Title: Saint James Backpackers Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=2114&destination=London%2C+England%2C+United+Kingdom&selected=16056495&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Saint James Backpackers Travelers fuel up with a hearty breakfast before exploring London, with friendly staff creating a welcoming home base for urban adventures ## Photo gallery for Saint James Backpackers ![Exterior - Saint James Backpackers (London)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16060000/16056500/16056495/44bf3608.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Front of property - Saint James Backpackers (London)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16060000/16056500/16056495/038beb41.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave - Saint James Backpackers (London)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16060000/16056500/16056495/eca3b53e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area - Saint James Backpackers (London)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16060000/16056500/16056495/d0a88755.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior entrance - Saint James Backpackers (London)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16060000/16056500/16056495/5735dae6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies 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. ## Reviews 7.8 Good ## Popular amenities - Free Wi-Fi - Gym - Housekeeping - 24/7 front desk ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-04&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=16056495&PinnedHotelID=16056495&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-04&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=16056495&PinnedHotelID=16056495&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-05&endDate=2026-04-06&selected=16056495&PinnedHotelID=16056495&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-05&endDate=2026-04-06&selected=16056495&PinnedHotelID=16056495&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-12&selected=16056495&PinnedHotelID=16056495&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-12&selected=16056495&PinnedHotelID=16056495&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-17&endDate=2026-04-19&selected=16056495&PinnedHotelID=16056495&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-17&endDate=2026-04-19&selected=16056495&PinnedHotelID=16056495&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 13 of 13 rooms ### View all photos for 4-Bed Mixed Dorm ![Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16060000/16056500/16056495/d77050b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### 4-Bed Mixed Dorm - Sleeps 1 ### View all photos for 6-Bed Mixed Dorm ![Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16060000/16056500/16056495/fc17d940.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### 6-Bed Mixed Dorm - Sleeps 1 ### View all photos for 8- Bed Female Only Dorm ![Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16060000/16056500/16056495/63205828.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### 8- Bed Female Only Dorm - Sleeps 1 ### View all photos for 8- Bed Mixed Dorm ![Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16060000/16056500/16056495/63205828.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### 8- Bed Mixed Dorm - Sleeps 1 ### View all photos for Private Double Bed Room With Ensuite ![Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16060000/16056500/16056495/5491cd86.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Private Double Bed Room With Ensuite - Sleeps 2 ### View all photos for Private Double Bed Room Without Ensuite ![Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16060000/16056500/16056495/24068ecf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Private Double Bed Room Without Ensuite - Sleeps 2 ### View all photos for Private Twin Single Bed Room With Ensuite ![Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16060000/16056500/16056495/c50885c8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Private Twin Single Bed Room With Ensuite - Sleeps 2 ### View all photos for 3 Bunk Bed Private Room Without Ensuite ![Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16060000/16056500/16056495/39694b7f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### 3 Bunk Bed Private Room Without Ensuite - Sleeps 3 ### View all photos for Triple Room, Terrace ![Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16060000/16056500/16056495/faf197de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Triple Room, Terrace - 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More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FLondon-Hotels-Saint-James-Backpackers.h16056495.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FLondon-Hotels-Saint-James-Backpackers.h16056495.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in London City Centre, a neighbourhood in London, Saint James Backpackers is near a metro station. London Dungeon and O2 Arena are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Buckingham Palace and Big Ben. Don't miss out on a visit to Sky Garden. [Visit our London travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London.dx178279) [View more Hostels in London](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hostels.d178279-aaHostels.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C51.49344%2C-0.19605&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=U67k9nBIMv9i7GHFzpxTBGoB-5c=) 21 Longridge Road, London, England, SW5 9SB ### What's nearby - ![Natural History Museum in London](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6188004/bcc05b48-5bb8-44b8-8b76-e80154c6a194.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Cromwell Road 1 min walk \- 0.1 miles - ![Kensington High Street](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6145129/ed984660-ce03-43c4-9661-01da6ed7cbf3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Kensington High Street 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles - ![Holland Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6168475/5c773721-a3f1-4564-95d4-53550195e149.