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Read stories from recent guests, discover our local insights in and get up to date with all the happenings at Prime.
Top 4 May Bank Holiday Ideas in London
Experiencing London in the peak of spring is simply beautiful! From witnessing trees in bloom, to seeing pub gardens and green spaces begin to fill again with people enjoying the warmer weather. Spring is an exciting and vibrant time to be in London. With May bank holiday just around the corner, discover our top 4 ideas to try in London!
Why Visit London This Winter?
For some the winter season can feel a bit flat compared to the buzz of the festive season. But us Londoners know, secretly winter is one of the best times to visit, with the over crowded streets now behind us… Don’t get us wrong, winter can be challenging, but we’re here to offer some great recommendations, plus some wonderful winter experiences. Discover why you simply must visit London this winter.
Top 4 Reasons To Visit London This Christmas
The festive season has officially arrived here in the city of London! From the thrill of ice skating rinks, light displays and festive markets galore! We’ve put together our top 4 reasons to visit London this Christmas season.
What’s on in Islington this November
The colder season has arrived here in London, and we’re excited for the autumnal activities coming our way. From the best house party in town, too visiting some historic sights, discover what’s on in Islington this November.
Top three ghost walks in London
We’re entered spooky season, and the cobble streets of London is home too many a ghost tale. From the horrid histories of Jack The Ripper too discovering smaller known legends…. Discover our top ghost walks in London, to try this spooky season.
Top four activities to do in London this September
We’ve been gifted the wonderful surprise of a summer heatwave, and London is a hub of activity during our final month of summer. We’ve put together our top three activities to experience in London this September. From immersive art shows, music festivals and more.
Top 3 reasons to choose London for August Bank Holiday
Summer is in full swing and we may be missing the heat, but we’re not short on activities and experience to soak up here in London. From the iconic Notting Hill Carnival, to unmissable festivals and epic riverside BBQs. Read to discover what's on in London this August Bank Holiday.
Local Spotlight #21 - Afghan Kitchen
Located just a 10 minute walk from our Prime Backpackers hostel is “Afghan Kitchen” and it’s simply a must try! Discover why we love it;
Women’s World Cup | Where To Watch in London
The Women’s World Cup has begun and is on until the 20th August, where it’s set to be historic. Our England team, the Lionesses were the lucky winners of the Euro’s so all eyes are on them to snap up the World cup title…We’ve put together some of our favourite places to watch the World cup in London so you don’t miss out on the action!
Final Wimbledon Weekend
Nothing is quite so quintessentially English than watching the tennis in Wimbledon this summer, and this weekend is your final chance to experience this buzzing event! Here’s where you can catch the Wimbledon final…
Festivals & music events in Finsbury Park
Prime backpacker’s is just a walk from this epic green space, which is also the setting for festivals and music events this summer! Discover them and book to make the most of the summer season in London.
Local Spotlight #20 - Finsbury Park
Summer is just around the corner, and nothing quite beats a day spent outdoors. From picnics, bbq’s and simply laying out in the sun, this month our local highlight is Finsbury park.
Mental Health Awareness Week
This week we raise awareness of mental health, from sharing ways to help, to showing support to friends and family. We value meeting people from all walks of life, and all around the world, at Prime. Especially as a place where solo traveling is enjoyed by many, it’s important that we take the time to talk about this important topic. We, as a hostel, want to share some of our tips for those struggling with mental health, especially those traveling alone.
Local Spotlight #19 - The Almeida Theatre In Spring
Islington is a hub of culture and arts, and we are beyond fortunate with the amount of wonderful theatres that surrounds our hostel. This week we have chosen to highlight the Almedia Theatre. Located just a short 15 minute walk away from Prime Backpackers, off the main road, along a beautiful blossom tree street rests this wonderful theatre, its the perfect spotlight!
Local Spotlight #18 - The Karaoke Hole
Here at Prime we love putting together lots of fun weekly events! And one of our favourites is our Karaoke night. Inspired by our event we thought we’d share East London’s coolest Karaoke bar as this weeks spotlight. Introducing The Karaoke Hole!
Top 4 Activities To Experience This May Bank Holiday
This Spring we have so many bank holidays to look forward too! From Early May, Spring Bank Holiday and celebrating King Charles III’s Coronation. London is going to be the place to be, and to make it a little easier to make sure you make the most, we’ve put together our top four activities to experience this Bank Holiday.
Our Top 3 Things To Do This Spring In London
We’re officially in the new, bright season of Spring! and we couldn’t be more excited. From shopping at Greenwich Market, setting sail on the Thames or visiting Hyde Park, we’ve put together our top 3 things to do this Spring all just a cycle away from our hostel.
Local Spotlight #17 - The Rugged Bunch
This months local spotlight is one of our favourite independent cafes! Whether you’re seeking a good cuppa, a quick bite, or somewhere to people watch, we love our local The Rugged Bunch.
Top Three Lidos in East London
We can feel it in the air, that warmth, sunshine and spring are on its way to the city. With the season of spring, we will also get to bask in the many bank holidays we have coming our way…and what better way to spend a hot spring day than by a pool, and you’d be surprised just how many lidos we have here in London.
Why Visit London in Winter?
Many see summer as the season to visit London, and we can see why, from Wimbledon, park picnics and evenings spent sipping rosé, but it’s also the busiest and more expensive time to come visit.