Skip to main content

Oxford Backpackers

2.0 star property
Oxford's charm awaits at this central hostel where travelers enjoy free continental breakfast before mingling with new friends at the welcoming bar

Choose dates to view prices

Located in Oxford City Centre, Oxford Backpackers provides continental breakfast and WiFi throughout. Travelers can relax at the bar, watch shows in the TV-equipped lobby, and take advantage of practical amenities like luggage storage and laundry facilities.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 9 of 9 rooms

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • 100 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Bed in 14-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Bed in 14-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Bed in 14-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • 240 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Bed in 18-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Bed in 18-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Bed in 18-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • 424 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • 100 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 12 Twin Beds

View all photos for Basic Shared Dormitory, Women only

Basic Shared Dormitory, Women only

Basic Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Beds
Mod logo
Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures!
Sign inSign up, it's free

About the area

Oxford City Centre, a neighborhood in Oxford, is home to Oxford Backpackers. Blenheim Palace and Oxford Castle are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Bicester Village and Covered Market. Millets Farm Centre and Waterperry Gardens are also worth visiting. Visit our Oxford travel guide
View more Hostels in Oxford
Map
9A Hythe Bridge St, Oxford, England, OX1 2EW

What's nearby

  • Oxford, United Kingdom
    University of Oxford
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Oxford Castle Unlocked which includes heritage elements, château or palace and heritage architecture
    Oxford Castle
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bridge of sign with the Sheldonian theatre background - Oxford, UK
    New Theatre Oxford
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Tom tower at Oxford university
    Christ Church College
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Said Business School
    2 min walk - 0.2 km

Getting around

  • Oxford Station
    4 min walk
  • Oxford (OXF)
    22 min drive

Restaurants

  • Thirsty Meeples
    4 min walk
  • The Four Candles (Wetherspoon)
    4 min walk
  • Jericho Coffee Traders At The Castle
    4 min walk
  • Royal Oxford Hotel
    2 min walk
  • Nando's
    3 min walk

About this property

Oxford Backpackers

Hostel near University of Oxford
Located close to New Theatre Oxford, Oxford Backpackers provides free continental breakfast, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Smoke-free premises, a TV in the lobby, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Oxford Backpackers have amenities such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Shared bathrooms with showers
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

Similar properties

Restaurant
Premier Inn Oxford City Centre - Westgate
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
8.0 out of 10, Very good, 47 reviews
The price is CA $116
CA $139 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 22 - Feb 23
Premier Inn Oxford City Centre - Westgate
Compare similar properties

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Free offsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 11:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 18 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Oxford Backpackers Hostel
Oxford Backpackers Oxford
Oxford Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Oxford Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Oxford

Frequently asked questions

Is Oxford Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Oxford Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Oxford Backpackers?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Oxford Backpackers located?

Located in Oxford City Centre, this hostel is steps from Said Business School and University of Oxford. New Theatre Oxford and Thames River are also within 15 minutes. Oxford Station is only a 4-minute walk.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Reviews

Oxford Backpackers Reviews

7.0

Good

6.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

7.6

Staff & service

6.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 36 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Charged in extra or one night. Stayed 3 nights there are 5 charges from the hostel.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the price it's okay but not so clean and they only have 3 showers for all women. The location is great! I'd say for two or three nights it's perfect but not for any longer
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Wun

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The location is good. The staff is nice and helpful. The breakfast is lovely, the kitchen is good. The public place is good. But the room is a little bit too crowded for 10 people, i think that room is maximum for 8 people only. Only small locker in the room, so everyone can only put their luggage on the floor and make it more crowed. Only one power bar share between 4 bed on the floor. it is hard for the upper bed traveler to charge their phone.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The location is very good, it is accessible by bus and taxi. The train station is nearby and the rooms are neat
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kamil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Happy people

Very good. friendly service
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2019

