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YHA Oxford Reviews

2a Botley Road, Oxfordshire, OX2 0AB, Oxford, England

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77%Overall Rating

From 52 ratings
  • 71%Character
  • 81%Security
  • 85%Location
  • 77%Staff
  • 73%Atmosphere
  • 77%Cleanliness

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77%

The place looked generally tired and worn but was clean. The reception staff were excellent.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 06 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male 41+
  • (1 review)


73%

Self catering kitchen super dirty - guests are asked to clean up after, but if they don't do it others are not guilty about it! Flyers about respecting others' food must be attached into the kitchen walls - I have my food stolen!!!! very annoying!!


63%

For non YHA-members, there is an additional 3 pounds per person per night. Needs to pay for Wi-fi. However, during our first day there, the wi-fi was down. It was a little disappointing for us, as we came from YHA Liverpool earlier (which didnt have free wi-fi either) and was quite eager to pay for the wi-fi already. The kitchen was rather well-equipped. However, people do not wash up after they used the various stuff, hence it seems rather dirty. Water flow was small for the shower.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 22 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Singapore
  • Mixed Group 18-24
  • (7 reviews)


100%

The staff was very nice and friendly. They showed me which places to visit and how to get their.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 22 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Russia
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)


53%

there were hairs on my sheet, and bathroom was too small

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • China
  • Mixed Group 18-24
  • (1 review)


63%

The Hostel was deceptive regarding their prices; Hostelworld claimed their prices were £15 online, but when we arrived, they made us pay £18 as non-members. Also, they implied that the breakfast was complimentary, when it was in fact £4.95. While two members of the staff was very helpful, the majority were very rude and could not speak English very well. The electronic locks often malfunctioned, and when I told the staff, they became upset with me as if it were my fault. Despite this, not bad.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 12 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi Johnathan. Thank you for your comments regarding YHA Oxford. I'm sorry you found our pricing misleading. As a charity and a membership organisation YHA does require all guests to hold YHA membership and this information is clearly stated on all our third party websites, of which Hostelworld is one. This information is stated before the booking is completed, however I will look into this to see whether it is possible to make this clearer. We aim to keep our prices as competative as possible and even with the membership charge the overnight rate is lower than equivalent accommodation in Oxford. I will take your comments regarding the lockers to the company that maintains them for us. Thank you again for taking the time to give us your feedback.

70%

Would be good if room was cleaned (vacuumed) rather than only the bathroom.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 07 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Singapore
  • Male 41+
  • (2 reviews)


80%

my friends and i had a great ti rme, and we were over the moon with the rooms. sevice andhospitality provided

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female 41+
  • (2 reviews)


93%

Excellent staff, great breakfast. We will certainly be staying there again.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Couple 41+
  • (1 review)


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