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Holland Park 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles - ![Kensington Gardens](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6079011/e71224c6-2c7f-4637-8e28-dedbb8f5129c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Kensington Gardens 14 min walk \- 0.8 miles - Bupa Cromwell Hospital 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles ### Getting around - Earl's Court Station 7 min walk - West Brompton Station 12 min walk - London (LCY-London City) 70 min drive ### Restaurants - Earls Court Tavern 2 min walk - Paul 5 min walk - Pret a Manger 5 min walk - McDonald's 4 min walk - Caffè Nero 4 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 TV in reception, luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk - Coffee/tea in reception, outdoor furniture and barbecues - A banquet hall - 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 ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72390000/72386100/72386009/d52bcbc7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ibis budget London Heathrow Central Cranford - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Air-conditioning - Breakfast available 8.0 Very good 3,165 reviews £37 includes taxes & fees 4 May - 5 May [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-05-04&endDate=2026-05-05&selected=72386009&PinnedHotelID=72386009&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1560000/1550100/1550067/e0020e0c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### St Christopher's Inn, Shepherd's Bush - 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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 ### More - Banquet hall - Designated smoking areas ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Hair dryer (on request) ### More - Iron/ironing board on request ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10 AM ### 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 This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in 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 This property enforces quiet hours from 11:00 AM to 7:00 AM Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools 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: - Deposit: GBP 20 per person, per stay We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Towels fee: GBP 5 per stay (or guests may bring their own) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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; cash is not accepted Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation Alcohol is not served at this property ### 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? ### How much is parking at Saint James Backpackers? ### What time is check-in at Saint James Backpackers? ### What time is check-out at Saint James Backpackers? ### Where is Saint James Backpackers located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Saint James Backpackers Reviews 7.8 ### Good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 7.4 Cleanliness ### 8.4 Location ### 8.0 Staff & service ### 7.4 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 87 8 - Good 76 6 - Okay 37 4 - Poor 14 2 - Terrible 21 ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bedros 6 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Friendly staff at desk and housekeeping. Nice room with storage, and good bathrooms. Just what I needed for an affordable stay. ##### Bedros Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katrina 14 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort very accommodating staff, friendly guests, good services, would recommend! ##### Katrina Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### patrick 21 Jun 2024 Liked: Staff & service Nice staff and reasonable facilities, slept quite well ##### patrick Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rawle 3 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Loved the free cooked breakfast, TV room area, and outside chill out area. ##### Rawle Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Øyvind 23 Oct 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort Lot's of staff who are in and out. Mostly voluntery pepole who needs a new chance in life or come from a different country, most of the staff and voluntery staff are great, someone i wondring why they voluntery there... because they get free accomondation and free food.. Very good breakfast and free dinner if you are early to sign you up. Bathroom it's very dirty and overflows with water. Many times att WC urin is everywhere. ##### Øyvind Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rawle 18 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Excellent service and facilities. ##### Rawle Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Margherita 24 Jul 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness Good for the position - Museums, Hyde Park, High Street Kensington - all within walking distance. In addition to breakfast, the first 30 to sign up on a list can claim free dinner. Not really impressed by some of the staff, and although the place can be busy with some guests not being particularly attentive to cleanliness themselves, the place could be way cleaner. ##### Margherita Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sean 2 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Wonderful people, and the option of a free meal in the evening (subject to numbers signing up) was completely unexpected!! Courtyard area is beautiful. Visited in the middle of a heatwave so wasn't really able to take advantage of a lot of the facilities because I felt so tired! But the sound of people playing table tennis below as I cooled down inside made me smile :-) ##### Sean Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Aideen 10 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The staff was helpful and a lot of the costumers were friendly. The location was very close to the tube station and had several bus routes that pass really close ##### Aideen Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Nibal 16 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Saint James Hostel Saint James hostel is a welcoming place to stay. It gives you the feel of a family home, with its very friendly and helpful staff who connect with guests. The hostel offers free breakfast and free dinner. They organise events and games to entertain. They even have a happiness manager! Tosh does a great job whether he is cooking dinner, making popcorn or organising a game for the guests. I recommend trying it if visiting