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Central Backpackers Reviews

13 Park End Street, Oxford, England

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90%

Very friendly managing staff and clean place. Very homie and comforting. The only downside was that the wifi was spotty, but best hostel breakfast I've had (nutella and pb!) and free coffee and tea all day.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


96%

Great location. Very clean. The breakfast in the morning was great. Staff were friendly and good atmosphere among other visitors. Nice showers. Would definitely recommend and stay again.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 07 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Female 18-24
  • (3 reviews)


96%

Had a very comfortable stay in the all-female dormitory, which had a ton of space for suitcases and things. The staff were wonderful and made me feel right at home. They were very upfront about the neighborhood being loud, although on a Thursday night, it wasn't a problem at all. I'll definitely be back!


86%

Nice place. Very good location. Excelent atmosphere, which makes you feel like home. It´s not a big hostel; instead it´s cozy and comfortable. I really recommend it.


83%

Nice hostel. Chelsea in reception was lovely!

  • Globetrotter
  • 09 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male 31-40
  • (34 reviews)


96%

Very nice place, close to most all city attraction, safe. People are nice, even though, we had somebody vacuuming the corridor at 6 in the morning in our second day, lol maybe it was the bad mood girl that was at the reception on that day, lol Chealsea, the girl who did our check in was very nice and communicative all the time we've been around. I recommend the place.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Male 31-40
  • (2 reviews)


100%

It's an excellent place, location is great and it is a very clean place, I loved that part =).

  • Novice Nomad
  • 29 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Mexico
  • Female
  • (3 reviews)


96%

The staff at the hostel are fantastic - really helpful and friendly. This hostel also has a good working kitchen and living space. It's a shame we were only here one night. We would recommend this hostel, and stay here again.

  • Globetrotter
  • 28 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Couple 18-24
  • (22 reviews)


96%

Clean, great location, and a very on-the-ball manager.

  • Globetrotter
  • 24 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • (Gender undisclosed)
  • (34 reviews)


100%

Great atmosphere, friendly staff, perfect location, recomended for backpackers. The place you would like to stay longer.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 19 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Spain
  • Female 18-24
  • (3 reviews)


93%

Noise was a bit loud outside on the evenings, other than that everything was pretty good. Would stay here again


76%

An ok place to stay, but I have a feeling there are better places. It is cleaned well but I thought the staff lacked friendliness but then I night have just been there on a bad couple of days. Beware that it sights qbove two nightclubs. There is a reason they supply free earplugs...

  • Avid Traveller
  • 12 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female 31-40
  • (13 reviews)


100%

fine place

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Mexico
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)


73%

Staff were helpful. There is a bar nearby so it can be noisy at some nights but depends which on the room assigned.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 26 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Afghanistan
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


96%

Really great place. Everyone was really nice and it's a very short walk from the station and from all major sights and nightlife. Highly recommend!

  • Avid Traveller
  • 25 Nov 2011
  • djnush_051219
  • Australia
  • Male 18-24
  • (10 reviews)


100%

I stayed in a 6 females room alone for that night. This is a small but nice hostel, and in good location.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 23 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • China
  • Female 18-24
  • (6 reviews)


93%

Let hostel is very clean n the staffs are helpful. They even provide u free earplugs n padlock... Very nice hostel. I'll recommend it.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 22 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Malaysia
  • Couple 25-30
  • (1 review)


76%

This hostel locates on a nightclub, so you might hear loud noise from the club in rooms before midnight. It is a major shortcoming. Yet they have free lockers in rooms -- very helpful for security.


93%

Great location! Amazing, friendly staff. Really helpful and inclusive. Comfy beds and a huge shelf of movies to choose from. Altogether a great stay!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 11 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


73%

Hostel was friendly and generally good but it seemed like the whole place was concerned way more with the people who were living there for a year or two, mainly a large group of Australians who lived there, some of whom ran the place. I'm not saying this is a bad thing but didn't seem to me like they were AS bothered about the guests staying for a couple of nights only.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 07 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male 25-30
  • (7 reviews)


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