About this property
Within 5 minutes’ walk of the train station and lively city centre, Central Backpackers offers hostel accommodation with free WiFi, 24-hour access and a convenient location. The hostel has its own bar and rooftop terrace, and offers luggage storage and laundry services. There are mixed and female dormitories with shared bathroom facilities, with towels and bed linen provided. All dorms have lockers and a secure swipe-card entry system. There is also a lounge area with TV and DVD player. There is a dining room, and free tea and coffee in the kitchen. Run by experienced backpackers, the hostel is within walking distance of Oxford’s many restaurants, cafés and shops, as well as iconic landmarks including the Bodleian Library and Oxford Castle. The New Theatre and Odeon Cinema on vibrant George Street are around 4 minutes away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Niamh
Australia“Really friendly and helpful staff - made checking into a hostel as a female solo traveller for the first time much easier and less intimidating! Comfy beds, which are already made for you, with TWO pillows and a towel provided! Score! Plenty...” 
Rasgs
Denmark“Hostel with lots of cozy areas for eating or just chilling. Rooms and beds are good and there enough bathrooms. Very nice that they have a free baggage storage service as well.”
Thais
Brazil“Great location, near railway station. Staff is great, very helpful. There's a small kitchen with everything you need to store and prepare food. Parties every night, free welcome drink for every guest.”- Jamie
United Kingdom“Staff were super friendly and gave a tour of the place on arrival. They have earplugs and sanitary products provided. Place was clean and tidy and had nice common spaces. Free towels and bag storage was a massive bonus too. Super close to...” - Clara
Sweden“The hostel has a great location, very close to the train station. The staff were very nice and helpful. The room was spacious and everything was clean.” - Sagnik
Switzerland“Very comfortable and cozy atmosphere, helpful staff.” - Lito United Kingdom“The staff were super friendly and hosted game nights/events for hostel users to come together as a miniature community. The common room was lovely, as was the kitchen and movie area. The rooms felt safe/secure and the showers were easily adjustable.”
- Irynakr
Poland“The hostel is slightly outside the center of the city, and closer to the train station. Yet, as the city is rather small, it is still very conveniently located. The hostel has common room with tea/coffee/boiling water available and the kitchen....” - Christopher Australia“Well organised. Free coffee. Near food places and bars.”
- Miraslau United Kingdom“Great location in close proximity to main sightseing places in Oxford. Reasonable price, clean quiet room. The staff is very friendly -- the lady at reception kindly guided me through all facilities, introducing the shared room, the kitchen,...”
Property surroundings
House rules
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
You must show a valid photo ID (passport or driver's licence) upon check-in.
Please note that groups of 5 or more guests must book a private dorm. Groups are not accepted in multiple occupancy dorms
Please note the property is accessed via 49 steps and there is no lift. It is not suitable for guests with limited mobility.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Central Backpackers in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
