backpackers provides free self-service breakfast, a terrace and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a playground and a gym.

You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:

A banquet hall, outdoor furniture and coffee/tea in reception
Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk and barbecues
A TV in reception
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff

Room features

All guest rooms at Saint James Backpackers offer amenities, such as free WiFi.

Similar properties

Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Game room

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

No on-site parking available

Food and drink

Free self-serve breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

Gym
Playground
TV in common areas

Family friendly

Playground

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator

Guest services

Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

Barbecue grill
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Terrace

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Banquet hall
Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Hair dryer (on request)

Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Guests should 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 driving licence.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

Cash deposit: GBP 20 per person, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts only chip-and-PIN credit cards for on-site payments

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and mobile payments

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Saint James Backpackers Hostel London

Saint James Backpackers Hostel

Saint James Backpackers London

Saint James Backpackers London England

Saint James Backpackers London

Saint James Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Saint James Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation London

Frequently asked questions

Is Saint James Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Saint James Backpackers?

As of 27 Sept, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Saint James Backpackers on 28 Sept, 2025 start from S$110.73, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Saint James Backpackers?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Saint James Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Saint James Backpackers?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Saint James Backpackers located?

Located in London City Centre, this hostel is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Buckingham Palace, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Big Ben and London Dungeon. University of London and St. Paul's Cathedral are also within 6 mi (10 km). Earl's Court Station is 6 minutes by foot and West Kensington Underground Station is 10 minutes.