Kensal Green Backpackers 1

Adults-only hostel with 24-hour front desk and coffee shop/cafe

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Dates

November 2025

December 2025

Located in Kensal Green, this hostel offers a vibrant retreat with an arcade/game room and on-site restaurant serving meals all day. Guests enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, a grocery store, and a bar. The staff receives consistently positive reviews.

Popular amenities

Air conditioning
Bar
Breakfast available
Room service
24/7 front desk
Laundry

Room options

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Tonight

Oct 29 - Oct 30

Tomorrow

Oct 30 - Oct 31

All rooms

1 bed

3+ beds

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

Highlights

Air conditioning

Shared/communal kitchen

In-room safe

18 sq m
City view
Sleeps 1
1 Double Bed

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

Highlights

Air conditioning

Shared/communal kitchen

Desk

In-room safe

18 sq m
City view
Sleeps 1
1 Double Bed

Basic Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning

Shared/communal kitchen

In-room safe

15 sq m
City view
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

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

Highlights

Air conditioning

Shared/communal kitchen

In-room safe

22 sq m
City view
Sleeps 1
1 Double Bed

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

Highlights

Air conditioning

Shared/communal kitchen

In-room safe

22 sq m
City view
Sleeps 1
1 Double Bed

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

Highlights

Air conditioning

Shared/communal kitchen

In-room safe

26 sq m
City view
Sleeps 1
1 Double Bed

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

Highlights

Air conditioning

Shared/communal kitchen

In-room safe

26 sq m
City view
Sleeps 1
1 Double Bed

Basic Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning

Shared/communal kitchen

In-room safe

15 sq m
City view
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Basic Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning

Shared/communal kitchen

In-room safe

22 sq m
City view
Sleeps 4
4 Single Bunk Beds

About the area

639 Harrow Road, Kensal Green, London, England, NW10 5NU

What's nearby

Westfield London Shopping Centre - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
Kensington High Street - 8 min drive - 4.4 km
Wembley Stadium - 8 min drive - 5.4 km
Hyde Park - 9 min drive - 4.7 km
Oxford Street - 12 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

Kensal Green Station - 1 min walk
Willesden Junction Underground Station - 18 min walk
Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

‪Behesht - ‬7 min walk
‪Bel & Nev - ‬10 min walk
‪Wildcard - ‬8 min walk
‪William IV - ‬7 min walk
‪Ciullo’s - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Kensal Green Backpackers 1

Hostel near Westfield London Shopping Centre

At Kensal Green Backpackers 1, you can look forward to a corner/local shop, a coffee shop/cafe and an arcade/games room. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities, such as laundry facilities and a bar.

Other perks at this hostel include:

Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a front desk safe and a TV in reception
Luggage storage, a lift and ATM/banking services
A billiards/pool table, a computer station and a 24-hour front desk

Room features

All 103 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, in addition to perks such as safes and WiFi.

Other amenities include:

Shared bathrooms with showers

Similar properties

4 Bed Private Room + Trundle (shared bathroom) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Breakfast included
Free WiFi
Bar
Laundry

฿839 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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 transport

No on-site parking available

Food and drink

Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee: GBP 2.50 per person
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant

Things to do

Arcade/game room
Billiards/pool table
TV in common areas

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
ATM
Grocery/convenience store
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk

Guest services

No housekeeping service

Business services

Computer station

Accessibility

Lift

More

Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

Shared bathroom
Shower

Food and drink

24-hour room service
Shared kitchen access

More

Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
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 at the property

For any questions, 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.

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 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: from 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

Property Registration Number Ye

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 Hostel London

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Frequently asked questions

Is Kensal Green Backpackers 1 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Kensal Green Backpackers 1?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Kensal Green Backpackers 1?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Kensal Green Backpackers 1?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Kensal Green Backpackers 1 located?

Located in Kensal Green, this hostel is within 3 miles (5 km) of Portobello Road Market, Hyde Park and Kensington High Street. Westfield London Shopping Centre is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) away. Kensal Green Station is only a 2-minute walk and Willesden Junction Underground Station is 18 minutes.

