Ratings based on 187 Verified Reviews
3.7 Room cleanliness
4.0 Service & staff
3.3 Room comfort
3.7 Hotel condition
Expedia Verified Reviews
by A verified traveler
Posted 24 Nov 2024
They have a lovely cat who wonders around! Highlight right there
Comment from Hotel Management
24 Nov 2024 by SJB Team, Hotel Management
Hi Gabriella,Thank you for your feedback and we look forward to host you in the future.Tyson says hi to you!
by A verified traveler
Posted 20 Nov 2024
by A verified traveler from Colorado Springs
Posted 12 Nov 2024
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!
Comment from Hotel Management
18 Nov 2024 by SJB Team, Hotel Management
Dear Scott,It was a real pleasure having you in our hostel.We are delight to read your kind worlds and your feedback is really appreciated! We look forward to host you on your next trip to London and have more chats about football and Chelsea! Best Regards,SJB Team
by A verified traveler
Posted 29 Oct 2024
Highly recommended
by A verified traveler
Posted 20 Oct 2024
by A verified traveler
Posted 29 Sep 2024
The best option to make good friends and sleep in London
by A verified traveler
Posted 16 Sep 2024
Great for a traveller passing through
by A verified traveler
Posted 14 Sep 2024
Walking distance to the Museum of Natural History, V&A, Harrods and more
by A verified traveler
Bit hot and smelly but good atmosphere
Posted 4 Sep 2024 on HotelsPretty good for the money. Nice atmosphere from the moment you walk in. Definitely stay in the smaller dorm than the larger ones.
by A verified traveler
Bed bugs
Posted 5 Aug 2024 on HotelsSadly got bites from bed bugs. First and last time here. The bunk bed was basic but creaked everytime the girl above moved. Couldn’t sleep because of this. I stayed here as I was going to a work event in the evening and just needed a place to lay my head. The bed bug bites were upsetting to say the least.
