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Kensal Green Backpackers 1

2.0 star property
Adults-only hostel with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop

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Property amenity
Property amenity
In-room safe, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Buffet
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.

Reviews

5.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, WiFi

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

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, WiFi

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

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, WiFi

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

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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

View all photos for Basic Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (8 Bed Mixed Dorm)

In-room safe, iron/ironing board, WiFi

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

View all photos for Basic Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (8 Bed Female Dorm)

In-room safe, iron/ironing board, WiFi

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

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Basic Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Basic Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Basic Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Westfield London Shopping Centre - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Kensington High Street - 8 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Wembley Stadium - 8 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Hyde Park - 9 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Oxford Street - 12 min drive - 3.9 miles

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 grocery/convenience store, a coffee shop/cafe, and an arcade/game 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 the lobby
  • Luggage storage, an elevator, and ATM/banking services
  • A billiards/pool table, a computer station, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 103 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, in addition to perks like safes and WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Shared bathrooms with showers

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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 transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 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

  • Elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property 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
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

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
Kensal Green Backpackers 1 Hostel
Kensal Green Backpackers 1 London
Kensal Green Backpackers
Kensal Green Backpackers 1 London
Kensal Green Backpackers 1 Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

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?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Kensal Green Backpackers 1 located?

Located in Kensal Green, this hostel is within 3 mi (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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