London Backpackers

London · England

London Backpackers

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46% SHIT
High confidence 409 reviews

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Facilities

🍳 Kitchen 👕 Laundry 🍳 Breakfast
Other facilities (40)
Adaptors Luggage Storage Tours/Travel Desk Postal Service Housekeeping Card Phones Reception (Limited Hours) Internet Access Book Exchange Board Games Cable TV Pool Table Wi-Fi Recycling Bins Linen Included Reading Light Hair Dryers Ceiling Fan Towels Not Included Charging Plugs Towels For Hire Hair Dryers For Hire Security Lockers Key Card Access 24 Hour Security Safe Deposit Box Carbon Monoxide Detector CCTV in Common Areas Fire Extinguishers First Aid Kits Smoke Alarms Smoke Detector Common Room Games Room Lounge Room Free City Maps Free WiFi Free Internet Access Hot Showers Tea & Coffee Making Facilities

Prices

Dorms $22 / night
Privates $84 / night

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Recent reviews

USA FEMALE 18-24 Apr 22, 2026 Atm 100%

I had a really nice time here! Everyone was friendly and I love that they offer free dinner on certain nights. Would definitely come back!

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Australia FEMALE 31-40 Apr 19, 2026 Atm 100%

I really enjoyed my stay at London Backpackers! All the friendly staff work hard to make guests feel welcome and keep the place clean and tidy, with frequent cleaning of the communal areas carried out during the day and night. They also arrange multiple gatherings each week with a free home cooked family dinner, followed by outings to different bars around the area. I particularly liked this as I was travelling solo and wanted to experience some night-life during my stay. definitely recommend!

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Australia MALE 31-40 Apr 8, 2026 Atm 20%

By far the most disgusting hostel I have stayed in, in over 10 years of travelling in hostels. Feaces left on toilet seats for the whole time I was there, the sheets were stained and the place such as hangers were falling apart. This place needs to be knocked down and rebuilt for it to be worth anyone’s money. Aside from this, the male staff member was rude as it gets to the cleaning staff and simply arrogant to me and other guests. I’m not one to complain but I urge no one to stay here.

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Canada MALE 18-24 Mar 28, 2026 Atm 100%

Great friendly staff and social hostel

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USA FEMALE 25-30 Mar 21, 2026 Atm 60%

The hostel is clean and well-decorated and the staff were always very friendly. Was able to make some friends, but we are so far from city center that it takes a while to get anywhere and do anything. There are several nearby bus stops and a nearby international line. Keep in mind that they lock up their kitchen at midnight and their reception and common room at 1am, so if you go out at all you end up kind of stuck on the stairs. Staff was always helpful, and the common rooms were nice when open

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USA FEMALE 18-24 Mar 20, 2026 Atm 100%

Amazing place to stay. Reception is attentive and welcoming, The rooms are kept clean, and the hostel hosts many events for those looking to make friends. The hostel is conveniently located near a train station which makes it very easy to travel around the city, and there are many grocery stores and food eateries available 24/7 within walking distance. I’ve extended my stay here because of how amazing this place is. I highly recommend staying at this hostel.

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USA FEMALE 18-24 Mar 18, 2026 Atm 100%

Was amazing!! Everyone was extremely friendly and the rooms were clean!

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Brazil MALE 25-30 Feb 28, 2026 Atm 100%

Maria de pilar , é a melhor recepcionista do hostel ! o hostel é bem.incrivel pessoas bem legais . lugar aconchegante vale muito a pena 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

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Argentina MALE 25-30 Feb 16, 2026 Atm 100%

Super recomendado

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Slovenia MALE 25-30 Feb 7, 2026 Atm 100%

Really nice place to stay in. The tube station is less than a minute walk away and there is also 24/7 open supermarket. Hostel is quite clean and the staff is amazing. They also take you out to nightclub parties, so even if you are a little bit shy you will surely make new friends. I found people staying in the hostel easy to talk to and friendly, so we enjoyed many laughs, and hope that so will you. :)

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Canada FEMALE 18-24 Jan 16, 2026 Atm 60%

J'ai bien apprécié mon séjour. L'auberge est un peu loins du centre ville, mais elle est très proche de la station de métro. Le dortoir pour femmes est bien aussi, je dirais simplement que le troisième lit en haut est peut-être un peu haut pour les gens qui ont le vertiges! Je trouve que l'auberge est très bien organisé avec ses étages et ses salles. Le décor est très beau aussi et c'est chaleureux. Je n'ai pas participé aux activités qui étaient organisées, mais ça avait l'air ...

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France FEMALE 18-24 Jan 6, 2026 Atm 100%

It was my third time around and as usual it was very nice, great property and staff

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USA FEMALE 18-24 Jan 5, 2026 Atm 80%

Overall London Backpackers was a fantastic hostel. It definitely is a little far from central London but it’s located right next to the Hendon Central station which makes travel super accessible. The staff was lovely! They have free “family” dinners every Wednesday and Friday which just brings everyone together and makes it feel like home! I would definitely stay again and would encourage others to stay as well.

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USA FEMALE 18-24 Jan 1, 2026 Atm 100%

This was my first time staying at a Hostel and I really enjoyed it. The staff was helpful and I met many new people.

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Poland MALE 31-40 Dec 23, 2025 Atm 60%

Great hostel and location, amazing staff! For that money it’s difficult to find anything better. Could be cleaner in some zones though. For me, people who cannot respect quiet hours ruined the vibe and chill but it’s like in every hostel: depends only on people and their personal culture.

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Mexico FEMALE 18-24 Dec 22, 2025 Atm 100%

Everything was excellent, staff was friendly and kind, would stay here again.

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Australia FEMALE 18-24 Dec 20, 2025 Atm 20%

There were crumbs on my bed when I arrived. Very cramped in the room together. Bathroom wasn’t clean and it was very far away from anything.

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Canada COUPLE 18-24 Dec 19, 2025 Atm 60%

we had to wait for 40 minutes to be let in when we arrived at 10pm. When we finally got in we had to wait another 20min to actually check in. The whole vibe was a bit off and it wasn’t super clean. Could be a fun time if you are a young single man.

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Canada MALE 18-24 Dec 11, 2025 Atm 100%

Ryan and Marit are excellent workers!

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USA FEMALE 18-24 Dec 6, 2025 Atm 60%

Nice hostel for the price! A little ways from the city center, but right next to a stop on the northern line so easy to get around! Great staff! Bathrooms are tiny and not very many. Overall a decent place!

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