"A place like no other in London. Here you find the magical fusion of every corner of the planet, we can enjoy and practice many languages and cultures from all over the world. 1000% recommended"

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"Amazing Hostel! The people are so friendly and the space is great. There are so many homely touches that make your stay feel like visiting with family."

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"A very clean, social and well-equipped in a perfect location not from the centre of London. Most importantly, the staff are probably the most friendly and helpful hostel workers I have come across in my lifetime. I would highly recommend Prime Backpackers Angel to anyone looking for a place to stay in London :)"

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Welcome to Prime Backpackers

Prime Backpackers is a central London hostel located in the heart of Angel Islington. Perfectly nestled between Shoreditch, Camden, and the City.

Just a five-minute walk from Angel Tube and a short stroll from King’s Cross, we offer a safe, friendly, and fun base to explore the best of London. Relax in our generous common spaces—like the chill-out lounge or our large communal kitchen—and meet travellers from all over the world.

We love hosting social events, and you won’t want to miss our famous Prime family dinners every Thursday night!

TOP TIP: Don’t miss our Prime family dinners…every Thursday night!

Free social events every week!

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Customer ratings for Prime Backpackers Angel, 2025. Rated 9.2 out of 10, with a SuperB review, from Hostelworld, featuring the tagline 'Meet the World'.

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Stay.

Prime Backpackers is the perfect base to discover and enjoy the best of London. You will be given a key fob, to allow you to come and go as you please…no curfew here!

We have a mixture of private rooms and dorm rooms, all with plug points next to each bed, and high speed internet throughout the building. Each room comes with storage options for your belongings, and there are laundry facilities for you to use too.

We offer fantastic common areas, including a fully equipped self catering kitchen (the heart of our home), chill out lounge, cosy reception space, outdoor patio and most importantly a very welcoming atmosphere.

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Our Story.

We are a community that values generosity of spirit, discovery, shared experiences and most importantly, food! Our focus is on generous spaces where we can cook, eat and socialise together. There are few things that help connect people more than sharing great food around a big table.

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Explore the local area.

Prime Backpackers, is located in Angel, which is a ‘quiet’ neighbourhood nestled between King’s Cross and Shoreditch. While it is still central London, it feels a bit more homey, and less touristy than other areas of London. It offers the perfect balance of buzzing city life, combined with a more local perspective of London. A place where real Londoners live.

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"A place like no other in London. Here you find the magical fusion of every corner of the planet, we can enjoy and practice many languages and cultures from all over the world. 1000% recommended"

"Amazing Hostel! The people are so friendly and the space is great. There are so many homely touches that make your stay feel like visiting with family."

Welcome to Prime Backpackers

Stay.

Our Story.

Explore the local area.

Blogs.

#sharewhatyoulove @prime_backpackers

"A place like no other in London. Here you find the magical fusion of every corner of the planet, we can enjoy and practice many languages ​​and cultures from all over the world. 1000% recommended"

"Amazing Hostel! The people are so friendly and the space is great. There are so many homely touches that make your stay feel like visiting with family."

Welcome to Prime Backpackers

Stay.

Our Story.

Explore the local area.

Blogs.

#sharewhatyoulove @prime_backpackers

"A place like no other in London. Here you find the magical fusion of every corner of the planet, we can enjoy and practice many languages and cultures from all over the world. 1000% recommended"