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Immerse yourself in the vibrant city of London with a stay at Kensal Green Backpackers. This 2-star hotel, located at 639 Harrow Road, offers budget-friendly accommodation just 4.5mi from the city center. With 1536 reviews from fellow travelers, you can rest assured that your stay will be comfortable and enjoyable.
At Kensal Green Backpackers, you can enjoy complimentary WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and cozy non-smoking rooms. If you're looking to unwind after a day of exploring the city, the hotel also features a bar and a restaurant. For the sports enthusiasts, there's even a golf course available with extra charges, adding a fun twist to your stay.
This London gem is the perfect choice for travelers seeking affordable accommodation with easy access to the city's attractions. Whether you're exploring the bustling streets of London or simply relaxing at the hotel, Kensal Green Backpackers provides a convenient and enjoyable base for your adventures.
Indulge in the flavors of Brazil without leaving the hotel at Restaurant #1. With a traditional ambiance, this on-site dining option provides a convenient and delicious choice for guests looking to savor Brazilian cuisine. Whether you're craving feijoada or coxinha, Restaurant #1 at Kensal Green Backpackers is sure to delight your taste buds during your stay.
For your convenience, Kensal Green Backpackers accepts various payment methods, including Mastercard, Visa, Maestro, and Bankcard. Cash is also accepted, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free check-in and check-out process. With these flexible payment options, you can focus on enjoying your London adventures without any payment worries.
Ready to unwind after a day of sightseeing? Look no further than the cozy accommodations of the Basic room at Kensal Green Backpackers. With space for 2 adults and 1 child, these non-smoking rooms provide a comfortable retreat for you to relax and recharge. And with complimentary WiFi available throughout the hotel, you can easily share your London experiences with friends and family back home.
Closest airports
London Heathrow Airport
10.8miLondon City Airport
12.2miLuton Airport
24.6miLondon Gatwick Airport
25.9miLondon Stansted Airport
31.5miFree wifi
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Bar
Restaurant
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Miss
8.2
8.2
The location and the price for London was great. Friendly and polite staff especially the cleaners and room preparers. The cleaners have a big job and are working fast and as best as they can. Guests need to be more self aware of not leaving a mess.
The guests had been stealing kitchen items and so to use the kitchen was very challenging. Only one stove top was working. There is an overall issue with using hostels for both travellers, and homeless people. Cleaners need to reach into the corners for a thorough cleaning. Upgrades can be made to the common areas.
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Moji
10
10
The staff on duty on my arrival ( Joshua & Victoria) were exceptionally excellent; very accommodating, cordial and respectful. They were happy to help everyone that approached them with smiles on their faces. The room was really clean. There was someone going round to ensure the rooms were cleaned and ready for use. This is brilliant. Very clean bathroom and shower. I’m impressed.
Bad attitude from a female staff at the reception when I was checking out at about 09.45 on Wednesday 2 August 2023. She was very abrupt, abrasive and obnoxious. She was disrespectful, dismissive and rude towards customers. Thanks to Joshua who spoke up for me. This female staff should not be positioned at the front desk as has no good manners and attitude befitting portrayal of your business. Very off-putting character .
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Falusi
10
10
By reading the previous reviews, I've had a different, a very positive experience. I was checked in by a pretty, friendly female who later even lend me her charger which I still need to give back. Sorry for losing it tho, I will make it up for you :) The place was clean with clean, freshly washed bedding. Easy going, relaxed place to crash a few nights.
Nothing to mention here
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Julian
8.2
8.2
situated next to the tube station which is a big plus, check in ok, note that there is a deposit for the key (10 pounds /euros/dollars), The staff took note of my requests and made them possible,. bed was ok , shower in the room, cleanliness ok. There is a lounge downstairs where one can play ping pong or snooker and also a bar on site which was open on a saturday evening. Also the restaurant with different meals at decent prices and waiting times. The price was good, also.
it s not something I didn t like , only a mention: there is only one electric socket in the room and, if you come back late at night you might not find where to plug your phone in. use the ones in the downstairs lounge instead if you need to have your phone charged by the next morning. Other than that, nothing to add.
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Guest
10
10
Room and facilities all were comfortable and above expectations. The girls clean this hostel everyday and I have enjoyed staying in clean room and using microwave and kettle in kitchen area.
Not applicable. I enjoyed only staying in this hostel It has excellent location, best staff as good as other hostels in London. Everything was excellent. Breakfast is served daily I will have it next time. There is no fixed menu and fixed price. I have noticed they serve excellent breakfast in dinning hall every morning only if we order then.
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Mellieha
8.2
8.2
Room was clean and comfortable, basic cooking facilities are available (hob and kettle, no fridges or microwaves). Staff were very friendly and helpful. It's exactly what you'd expect for the price in London.
The shared toilets were constantly blocked and the wifi didn't work.
