Name: YHA Oxford
Address: 2A Botley Road, Oxford, OX2 0AB, United Kingdom, 2A Botley Road, Oxfordshire, OX2 0AB, UK
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $18 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.1

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Hostel YHA Oxford

2A Botley Road, Oxford, OX2 0AB, United Kingdom –

Oxford Train Station: only 2 minutes away! (400 feet by foot)

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The location was great and the room was very clean. For 3 adults, we booked a private, 4-person room with a bathroom. It was very comfortable for us and we would definitely book again.

Ashleigh, United States of America

Nice lounge and spaces, great value for breakfast, extremely good price for value. Clean and comfy in general.

Yi, United Kingdom

The location next to the train station is convenient, but you will hear noises from the train station while trains are operating. As always, yha has standards and procedures and operates more like a hotel than a youth hostel.

Sarah, United States of America

The staff is extremely helpful. It was my first experience with YHA and I am glad I choose it. The rooms are clean and well maintained. I will totally recommend it fellow travelers.

Nalini, India

The room was big and spacious. And clean! They have some good facilities in the hostel as well. And the reception staff is really helpful!!

Dc31, Germany

Very close to the train station. You could leave your luggage there for free. As a hostel, everything is like, or slightly better than I expected.

Penghan, Germany

Very clean and spacious. each bed had its own power supply and mini light.

Elizabeth, United States of America

They don't replace your beddings until you check out

Maxb, Uganda

James, the manager, was exceptionally accommodating. One example that comes to mind immediately is that he made coffee and provided breakfast for my colleagues and myself hours before they should have been available. (By the way, the lemon poppy seed muffins are delicious!)

Carrie, United States of America

The location was relatively convenient, and felt plenty safe. The on-site refreshment options were pretty good (coffee and alcohol, some cooked food options). There was a very interesting mix of folks staying there who were mostly quite friendly.

Jessica, United States of America

8.8

Great location!

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“The location was great and the room was very clean. For 3 adults, we booked a private, 4-person room with a bathroom. It was very comfortable for us and we would definitely book again.”

Ashleigh United States of America
“Nice lounge and spaces, great value for breakfast, extremely good price for value. Clean and comfy in general.”

Yi United Kingdom
“The location next to the train station is convenient, but you will hear noises from the train station while trains are operating. ”

Sarah United States of America
“The staff is extremely helpful. It was my first experience with YHA and I am glad I choose it. The rooms are clean and well maintained. I will totally recommend it fellow travelers.”

Nalini India
“The room was big and spacious. And clean! They have some good facilities in the hostel as well. And the reception staff is really helpful!!”

Dc31 Germany
“Very close to the train station. You could leave your luggage there for free. As a hostel, everything is like, or slightly better than I expected.”

Penghan Germany
“Very clean and spacious. each bed had its own power supply and mini light.”

Elizabeth United States of America
“They don't replace your beddings until you check out”

Maxb Uganda
“James, the manager, was exceptionally accommodating. One example that comes to mind immediately is that he made coffee and provided breakfast for my colleagues and myself hours before they should have...”

Carrie United States of America
“The location was relatively convenient, and felt plenty safe. The on-site refreshment options were pretty good (coffee and alcohol, some cooked food options). ”

Jessica United States of America

This YHA hostel is in the center of historic Oxford, next to Oxford Train Station. YHA Oxford offers affordable accommodations, a restaurant serving traditional meals and kitchen facilities for guest use.

YHA Oxford has a modern cafe/bar serving light snacks and local ales. Guests can relax in the comfortable lounge, which has deep sofas and a large-screen TV.

There are grounds with a sitting area and Wi-Fi access is available in all public areas of the YHA hostel. Guests have access to laundry and drying facilities. The majority of rooms contain bunk beds.

Oxford University’s Botanic Gardens and Magdalen College are both within a 15 minute walk of the property. Blenheim palace is 8 miles away and buses leave regularly across from the YHA Oxford.

This is our guests' favorite part of Oxford, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

This property is also rated for the best value in Oxford! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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YHA Oxford has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Mar 18, 2011
Hotel chain/brand: Youth Hostels Association

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Free WiFi

Family rooms

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24-hour front desk

Bar

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Located in the top-rated area in Oxford, this property has an excellent location score of 8.8!

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Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free

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Area Info – Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

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Oxford Train Station
0.1 miles
Worcester College
0.3 miles
Oxford Ice Rink
0.4 miles
Oxford Castle
0.4 miles
Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology
0.4 miles
New Theatre Oxford
0.5 miles
Regent's Park College
0.5 miles
Blackfriars Hall
0.5 miles
Taylor Institution Library
0.5 miles
Carfax Tower
0.5 miles

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The One Bar Oriental Restaurant Restaurant
0 miles
Waitrose Supermarket
0.2 miles

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River Thames Pathway River
0 miles

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London Luton Airport
39.2 miles
Gloucestershire Airport
39.5 miles
London Heathrow Airport
40 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“English breakfast was just super! Definitely worth it's money and would be a good start for your day in Oxford. The location is great, it's 5 minute wal...”

