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Mercure Oxford Eastgate HotelvsOxford Backpackers Hostel
Both hotels are rated highly by professionals. On balance, Mercure Eastgate Oxford is preferred by most writers compared to Oxford Backpackers Hostel. Mercure Eastgate Oxford comes in at #16 in Oxford with endorsements from 2 reviewers like Frommer's, The Telegraph.
Mercure Oxford Eastgate Hotel
Frommer's
The Telegraph
Independent
73 High Street, Oxford OX1 4BE
From $72/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Multilingual
- Meeting Rooms
Frommer's "The Eastgate, built on the site of a 1600s structure, stands within walking distance of Oxford College and the city center." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Perfectly located for exploring Oxford’s university colleges, this 17th-century coaching inn lies on the corner of High Street and Merton Street, near the Botanic Garden." Full review
Independent "A building that’s played host to the likes of Lewis Carroll and JRR Tolkein...the cosy rooms have feature walls sporting blown-up photos of famous Oxford sights."
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If you can, pick a room overlooking the ancient Exam Schools.
Oxford Backpackers Hostel
Lonely Planet
Rough Guide
9a Hythe Bridge Street, Oxford OX1 2EW
From $23/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Kitchenette
- Breakfast included
Lonely Planet "Championing the laid-back, party-central attitude of student halls, this slightly scruffy joint is ideally placed for a night on the tiles." Full review
Rough Guide "Refurbished independent hostel with bright, modern quads and dorms, plus fully equipped kitchen, laundry, free wi-fi and bar. 24-hour access. £16."
