Central Backpackers

**THE ONLY HOSTEL IN OXFORD TO OFFER FREE INTERNET AND WI-FI! FREE CONTINETAL BREAKFAST AS WELL **(tea, coffee, juice, cereal, toast and spreads)

** PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU ARE BOOKING 5 PEOPLE OR MORE YOU MUST CONTACT US DIRECTLY TO MAKE THE BOOKING **

Welcome to Central Backpackers, Oxford’s premier Backpackers Hostel accommodation. Awarded one of Europes top Hostels 2007 and 2008 by Hostelworld.com also recommended by Let's Go and Lonely Planet guide books.

Central Backpackers brings a new level of comfort and security to the hostel experience. With a huge range of free services and facilities everything you need to make your trip safe, comfortable and enjoyable.

Located in the centre of Oxford’s Historical University city on one of Oxford's most happening street Park End, lined with restaurants, pubs, bars and clubs. Central Backpackers is less than a 5 minute walk from the bus station, train station, Oxford’s Castle/Prison attraction, Museums and vibrant student nightlife.


Reception is open from 8AM-11PM.
If you wish to check in outside these hours please make prior arrangements with the Hostel manager. If you want to book on the day of arrival please call 01865 24 22 88, also if no online availability please call as we often have space not allocated online.


All dorms equipped with swipe card entry system and individual lockers for your added security.
24 hour door code access with no lockouts or curfews.
Cosy TV lounge with satellite TV and movies available all day. Movie night every Wed Free popcorn!
Dining lounge with vending machine and internet terminals available all day.
Large self catering kitchen with free tea and coffee.
Roof top terrace with BBQ and BBQ each Sunday!
Laundry service available.
Free tennis raquet hire to use on near by courts. Also rugby balls, frisbies and footballs.
Free city map for all guests and discount tickets available for local attractions.
Families and groups welcome.
Non smoking hostel.
Friendly helpful staff.
Recommended by STA travel, Tourism Southeast, Visit Britain, Enjoy England, Oxford Tourism Board, Let’s Go and Lonely Planet

Oxford is easily accessible from London by the Oxford Tube bus and Oxford Express both leaving every 10-15 minutes and both leaving from many London locations. Trains from Paddington Train Station leave every 10-20 minutes.
Direct bus services from Heathrow, Stansted, Gatwick and Luton Airports. Train service direct from Birmingham Airport as well!

Central Backpackers is Australian and Canadian owned and operated. All staff members are themselves backpackers with extensive travel experience.

ID required on check-in.
Passport or drivers licence.
Groups of 5 guests or more must contact hostel manager to make the reservation.

CHRISTMAS HOURS 2009-2010
RECEPTION OPEN FROM 8AM-10AM AND 5PM-7PM

PLEASE MAKE PRIOR ARRANGEMENTS IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ARRIVE BETWEEN THESE HOURS.

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEARS FROM ALL THE TEAM AT CENTRAL BACKPACKERS

Directions

LOOK FOR THE BIG YELLOW DOOR ON PARK END STREET!

13 PARK END STREET
OXFORD
OX1 1HH

From Gloucester Green Bus Station: (3 minute walk)
Turn RIGHT out of the bus station onto George Street, follow the road around to the left (keeping the open air carpark on your right). Take your first right onto Park End Street (by The Dukes Cut pub), we are half way down on the right hand side.

From Oxford Train Station: (3 minute walk)
Come out of the train station onto the main road. Look to your left and you will see The Royal Oxford Hotel. Park End Street (ignore the street signs, they will only confuse you) runs down the right hand side of the hotel. We are half way down on the left.

Driving:
From London:
From the M40 take Junction 8 on to the A40. This will take you to the Oxford Ring Road. Follow signs to city centre.

From Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and Luton Airports go to the bus terminals and ask for direct bus service to Oxford.

Facilities

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