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Kensal Green Backpackers 1 Reviews

5.2

5.0

Cleanliness

5.4

Location

5.6

Staff & service

6.8

Eco-friendliness

4.6

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Rawle

23 Mar 2025

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Comfortable rooms and a nice lounge area to eat and relax. Has fridges to store your food.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kang

13 Aug 2025

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Outside of tube station and next to day and night buses. Small park opposite and staff are very friendly. Be prepared that there is no tables or safes in the dorm, there is wash basin, shower room and beds only. Toilets on every floor. It’s a nice place to stay the nights. Consider kitchen non exist but you can use a kettle to boil water for your own bottle. Value for money, it suits me and I am happy

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed

27 May 2025

👌

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Ayodele

7 Jul 2025

Disliked: Amenities

The toilets could be better supplied and clean on more regular basis. The room was attended/ tidied up just once a week..! Unacceptable.

Stayed 15 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

SEITARO

10 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

It was well-cleaned and I had a comfortable stay.

Stayed 28 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Charles

24 May 2024

Good transport links

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

31 Aug 2022

Liked: Staff & service

Will stay again

Pleasant check in. Room was bigger than in any other hostel.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

16 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place to stay for the money

If you’re looking for a place to rest your head at night, then this place is perfect. There’s no thrills or frills but for the price it’s great.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

4/10 Poor

Ayodele

30 Sep 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The toilets were always filthy early in the morning, on all floors 1st , 2nd 3rd floors. Often there are no antibacterial hand washes, no toilet roll in the cubicles, the corridors are freezing cold. The toilets on the 4th floor were well looked after as it belongs to the staff who work on the premises and also live there. Quite frankly this hostel needs to be inspected by Health Inspectors, it is just a matter of time before there would be health scare or major disease outbreak! There grown men who use the loo and just walk out without washing their hands! And walk through 3 -5 doors to get to their rooms touching the door knobs and even going straight to the kitchen! Can you imagine this ? It is shocking! The Security is inefficient, as anyone Tom, Dick and Harry walks in & out without being challenged. You have to make sure your rooms are locked at all times , or else your belongings might be stolen

Stayed 28 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

26 Jul 2024

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

2/10 Terrible

Tom

10 Nov 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Meh

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catarina

10 Sep 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I like the place. I saw a lot of people from different countries. I recomend this hostel😜😜

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Gita

12 Aug 2022

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Good size room

Good size room and location. It was quiet.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

Hayley

2 Jul 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This property is cheap for a reason. Initially I thought it was reasonable since I just needed a bed after a gig, nothing fancy. But the kitchen was really inadequate with the fridge in a lounge on the opposite side of the building. It's very unclean and very few utensils. I was in a dorm of six and there were only two plug sockets. The door locks felt like they might snap off. There's a sign when you enter saying "online bookings don't guarantee a place" so be careful with your plans. To top it all off I've come home covered in bites.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Renee

2 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Love it

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luis Alberto

24 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Excellent!! I loved it!!!

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

4 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Needed a place to stay before flying out early the next day. Very happy with the way things worked out.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonathon

5 Sep 2022

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Great location and it’s exactly what you pay for

Stayed for a concert at Wembley and this was perfect location, easy to get to and from even late I’m not sure what some of the people on here are moaning about, it’s less the £20 per person so it’s more there expectations that need adjusting then the hotel/hostel itself

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

SEITARO

13 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The entire building was kept well-maintained and the environment was comfortable. There is security available 24 hours a day, so you can rest assured. The kitchen is fully equipped and you can enjoy beautiful views of London.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meleane

1 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I have been coming to the place for sometime now. Its my go to place when im in London. I have no issues the welcome i received on arrival fantastic.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Maria

28 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Beds are small and quilt should be double

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

30 Jan 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Avoid

House of horrors

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

So Hing Jenny

26 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Too noisy

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Lorraine

2 Jul 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Old locks, paper receipts,

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

16 Sep 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Avoid at all costs.

Four bed dorm, two nights, and never again: two foot square shower in the room with absolutely no privacy; lift does not work, and the list could go on.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023