Oxford is the best place to visit. If you go down along the river there is a beautiful park to sit and have lunch or relax. The Virgin store in town allows you to email for friends for a cheap rate also. Going rowing in the river is also a fun time.
Hostels in Oxfordshire 
Looking for the best hostels in Oxfordshire? You are in the right place!
On this page, we have listed every city in Oxfordshire with backpacker hostels and budget-friendly stays. Hostelz.com makes it easy to find your ideal Oxfordshire hostel by comparing prices across major booking platforms. Save money while backpacking Oxfordshire and sleep comfortably on a budget.
All Backpacker Hostels in Oxfordshire
We have got you covered with a complete list of every hostel in Oxfordshire, across 4 cities! Not all cities have hostels, but many offer alternative budget options like guesthouses and affordable hotels. Use our filters to quickly find cities with hostels or other budget accommodations to simplify your trip planning.
All Oxfordshire hostels on a map
Alright, you are more the visual type? Planning your trip with a map is always handy.
Therefore, this map shows you all cities with hostels in Oxfordshire. It will help you to plan your trip. Just zoom in the map and click your destination for more details. Just so you know: If we do not have a hostel in a city, it is likely that there is no hostel in that city.
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$23.83Our handwritten guide on Backpacking Oxfordshire
Oxfordshire, England, is home to some incredible history and prestige. There are two different towns with Oxfordshire, England hostels where you can stay -- Bicester and Oxford. Oxford is home to the oldest university in the world and you will find some amazing old buildings here that have formed the sets for some very popular movies such as the "Harry Potter" series and the door and lamppost from Narnia in "The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe." It was also home to some of the most incredible minds from throughout academic history, especially with literature, law, and politics. You can take a free walking tour and learn about these stories from a guide, or you can feel free to wander at your own pace to explore the city. The walking tour is definitely recommended, though, as it gives you a background to the place that makes it a little more real; usually the tour is given by an Oxford student.
To get here to Oxford, you can take a bus from near the London Victoria Coach Station and it will take approximately two hours to get there. If you know you are going and book well in advance, fares can be fairly cheap through Megabus.com. If you decide to go on the day, though, buses from Oxford Tube leave every fifteen minutes or so. The train is only marginally faster and a little bit more expensive if you are on a schedule with no time to waste.
Once you arrive in Oxford, there are a few Oxfordshire, England hostels where you can stay, and most of them are within walking distance of the bus station and anything you will need during your stay here. The town is small and walkable, so getting around on foot is easy. There are a few different supermarkets, and loads of restaurants and cafes, but keep in mind that things in Oxford can close fairly early, especially on the weekends.
If you were wanting to head to Bicester Village and check out some of the popular shopping there, there are buses that leave from Oxford city centre. Bicester Village is known for its discounted designer stores. There are also a few parks to check out here. If you are a backpacker on a budget and don't have the money to drop on a Prada bag, it isn't really worth the visit. Save your time, money, and efforts for the gloriousness of Oxford town instead.
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Travel Tips for Oxfordshire - from the Community
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FAQ on Hostels in Oxfordshire
There is a lot of travel planning to do. So let us help you once again by putting together the frequently asked questions:
Finding Hostels and Prices
What hostel booking sites are best to use?
There is several hostel booking sites, such as Hostelworld.com, Hostelsclub.com and Booking.com. While every platform has its pros and cons, there is a universal truth you as a traveler should be aware of: Not a single booking site can always offer the best prices.
This is where Hostelz.com comes in. You can compare all major booking portals with one click.
For you as a traveler, Hostelz.com is the best booking site to actually save money.
How much are hostels in Oxfordshire?
Prices always vary, depending on various factors. Weekends tend to be more expensive, same goes for special holidays. Please also take into account local vaction time.
You can search for exacty hostel prices in Oxfordshire here on Hostelz.com. Pick your destination and pick a date. The system will track down the prices to give an idea of what budget and prices you can expect.
When to book hostels?
If you want to stay at the best hostels, it is a good idea to have your hostel booked around 1 month before you travel. For the regular hostels, booking one week before should be okay. Yet again, this always depends.
We dedicated a full article to the topic of when to book hostels.
Safety and Packing
Are hostels in Oxfordshire safe?
Generally speaking, hostels are as safe as you make them. We highly recommend always to bring your own padlock, using the lockers and taking care of your belongings. Make sure you pick a safe hostel, offering lockers and a safe location. Please always pay attention to the reviews; they can give you a great insight on what to expect and safety tips.
What to pack when staying in hostels?
There is a few basics you should always pack when staying in hostels.
There is more actually. We wrote a complete guide with more details. Read our full hostel packing list.