2/10 Terrible

Lenka

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place is dirty, noisy at nigt because of the road and smells bad everywhere! Moreover someone stole my neclases from the closed suitcase.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
horrible location with a night club on the top, unfriendly and very indifferent staff, lied about free parking, overall just the worst.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
地理位置很好 步行距離巴士總站10分鐘 但整理建議需改善 設備老舊 房間與衛浴的清潔需改善 提供免費的早餐（簡單的吐司牛奶）
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
酒店早餐面包，果酱，牛奶，荞麦片，位置距离bus站很近，不知道是不是牛津价格贵，但住宿价格真的偏贵在英国，如果选择非去牛津，最好选择一晚或不住就可以了，有厨房，冰箱很小，基本没地方放东西，背包客的人不多，长住人不少，
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

4/10 Poor

Jinbao

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
不像背包客，倒像廉价旅社，很多长住的客人，房间小，床铺挨着床，订的铺位当时以为时12个床，结果18床，订时网站不显示有多少个床位，希望网站在预定时应提供床位数，前台说加1-2磅给我换10人间，因为订了两晚，结果加了5磅换到了10人间，凑合住了两晚，价格在英国是最贵的了，条件却是最差的 19磅10人间，周一，周二时间
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service
車で行ったのですか 駐車場の案内が全くできていません.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Elba Margarita

Liked: Staff & service
Nära till allt. Inte det renaste stället. Många mäniskor på samma yta Mycket ljud från gatan. Toalett/dusch rena.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and helpful. The bed in the room was comfortable and it was not very noisy at night.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Dean, Chatham, UK

Liked: Staff & service
Staff are great. Helpful and friendly. Free breakfast was a nice touch. Only thing that I didn't like was no plugs up at top bunks. There was extension leads but the one near my bed was across the room to the bottom bunk. I didn't feel ok to just move it and never got to see the guy who had it. Apart from that it was a good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

2/10 Terrible

Laura, London

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
I am now covered with bed bugs bites. Not nice. However, the staff really looked after me. Thanks but will not return. Sorry
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

GEORGINA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cómodo y limpio

Comoda y respetuosos
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Yusuf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gayet güzel bir konum

Gayet neşeli bir ortam var. Başka insanlarla tanışmak için büyük bir fırsat
Stayed 28 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Hostel in the city centre

A bit run down but friendly staff and very central location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Nice place, lovely staff

The place is clean, beds are comfy enough and staff are friendly and helpful. The only downside was the limited number of showers and sinks in ladies shower room.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Estudo em Oxford

Hostel limpo e organizado, atendentes simpáticos.
Stayed 16 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Masen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
the manager, Vida is very concern about their service. She is very helpful and considered.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely staff and good atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unsanitary. Rooms are dirty and smell poorly.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018

2/10 Terrible

Viktoria, Leoben

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Eine Horrornacht

Ich wollte eine Nacht im Oxford Backpackers übernachten und bin zwar in meinem Stockbett gelegen, aber von Schlaf keine Rede. In der besagten Nacht gab es eine Party. Beim Checkin wurde darauf hingewiesen, dass es ab 11 Uhr leise zu sein hat. Sie meinte damit die Zimmer, nicht aber den Gemeinschaftsraum. Mein Zimmer lag jedoch gleich als erstes im Gang - also in unmittelbarer Nähe zum Gemeinschaftsraum. Dort wurde gefeiert, geschrien, getanzt und getrunken. Alles kein Problem - dachte ich. Ich konnte die ganze Nacht nicht schlafen und es kam mir so vor als würde ich in mitten der Party schlafen. Gegen 7 Uhr bin ich dann ins Badezimmer um zu duschen und aufs WC zu gehen. Die WCs im Damenbadezimmer waren alle mit Erbrochenem und anderen Substanzen verstopft. Regelmäßig kamen Männer ins DAMENBAD - woraufhin ich Wache stand während eine zweite Frau duschte und dann umgekehrt. Das Bad war in schrecklichem Zustand und als die Rezeptionistin hereinkam, dachte ich sie würde aufräumen und putzen. Dem war nicht so, da die Dame selbst so betrunken war, dass sie sich im Waschbecken erbrach. Als ich um kurz vor 8 das Hostel verließ war die Party noch voll im Gang. Danke und nie wieder.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020