The St Christopher's Shepherd's Bush is a modern hostel with a painted blue faτade situated in the vibrant West London neighbourhood of Shepherd's Bush. The Underground station and the Shepherd's Bush Empire concert venue are within 200 metres, and Notting Hill 1.5 miles away. The shops, cinemas and theatres of London's West End are within five miles.

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 14 miles away and takes approximately 30 minutes to reach by car. The hostel houses a common room with a table tennis table, a pool table and a satellite television and guests can surf the web via the hostel's wireless Internet access (for a fee). Tour and sightseeing information is available and guests can enjoy a 10 percent discount on food and drinks with a key card. Practical amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities.

St Christopher's hostel houses Belushi's, a bright, modern restaurant and pub with poster packed walls, serving traditional English fare such as Fish and Chips and Bangers and Mash; international dishes, salads and light snacks are also available. The 15 dormitories feature simple, modern decor and include wireless Internet access and security lockers. All have a maximum occupancy of four with two bunk beds in each room. Bathrooms are shared. Notting Hill Gate, located 1.5 miles from the hostel is one of London's trendiest districts.

Bars and restaurants throng the area, which is also home to Portobello Market, filled with antiques and clothes stalls.