Ocean Backpackers

About this hostel

Nestled in Ilfracombe, this lovely hostel for $119 per night is a fantastic choice for your next vacation. A 1-minute walk from Ilfracombe harbour, Ocean Backpackers is an independent Devon hostel providing private rooms and a communal kitchen and living area with Wi-Fi. This hostel is a short walk from the town centre and welcomes guests of all ages.

Amenities

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Balcony / Patio

Beachfront / Waterfront

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Ilfracombe

Nearby attractions

Valley of Rocks

11.40 miles

Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway

12.41 miles

National Trust - Baggy Point

7.75 miles

North Devon Wake Park

19.41 miles

Ocean Backpackers

4.3

Excellent(456 Reviews)

Hostel in Ilfracombe

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen / Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

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About this hostel

Amenities

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Balcony / Patio

Beachfront / Waterfront

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Ilfracombe

Nearby attractions

Valley of Rocks

11.40 miles

Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway

12.41 miles

National Trust - Baggy Point

7.75 miles

North Devon Wake Park

19.41 miles

Reviews

4.3/5.0

Excellent(456 Reviews)

100% verified reviews

8.0

Sep 2023

A fantastic hostel for the budget-conscious.

Alex at reception was super friendly and helpful. Any small problems were dealt with immediately and with great good humour. Check-in arrangements out of hours were excellent. Some rooms have en-suite but most do not - this is as expected in a hostel. Cleanliness was outstanding. Common areas included a lovely lounge and well-equipped kitchen with a great system for re-using left-overs from other guests and regular clear-out of the fridge. The location is superb - right near the Quay if you are arriving/leaving on the Lundy ferry. Towel hire available for £2 each, which was very welcome for those of us travelling light. No problem leaving bags for storage if necessary during the day of departure. The owners have recently invested in upgrading the hostel and it really shows.

Location can be noisy in the late evening due to nearby pubs and in the morning due to seagulls!

8.0

Aug 2023

Probably the most friendly hostel I've been to!

You're smack bang in the middle of town so location for price was amazing. A bus stop is less than a minute walk away which was super helpful for me as I was doing a lot of bus catching and meandering in the area. Hostel has a lovely wee communal living room and kitchen (fully stocked with amenities to use for cooking) that feels so homey. Bathroom facilities are clean and well maintained. Plenty of space for bags in dorm rooms with the option of a locker. Jimmy, the manager, was so friendly and welcoming and really set the tone for the hostel's atmosphere.This made the stay so much better as a solo female traveller- probably one of the most friendly hostels I've ever stayed at.

I've slept in comfier beds, otherwise nothing!

10.0

Aug 2023

Exceptional

Was clean and tidy great value and fantastic location.

10.0

May 2023

Exceptional

Friendly staff. Super clean. Great kitchen. Stunning view.

Nothing

10.0

May 2023

Great for a C2C stay

Fab location and facilities. Jimmy went out of his way to help. The secure bike storage was a massive bonus too! This made a great stopping point for our C2C trip.

10.0

May 2023

Fun

Clean, fresh, friendly

10.0

Apr 2023

Great place for a short trip

Second time staying here. Easy check in, near to beaches. Clean and comfy.

Nothing

8.0

Nov 2022

Very good

Great location. New kitchen with a commercial sized cooking facilities, so ideal for making your own food.

7.0

Oct 2022

Good

Good value for money and friendly, responsive staff. Hostel was clean and quiet.

Very basic facilities. Shower not great, bathroom cramped mattress not comfortable, bedding poor quality.

10.0

Oct 2022

Exceptional

around simple and good would use again \was a shock sharing with 4 women

breakfast in bed

9.0

Oct 2022

Excellent location and perfect base for exploring

Excellent location in relation to the harbour, restaurants and pubs, the Verity statue and the Tunnels Beaches. The owners and staff are incredibly welcoming and helpful, providing excellent local knowledge. As a couple in their fifties who have used backpacker accommodation previously rather than the usual backpacker in their twenties, we did not feel out of place; indeed, there were a few other more mature travellers staying while we were there, too. A seemingly well-equipped kitchen is available, although I cannot comment further as we did not use it during our 2-night stay. For those travelling solo and concerned about safety, this is addressed with the premises secured adequately, with keypads used for entry to the building and to the rooms. Parking is available within a 2 minute walk and affordable; from memory it is free between 6pm and 8am. It was the perfect base for exploring the beautiful area.

8.0

Sep 2022

Very good

Perfect location Everything we needed on the doorstep

Nothing

10.0

Sep 2022

Exceptional

Great location and friendly staff

10.0

Sep 2022

Perfect defo would recommend

Perfcet loads of room and very clean bathroom aswell was spotless

Nothing not too like

4.0

Sep 2022

we didn’t get much sleep 😣

it was close to the harbour

it was very noisy. the windows are wedged open and there is a lot of street noise

8.0

Aug 2022

Ideal for my overnight stop on the way to Lundy

Very welcoming and helpful.

I wished I could have opened the skylight in my room a bit. I never got the hang of the mmicrowave!

10.0

Aug 2022

amazing value for money

so clean, amazing facilities and lovely staff

great location

8.0

Jul 2022

Very good

Perfect location - next to the harbour and a short walk to the sea the other way. Close to bars and crazy golf.

9.0

Jul 2022

Great value venue with a friendly vibe.

Good room, central location. Not en suite but there were 2 bathrooms/toilets on our floor and we never saw anyone esle using them. Excellent value for money.

We were on the 3rd floor (no lift) - I'd picked it partly because of my daughter's health issues as it was central and on the flat - but it was a last minute boking and I didn't ask for a lower room so my fault I guess.

9.0

Jul 2022

stayed with my daughter, we both loved it, clean, really comfortable, gorgeous room and eco-conscious. Thoroughly recomm

Really comfortable, lovely friendly family feel, loved the focus on minimal impact on the environment, would definitely recommend.

10.0

Jul 2022

Exceptional

I'm alone traveller and I had the double room. I like everything about this hostel The staff are exceptionally helpful and friendly. It was extremely clean. It is just a few steps away from the Harbour and the bus stops were literally outside the back door. Fabulous.

Nothing

8.0

Jul 2022

Very good

Staff were very welcoming. Place was very clean and everything you would expect for a hostel was there. Lovely kitchen and lounge area. Great location.

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Ilfracombe?

The average price for a rental in Ilfracombe is $121 per night. This rental is $2 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hostel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Ocean Backpackers. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hostel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Ocean Backpackers pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Ocean Backpackers?

We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, balcony / patio, and tv.

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Ocean Backpackers

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Ilfracombe

Nearby attractions

Ocean Backpackers

Hostel in Ilfracombe

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Ilfracombe

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Ilfracombe?

Is parking included with this hostel?

Is there a pool at this hostel?

Is Ocean Backpackers pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Ocean Backpackers?

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