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4/5

Based on 228 customer reviews
 
Address:      13 Park End Street
Welcome to Central Backpackers, Oxford's premier Backpackers accommodation. Awarded one of Europes top Hostels 2007 by Trav... more info »
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New Zealand
18th August 2008
Female
18-24
4/5
Comments: Very friendly. The BBQ was amazing! would definatly stay again Supberb location!

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England
17th August 2008
Male
25-30
3/5
Comments: Put in wrong room twice. We were told there were no 4-bed rooms for the whole weekend and then bizarrely got moved to a 4 bed room on the second day - which had apprently been our room all along, even though it didn't actually match our price or booking. Accused by stroppy Spanish fellow of keeping people up for an hour and threatened with being thrown out. I'd only got into the building one whole minute earlier. Turned out it was the guys from Room 4 causing all the racquet

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Germany
17th August 2008
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3/5
Comments: The hostel itself is fantastic, but it's above a nightclub. Until 3am its like sleeping on the dancefloor, but after that, its a nice place to stay.

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Spain
15th August 2008
Male
18-24
3/5
Comments: Oh, great hostel jo. Cool staff for everything and very wide rooms. Everything clean and great :)

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France
13th August 2008
Female
18-24
4/5
Comments: It was just perfect, the perfect shape, space, with character, not too big, you can really meet people there ! every ages and nicest staff ever ! maybe a bit noise from the club downstairs but the hostel is very quiet, even ha a terrass and barbecue ! Ask anything they'll get it for you !

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Spain
30th June 2008
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3/5
Comments: Hello to all boys and girls of staff: You command a big hug from Madrid (Spain) and say that it was a pleasure to know and a penalty not being able to communicate better with you. Kisses and hugs to everyone. Pd. Miguel y Alfonso porfi, traducirles mi mensaje a todos los chic@s del Backpaquers por si la tradución no es buena. Besitos y cuidaros...

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Germany
7th August 2008
Female
18-24
3/5
Comments: we had a few problems finding the hostel with their description, and the stairs were awful with our heavy bags but the nice staff tried to help us. if you don't want to meet any guys on your way to the toilet in the morning, well.. we haven't been that lucky. and it was quite loud...

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Belgium
9th August 2008
Male
25-30
4/5
Comments: I just loved it. It was such a wonderful experience for me staying in a multicultural, and friendly environment.

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Spain
31st July 2008
Male
25-30
3/5
Comments: 40 % in security because of finding once and again the door of the bedroom opened, because of someone or some people leaving a piece of wood avoiding the door to close. 60% location because is very near centre, but noisy because of the club, not only in weekends, but also during weekdays. For me, earplugs a must have¡

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Slovenia
10th August 2008
Male
25-30
4/5
Comments: It was really nice staying. Kitchen with good facilities and impresive lounge room with books, television and dvds. And above all friendly staff! p.s. Perhaps it would be good if everyone would have a key of a locker.

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Malaysia
31st July 2008
Mixed Group
18-24
4/5
Comments: the location was good, near to the train station and the coach station. Oxford is pretty walkable so u dont really need buses. this hostel is clean, kitchen for us to use, many toilets, comfortable. free internet. also, there is a tv room with loadsa dvd and video tape. if u just wanan stay in, u can just watch tele with sky or dvd, it's great. also free BBQ equipment to use (your own food) at the roof, it's cool. i will stay here again for sure

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Australia
3rd August 2008
Male
18-24
4/5
Comments: Was only there two nights but had a great time. All staff were O for Awesome.

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England
11th July 2008
Male
25-30
3/5
Comments: very nice stay, brilliant people, good location and very good bathrooms!!!

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Japan
1st August 2008
Female
31-40
3/5
Comments: I stayed at Oxford on Jly 31. The man from NZ who showed me around in the building was extremely friendly, kind and infomative, so I did not have a problem of finding things there. I paid less there than staying regular hotels, but the satisfaction of the character was quite good. (To be honest, the shower there is better than one I used in a hotel in London...) If I visit there again, I will use it. This hostel met my need. Thank you.

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England
28th July 2008
Male
25-30
4/5
Comments: Great hostel experience. Friendly staff, clean rooms and clean bathrooms.

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Canada
25th July 2008
Female
18-24
3/5
Comments: The hostel was very very, and the staff very friendly, although hard to get in touch by phone. Depending on the room you're in, the club music from across the street can keep you up till after midnight. Nice breakfast service and great lounge and internet areas.

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Sweden
14th July 2008
Female
18-24
4/5
Comments: It was a great hostel, great staff and the best hostelbeds i sleppt in =). I'm going to come back that's for sure! Hopefully nxt summer ;)

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USA
24th July 2008
Female
18-24
3/5
Comments: If you are somebody who wants to get to bed early for any reason and you're a light sleeper then you should know... This hostel is located on the 2nd floor very close to a pub or club that is open and has loud music for quite a while into the night.

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Brazil
18th July 2008
Female
41+
4/5
Comments: you don't feel you are in a hostel, you feel more like home....when i saw the lockers so small i thought, my gosh, this won't be safe....but when i met the people in our room, and how they left everything opened...i could see that they respected each other very much...it was like home... and my 8 year-old daughter, had lots of fun with evrybody...it was great!

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Germany
22nd July 2008
Female
25-30
4/5
Comments: I really loved the atmosphere, which was cosier and more private than in other hostels I know. Your kitchen was well equipped and I enjoyed cooking there! Park End Street is a noisy place... that's the only thing that made me some trouble in the nights, but that's the price for being so "central". Thank you for everything!

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USA
20th July 2008
Female
41+
4/5
Comments: Thank you to your most courteous staff who carried my suitcase up the stairs. It might be nice to have fresh pot coffee instead of instant.

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Brazil
20th July 2008
Female
31-40
3/5
Comments: I stayed on a female 6 bedroom for 2 days. My roomates were all more mature women attending courses in Oxford and not the partylike people. It was perfect for me. The staff were very polite, and the toiletes clean. Simone

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15th July 2008
Female
18-24
3/5
Comments: A bit noisy due to the heavy traffic on the main road. Apart from that, it's a nice place to have a rest.

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Canada
15th July 2008
Female
18-24
3/5
Comments: Please refridgerate your milk! Other than that, it was great!

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USA
14th July 2008
Male
18-24
4/5
Comments: a WONDERFUL hostel in a great location. 2 minutes from the train station and couldn't be easier to find. small space but they make the most of it. they staff is very friendly and you met a lot of great people. satellite TV and a huge DVD library is a massive plus, as well is FREE internet. can't say enough good things about this place, definitely the best hostel in oxford!

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Australia
10th July 2008
Female
18-24
4/5
Comments: One of my favourite out of the 25 hostels I've stayed in within Europe over the last 3 months.

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28th June 2008
Male
18-24
4/5
Comments: This hostel is a great deal in Oxford, only a few minutes walk from the train station or the heart of town. They have free internet, satellite tv and a great selection of games for those rainy Oxford days. Kitchen is free to use and toilets/showers are good.

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Italy
13th July 2008
Male
25-30
4/5
Comments: the staffs are really friendly and the location is excellent.

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Indonesia
8th July 2008
Male
31-40
4/5
Comments: The location is very strategic, very close with city center and the staff are very helpful. I will back to this hostel if I visit Oxford again.

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England
6th July 2008
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3/5
Comments: only there for one night so didn\'t socialise but will definately return if in town again