Central Backpackers

Oxford · England

Central Backpackers

HostelPunk Score
56% SHIT
High confidence 278 reviews
Best in Oxford

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Facilities

🍳 Kitchen 👕 Laundry 💻 Coworking Space 🌅 Outdoor Terrace 🍳 Breakfast ☕ Cafe
Other facilities (33)
Adaptors Luggage Storage Reception (Limited Hours) Internet Access Book Exchange Board Games Wi-Fi Smart TV Recycling Bins Linen Included Towels Included Reading Light Hair Dryers Charging Plugs Security Lockers Key Card Access 24 Hour Security CCTV in Common Areas Fire Extinguishers First Aid Kits Smoke Alarms Smoke Detector Common Room Lounge Room Express Check-in / Out Late Check-out Paid Luggage Storage Free City Maps Free WiFi Free Security Lockers Hot Showers Tea & Coffee Making Facilities Filtered Water Dispenser

Prices

Dorms $53 / night
Privates $245 / night

HW prices from today

Recent reviews

Canada FEMALE 18-24 Apr 26, 2026 Atm 80%

Very nice location if you use the train station, also near the city. The staff and place is nice! I would have love if the bed had curtains for more privacy though.

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Germany MALE 25-30 Apr 13, 2026 Atm 80%

Sauber, gut gelegen. Mehr Waschbecken wären nicht schlecht, aber im großen und ganzen wirklich nicht schlecht.

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USA MALE Apr 2, 2026 Atm 100%

Clean, tidy, safe and exactly where you want it to be!

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Germany MALE 18-24 Mar 23, 2026 Atm 80%

The place was alright. Fulfilled a lot what you expect from a hostel. However I booked one night in advance in march and it cost over 40£. Obviously it could not live up to that! If you get it at a reasonable price, it’s a nice hostel.

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Australia FEMALE 25-30 Mar 12, 2026 Atm 100%

This place was such a vibe!! The pub crawl was also soo much fun.

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Poland FEMALE 31-40 Feb 20, 2026 Atm 100%

Idealna lokalizacja w samym centrum. Ogromny plus za darmową kawę i herbatę.

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Canada FEMALE 31-40 Feb 13, 2026 Atm 100%

Très bien situé et cuisine fonctionnelle L'espace n'est pas très grand mais javais toujours une place pour m'asseoir. Il y a des casiers dans la chambre et chaque lit a sa petite lumiere et sa place pour charger. Il n'y a pas de rideaux pour chaque lit.

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China FEMALE Feb 10, 2026 Atm 100%

方便 合适的住宿 员工态度很好

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Colombia FEMALE Jan 31, 2026 Atm 80%

Great place

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Belgium MALE 18-24 Dec 17, 2025 Atm 100%

Not expensive, very lovely and welcoming staff, great central location, option to store (even big) luggage if arriving early. The negatives are details: it's not that easy to find (despite the little sign in front of the door), and the bed was a bit small (for a tall person like me, but I still slept well). A lift would've been quite handy, but I know there isn't room for one. Thanks a lot!

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Argentina FEMALE 25-30 Dec 12, 2025 Atm 60%

The beds are very bad quality, old mattresses and if you’re in a bunk bed, as soon as the other person moves, you’ll feel everything. But for a night, it’s ok

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Brazil MALE 25-30 Dec 2, 2025 Atm 100%

Small hostel, very friendly environment. Facilities were good, enough bathrooms for everyone.

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Australia MALE 31-40 Nov 28, 2025 Atm 100%

Nice Central place in Oxford with excellent facilities and friendly and helpful staff

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France FEMALE 18-24 Nov 22, 2025 Atm 60%

Just an horrible night. Impossible to sleep until 3.am because of the night-club. I have never heard a sound like that in a room it’s just irrecevable, if you can book an other Hostel, do it ! Any friendly atmosphere in the Hostel and any privacy, the shower and the toilets are just in the middle of the living room and the kitchen !

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 Nov 11, 2025 Atm 100%

Wirklich schönes Hostel mit tollen Mitarbeitern. Jenny, Julia, Freddy und Ida waren sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit :) Würde auf jeden fall nochmal wiederkommen

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Hungary FEMALE Nov 6, 2025 Atm 80%

I like hostels if they have kitchen as they are usually in the town centre, close to stations and attractions like this one. I like the friendly atmosphere, the opportunity to get to know lovely people... Oxford is one of the most beautiful cities in England so I definitely recommend staying in this hotel and allow 2-3 nights if you want to see most of the city.

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Portugal FEMALE 18-24 Oct 18, 2025 Atm 100%

Staff were amazing and things were so well kept and organized. Very well locared too! 👌

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Australia FEMALE 25-30 Oct 18, 2025 Atm 100%

Great place and super close to the station

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Malaysia FEMALE 25-30 Oct 14, 2025 Atm 40%

Female room is a lot pricier than the mixed ones, which is a bit discriminatory- why does me as a woman needs to pay extra for safety. Room stank so bad, due to bad ventilation and probably the carpeted floor. Toilet and shower near the bedrooms are super outdated. The sink was clogged which was annoying and gross to use. For the price people are paying I’m pretty sure they’ve got the resources to do necessary upgrades. Wish there are other hostels in Oxford.

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Italy FEMALE 25-30 Oct 12, 2025 Atm 80%

Everyone in the hostel was really friendly, the room was clean and well kept. The only "con" I'd find is that there's way too few toilets and showers... but they were in quite good condition. I'll definitely come back if I'll go back to Oxford.

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