Located in London (North Kensington), Kensal Green Backpackers 1 is within a 10-minute drive of Westfield London Shopping Centre and Wembley Stadium. .This hostel is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Hyde Park and 3.8 mi (6 km) from Marble Arch.
Westfield London Shopping Centre - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
Wembley Stadium - 9 min drive - 6.2 km
Kensington High Street - 9 min drive - 6.1 km
Hyde Park - 9 min drive - 4.8 km
Oxford Street - 12 min drive - 7.0 km
Getting around
Kensal Green Station - 1 min walk
Willesden Junction Underground Station - 18 min walk
Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 38 min drive
Restaurants
Wildcard - 8 min walk
Behesht - 7 min walk
William IV - 7 min walk
The Island - 8 min walk
Whippet Inn - 9 min walk
About this property
Kensal Green Backpackers 1
Adults-only London hostel in North Kensington with a 24-hour front desk
Kensal Green Backpackers 1 offers 103 accommodations with safes. In-room wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers.
Make yourself at home in one of the 103 guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Wireless internet access (surcharge) is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and a television in a common area.
Stop by the hostel's restaurant for lunch or dinner. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and 24-hour room service is provided. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a computer station, and a 24-hour front desk.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10 AM.
Onsite venue - This theme restaurant specializes in Brazilian cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Available in all rooms: WiFi (GBP 24 per 24-hour period)
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet
Parking and public transport
No on-site parking available
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–10 AM: GBP 2.50 per person
1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
1 bar
24-hour room service
Things to do
Arcade/games room
Billiards/pool table
Conveniences
ATM/banking services
Lift
Front-desk safe
Corner/local shop
Guest services
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
No housekeeping
Business services
Computer station
Accessibility
Lift
More
Smoke-free property
TV in lobby
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Bathroom
Shared bathroom
Shower
Food and drink
Shared kitchen access
More
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Deposit: GBP 10 per accommodation, per stay
Bed sheets fee: GBP 1.5 per person, per stay
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 2.50 per person
Fee for in-room wireless internet: GBP 24 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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 credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
We should mention
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Property is also known as
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Kensal Green Backpackers 1 Reviews
Reviews
5.0
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I liked how there was someone there 24/7, i love how every day there was cleaners that gave a quick wipe down in the bathroom and sweep of floor. The beds where spacious and comfortable especially as a bigger size female and alot of space in the room to store suitcases and bags under bed with small table and mirror in the room. The shower was excellent as you're able to turn it on and adjust the heating and shower head. There are some power sockets in the room I was staying there was two point by door and another two by the bed opposite me.
Honestly for the amount i paid it's the best room and best place i've stayed while being down near wembley. I would stay again if i'm still in the age bracket as sadly im quite close to the cut off but i would recommend it for anyone.
All the staff were friendly and helpful. Our 4 bedroom dorm was very clean and the bunk beds were comfy.
Tube station across the road and a direct bus to Wembley stadium. Very convenient and good value for money.
Avoid this hostel if you can. I do not recommed it
I stayed in a 6-bed dorm on Saturday night 4 May 2024. Everything went well untill i went downstairs to reception in the morning to seek help with booking a few more nights. I asked the girl on duty to help me identify the same dorm on the website because i wanted to stay in the same dorm and keep the same bed. Instead of helping me, she was very rude and unwilling to help. She told me that it was not her job and i should go to another hostel if i am not happy with her answer. This moody and grumpy girl is receiving a salary from an employer not to help him attract customers, but making them go away to another competitor. The manager of this hostel should review his recruitment process if he wants to stay in business as competition is very tight. I made a booking with another hostel in Hyde Park with much better facilities and free coffee and tea all day. Good luck!
We (2 couples late 20s) stayed one night in a 4 bed room as just somewhere to sleep instead of like £300+ for hotels. If we were just talking about the bed and clean sheets, for £15 each can't complain did the job. However the shared toilets were stinking worse than any public toilets I've ever used, there was horrendous banging throught the whole night must have woken up atleast 10 times and we didn't go to bed until gone midnight anyway, I was also wearing earplugs! Window in our room was cracked and single glazing, lots of noise from the road, very run down. Stayed in better hostels in Thailand. Reception rude to my partner when he checked in, no need for that. I definitely would not return.