Prime Backpackers Angel

3.9 / 5.0

Good(2,382 Ratings)

Hostel in London Borough of Islington

Reasons to book

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this hostel

Prime Backpackers Angel is situated in a historic building in Islington on London's City Road. Free WiFi is available in all areas.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Family friendly

Map of London Borough of Islington

Nearby attractions

Victoria and Albert Museum

3.8 mi

Tower of London

1.9 mi

Available Rooms

Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

1 Bunk • 236 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room

1 Bunk • 182 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

1 Bunk • 236 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Double Room with Shared Bathroom

1 Double • 96 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

2 Single • 107 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

$$$$

Prime Backpackers Angel

$$$$

3.9 / 5.0

Good(2,382 Ratings)

Hostel in London Borough of Islington

Reasons to book

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this hostel

Prime Backpackers Angel is situated in a historic building in Islington on London's City Road. Free WiFi is available in all areas.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Family friendly

Map of London Borough of Islington

Nearby attractions

Victoria and Albert Museum

3.8 mi

Tower of London

1.9 mi

Available Rooms

Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

1 Bunk • 236 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room

1 Bunk • 182 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

1 Bunk • 236 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Double Room with Shared Bathroom

1 Double • 96 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

2 Single • 107 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

3.9 / 5.0

Good(2,382 Ratings)

100% verified reviews

4.0 / 5.0

Oct 2024

all good have booked it again

upstairs away from the kitchen noize. Location i needed i have booked it again

light next to bed not working so had to use my phone

3.5 / 5.0

Jul 2024

Hostel with great kitchen

Kitchen facilities were amazing and open at all hours.

Triple bunk, on the top despite requesting the lower. No individual light.

4.5 / 5.0

Mar 2024

Great 1st stay

Only stayed for 1 night but first impressions were great! Staff were lovely, very friendly and welcoming. Great atmosphere, and lots of other like minded souls to meet and get to know. Fabulous kitchen with good facilities. Bathroom clean and showers had removable shower heads any clothes hung up in the cubicle remained dry.

4.0 / 5.0

Mar 2024

Great value for a short transit

Great location and nice friendly place

Bedding

3.5 / 5.0

Mar 2024

Good place if you want to stay somewhere cheap and close to the public transport

- good location (near the bus station and metro station Angel) - nice and communicative staff - clean room and toilet/shower - hot water everywhere (sink, shower) - opportunity to heat something up downstairs/make tea - opportunity to eat pancakes for breakfast after 10 a.m.

- I had difficulties sleeping on the first night (the guests in the other room were too loud, the second night was OK) - Toilets and showers are upstairs, so some could find it tiring if you have to go up there every single time. Not a big deal at all I would say though. - The building seems a bit older, the key to entry the room was not always 100% reliable. However, the staff was always willing to help.

4.0 / 5.0

Jan 2024

Perfect place for a stay in Angel area.

Great location, everyone was very friendly and welcoming. Big kitchen, big lockers in the bedrooms and comfortable beds. It was quiet to, although I was there mid January which I imagine is off peak due to the cold whether in London and it being after Christmas. I would definitely stay again, this is super convenient for me as I have friends and my workplace nearby. I don’t live near London, so being able to stay here at affordable price is great.

Only small things which aren’t a big deal really, and each hostel is different. You need to bring your own lock for the lockers and towel.

4.0 / 5.0

Jan 2024

Excellent Hostel, Great Facilities, Perfect Location - Desperately needs a new Manager Urgently

What went well - the Deputy Manager/ Weekend Manager Frederico was absolutely outstanding, professional and caring. 2 Volunteers were also absolutely wonderful and really friendly ; Cesar and Roberta. The location is absolutely superb - right in the heart of the City and just a short walk from Angel Tube Station. The showering facilities are superb, especcially on the 3rd floor and the cooking facilities, where you can cook your own food are first class. There is also a great Couch/ Recreation and TV area where you can watch all the Terrestrial Freeview TV which includes News and Movie Channels and also Netflix shows. It is also a place that people over 35 or 40 would feel very comfortable as it is not overwhelmed with young guests. It is also excellent value and I strongly and wholeheartedly recommend the place to anyone reading this report.

The big drawback with the Prime Angel Backpackers Hostel is the Manager ; Miss. Paulina Zielinska who was very rude to me and creates a very cold, icy and uncomfortable atmosphere. In my 6 weeks there She totally lost all control of discipline and management with the volunteers. The TV area is meant to be a communal area but when I first arrived it was commandeered by the Volunteers so guests could not sit down on the couches or watch TV. It certainly felt uncomfortable wanting to be in the TV area which is strange as the guests are the one paying for the Facility. Some long termers had problems with budbegs and She did not react or deal with the issue and did not care. She was very rarely on the Front desk and I never saw Her do any work. She was also incredibly rude to the Deputy Manager on many occasions. The morale of the Volunteers was at an all time low due to the bizarre, awkward and nasty personality of the Manager ; Paulina. The obvious lack of guests is testimony to How poorly her marketing/PR and management skills are as people are put of by this blatant arrogance and rudeness. She is without doubt the worst Manager of any Hostel I have ever been to in my years of visiting Hostels and I strongly and forcefully recommend to the Owner ; Mark to dismiss her ASAP and appoint a new Manager immediately as the place is superb and the Product offering is First class and it just needs a new person in charge to turn everything around. A Fish rots from the head down and in this case it is rotting because of the atroscious, appalling Manager ; Paulina who is destroying the place, The massive drop in bookings is evidence to how poorly she is running things. As if to top things off She emailed me this morning to say I cannot book again or extend my booking, making up spurious claims about guest complaints and me watching TV too much and having some food in bags rather than in the buckets. This is ridiculous and I will appeal this decision to Mark.