Elisey

Russia

8.3

“Clean, quiet, very close to the city center and very convenient even to reach the station. The staff is very kind and helpful. ”

Sara

Italy

8.7

“excellent location clean and friendly we come back every year now. 5 years”

Johngraham

United Kingdom

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From 2:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

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Until 10:00 AM

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Children & Beds

Children are welcome

No cribs are available

No extra beds are available

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking for more than 16 people, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

YHA Oxford accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The Fine Print

YHA cannot accept bookings for 16 people or more. Any such bookings will be canceled by YHA.
The maximum length of stay is 14 consecutive nights. Following any stay of 14 nights, guests may not stay in any YHA accommodations for at least seven nights.
The ID must match the name and address on the booking. Where a booking is for more than one person, the named person on the booking will need to provide proof of identify that matches the name and address on the booking. ID will also be requested from all other adult guests. These IDs must match the name they sign in with at check in.
Please note discounts are not available for members of YHA (England and Wales) or Hosteling International as part of this booking.
Towels are not included in the room rate. Guests can hire them at the property or bring their own.
Please contact YHA directly for more information about accessible facilities.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

“The location was great and the room was very clean. For 3 adults, we booked a private, 4-person room with a bathroom. It was very comfortable for us and we would definitely book again. ”

Ashleigh

United States of America

“The location next to the train station is convenient, but you will hear noises from the train station while trains are operating. As always, yha has standards and procedures and operates more like a hotel than a youth hostel.”

Sarah

“The staff is extremely helpful. It was my first experience with YHA and I am glad I choose it. The rooms are clean and well maintained. I will totally recommend it fellow travelers.”

Nalini

India

“James, the manager, was exceptionally accommodating. One example that comes to mind immediately is that he made coffee and provided breakfast for my colleagues and myself hours before they should have been available. (By the way, the lemon poppy seed muffins are delicious!)”

Carrie

“The location was relatively convenient, and felt plenty safe. The on-site refreshment options were pretty good (coffee and alcohol, some cooked food options). There was a very interesting mix of folks staying there who were mostly quite friendly.”

Jessica

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Reviewed: June 24, 2019

John
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Quadruple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Was very clean and comfortable staff were very friendly would recommend to friends and family

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: June 24, 2019

Bjorn
United Kingdom

8 helpful votes
7.5

“What you pay is what you get”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Triple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
As ot is so close to station, I woke up several times in the night due to train being arranged. Also, a smokers area was situated not far from my room leading to some disturbance. Can be improved.
Good and friendly reception. Clean rooms (I had a spatious private). Rather basic but all right for a night. Just on the doorstep of the station.

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: June 24, 2019

Chris
United Kingdom
6.3

“Affordable stay with an ok location”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Dormitory Room (6 Adults)
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The other staff at the front desk were very rude and do not know how to operate the key card machine. I had to get back in cue 3 times to get my room key to work. Each time was after hiking up three levels.
Location and the manager was amazing

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: June 23, 2019

Yujin
South Korea
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
highly recommend -good location(especially if you are using train. only 5min walk) -good service and facility. low price -nice staffs

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: June 22, 2019

Robert
Australia
Age group: 65+
4.6

Disappointing
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The very small bathroom in poor condition, i e there is flooding into the hallways because of water leaks from the bathroom, the door frames are rotten because of the water leaks. The carpet is dirty and stained.
the staff are friendly but not very well trained in job.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: June 20, 2019

S
United Kingdom
5.8

Okay
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Shower was disgusting. Wet room style but there was a pool of water between shower and door so bring boots? Also pretty boring interior smelt of bleach and not many young people lots of families and seniors. My sockets didn't work.
Quiet even if next to rail station.

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: June 20, 2019

Rezvin
Bangladesh
7.1

“It was a pleasant stay there”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
The room was clean and the staff was very friendly. Location is good.