London. ##### Nibal Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Paul 5 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort This was a good stay, convenient and handy. The feel with a double room is a little like a b&b, with helpful staff and very simple rooms. The main negative is a very noisy pipe running in the room which seemed to be linked to people having showers, although the nose finishes at midnight. The communal areas are nice, and it served a tofu and potato curry for free evening meals (you have to get on the list so maybe email in about this as it fills up fast. The atmosphere was relaxed and friendly. Going by out stay the private rooms are at the top, so accessibility could be an issue (steep stairs) ... Overall, I would definitely come again, it has a nice vibe and for the price and location, it's really good. ##### Paul Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeremy 9 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Not often stayed in a hostel with so many amenities and extras, like the free breakfast, evening meals and drinks. Didn’t have the best nights sleep but this was due to the people in the room, which the hostel can’t do anything about! ##### Jeremy Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Huilian 15 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort They don't have an elevator, but the staff helped me with my luggage, so I can't complain. They offer free dinner (on my stay it was vegan beans, salad, and rice) and free breakfast (eggs cooked for you upon request). They have a dedicated bathroom for women which is great. The only mess was that the key they gave me at checkin didn't correspond to my bed number. The locker was stuck under the bed. When I came back from theatre in the evening, someone else put her stuff on my bed. I had to go check with the reception and they pointed me to another unused bed. All the changes caused a longer check-out time. ##### Huilian Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Garry 6 Jul 2024 Liked: Amenities Friendly, helpful staff. Good hot free breakfasts and dinners. Didn’t like the fact that reception allowed homeless people with just a plastic bag of clothes book in at 2am in the morning. Two nights in a row the whole room was woken up by drunk residents. One was aggressive, the other was just inconsiderate. Otherwise, a great place to stay. ##### Garry Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Patrick 16 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities Friendly staff and perfect more thsn perfect Spaghetti Bolognese. The rest wasn't good. Loud everywhere and the doors very loud until ithe night and morning. I slept maximum 3 hours each night. Wash bassins only extreme hot water. Shower area to small. The "Power" in the bathrooms for shaving doesn' t work. No electricy. You have to buy an adapter for UK but that is not useable in the bathroom. ##### Patrick Stayed 4 nights in May 2024 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Tom 4 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness Cheap room, good location. Only one small fridge and pretty strict rules meant I had in-date food thrown out twice. Kitchen is also closed at meal times for staff to make food for guests. And when it opens back up is at the discretion of staff on the day, they dont follow the set times. Bathrooms often flooded, and missing toilet paper. Rooms dont have fans which is an issue in the summer. Lock boxes under the bed are too small for bags. Staff were ok. Polite and attentive, but not particularly friendly (to me anyway). ##### Tom Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Scott 12 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities This is a family owned and run hostel that has been generationally passed down. It is affordable, well run, you always have hot water, and the staff are very welcoming and helpful and keep the bathrooms clean (which is quite a task!). In addition, there are lockers under the beds where you can store your stuff (just bring a lock), the breakfast is good and predictable and there is an optional dinner you can sign up for every evening. There is a football match on nearly every evening to boot (in season of course)! It is only a 5 min walk from the tube (Stamford Bridge is only 2 stops away!) and restaurants abound. A couple of things you won't know from booking here: there is a 10 pound refundable deposit for the room key (bring cash), bring a towel (but a small travel towel on Amazon) and soap/shampoo with you (or buy it at the grocery store when you arrive), and they have deals on weekly rates of you book with them directly and you don't start your stay on the weekend. Overall, I'd go back in a heartbeat. Next time you travel to London, don't stay at a hotel, support a local family that is doing good work in the city. Stay at St James Backpackers! ##### Scott Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Morgan 1 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities people at hostel very social. some people were weird, but that's everywhere. the female dorm was clean and the fellow stayers were extremely supportive. free breakfast was like reheated heinz beans, hotdog wieners boiled, eggs, pancakes, toast, cereal. 7pm dinner was free if you signed up early enough. there is a female only bathroom n shower. everything was clean. no mold. no laundry though. close to main attractions. wifi hit or miss lowkey. staff was sweet. very active and social at night. the age range was from 20s to 30s, but there were many older stayers as well. There is a cat, the cat was cute. make sure you have shower shoes. ask for the bottom bunk. clean plates and there is a fridge. ##### Morgan Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Hannah 11 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities Overall, this was good value for the price and the hostel is in a great location - close to the tube and there is a grocery store and multiple restaurants down the street. My one complaint was that when I took a shower, the drain was clogged and I was immediately standing in 4 inches of dirty water. Future guests should note the following: - The all-female dorm is two floors above the all-female bathroom. All other bathrooms are any gender. - There are no privacy curtains on the bunks - Dorms do not have quiet/curtesy hours posted - The kitchen is small and closed when the staff are cooking