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With a stay at Central Backpackers Oxford, you'll be centrally located in Oxford, just a 3-minute walk from Oxford Castle and 7 minutes by foot from Ashmolean Museum. Featured amenities include a computer station, luggage storage, and laundry facilities.
Overall 8,2 Excellent
Based on 1 311 reviews
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Okay
4,6
Excellent
10,0
Pros: I like most staff cooperation
Excellent
8,0
Pros: + location + attitude and quality of service of team + Design and basically social space + Unlimited tea/Coffee/towels + Rooftop bar + 'Leave Luggage' option
Good
6,0
Pros: Nice friendly staff, decent facilities.
Okay
4,0
Pros: The common areas were nice.
Okay
5,0
Pros: The kitchen facilities were nice.
Excellent
9,6
Pros: Very Clean and lively. Staff was very helpful. Nice location- walkable from Rail station. Value for money.
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Overall 8,2 Excellent
Based on 1 311 reviews
Value
9,7
Location
9,3
Service
9,2
Food
8,8
Vibe
8,1
WiFi
7,6
Room
7,4
Amenities
7,3
Breakfast
7,0
Value
9,7
Location
9,2
Service
9,1
Food
9,0
Breakfast
7,1
Amenities
6,9
WiFi
6,6
Room
6,2
Comfort
4,0
Value
9,5
Location
9,4
Service
9,2
Cleanliness
8,0
Room
7,3
Amenities
7,1
Location
9,3
Service
8,9
Cleanliness
7,9
Amenities
7,1
Room
7,0
Comfort
5,0
4,6 Okay
Pros:
Cons: I didn’t see any logic behind the “group charge”. The number of sinks was smaller compared to the number of clients staying. People sit on the floor and did makeup.
10,0 Excellent
Pros: I like most staff cooperation
Cons: Common room
8,0 Excellent
Pros: + location + attitude and quality of service of team + Design and basically social space + Unlimited tea/Coffee/towels + Rooftop bar + 'Leave Luggage' option
Cons: - Switched off heaters @ nighttime - small size of duvets - not enough toilets per guests - no bedside lamps
6,0 Good
Pros: Nice friendly staff, decent facilities.
Cons: Improved cleanliness of rooms, also to have some basic rules for what is deemed acceptable behaviour or not. No mention was made to there being a nightclub below the backpackers or across the road.
4,0 Okay
Pros: The common areas were nice.
Cons: I understand that the cleaners need to clean the room in the morning, but I was working all the nights and I needed to sleep in the morning. The cleaners, without any cares, was coming all the hours to wake up me for any different things: openings the windows, change the liners, speak inside the room in the meantime I was sleep, put on the lights. I'm sorry, but I wasn't happy in these days and I never slept in 5 days for them.
5,0 Okay
Pros: The kitchen facilities were nice.
Cons: The receptionist
9,6 Excellent
Pros: Very Clean and lively. Staff was very helpful. Nice location- walkable from Rail station. Value for money.
Cons: Would have been even better if 1- kitchen was open 24 hours for tea/coffee 2-the building had a lift
With a stay at Central Backpackers Oxford, you'll be centrally located in Oxford, just a 3-minute walk from Oxford Castle and 7 minutes by foot from Ashmolean Museum. Featured amenities include a computer station, luggage storage, and laundry facilities.
With a stay at YHA Oxford - Hostel in Oxford, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Ashmolean Museum and Exeter College. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities.
Overall 7,9 Good
Based on 2 397 reviews
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Good
7,1
Pros: In-house cafe! Near the station, close to halal food and the security.
Excellent
9,0
Pros: Well run YHA. Friendly staff and everything smooth.
Good
7,0
Pros: Staff were organised and helpful. I particularly like the charging 'pods'
Excellent
9,0
Pros: 1, the place is very closed to train station , walk 5 minius only 2, very clean . shower room is big , water is very hot .
Excellent
8,0
Pros: The thick blankets, and how the bathroom was inside our room.
Good
7,5
Pros: Communal are was good. Bedroom adequate but carpets stained.
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Overall 7,9 Good
Based on 2 397 reviews
Location
8,9
Service
8,4
Breakfast
8,1
Value
7,9
Vibe
6,1
Amenities
6,0
Room
5,9
Cleanliness
5,4
Comfort
5,1
WiFi
5,0
Location
9,3
Service
8,4
Breakfast
8,1
Room
6,2
Amenities
6,0
Comfort
5,8
Vibe
5,5
Cleanliness
5,4
WiFi
3,2
Location
8,7
Service
8,1
Breakfast
7,8
Amenities
5,4
Room
5,0
Comfort
4,7
Vibe
4,7
Cleanliness
4,7
WiFi
3,6
Location
8,9
Service
8,2
Cleanliness
5,4
Room
5,2
Comfort
5,2
Location
8,7
Service
8,5
Breakfast
8,4
Room
5,9
Cleanliness
5,9
Comfort
5,5
7,1 Good
Pros: In-house cafe! Near the station, close to halal food and the security.