3.0 / 5.0

Dec 2023

Nice, but nothing to write home about

The location was fantastic. Our room was very clean. The whole place had great vibes Very helpful staff that were very accommodating with early check in and check out.

Prime was one of the cheapest accommodations on Booking.com at the time so I guess in that regard it was good value for money. However still veeeery expensive for what you get. The room was very small and we struggled to have bit of our suitcases in there. The bathrooms are in desperate need of updating with broken tiles on the floor making it not waterproof. There were signs on the walls asking guests to ensure there was no water on the ground as this could cause leaks to the floors below.

4.5 / 5.0

Dec 2023

perfect for my needs

flexibility of checking-in times; comfort of mattress; proximity to Angel Islington and Old Red Lion Pub Theatre.

bathrooms were not en suite, but that wasn't a major problem

3.0 / 5.0

Nov 2023

Fair place to stay to get your head down

The beds are comfy and clean , very reasonable priced and handy for anywhere in Islington or surrounding areas

I got there early, only wanted showed my bed and get a key ,keep waiting for half an hour which was frustrating and annoying

4.0 / 5.0

Nov 2023

excelente atención.

La ubicación es excelente sobre todo por las colecciones de trenes y buses.

Muchos pisos para llegar a la habitación.

3.0 / 5.0

Sep 2023

Good for short stay in central London

We enjoyed our stay at prime backpackers angel. Friendly staff, very good central location, quiet area. Easy to find. Our private double room was basic and while the bed was small, it was all we needed. The shared bathrooms were clean for hostel standards and there were private combined shower/toilet rooms on the top floor. A good place to stay for one night.

the aparments are not fully renovated, not all things work (we couldn't open a window in our room for freash air).

2.5 / 5.0

Jul 2023

Passable

Could drop off luggage even before the check in time, decent location

Common spaces very run down, dusty, dirty One of the receptionists had a bit of an attitude for no reason, acting like she was doing me a favour checking me in

4.5 / 5.0

Jun 2023

Excellent!

Great Location Really friendly and helpful staff Room clean

Possibly personal lockers in the room would be appreciated

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2023

So much fun

The staff were so amazing and helpful! We really enjoyed our stay. Felt safe the entire time & free pancakes on a Sunday which was delicious.

N/A

3.5 / 5.0

Jun 2023

comfy and welcoming

was met by a member of the friendly staff who politely got me checked in and show me around before showing me to my room, the bed was very comfortable, the toilet and showers where very clean and tidy. will recommend.

4.0 / 5.0

Jun 2023

Great location, clean and value for money

Location was perfect, staff was friendly and I could even check in a bit earlier. Space was very clean and it was quiet inside at night to get a good night sleep.

I had a private room but the floors were so squeeky and a bit uneven on the top floor, it felt like my neighbours came into my room and bed when they arrived. It's an old building so theres nothing to do about it, but you might want to take it in consideration when booking it. Also the streets are noisy, but they provide earplugs! Lots of stairs too, but that wasnt a problem at all.

4.5 / 5.0

May 2023

Superb

Very friendly staff :)

4.0 / 5.0

May 2023

Very good

Friendly atmosphere and staff. Great location near Angel tube station and several musical instruments in the basement. Pleasant evenings!

The first night I had the top bunk in a set of three bunks. Much too high up! Don't feel like mountaineering at my age. Next two nights on the lowest bunk were much better.

1.0 / 5.0

Apr 2023

Not good

Nothing

Everything

4.5 / 5.0

Apr 2023

lovely stay, best value for money in the area

location, attentive staff, great kitchen and common areas

bathroom cleanliness could be improved

4.5 / 5.0

Mar 2023

Superb

Clean. Huge common-areas. Nice backpackers atmosphere.

No sockets in the bathrooms.

2.5 / 5.0

Feb 2023

Passable

Good Location, Good community, Chillout areas decent, Very nice Staff, relatively clean

Boss was Inflexible with moving a booking even though the place was not booked out and I would have stayed 1 night more if she had moved it. The rooms are uncomfy, partly no plugs reachable, no wardrobe etc..

2.5 / 5.0

Feb 2023

Cheap

Position, price

Not enough lockers, 8 beds and only 4 lockers under the beds Very stained mattress

5.0 / 5.0

Feb 2023

Very fun and comfortable

Everyone is very friendly, extremely relaxed but also a tight friendly community

2.5 / 5.0

Jan 2023

Passable

I can’t use hot water

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in London Borough of Islington?

The average price for a rental in London Borough of Islington is $169 per night. This rental is $50 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hostel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Prime Backpackers Angel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hostel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Prime Backpackers Angel pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Prime Backpackers Angel?

We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, laundry, and balcony or patio.

Explore similar vacation rentals in London Borough of Islington

Explore all rentals in London Borough of Islington

3.9 / 5.0

Good(3,738 Ratings)

Angus Hotel

Prime Backpackers Angel

Hostel in London Borough of Islington

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of London Borough of Islington

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room

Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Double Room with Shared Bathroom

Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

Prime Backpackers Angel

Hostel in London Borough of Islington

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of London Borough of Islington

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room

Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Double Room with Shared Bathroom

Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in London Borough of Islington?

Is parking included with this hostel?

Is there a pool at this hostel?

Is Prime Backpackers Angel pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Prime Backpackers Angel?

Explore similar vacation rentals in London Borough of Islington

London Borough of Islington travel inspiration

Related vacation destinations

Keep exploring