69%London Backpackers

this place aint for the faint-hearted full of hardcore drinkers good fun!

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by stupot11023308 – posted on Dec 17, 2008

1

guest kitchen was pretty basic, they could do with some more cups, plates etc. Overall, pretty good though, great movie selection for when you're feeling lazy.

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by paulasetz3668 – posted on Dec 15, 2008

11

I enjoyed meeting people and the place was okay for its price. Just one suggestions, the curtains in the female showers on 2d floor should be replace by doors. But it was a good relaxing fun place!

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by saratessier9203 – posted on Dec 14, 2008

1

still staying there now and have booked more time. good fun once you've stayed at the hostel and have worked out the quirky ruiles of the common room. all around nice place . though kind of far from central london if you're here to be a tourist. london backpackers mainly suits long term/ working...

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by toddjvernon397 – posted on Dec 10, 2008

4

Not a bad hostel, but the location wasn't very close to the city. Easy to get on the tube, but cost 5 pounds each day. Could be a little cleaner, and was quite noisy.

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by sarahrodgers1026 – posted on Dec 10, 2008

3

humm, wot to say... The place was a bit far out of london, but in a nice enough area. The price was cheap, and u got wot u paid 4. The staff and other hostelers were really nice and helped u feel at home.

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by jadeus-035265 – posted on Dec 9, 2008

5

enjoyed staying there felt very safe and everyone was friendly. Warm, clean and a good place to be.

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by superchuckle4521 – posted on Dec 6, 2008

1

The hostel staff was very outgoing and interactive.

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by inalittlewhilehome – posted on Dec 3, 2008

6

The hostel is not even in zoon 1-2 of the tube. However, it's right across from the tube station. There's nothing around though. Price was good. Lots of beds in the room, but that was alright. Not bad for clenliness. It's movie room is pretty cool, you can definitely meet people there. If... more The hostel is not even in zoon 1-2 of the tube. However, it's right across from the tube station. There's nothing around though. Price was good. Lots of beds in the room, but that was alright. Not bad for clenliness. It's movie room is pretty cool, you can definitely meet people there. If you like the night life of central London, don't stay here.close

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by JoeSiu – posted on Dec 2, 2008

16

the hostel is clean n staff was ok. but the location of the hostel is in zone 4 but it is reachable by bus or underground tube. met a good ppl there.

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by nahfisian5989 – posted on Dec 1, 2008

2

Kitchen/communal area super small, not suitable for doing research if that's what you're there for.

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by christianmeyer011749 – posted on Nov 26, 2008

1

Needs lot of improvement.

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by vibhutirs7198 – posted on Nov 26, 2008

4

A little out of the way, and WAY too many people in the room! But a good place in North London...

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by renatravels1984 – posted on Nov 26, 2008

9

Long way from the centre of the city, the showers are cold and heating doesn't work in the dorms. There is free internet which is good although the computers are really old and slow. Really good, cheap greasy spoon next door though!

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by pipbarbary6767 – posted on Nov 25, 2008

3

It's ok! M

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by marcocaradonna4458 – posted on Nov 23, 2008

1

I loved my week here--it was my first hostel experience, and I have to say, it was a good one. A bit like summer camp. The walls have funny pictures painted on, and you just have to smile when you see them. Out of all the hostels I've stayed at since, this was the one where it felt like... more I loved my week here--it was my first hostel experience, and I have to say, it was a good one. A bit like summer camp. The walls have funny pictures painted on, and you just have to smile when you see them. Out of all the hostels I've stayed at since, this was the one where it felt like everyone there was having a good time. It's in Zone 3, so it's a little bit out of the way, but not so much as to be annoying, and it's right close to the tube station, so that's convienent.close

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by xanykaos9997 – posted on Nov 23, 2008

2

beautiful hostel lots of fun always some thing to do and if theres not the hostel has a collection of about 2000 movies to choose from. I will defiantly come back in December staff is a lot of fun they keep the hostel very clean

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by tubema – posted on Nov 21, 2008

2

Probably one of the worst hostels, I've ever stayed in. Very, very bad location. It was in a very scary, shady neighborhood. The desk people were really rude. They have those 3-bed high bunkbeds, which are always the worst! And they make you pay a deposit of 5 pounds for a key to get in to the... more Probably one of the worst hostels, I've ever stayed in. Very, very bad location. It was in a very scary, shady neighborhood. The desk people were really rude. They have those 3-bed high bunkbeds, which are always the worst! And they make you pay a deposit of 5 pounds for a key to get in to the hostel after 10 PM, which we couldn't get back because we had to leave at 8 AM before reception was open. Also, it takes more like 45 minutes to an hour to get into the city.close

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by ryount6735 – posted on Nov 18, 2008

1

this was the WORST hostel I was ever in,if it had been my first time in a hostel I would never get a hostel again. the staff was rude, the dorms were filthy and the whole place smelled worse then a public toilet in paris (for those of you who have not been to Paris the smell I am talking about is... more this was the WORST hostel I was ever in,if it had been my first time in a hostel I would never get a hostel again. the staff was rude, the dorms were filthy and the whole place smelled worse then a public toilet in paris (for those of you who have not been to Paris the smell I am talking about is urine and BO). The ppl in the dorms were slobs and 2 nights in a row the were random ppl having sex in my dorm.close

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by tiger-lilly713867 – posted on Nov 18, 2008

1

Room for 20 people I slept in stank and was extremely stuffy. Think about better ventilation if you want to keep so many people in one room.

