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YHA London Oxford Street Reviews

14 Noel Street, Soho, W1F 8GJ, London, England

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Reviews of YHA London Oxford Street

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90%

This hostel was in a great location - Oxford St - so a lot of shopping and right by a tube stop! There was a kitchen and lounge that people were always in so it was fun to be able to meet people. The bunk beds were just normal bunk beds and the bathrooms/showers were clean. The staff were nice in directing us places. A great stay for sure!


80%

The location is good for getting around. It is not exactly suited though to older people. If you just want a quiet drink - forget it! the pubs were heaving.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 09 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male 41+
  • (8 reviews)


83%

very friendly, welcoming staff


90%

First time I tried a so clean hostel in london! perfect location and the staff...we arrived at 2am and the man at the desk was so nice! also wonderful weather for december!


66%

The hostel itself looks quite nice and modern. We had no trouble finding it according to the instructions supplied. Upon arrival everything went smoothly, except I was charged a higher price for the second night than was on my booking. When I brought this up the staff said that was impossible and just charged me their price (I am not saying it was their fault but they should have investigated). When I got to my room I found the paper booking and the issue was resolved and money returned.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 06 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Slovakia
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


80%

great location, rooms very clean and a decent size...not much of an atmosphere, felt more like a budget hotel than a hostel. great bathrooms.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Mixed Group 18-24
  • (5 reviews)


86%

The hostel has a kitchen super comfortable and good organization and hygiene, but the showers are uncomfortable and someone should know basic Spanish and receiving people of that language, and also offers free wi fi and not true in reality.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Argentina
  • Female 41+
  • (1 review)


80%

Great location, clean, good presentation, friendly staff.


93%

maybe the owner could fix the fuse between rooms 3 and 4 to allow lamps above the beds to be switched on

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Mixed Group 31-40
  • (1 review)


96%

Excellent hostel. Very well maintained with good kitchen facilities. Would definitely recommend people to stay there in the future!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 29 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male 25-30
  • (8 reviews)


93%

My staying in that hostel was very very nice as it was very clean,quite and the location i think is the best in London....the only problem was that the room was not very hot during the nights so sometimes i couldnt dry my towels for days

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Greece
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)


100%

Excelent hostel, location is awsome, very clean and organized.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 25 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Male 31-40
  • (3 reviews)


96%

Highly recommended, If I go back to London I´ll definitely stay there again.


76%

Enjoyed our stay here. However the room was shoebox size!! Too small for four people. Fantastic location. Try "flat white" cafe for great brekkie and coffee. The staff were helpful and the place was clean.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 24 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Mixed Group 18-24
  • (5 reviews)


100%

I enjoyed my stay there very much. The atmosphere was very good,the staff was friendly and seemed to enjoy their job. The kitchen and lounge added to it all. One didn't have to eat out! The location was super! I will definitely come back!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 24 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Norway
  • Female 41+
  • (1 review)


90%

Excellent. Prices are high but unlike other hostels with high prices, this one has the quality too.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 24 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • New Zealand
  • Male 18-24
  • (11 reviews)


100%

We were very pleased with every aspect of the stay. Location was superb, staff very friendly and helpful. I have only 2 minor suggestions: you should consider installing sensor lights in the hallway, it would save energy and make sleeping a little easier, also I was missing recycle bins in the room and lounge.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 24 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Slovenia
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)


93%

Nice and cozy atmosphere and very helpful staff, but we had to pay for a temporary membership (not optional) converters and even wifi, while in other hostels in London they were for free.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 22 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Greece
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


100%

really nice place


90%

Staff is really friendly, location is superb, rooms and facilities are clean. Private double rooms are really small but overall clean and provided with everything you need. Too bad that you have to pay for everything. (towels, travel adapter etc).

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Netherlands
  • Couple 25-30
  • (1 review)


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  • 06 Feb 2012 (86%)
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