Kensal Green Backpackers 1

2.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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View from property
Exterior
Lobby sitting area
Coffee shop
In-room safe, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Reviews

5.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Room service
    Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
639 Harrow Road, Kensal Green, London, England, NW10 5NU
  • Portobello Road Market
    4 min drive
  • Kensington Gardens
    5 min drive
  • Westfield London Shopping Centre
    7 min drive
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    38 min drive

Room options

Basic Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

Basic Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (8 Bed Female Dorm)

  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (8 Bed Mixed Dorm)

  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (6 Bed Mixed Dorm)

  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (6 Bed Female Dorm)

  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (4 Bed Female Dorm)

  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (4 Bed Mixed Dorm)

  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

London

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.

What's nearby

  • 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.
24-hour room service is available.

Languages

English, French, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • 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

639 Hostel
639 London
Kensal Green Backpackers Hostel London
Hostel 639 London
Hostel 639 Hotel London
Hostel 639 London, England
Kensal Green Backpackers Hostel
Kensal Green Backpackers London
Kensal Green Backpackers 1 Hostel London
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Kensal Green Backpackers 1 Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Kensal Green Backpackers 1 Reviews

Reviews

5.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 730 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 100 out of 730 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 153 out of 730 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 151 out of 730 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 243 out of 730 reviews" "

5.0/10

Cleanliness

5.4/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

4.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Meleane

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Rawle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, very near to Kensal Green station.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meleane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meleane

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meleane

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sophie

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashrafuzzaman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Agnis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meleane

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meleane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meleane

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Charles

Good transport links
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meleane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meleane

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dywain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Hassen

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Dywain

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meleane

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Meleane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meleane

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We survived the night, wouldn't repeat!
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Meleane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024