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Maria
10
10
The location is very good, near to a underground station, the staff is friendly and helpful and reception is opened long hours, l believe 24 hours, what is a good think in case you arrive there late at night, 11pm or12pm after a very long journey. I foung the room quite warm and the bed very comfy
Well lt would be great if they put curtains in the beds like some hostels, you feel more privacy and in your own space. But l was happy with the rest of facilities offered by the hostel and the service of the staff. I would come back
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C
8.2
8.2
The hostel is in a very convenient location for the tube and there are five parks nearby as well as some shops, bars and restaurants: an independent cinema too. It’s also not all that far from Portobello Road Market and is actually very quiet as an area. The Grand Union Canal which finishes far away in the Nation’s second City runs through Kensal Green near to the hostel. Check in was easy until we got to the £10 key deposit that is refunded on check out…I had no notes and although there was a (fee paying) ATM there I wouldn’t have been inclined to pay a fee for an ATM, however I was able to pay with Euros’ luckily… The shower and basin in the room were handy and it was a warm room. The Kensal Green Cemetery was founded in 1832 by the General Cemetery Company which still owns it today. The oldest and largest of London’s “Magnificent Seven” burial grounds came about as a result of a visit by Barrister George Frederick Carden to Paris’ Pere Lachaise Cemetery which he thought could be used for a similar venture in London. Apart from the ordinary folk, the cemetery is also the site of the graves of many noted characters as well as including Maria Graham, Wilkie Collins, Charles Babbage, William Makepeace Thackery, Charles Shirley Brooks, Anthony Trollope, Sir Marc Isambard Brunel and son Isambard Kingdom Brunel as well as most others in their family, Harold Pinter and Charles Blondin. Another notable grave belongs to the fifth Duke of Portland who was the basis for Mr Badger in Kenneth Grahame’s Wind in the Willows but he is not the only member of the aristocracy to be buried here. Some of the burials here were attended in his time by Charles Dickens who ended up being buried at Poets Corner rather than the simple funeral he had requested in the cemetery of Rochester Cathedral in Kent. He had recently reconciled with William Makepeace Thackery after a long dispute when the latter died in 1863 rather unexpectedly at the age of 52 and attended his burial here.
The hostel is alright but run down and a lot of the bed linen needs replacing (many of the pillows too) this may be connected in some way to the general economic situation as well. The blue pool table baize clearly needs recovering… I didn’t use the table tennis table but the fact that they are there at all is impressive as a great addition that other hostels don’t usually have. The breakfast room was there but I didn’t use it - the first night I got here I did have a meal that was not expensive for London but was certainly worthy of being less costly in price and there was plenty of it. The nights someone in the room remembered to leave the window open until it got cold were cooler but none of us were entirely unhappy with being so warm in the winter.
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Dennis
10
10
Great location, the staff were out of this world. We really enjoyed playing ping pong and had hours of fun. The food in the restaurant was quality and we all enjoyed a plate of chicken and mash which was great value for money. We also had a sing song with the man playing a guitar. The beds were really comfortable. The fact that you could see the graveyard from the toilets was a nice touch.
The weather was slightly underwhelming but this is by know means the fault of the establishment.
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Ricky
10
10
Fee of just £16 in London must be one of the cheapest options currently available. People can always complain but this is an absolute bargain for anyone who just wants a bed for the night and is not fussy about the rest.
Attractions
Lord's Cricket Ground
2.2miPrimrose Hill
2.8miBomber Command Memorial
3.8miLyric Theatre London
4.1miQueen's Theatre
4.1miHer Majesty's Theatre
4.3miAmbassadors Theatre
4.3miLyceum Theatre
4.7miDuchess Theatre
4.7miSir John Soane's Museum
4.7miNovello Theatre
4.7miLambeth Palace
5.1miGabriel's Wharf
5.2miAscot
21.2miChartwell
23.8miAttractions
Lord's Cricket Ground
2.2miPrimrose Hill
2.8miBomber Command Memorial
3.8miLyric Theatre London
4.1miQueen's Theatre
4.1miHer Majesty's Theatre
4.3miAmbassadors Theatre
4.3miLyceum Theatre
4.7miDuchess Theatre
4.7miSir John Soane's Museum
4.7miNovello Theatre
4.7miLambeth Palace
5.1miGabriel's Wharf
5.2miAscot
21.2miChartwell
23.8miAirports
London Heathrow Airport
10.8miLondon City Airport
12.2miLuton Airport
24.6miLondon Gatwick Airport
25.9miLondon Stansted Airport
31.5miRestaurant #1
Cuisines
BrazilianAmbiances
TraditionalFree wifi
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Bar
Restaurant
Activities
Bicycle rental
Darts
Game room
Golf course
Movie nights
Ping-pong
Pool table
Bathroom
Shared bathroom
Cleaning Services
Daily housekeeping
Laundry
Common Areas
Shared lounge/TV area
Entertainment & Family Services
Board games/Puzzles
Food & Drink
Bar
Coffee house on site
Grocery deliveries
Packed lunches
Restaurant
Snack bar
Food & drink safety
Breakfast to-go containers
Delivered food covered securely
Front Desk Services
24-hour front desk
ATM on site
Baggage storage
Currency exchange
General
Family rooms
Heating
Non-smoking rooms
Smoke-free property
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Shared kitchen
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Safety & security
24-hour security
CCTV in common areas
CCTV outside property
Fire extinguishers
Safe
Security alarm
Smoke alarms
Safety features
First aid kits available
From
$300Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Age restrictions
Age restriction may apply
Parking
Parking may not be available
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Child policies
Children over 16 are welcome.
Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Crib and extra bed policies
No capacity for extra beds or cribs.
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