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Reviews of Kensal Green Backpackers 2 2 stars

637 Harrow Road Brent, Brent, London, NW10 5NU, United Kingdom

#957 of 1,010 hotels in London

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Review score

Based on 1461 hostel reviews

5.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    5.9

  • Comfort

    5.8

  • Location

    6.8

  • Facilities

    5.6

  • Staff

    6.7

  • Value for money

    6.4

  • Free WiFi

    6.2

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  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    5.0
    Ok, because it saved me money
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The behavior of the staff, the lady that checked me in on the 11th April, towards 7pm she insulted me. Most of the staff dnt know their work

    I liked just the service of one staff, and the managers behavior. I also liked room 2

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2024

    5.0
    Recommended only for a one or two night stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 26 nights

    There were no lockers provided to store belongings, I kept my stuff under my bed and in the middle of the room. The kitchen is too small for the property, it was crowded and the kettle was broken. There were no power outlets near the beds, had to use extensions. Had to have a cold shower once because there was no hot water. Room door locks need replacing.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 January 2024

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The toilets could have been at regular intervals.

    Affordable stay.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 January 2024

    4.0
    Poor shower place with no privacy
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower place is unacceptably small, with poor hygiene of the hostel.

    The price is reasonable compare to other accomodations in London.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 December 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Nothing

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2023

    6.0
    Unexpensive and not far from centre. You pay for what you get.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Some of the staff were great, a couple of the receptionists not so much

    Good price

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 December 2023

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The front door is broken which pretty much sums the place up. The beds are old, uncomfortable and not very stable. The bathrooms are sometimes clean but often not and look like they’re falling apart. The lock on our room door was dodgy, and the floor was dirty. Also there was someone drilling into the wall in the night. Considering our room was full and everyone was trying to sleep, it definitely wasn’t the right time to be doing maintenance work. Although I was prepared for the shower being in the room having read reviews, it was a shock to find the shower head didn’t attach to the wall at all. You either had to hold it or drape it over the tape and squat under it to get clean. It also is literally a shower cubicle, so if you don’t want to get dressed in front of the rest of the room you’ll have to stand in the wet shower to get dressed.

    The staff seemed nice and the tube station is literally across the road.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 December 2023

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Situation

    Nothing

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 December 2023

    5.0
    Some staff members are not nice, not comfortable at all
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noisy and the bed mattress is horrible no internet access even though they state that they have internet

    Very noisy from outside, fairly clean, terrible bed

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 November 2023

    6.0
    old building, no luggage space, very nice staff and roommates, conditions as expected
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    there is no place to put luggage. the location is very hard to find, both as a building and the door leading to it.

    there is a mirror and a sink in the room. the beds are comfy. toilets are very spacey

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 November 2023

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    We knew it was a hostel and we did not have much expectations. However, we were glad we only booked 1 night.. The bed covers looked doubtful but honestly, the most surprising thing was to find that the shower was a tiny cabinet within the dormitory. It looked like a phone booth in the room. You don't see through the cabinet itself, but you have no room inside to be able to undress and dress back up. No intimacy!

    The staff was nice and the reception is opened all night. It's close to an underground station and there is a nice pub right next door . We were on the 2nd floor and the toilets for the ladies were actually alright. We got up at 6am and we could see that the cleaner did a good job.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 October 2023

    5.0
    you get where you paid for (the cheapest hostel) so i dindt exspect much but, some things are dirty!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 11 nights

    Some toilets don't flush. Sometimes the staff can be a bit mean. There is cleaning but sometimes it can be done a bit better. There is almost no stuff to use in the kitchen, it broken dirty or just not useful! and the matras springs really poke your skin!

    it's cheap and therefore a good place to stay. There is regally cleaning!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 October 2023

    4.0
    Receptionist no good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Crowd harassment

    Location no good

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 October 2023

    4.0
    If desperate, stay for one night but warning, it’s not ideal for longer than 2 days if you want a comfy stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    - plug for charging was at the end of the room - toilet on the 2nd floor female kept on flooding when I was there - shower on 2nd floor female were old and really small and the window wont close! 3rd floor a bit better - kitchen almost on unusable condition - everything is just really old and dirty looking - if youre on the lower bed of bunk bend, you cant sit up straight cause not enough space, Im short only 5’1

    - there was a guy staff who helped me bring my luggage up to my room in 2nd floor. That was helpful - the room itself for 4 female was comfy enough(maybe because it was just 2 of us) - there’s always a cleaner for the toilets but still flooding. Go for 3rd floor instead

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 October 2023

    5.0
    It is a hostel. Exactly that. Nothing more. Clean though.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not much negatives really. Just what to expect of a hostel.

    I did not eat breakfast. The cleanliness is up to scratch. The toilet were clean.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 October 2023

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The Behaviour of Receptionists is no good

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 October 2023

    5.0
    Might ttry again
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 6 nights

    More food choice would be good. Restaurant is very Non veg friendly

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 October 2023

    5.0
    ok at best
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    could get rowdy the bathroom was not convenient

    many people in the communal space Bed was clean

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 October 2023

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Looks scary by people and environments

    The price

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 October 2023

    5.0
    Passable
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not clean

    Good location with easy access to train & busses

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 October 2023

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loud noises - people rudely arguing - from corridor and from closed window. Not feeling safe in the room. Not possible to lock room from inside with key. Luggage storage is for charge and leaving things in room is not safe as almost anyone can enter. Walkin in this hostel at nightime is also not comfortable for a lone girl.

    Got room in groud floor - great for moving with my suicase, clean bathroom only for our room

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 September 2023

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room had many marks and the windows didn't insulate much from the cold and sounds.

    The staff was lovely.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 September 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noisy traffic in room beside Rd otherwise just a busier budget hostel

    Very close to tube big local residents on site 4bed right beside Rd 3rd floor very noisy friendly atmosphere good security on site great pub right next door and shops/cafes 5mi s away

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 September 2023

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathrooms were not that clean

    The price is very good The bed was clean

    Stayed in September 2023

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