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Kensal Green Backpackers 1

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

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

Reviews

5.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar

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639 Harrow Road, Kensal Green, London, England, NW10 5NU
  • Place, Kensal Green Cemetery
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Portobello Road Market
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Westbourne Grove
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪34 min drive‬

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

View all photos for Basic Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (4 Bed Female Dorm)

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

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

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

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About the area

London

At Kensal Green Backpackers 1 you'll be 4.5 km (2.8 mi) from Hyde Park and 5 km (3.1 mi) from Kensington High Street. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a games room. Added amenities include a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 10 AM. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Kensal Green hostel include Wembley Stadium and Kensington Gardens.
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What's nearby

  • Kensal Green Cemetery - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Westway Sports Centre - 6 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Portobello Road Market - 6 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Westbourne Grove - 6 min drive - 2.1 km
  • BBC Television Centre - 7 min drive - 2.4 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
  • ‪The William - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Sonora - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Galpão Restaurante - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Kensal Green Backpackers 1

Adults-only hostel with 24-hour front desk and coffee shop/cafe
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Kensal Green Backpackers 1 also features an arcade/games room, laundry facilities, and a corner/local shop.

This London hostel is smoke free.

  • 103 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Corner/local shop
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Kensal Green Backpackers 1 offers 103 accommodations with a safe. In-room wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower.

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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 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets 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

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 10 per accommodation, per stay
  • Bed sheets fee: GBP 1.5 per person, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number Ye

We should mention

  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.

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
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Kensal Green Backpackers 1 Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Kensal Green Backpackers 1?

Kensal Green Backpackers 1 offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is Kensal Green Backpackers 1 family-friendly?

No, Kensal Green Backpackers 1 is an adults-only property.

Does Kensal Green Backpackers 1 serve breakfast?

You bet, buffet breakfast is offered daily between 7:30 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Kensal Green Backpackers 1?

No, Kensal Green Backpackers 1 does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Kensal Green Backpackers 1?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Brazilian cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Kensal Green Backpackers 1?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Kensal Green Backpackers 1?

No, pets are not allowed.

Kensal Green Backpackers 1 Reviews

Reviews

5.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 783 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 123 out of 783 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 156 out of 783 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 156 out of 783 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 249 out of 783 reviews

5.0/10

Cleanliness

5.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

4.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No issues does what it says on the tin
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dylan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff there especially Ian, who could not be a better understanding person who helped tremendously with a stay. Very knowledgeable about the area. A great asset to your team.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Meleane

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great vibes!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great vibes

Great vibes
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kang

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

6/10 Okay

Ayodele

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

6/10 Okay

IVETTE, LONDON

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Meleane

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Hayley

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.
Bites
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Meleane

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Meleane

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Meleane

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Meleane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Meleane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Meleane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rawle

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

2/10 Terrible

rajitha

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Meleane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anderson

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Meleane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Meleane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025