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by jakubkre854 – posted on Nov 17, 2008

2

loved it!!!

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by schmexytara7774 – posted on Nov 16, 2008

4

very dirty hostel.

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by cliff0332007uk4662 – posted on Nov 16, 2008

2

They're closing the reception desk at 10 pm, and do not open again before 9 am. They informed well about everything except how to get deposit back. When afterwards writing to them trying to get my money paid back they claimed I was trying to blackmail them. Self serving kitchen not to clean... more They're closing the reception desk at 10 pm, and do not open again before 9 am. They informed well about everything except how to get deposit back. When afterwards writing to them trying to get my money paid back they claimed I was trying to blackmail them. Self serving kitchen not to clean thanks to the visitors that do not wash when using.close

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by runes – posted on Nov 14, 2008

1

I like meeting other backpackers, but 2am is not a fun time to hear people hollering from their private room, especially when walls are really, really thin.

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by valentineog2022 – posted on Nov 12, 2008

1

I been there before and i like it alot! Really nice staff and great to meet so many new people!

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by mysan-787948 – posted on Nov 10, 2008

1

It was horrible that everytime someone in the girls bathroom took a shower, we could hear a very anoying noise.some people took a shower at half past one at night, and at half past seven in the morning. actually we are very angry about this, because we came here to sleep, but it was IMPOSSIBLE to... more It was horrible that everytime someone in the girls bathroom took a shower, we could hear a very anoying noise.some people took a shower at half past one at night, and at half past seven in the morning. actually we are very angry about this, because we came here to sleep, but it was IMPOSSIBLE to sleep. Anyway, there also we some people who shouted and sang VERY LOUD stuff in the middle of the night and we could hear everything. we are disappointed with this and will never come to you again!close

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by babsi3011864 – posted on Nov 8, 2008

1

The people were way cool! I totally enjoyed my time and I'd be more than happy to stay there again if I go to London!

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by rgall0048060 – posted on Nov 3, 2008

1

Wicked for meeting other people.

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by rebex3057 – posted on Nov 2, 2008

4

the red hair man of the desk is a very rude person

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by matiasgarmendia587 – posted on Nov 2, 2008

1

Was ok. Felt a bit like a cattle yard. too many people. bathrooms were like public toilets you'd find at a camp ground. Dont think i'll go back in a hurry.

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by jessica-spasojevic3193 – posted on Nov 2, 2008

7

2 months into my travels and this was by far the worst hostel. location poor. staff completely unenthusiastic - i heard a woman complainig to the so called manager and he just dealt with it atrociously! i stayed in an 18 bed dorm. VERY small room. 3 bed bunks. ahh just a bad hostel by my...

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by limpbizkit – posted on Oct 31, 2008

5

Unfortunately we stayed a very short time (just two short nights).

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by austra – posted on Oct 30, 2008

1

Je recommanderai cette auberge de jeunesse à mes connaissances, et j'y retournerai moi même si je refais un w-e à londres.

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by gwenaellelepoul852 – posted on Oct 29, 2008

1

Would stay again if it was nearer the City Center. The worst thing is to HAVE to come home early... Anyway, it was one of the best hostel i ve been in my life, just forget the distance!

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by jmccampos6879 – posted on Oct 29, 2008

1

not the greatest hostel i've ever stayed in but definitely not the worst. just different i suppose. a lot of the guest are staying and working which i understand but no one else has respect for the other they're sleeping with. be ready to be woken up at 2:30am with the light in the room because... more not the greatest hostel i've ever stayed in but definitely not the worst. just different i suppose. a lot of the guest are staying and working which i understand but no one else has respect for the other they're sleeping with. be ready to be woken up at 2:30am with the light in the room because someone's coming or going. no lockers could be found either but staff were nice and helpfulclose

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by clairghirardello6141 – posted on Oct 28, 2008

10

Typical definition of what a hostel is, a good place to crash and meet people. Bathrooms were pretty clean, rooms got pretty stuffy because of the amount of beds.

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by mattysilver5946 – posted on Oct 26, 2008

4

Overall, a great stay!! There were a couple of long term guests that should probably move on, but overall, the facilities were good (ony 3 showers, but never posed a problem) and the staff and guests were great! If it was a little closer to downtown, it would be ideal! Mind you ... it is steps... more Overall, a great stay!! There were a couple of long term guests that should probably move on, but overall, the facilities were good (ony 3 showers, but never posed a problem) and the staff and guests were great! If it was a little closer to downtown, it would be ideal! Mind you ... it is steps away from the Hendon Tube Station, so if you don't mind riding the tube, you can be downtown in no time.close

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by ryanmuir1561 – posted on Oct 22, 2008

1

Its a nice hostel, lots of video's to watch during the day and the tube is almost at the front door.I'd stay here again

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by stephen2556 – posted on Oct 21, 2008

8

The thing that threw me aboutthis hostel was how far out it felt, however, i was somehow able to make it back by bus at night when the tube was off so it isnt that bad. So good i stayed twice! lol. Common room great place to meet people. Didnt like going in basement to lock up laptop and...

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by toejam4se – posted on Oct 21, 2008

4

on the northern line so it is easy to get into central london, friendly staff, pretty clean.

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by lisac9623 – posted on Oct 20, 2008

4