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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Most popular facilities
- Parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
Kostas
Greece“Very polite personel, free tea and coffee. Nice kitchen. All the bathrooms and showers were very clean. The location was good as well - very close to bus and train station and only a short walk to city center. They provided towels and earplugs...”- Scott
United Kingdom“I’ve never stayed in a hostel before and I hope I never have to again, but if I did I’d want it to be as fantastic as Central Backpackers. The place was immaculately clean, the bathroom, kitchen etc all spotless. Facilities were top notch and the...” - Jude United Kingdom“Good central location. Staff very kind and helpful Beds comfy and nice quilts with towels provided.”
Grace
New Zealand“Staff were great and organised fun events. Room was comfortable. Luggage storage after checkout. Good location close to train station and city centre. Good sized kitchen.”- 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...” - Bakpa
Nigeria“The staff are really friendly and very liberal with lodgers.They surely will be seeing me again whenever I have to be in Oxford.” 
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.”- Jonathan
Turkey“Lovation very handy. Tea and coffee making facilities. Comforable beds and rooms.spacious enough.” - 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...”
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.
