Best Oxford hostels
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 8,3 Excellent
Based on 1 227 reviews
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Good
7,1
Pros: Friendly and helpful staff. Clean hostel.
Good
7,5
Pros: I didn't know that breakfast was available. I ate pork-pies from a supermarket, although I did have two cups of coffee.
Excellent
9,6
Pros: Very friendly and helpful staff and I enjoy my stay
Excellent
8,8
Pros: It was a unique building ! And clean . Do to the good staff that constantly tented to the place .
Excellent
9,6
Pros: Staff was very friendly, common areas were really great, very central location, good price
Excellent
10,0
Pros: Super location right between the Oxford station and city center. The bed, room, common areas, bathrooms all clean, bright, airy and welcoming. Staff is very friendly. Nice coffee, space and wifi for working. A hell of a great hostel.
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Overall 8,3 Excellent
Based on 1 227 reviews
Value
9,6
Service
9,2
Location
8,9
Vibe
8,1
WiFi
7,8
Amenities
7,6
Room
7,5
Breakfast
7,4
Comfort
4,9
Value
9,6
Service
9,4
Location
8,5
Amenities
7,7
Breakfast
7,5
Room
7,1
Comfort
4,4
Value
9,6
Location
9,2
Service
8,8
Room
7,1
Amenities
6,9
Location
9,1
Service
9,0
Room
6,8
7,1 Good
Pros: Friendly and helpful staff. Clean hostel.
Cons: The location of the hostel is not kept a secret. However, what I didn't know was what was opposite the hostel, which was some bars and clubs which had people outside talking loudly all night long, along with music thumping out. I couldn't sleep... As long as you go into this with eyes wide open, then that's fine. I was there on a Thursday night and it was noisy outside as the room backs directly onto where the clubs are. If you're ok with that, or if you can get to sleep without too much fuss, then the hostel itself is fine. Friendly and helpful staff and everything was clean. I guess it was more for me to check what was outside, but no-one ever really does that. Maybe I'm just too old for all that noise now - probably.
7,5 Good
Pros: I didn't know that breakfast was available. I ate pork-pies from a supermarket, although I did have two cups of coffee.
Cons: That STAIRCASE! Not for the traveller with luggage!
9,6 Excellent
Pros: Very friendly and helpful staff and I enjoy my stay
Cons: Metres was not comfortable
8,8 Excellent
Pros: It was a unique building ! And clean . Do to the good staff that constantly tented to the place .
Cons: It could use a little remodeling. And up dating . The carpet should be replaced .
9,6 Excellent
Pros: Staff was very friendly, common areas were really great, very central location, good price
Cons: The hostel is right in front of a bar, so from Saturday to Sunday there was really loud noise till 3am. Pillows could be better, I folded mine 3 times haha.
10,0 Excellent
Pros: Super location right between the Oxford station and city center. The bed, room, common areas, bathrooms all clean, bright, airy and welcoming. Staff is very friendly. Nice coffee, space and wifi for working. A hell of a great hostel.
Cons: Cannot figure any reason.
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 8,0 Excellent
Based on 2 318 reviews
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Good
7,5
Pros: location. very close to train station.
Excellent
10,0
Pros: The staff were super helpful, kitchen facilities great, everything was very convenient.
Okay
5,8
Pros: I paid £49 for a night. No room contents, no tv .. noisy
Excellent
10,0
Pros: Friendly atmosphere
Excellent
10,0
Pros: The accommodation was clean and comfortable. Perfect for my stay.
Good
7,9
Pros: the comfort in relation to other hostels. The library room.
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Overall 8,0 Excellent
Based on 2 318 reviews
Location
8,9
Service
8,4
Breakfast
7,8
Value
7,4
Vibe
6,0
Room
5,8
Cleanliness
5,6
Comfort
5,2
WiFi
4,6
Location
8,4
Service
7,8
Breakfast
7,2
Value
6,7
Food
5,9
Amenities
5,2
Room
4,8
Cleanliness
4,7
Comfort
4,7
Vibe
4,6
Location
9,2
Service
8,1
Breakfast
7,7
Room
6,6
Comfort
6,3
Cleanliness
6,1
Vibe
5,6
WiFi
2,8
Location
8,3
Service
8,3
Cleanliness
5,6
Room
5,4
Location
8,8
Service
8,6
Cleanliness
5,9
Room
5,8
7,5 Good
Pros: location. very close to train station.
Cons:
10,0 Excellent
Pros: The staff were super helpful, kitchen facilities great, everything was very convenient.
Cons: Lugging my suitcase up 2 floors no lifts.
5,8 Okay
Pros: I paid £49 for a night. No room contents, no tv .. noisy
Cons: Very basic .. but at 49 a twin room it should have had more than prison cell
10,0 Excellent
Pros: Friendly atmosphere
Cons:
10,0 Excellent
Pros: The accommodation was clean and comfortable. Perfect for my stay.
Cons: A lot of traffic noise even with windows shut. Not being able to shower anywhere after Oxford 1/2 marathon. I was willing to pay and had emailed in advance to ask about this!!
7,9 Good
Pros: the comfort in relation to other hostels. The library room.
Cons: some toilet smell in the room
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. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities.
Overall 7,3 Good
Based on 1 871 reviews
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Good
6,7
Pros: it was cheap and reasonably central
Good
6,7
Pros: the biggest advantage is the location, friendly staff, and breakfast is included.
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Overall 7,3 Good
Based on 1 871 reviews
Location
9,7
Service
8,2
Breakfast
6,8
WiFi
6,1
Food
4,9
Room
4,7
Amenities
4,4
Cleanliness
4,2
Comfort
3,4
Location
9,8
Value
8,7
Service
8,1
Breakfast
7,2
Room
4,7
Amenities
4,5
Cleanliness
4,0
Comfort
3,6
Location
9,7
Room
4,3
Comfort
3,3
6,7 Good
Pros: it was cheap and reasonably central
Cons: The whole place was a bit run down and grubby. Communal shower rooms weren't very clean. Hostel was right next to a nightclub and had nowhere near adequate sound insulation
6,7 Good
Pros: the biggest advantage is the location, friendly staff, and breakfast is included.
Cons: cleanliness is biggest issue. room is too old and my room don't have any locker.
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. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities.
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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