dinner. Dinner is limited to the first 30 people who sign up each morning. So if you have plans to make your own dinner, you can’t use the kitchen during normal dinner hours - Guests are not allowed to store cooked food in the fridge, so you can’t keep leftovers - The communal area is pretty small for the number of guests that can fit into the hostel. The hostel was not at full capacity when I was there but I often couldn’t find a place to sit and eat. Although in the summer, there are many seats to sit out in the garden - Each bunk is assigned a lock box for your items that rolls under the bed. I liked this system and the boxes are fairly large. - My bunk did not have a bedside light or shelf ##### Hannah Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Gary 11 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Breakfast included Basic, toilets were passable however not in large enough numbers on each floor. Breakfast was most welcome as were beds being made on arrival. ##### Gary Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Renee 28 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities I love this hostel it is one of the best in London. I love the staff and the Melo inviting environment. Great price good free food close to convenient shops. ##### Renee Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023 Verified ### 4/10 Poor #### nasir 30 Jan 2026 Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Room have beg bugs I can't stay upstairs staff give me room on 3 floor ##### nasir Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Antony 22 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Good place to stay ##### Antony Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Karl 3 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort Good ##### Karl Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025 Verified ### 4/10 Poor #### Waiping 18 Sept 2025 Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Disliked: Cleanliness I booked for 2 nights and stayed only the first night because of bedbugs on my bed and I was bitten so badly. Hope they do some deep clean for the rooms ##### Waiping Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > - [Plaza London Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Plaza-London-Hotel.h4969048.Hotel-Information) > - [Tribe London Canary Wharf](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Tribe-London-Canary-Wharf.h83096424.Hotel-Information) > - [City Courtyard Apartments & Penthouse](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-City-Courtyard-Apartments-Penthouse.h12433631.Hotel-Information) > - [Leonardo Hotel London Croydon](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Jurys-Inn-London-Croydon.h866550.Hotel-Information) > - [The Greenwood Hotel by Wetherspoon](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-The-Greenwood-Hotel-By-Wetherspoon.h48465856.Hotel-Information) > - [Stamford Bridge Hotel London](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Stamford-Bridge-Hotel.h65802.Hotel-Information) > - [Hampton by Hilton London City](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Arbor-City-Hotel.h201127.Hotel-Information) > - [Aerotel London Heathrow Airport Terminal 2-3](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Aerotel-London-Heathrow-T2-T3.h21528024.Hotel-Information) > - [Maldron Hotel Finsbury Park, London](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Maldron-Finsbury-Park-London.h92328087.Hotel-Information) > - [Leonardo London Heathrow Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Leonardo-London-Heathrow-Airport.h570358.Hotel-Information) > - [Point A London Canary Wharf ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Point-A-Hotel-London.h9080289.Hotel-Information) > - [ARK Canary Wharf](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-The-Collective-Canary-Wharf.h36660267.Hotel-Information) > - [Ruby Zoe Hotel London by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Ruby-Zoe-Hotel-London.h87843675.Hotel-Information) > - [Wembley Park Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Wembley-Park-Hotel.h17816788.Hotel-Information) > - [DoubleTree by Hilton London Heathrow Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-London-Heathrow-Airport.h55006.Hotel-Information) > - [Hyatt House London Stratford](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Hyatt-House-London-Stratford.h4823071.Hotel-Information) > - [Ibis Budget London Whitechapel - Brick Lane](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Ibis-Budget-London-Whitechapel-Brick-Lane.h29134898.Hotel-Information) > - [Thistle London Heathrow Terminal 5](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Thistle-London-Heathrow-T5.h882761.Hotel-Information) > - [Sanctum London Regents Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Sanctum-International-Regents-Park.h78257352.Hotel-Information) > - [Staycity Aparthotels, London, Heathrow](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Staycity-Aparthotels-London-Heathrow.h5025535.Hotel-Information) > - [Safestay London Kensington Holland Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Safestay-Holland-Park.h12706774.Hotel-Information) > - [Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre London Heathrow](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Radisson-Hotel-Conference-Centre-London.h48444523.Hotel-Information) > - [Staycity Aparthotels, London, Greenwich High Road](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Staycity-Aparthotels-Greenwich-High-Road.h7065398.Hotel-Information) > - [Mercure London Heathrow Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Mercure-London-Heathrow-Hotel.h17586.Hotel-Information) > - [The International Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-The-International-Hotel.h1949.Hotel-Information) > - [Golders Green Stays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Golders-Grenn-Stays.h93467119.Hotel-Information) > - [Radisson Blu Hotel, London Heathrow](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Radisson-Blu-Hotel-Conference-Centre.h12391.Hotel-Information) > - [The Clarendon Hotel - Blackheath](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-The-Clarendon-Hotel-Blackheath.h916270.Hotel-Information) > - [London Wembley International Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-London-Wembley-International-Hotel.h890560.Hotel-Information) ---