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Central Backpackers Oxford

13 Park End Street, Oxford OX1 1HH, England
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2013

I stayed at his hostel with two friends for one night in December 2012 and it was wonderful. Reception were lovely and helpful. The room I slept in was good with very comfortable beds. The pillow and doona I had were so much more comfortable than previous hostels. When I was there I think a new shower had just been... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2013

The hostel staff were great and make a real effort to get to know their guests. They organize events and are full of great advice. The hostel has all you would expect from a hostel and is a good place to hang out when you need to rest your feet. Thumbs up!

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scotland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2013

I stayed here for two nights to explore Oxford. Two minutes walk from station,and five minutes to all that Oxford has to offer. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Nice bustling atmosphere. The public area's were a bit small,but to be fair,it is an old building with limited scope. The kitchen is well equipped. I stayed in the female dorm.... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

I agree one of the reviewer's opinion that, it make you feel a bit sad. If the owner is reading this, I recommend you to increasing the size of the common space. Nobody want to talk with others, the dining space ect are quite small, the only outdoor space has no person managing it. Another reason make it feel sad... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013 via mobile

The hostel was just sad. The staff was polite and the rooms and bathrooms clean but it just felt sad. The nightclub was a nightmare and the room was much too hot. The breakfast was what I've come to expect in hostels. I'd only stay here again if I had to. It's close to just about everything, but still in... More

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Little Rock, Arkansas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

Cannot say enough good things about this place. Things like free wifi, clean towels, real showers, free breakfast, and lockers shouldn't be rare in hostels but usually are. It wasn't anything crazy fancy, but it felt incredibly safe--the "regulars" lived there for weeks-months and didn't have a lock on their door--they all just knew each other and invited people staying... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2013

Female dorm costs 22 GBP, linens and a towel are included in a price. There is a free internet throughout the hostel and a free breakfast (jams, peanut butter and Nutella!), with toasts, oatmeals, cornflakes, milk, tea, coffee. The communal area is rather small, with only 4 tables. And there are stairs that lead upstairs so not a place for... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 October 2012 via mobile

Whoever says that this hostel is the best they ever stayed in either work for the hostel or haven't traveled at all. It's not great at all. I usualy stay inother hostel but wanted yo try somethin new. For start, I arrived after midnight, which is late I admit but it's not a reason to be given an attitude from... More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 September 2012

Really great hostel, very clean and very friendly and helpful staff. Good facilities too although I must have missed the free breakfast! One of the best hostels I've stayed it. Good that the linen is free (and put on for you!) as are towels. Location is great for the station. Only big complaint was that there weren't any reading lights... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 September 2012 via mobile

The most friendly and helpful staff I've come across in my travels. Good facilities - free wifi and computers, free breakfast and kitchen use, nice TV room with good collection of movies. Pub crawl on a Wednesday night is also alot of fun!!

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Address: 13 Park End Street, Oxford OX1 1HH, England
Region: United Kingdom > England > South East England > Oxfordshire > Oxford
Amenities:
Free High-Speed Internet
Hotel Style:
Ranked #2 of 9 Speciality lodging in Oxford
Price range (per night): ₹3,285 - ₹3,861
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Central Backpackers, Oxford’s premier Backpackers Hostel accommodation. Central Backpackers brings a new level of comfort and security to the hostel experience. With a huge range of free services including Internet, light breakfast, 24 hr access, lockers in all dorm, BBQ deck area everything you need to make your trip safe, comfortable and enjoyable. Located in the centre of Oxford’s Historical University city. Central Backpackers is less than a 5 minute walk from the bus station, train station, Oxford’s Castle/Prison complex, Museums and vibrant student nightlife. ... more   less 
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