Featuring a garden, a shared lounge as well as a terrace, Barmy Badger Backpackers is set in the centre of London, 1.4 km from Olympia Exhibition Centre. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.4 km from Natural History Museum. At the hostel, the rooms include a wardrobe. All rooms are equipped with a safety deposit box and some rooms come with garden views. The units feature bed linen. Guests at Barmy Badger Backpackers can enjoy a buffet or a continental breakfast. The accommodation offers a barbecue. Popular points of interest near Barmy Badger Backpackers include Victoria and Albert Museum, South Kensington Underground Station and Royal Albert Hall. The nearest airport is London City Airport, 20 km from the hostel.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of London, this property has an excellent location score of 9.2

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet


Availability

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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.0
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
9.0
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Emma
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Clean, modern bathrooms. Clean spacious room. Friendly helpful staff. Good location. Spare toiletries left in room in case you forget.
  • Katarzyna
    Poland Poland
    Great location, close to the tube! Very friendly and helpful staff
  • Mohammadamin
    Germany Germany
    The location was in a good place of the city and It was close to both subways and bus stops. Many restaurants were nearby.
  • Tianyu
    France France
    Good location. The staff offer everything we need and allow us to store luggage. That’s really helpful!
  • Debbie
    Australia Australia
    Well located and very clean. We had a private room with a sturdy double bunk. Having a sink and a safe in the room were welcome bonuses. Staff were very helpful. Breakfast was basic and plentiful. Like most London houses of its vintage, there are...
  • Bave
    Norway Norway
    The place is accessible to everything, breakfast are simple but more than enough, it’s deliceous! Near the bus stop and underground train that connects to all other zones. The room, bathroom & toilet are clean. Good value for money! I will surely...
  • Gisele
    Brazil Brazil
    This hostel is fairly simple but cosy, the staff is friendly and makes you feel at home. I've stayed at the female 4 bedroom which was very confortable and the private bathroom was a highlight!
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Quiet and comfortable place. Everything was well organised and the location was great. Just booked another few days.
  • Noemi
    Germany Germany
    Very comfortable, safe and with very good transportation connections.
  • Magdalena
    Poland Poland
    Super clean, great location, nice staff, good breakfast. If you guys add plant based milk to the breakfast options, I'd be super super glad :)

Property questions and answers
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  • Are there hair dryers available in the hostel? Thanks in advance!

    Hello , Thank you for getting in touch ! Yes we have hair dryers please see reception when you need one (there is no Charge ) kind regards Kenneth
    Answered on 22 July 2022
  • Are sheets and towels included?

    Sheets are included. Towels are not included (except for the one double en-suite room). Towel hire is £2 and £1 goes to charity.
    Answered on 21 October 2019
  • Do you offer luggage storage?

    On the day of check-in and check-out luggage storage is free.
    Answered on 21 October 2019
  • Is it quiet at night?

    We are a quiet place at night! We do not have a bar nor do we take groups and we close the garden at 10pm every night as many of the rooms overlook t..
    Answered on 4 September 2019
  • Do you have private rooms?

    Yes, our private rooms are the double and twin rooms. The double rooms have a double bed in them and the twin rooms have a bunk bed in them.
    Answered on 23 April 2023
  • Is it possible to check in after 11pm? Could an exception be made?

    Yes, we do have a late check in procedure for guests arriving after the office closes!
    Answered on 10 October 2023
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Property surroundings

Facilities of Barmy Badger Backpackers
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • Laundry
  • Heating
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Adult only
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Laptop safe
  • Carpeted
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
Barmy Badger Backpackers takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 13:00 to 23:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 00:00 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 option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercardMaestro Cash is not accepted

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

When booking for 7 persons or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.

The Badger has 2 dogs that live at the premises from Monday to Friday.

Please note, the property does not have a lift. As a result, it may not be suitable for guests with limited mobility.

Guests should kindly note that the 6-bed dormitories have triple bunk beds. The property cannot guarantee a lower level room or bunk for guests.

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 Barmy Badger 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 Barmy Badger Backpackers

  • Barmy Badger Backpackers offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

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

    • Barmy Badger Backpackers is 3.1 miles from the centre of London. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Guests staying at Barmy Badger Backpackers can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 6.8).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Buffet

    • Check-in at Barmy Badger Backpackers is from 13:00, and check-out is until 10:00.