Cons: Quite smelly, dirty and the carpets were damp. Toilets were mouldy, mouldy and mouldy! :(
9,0 Excellent
Pros: Well run YHA. Friendly staff and everything smooth.
Cons: Slightly understaffed one morning. Receptionist struggling to serve in café as well.
7,0 Good
Pros: Staff were organised and helpful. I particularly like the charging 'pods'
Cons: The noise during the night was disturbing. Could not connect to wifi.
9,0 Excellent
Pros: 1, the place is very closed to train station , walk 5 minius only 2, very clean . shower room is big , water is very hot .
Cons: walk to collage need some time , but not big problem .
8,0 Excellent
Pros: The thick blankets, and how the bathroom was inside our room.
Cons: Toilet didn't flush.. unless you wiggled the knob thing abit, but it still wasn't fully functioning. Also the shower had no vent, and needed more hooks.
7,5 Good
Pros: Communal are was good. Bedroom adequate but carpets stained.
Cons: Noisy at night with continual talking by other residents which woke us up during the night.
With a stay at YHA Oxford - Hostel in Oxford, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Ashmolean Museum and Exeter College. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities.
With a stay at Oxford Backpackers in Oxford (Oxford City Centre), you'll be a 4-minute walk from Oxford Castle and 7 minutes by foot from Ashmolean Museum.
Overall 7,1 Good
Based on 1 938 reviews
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Mediocre
3,0
Good
6,8
Excellent
8,0
Pros: Very friendly, helpful and well-organised staff. The kitchen layout and facilities are excellent, with two hobs. Having breakfast provided saves a lot of time and makes it easier to leave on one's last morning. Showers were hot (easily adjustable). Wide choice of books to read. Convenient location. Shelf beside bed.
Excellent
8,3
Pros: The location is between Station and central of Oxford. Wherever you want to go it is convenient.
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Overall 7,1 Good
Based on 1 938 reviews
Location
9,5
Service
8,5
Breakfast
7,6
WiFi
7,3
Amenities
4,6
Room
4,6
Food
4,2
Cleanliness
4,0
Comfort
3,6
Location
9,7
Service
8,8
Breakfast
8,2
WiFi
6,6
Room
5,4
Amenities
4,8
Comfort
4,3
Food
4,0
Cleanliness
3,7
Location
9,5
Service
8,7
Room
4,4
Amenities
4,3
Cleanliness
4,3
Comfort
3,6
Location
9,6
Service
8,3
Room
4,1
Comfort
3,4
Room
4,2
3,0 Mediocre
Pros:
Cons: Really noise during the morning, staff was not nice.
6,8 Good
Pros:
Cons: It's at a great location and for tow or three nights it's perfect. For a longer stay I would recommend something a bit higher standard.
8,0 Excellent
Pros: Very friendly, helpful and well-organised staff. The kitchen layout and facilities are excellent, with two hobs. Having breakfast provided saves a lot of time and makes it easier to leave on one's last morning. Showers were hot (easily adjustable). Wide choice of books to read. Convenient location. Shelf beside bed.
Cons: The hostel happens to be situated on the first floor of a building, above a bar. Noise rising from the bar disturbed my sleep on the Thursday night, but I heard nothing the previous night, nor on my other visit.
8,3 Excellent
Pros: The location is between Station and central of Oxford. Wherever you want to go it is convenient.
Cons: They don’t have electric charge near bed. The means you should go outside to charge your phone. This is inconvenient
With a stay at Oxford Backpackers in Oxford (Oxford City Centre), you'll be a 4-minute walk from Oxford Castle and 7 minutes by foot from Ashmolean Museum.
Top tips for finding the perfect Oxford hostel
There are many advantages of staying in a hostel in Oxford. Known for its world-renowned, traditional university, the city offers various options that will fit students’ budgets. Choosing a hostel over a hotel will allow you to bond with young people and enjoy nightlife like nowhere else. Those who are coming in for one of the university’s many holiday two-week courses will appreciate being near the campuses, as well as the opportunities they will have to meet with other students.
When you’re booking your hostel in Oxford, you’ll have two main neighborhoods to choose from. The largest concentration of hostels is located in Oxford’s city center. An attraction all on its own, the Oxford city center offers plenty of options for dining, shopping, and entertainment, while also putting you at the convergence of the area’s transportation lines. Another neighborhood where you can book a hostel is located just southwest of the city center, near St. Peter’s College. This area gives you fast access to the attractions of Oxford without being right in the middle of the action.
If you’re heading to Oxford in a group, it is important to choose a hostel that can comfortably accommodate your entire party. YHA Oxford offers several accommodation options, including both triple and quadruple rooms that you can mix and match to suit the needs of your party. In addition to being centrally located, this hostel also houses several common areas where you and your group can relax and unwind.
For solo travelers, one of the best options for hostels in Oxford is Central Backpackers, which is located just a short walk from downtown Oxford. Central Backpackers is situated near several cafes and shops, as well as famous landmarks like the Oxford Castle. This hostel also features a bar and a rooftop terrace to keep you occupied while you’re not out sightseeing.
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