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: June 20, 2019

Elisey
Russia

1 helpful vote
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There was no wi-fi at the first floor. Our room was facing the road so it was noisy and impossible to sleep with open windows (because it was kind of warm).
English breakfast was just super! Definitely worth it's money and would be a good start for your day in Oxford. The location is great, it's 5 minute walk from the station and 10-15 minutes walk from the city center. The 4-bed dormitory room was very clean and comfortable. Staff was friendly and helpful.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: June 18, 2019

Oliver
United Kingdom
7.5

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Triple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Shower curtain
Location

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: June 18, 2019

Nataly
United Kingdom
8.3

“Convenient for solo travellers”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
Just a couple of things that can be improved: 1. There was a bad smell in our room- not sure what the cause of the smell was, but I guess it could have been a wet carpet or something like that. 2. When I went to collect my English breakfast from the bar, the female serving it did not clarify that I could ask for as much as I wanted from the ingredients provided. Being on a semi-keto diet, eating croissants or too much bread to feel full was not an option, but I felt forced to, as I thought that I couldn't ask for more sausages, baked beans or eggs, and I wasn't told otherwise. I was also embarrassed to ask. Only later did I discover that other people were being asked by the male serving how much they wanted from each of the things offered. To my dismay, the female did so also with others, and this happened only after I had already eaten bread. Could you please ask the kitchen team to offer a similar service and clarification to all? This is especially important to non-English travellers who might think that what they are initially offered is what is included in the price they paid. Thank you.
In general it was a good stay. Reception staff were friendly, location perfect (next to the station), and the hostel included all essential facilities needed for a solo traveller.

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: June 18, 2019

Julie
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The shower was in need of refurb, the water goes into the room when you try to adjust and because the head does not move it's not pleasant to turn it on under the shower not a pleasant experience
The yha was clean with good facilities

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: June 18, 2019

Anonymous
France
5.8

Okay
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Consider that there is no wifi: the hostel uses a network unusable, extremely slow and which is not available everywhere in the hostel. If you need internet, don't rely on the hostel. I had an horrible sleep. Everything is heard throughout the hostel, you know all the showers and flushes happening. My roomates were snoring and disrespectful people so it obviously didn't help to have a good sleep but that one is not the hostel's fault. The bed and pillow themselves are quite uncomfortable.
The staff was nice, it is possible to fill bottles with water, breakfast was alright. Nice common rooms with hubs, the courtyard was good as well.

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: June 18, 2019

William
Australia
7.1

“Disappointing ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Shower spaces are a bit tight. Wi-Fi range does not extend past the first floor, despite advertising stating otherwise. Location of bedside powerpoints are hazardous - if you have a bulky adapter you'll likely sacrifice some sleeping space for it. Old and aged compared to other renovated YHA locations across UK.
5 minute walk from Oxford Station.

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: June 17, 2019

Ashleigh
United States of America
9.2

“Affordable and comfortable housing in great location”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Quadruple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
A little noisy since it’s close to the train station but we put on white noise and could barely hear anything outside.
The location was great and the room was very clean. For 3 adults, we booked a private, 4-person room with a bathroom. It was very comfortable for us and we would definitely book again.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: June 17, 2019

Nigel
United Kingdom
10

“More than happy with the location and facilities in which YHA Oxford provided me.”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
I love the location and is perfect for all my requirements. The kitchen, library, shower and security are also my favourite features.
YHA Oxford providing me with excellent kitchen, laundry and shower facilities throughout my stays, and met the criteria of being a friendly and family hostel. The kitchen is well equipped and spacious; large dinning area for large groups and family; comfortable lounges and a library where I have fallen a sleep. Good layout and spacious dorms which provides luggage storage and some where to put all your belongings. The staff are very friendly and helpful in all requirements. Affordable and bargain prices if you book with booking.com in advance.

Stayed in June 2019

Sleeps	Room Type
	Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom 1 twin bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content Rooms have a carpeted floor and central heating. Towels are available for an additional charge. Room Facilities: • Shared bathroom • Heating • Carpeted • Linens Parking: No parking available. Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom 1 twin bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content Rooms have a carpeted floor and central heating. Towels are available for an additional charge. Room Facilities: • Shared bathroom • Heating • Carpeted • Linens Parking: No parking available. Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Twin Room with Shared Bathroom 2 bunk beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content Rooms have a carpeted floor and central heating. Towels are available for an additional charge. Room Facilities: • Shared bathroom • Heating • Carpeted • Linens Parking: No parking available. Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Triple Room with Shared Bathroom 1 twin bed and 1 bunk bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content Rooms have a carpeted floor and central heating. Towels are available for an additional charge. Room Facilities: • Shared bathroom • Heating • Carpeted • Linens Parking: No parking available. Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Triple Room 1 twin bed and 1 bunk bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content Rooms have a carpeted floor and central heating. Towels are available for an additional charge. Room Facilities: • Shower • Toilet • Heating • Carpeted • Linens Parking: No parking available. Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Quadruple Room 4 bunk beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content Rooms have a carpeted floor and central heating. Towels are available for an additional charge. Room Facilities: • Shower • Toilet • Heating • Carpeted • Linens Parking: No parking available. Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
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Start of dialog content Rooms have a carpeted floor and central heating. Towels are available for an additional charge. Room Facilities: • Shared bathroom • Heating • Carpeted • Linens Parking: No parking available. Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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