The 30 Best Backpackers in London

“Couldn’t recommend Untamed Borders more! My wife and I did a 5 week journey through the toughest parts of the Middle East and everything went fantastic. They were super responsive for anything we needed at any time and were so helpful getting all of the details ironed out in the right way as much as possible. Thanks so much and will be using them again as we continue traveling the world!”

“We were recommended to Adel and Tim through friends of ours as we were looking to book our honeymoon and felt completely out of our depth! We couldn't recommend them enough, first of all Tim called us to get a feel for what we were after, we were then presented with a few great options that were well thought out and put together in a very user friendly link. Nothing was to much trouble and all of our questions and requests/tweaks were handled quickly in a friendly manner throughout. Once we chose our holiday we felt in really safe hands and had all the info we needed to feel confident traveling further away from home than neither my Wife nor I had ever been before! We wouldn't hesitate to book with them again and already have an idea in the works. Thank you both so much again for making our honeymoon so outstanding. Louis and Sabrina”

“Great service, received my visa in only a few days. They sent the information I had submitted by email so I could double check it to ensure it was correct. Would recommend and use their services again in future.”

“Very nice shop for outdoor supplies. I have many items from here and have always been pleased with how they hold up, especially the merino socks! Staff is very friendly and knowledgeable to boot!”

“Always helpful and knowledgable, when we get stuck they are always happy to assist. Good range of products also.”

“You couldn't ask for better people to welcome you to London. Rachel, Ellen, Shelby and Celeste have been extremely helpful during my entire stay in the UK. They go above and beyond, and are the perfect face of Contiki. Thank you ladies.”

“Very good insurance company. I am definitely going to use them again. But I find it different because of it was one hour insurance, that I bought, it went very quickly. Next time I will try for one month insurance to see how it goes. So far I find it very useful. Anyway thank you very much Cuvva, excellent service keep it up.”

“I went in for a Gait analysis coming up on a month ago. I was completely new to running, and Annie was amazing, she was very knowledgeable, and a real credit to the company.”

“Lovely hostel in a great location. Small but spotless and really well equipped. Communal room has a wood burning fire which made it very cosy in the evenings. About 30 minutes to walk to Seer Green railway station. Trains to London and Oxford. Also 35 minutes walk to The Cricketers. Great food and atmosphere. Highly recommend Jordans.”

“Five star. I went with Elsawy to do my first Umrah with my family. From my initial discussion to my Umrah completion it was really first class. Everything that was on the itinerary was fulfilled plus more. Personal service provided by the Elsawy family member was excellent throughout. Mostafa and his Saudi representative (smart English talking man) had made our experience simple by giving us step by step instructions, then they followed it up with messages. The group itself was made up of about 6 different nationalities and different age groups (eldest 75 to youngest 9) everyone got on so well and quickly became friends. Both hotels Pullman zam zam Medinah and Mekeram Ajyad Mekkah were both very good and in fantastic locations and good friendly staff. Mostafa planned our tawaaf for midnight to 2am this was one of the best times to visit because of the month of Ramadan Kaaba area gets extremely busy. We went again using his timing and found it was the perfect timing. Elsway provided us with memorable gifts and to top it all off was at Heathrow airport when the owner of the company himself was waiting to greet and congratulate us all. This is truly a wonderful family owned business that really cares about their customers. No surprise that it has been going on for 40 years and took the first pilgrimages to Hajj from the uk and possibly Europe. When I was at their Central London office near Baker st. I met one of his clients who went with Elsawy travels to Umrah/Hajj 26 times. Well done and looking forward to going with you again inshallah. Jazak’Allah khair.”

“Brilliant service. The pharmacist is very friendly and knowledgeable and informative. and helpful in providing advices. and Staff are hardworking too.....”

“Excellent advice and help from Kenzie on buying a decent backpacking sack and helping to get the fit right. We ended up with a super light osprey exos pro. Kenzie clearly does a lot of hiking and knows what she is talking about. I do a lot of long distance hiking and it's nice to meet someone who gets it. Thank you!”

“A warm, welcoming branch of an excellent store. I was after a new bag and Lorena made it extremely easy for me, directing me straight to what I needed which wasn't immediately obvious. A brilliant experience all round.”

“Craig Woods is extremely professional and reliable. He always makes sure everything is organised perfectly, and all products are sorted and delivered super quickly. Excellent Service every time, Highly recommended.”

“We could not be happier with how well Funky Dogs look after our bearded collie, which is a lot of work given her long double coat. She looks like she’s ready for a Cruft’s appearance every time we pick her up!”

“Really wonderful customer experience offered to my friends from Dawn. Definitely a nice place to browse, try on different styles without the shop assistants making you feel guilty, or like you're wasting their time, which is a rare occurrence nowadays.”

“Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Special shout out to Ralph for taking the time to help my son get his equipment for DofE. Especially appreciated the advice on types of equipment and offers available.”

“We had a very enjoyable trip down the canal. The captain was skillful and the guide was knowledgeable and friendly.”

“Great place to purchase coats and sports wear the only thing which can improve is catering for sizes for bigger women it's a shame I couldn't get a coat as the sizes aren't large enough I really liked there coats but sizes were small only if they done sizes like 20, 22, 24 and 26 I would of definitely purchased”

“Professional team, kindly, friendly and very good customer service!!”

“I recently visited Forest Casual and Schoolwear for school uniforms and was really impressed. The quality of the clothes is excellent, and the fit was just right. I was especially happy with the sales advisor—she was incredibly helpful, patient, and made sure I found everything I needed. Great service from start to finish. Highly recommended!”

“Great service from Charlie this morning. Very helpful, efficient, friendly and polite. Very different service from the usual pushy sales people. Charlie's efficiency made my unplanned shopping experience very short and pleasant, exactly what I needed as I was short on time this morning. Only went in to enquire about a pair of shoes I saw in the window but came out with two pairs. Very happy customer. Thank you ever so much Charlie.”

“Rob was extremely knowledgeable with the shoe section in particular. He greeted us upon entry and made sure we were well looked after during our visit. Very kind and genuine with solid advice and I walked away with an incredible pair of hiking shoes! Rob helped me subscribe to the newsletter so I'm looking forwards to the incoming offers. I'm ecstatic with this purchase and Rob has made our day special. Thanks again and we will be back soon :)”

“Quiet hostel with decent rooms. The room I stayed in had a twin bunk bed which was good for me since I was traveling alone. I stayed for one night . The downstairs is a bar in the evening. Overall it was a good hostel with a relaxed vibe.”

“Although my tour is only at the initial planning and procurement phase, I have had excellent service from The Adventure People. In particular, Riann has been top-notch and responds quickly to any queries or requests that I have sent her.”

“Took my wife to the Jack Wolfskin Long Acre store today for a new jacket. Amazing staff - so welcoming, friendly and efficient! We have been several times. Great range and quality. We left very happy. Thankyou!”

“Great selection of outdoor gear with good prices and good range of sizes. Emily helped me out and was great, super friendly!”

“great store, the staff is very helpful and friendly. sonia helped me buying a thermos and she was very knowledgeable about all the products. thanks to her :)”

“Good quality clothes; warm, functional, elegant, durable and affordable.... and Blue Light Discounts apply as well! But why is it called Trespass? The definition of Trespass is "to commit an offence against (a person or a set of rules)" or "an offence or sin"”

“Spotted a dress I liked, staff member Emma was very friendly and helpful when I was trying it on. Offered to order it in my size which arrived this morning less than 24 hours from wandering into the shop! I never knew Millets sold dresses; sensible length for a shorter person, comfortable cotton jersey in an attractive design.”