Opposite Kensal Green Station, Kensal Green Backpackers is a 20-minute walk from vibrant Notting Hill. The budget hostel features a 24-hour front desk, free WiFi, a Moroccan-style lounge bar and a Brazilian restaurant. The bright and airy dormitory bedrooms have modern bunk beds and fresh linens. There is also a TV lounge with a DVD library, an internet cafe and 2 fully equipped guest kitchens. The Kensal Green Backpackers bar offers a range of beverages and light snacks. Guests can enjoy Brazilian cuisine in the restaurant, and there is also a coffee shop for light meals and fresh pastries. Just 2 miles from Westfield London Shopping Centre, Kensal Green Backpackers is a 15-minute drive from Wembley Stadium. Kensal Green Underground Station offers direct services to London’s West End.

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Property highlights

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
6.5
Facilities
5.4
Cleanliness
5.6
Comfort
5.6
Value for money
6.4
Location
6.6
Free WiFi
6.3
Low score for London
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Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Brazilian
    • Ambiance
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan

Facilities of Kensal Green Backpackers

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Heating
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
Bathroom
  • Shared bathroom
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
  • Darts
  • Table tennis
  • Billiards
    Additional charge
  • Games room
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Reception services
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Luggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • Greek
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Hungarian
  • Italian

House rules

Kensal Green Backpackers takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 00:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 07:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 16 years are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 16 and older are allowed)

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash Bankcard Kensal Green Backpackers accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that Kensal Green Backpackers is a youth hostel and exclusively caters for 18-40 year old age group. Kindly note the property cannot process payments from American Express credit cards, and an alternative card will be required. Please note that a key security deposit of GBP 10 in cash, refundable on departure, is required upon arrival. Please note that the restaurant is closed on Mondays.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Kensal Green Backpackers in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

FAQs about Kensal Green Backpackers

  • The prices at Kensal Green Backpackers may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Kensal Green Backpackers is 4.3 miles from the centre of London. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Kensal Green Backpackers is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Kensal Green Backpackers has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • Kensal Green Backpackers offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Billiards
    • Games room
    • Table tennis
    • Darts
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Movie nights
    • Bicycle rental