Frequently Asked Questions
Is there
parking at the hostel?
No,
however across the road is a parking station. 8:00am to 7:00pm £1 an hour.
Free 7:00pm to 8:00am Monday to Saturday. Sunday £2.50 all day.
Is
Breakfast included?
Yes,
there is a free continental breakfast and we have a self-catering kitchen.
Do I need
to bring a sleeping bag?
No, linen
is provided.
Is the
credit card booking page secure?
Yes.
What are
the reception hours?
8:00am to
12midnight.
Are we
able to check-in after hours?
Yes, just
call beforehand and inform the manager.
Where is
the closest supermarket?
In Henry
street, just around the corner from the hostel.
Do you
have a kitchen?
Yes
Do you
have internet and how much is it?
Yes we
do. £1 for half an hour.
What is
the cancellation policy?
48 hours
notice.
Where is
good to grab a beer?
There are
loads of pubs and clubs in Bath. The staff are always willing to help point
you in the right direction so you can have a fun night out.
And some
food?
There is
ample choice close to the hostel in Pierrepont Street and North Parade. The
hostel also has a kitchen and convenient supermarkets.
Where can
I leave my bag for the day?
In
reception. £1 for guests.
Do you
have lockers?
Yes.
Bring a lock and you can use them. If you require more space i.e.; Laptop
you may use reception for looking after you equipment.
What time
do the tours to Stonehenge depart?
There are
two tours which we can book for you. The first one is a full day tour
starting at 8:00am. The second one is a half day tour leaving at 2pm.
Where do
they go on the tour?
Four day
tour: Stonehenge, Avenbury Circles, Laycock Village and CastleCoombe
Half day tour: Stonehenge.
What time
do they get back?
hour day
tour: 17:00
Half day tour: 17:00
How much is it to get into Stonehenge?
Around
£5.00
Can I
swim in the Roman Baths?
No.
When will
they be open?
The Roman
Baths are open between 9am-5pm
How much
is it to go into the Baths?
Around
£9.50
Is there
any car parking and how much is it?
There is
a car parking close by, it is about ₤8.50 for the whole weekend and is just
opposite the train station, only about 5 minutes walk form the Hostel
itself.
How much
is it by Bus and Train from London etc?
The bus
from London is not very expensive at all. You can normally get tickets on
the Oxford Tube for about ₤12.00 return or ₤10.00 single. The Oxford Tube
also leaves on a regular basis throughout the day/night.
How do we
get to the Bath Hostel from Oxford?
The Train
to Bath from Oxford and vice versa is easy and worth while. Its cost’s about
₤9.80 return and leaves on the hour direct with only one stop in Didcot.
Contact http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ for more information.
Is there
anywhere to store bikes?
The
oxford Backpackers has a bike shed on site for the safe storage of your bike
while you stay with us; it’s located at the front of the building on the
ground floor. Alternatively there is a large bike stand by the train station
where bikes can be locked and stored over night.
Is
Breakfast included?
Yes,
there is a free continental breakfast and we have a self-catering kitchen.
Do I need
to bring a sleeping bag?
No, linen
is provided.
Is the
credit card booking page secure?
Yes.
What are
the reception hours?
8:00am to
11:30pm.
Do you
have a kitchen?
Yes
Do you
have internet and how much is it?
Yes we
do. £1 for half an hour.
What is
the cancellation policy?
48 hours
notice.
