Compared to other YHA hostels, Oxford goes one step further away from the original concept of cheap,basic accomodation. The appearance and atmosphere as you enter is more of a continental hotel than a youth hostel. There is a bar/cafe, TV, comfortable lounge and chic decor. There is a seperate restaurant which advertises food up until 8pm. Unfortunately for us, arriving... more

Stayed here from 19 July to 24 July. It is an easy walk from the center of town and right next to the train station. We had a private family room on the ground floor with an ensuite toilet and shower. The room had a queen bed, a set of bunk beds, two storage units and a small TV. It... more

Oxford YHA is right at the Railway station, excellent location. Very new and modern, spacious twin rooms and ensuite. It was efficiently run and had decent, good vegetarian food options. A busy hostel. more

My family and I had a room with two bunk beds and an en-suite bathroom to ourselves for the three nights we stayed. The room was quite plain, although the wood-frame beds are a friendly touch compared to some hostels we've been too, and the TV, fridge and microwave were a nice extra. However, the main benefit was the location,... more

Hostel is located close to town which is convenient, but is a bit TOO close to the train station (pretty much on top of it) which can be quite lound at night - bring ear plugs! Dorm rooms were fairly spacious and comfortable, but rooms could get quite hot at night. The free hot b/fast was fantastic! Internet prices are... more

We booked a room last minute, because our hotel had made some bookingmistake. The hostel however was fine. Showers weren't very new or modern, but beds were ok, rooms were clean. ++ for breakfast and location more

I would like to tell everyone what a wonderful place YHA Oxford is, so much so, I didn't wait to get home to do it. I am writing this after one night's stay and am actually staying there tonight as well. After doing all the research I decided to stay here and am very happy I did. My daughter is... more

My sister and I stayed here while we visited our daughters who were studying abroad for a semester. We stayed in one of the private rooms (for 2). The room was clean, simple. We had a private bathroom in our room. My only complaint about the place is the dual top sheet/bottom sheet that was on the bed was a... more

Value +, Hygiene +, Comfort +, Staff -, Inclusions + Location ++ VALUE: The price was typical for a YHA however the building is quite new and nice. HYGIENE: The rooms and washing facilities were comfortable and clean. COMFORT: This YHA is right next to the train station.Considering this it is quiet and comfortable. STAFF: The reception staff are very... more