Ocean Backpackers in Ilfracombe, Devon is a quality hostel suitable for solo traveler’s, couples, families and groups of all ages. With lovely communal spaces Ocean Backpackers promotes he idea that independent travel should be about meeting new people, sharing stories and having a good time.

After a long winter it can often feel like you’d be lucky to see the sun again. But fortunately spring is just right around the corner. Ocean Backpackers provides a quality hostel experience right in the centre of Ilfracombe. Dorms and private rooms are available for any type of traveler, whether you’re backpacking or just off for a weekend away. There’s plenty to see and do in Ilfracombe, and the surrounding area. The town itself is home to large statue Damian Hirst statue and has a burgeoning arts scene, with 8 galleries. It is also home to Tunnels beaches and an amazing victorian tidal pool. If walking is your thing, the South West Coastal Path runs through Ilfracombe and the walks in both directions to stunning. The Hostel is also the perfect place to start (or finish) the Coast to Coast cycle route to/from Plymouth. It’s a short drive to 3 outstanding surf beaches, Woolacombe, Croyde and Saunton sands. With Exmoor also on the door step, why not try something a bit different this Spring.

Ocean Backpackers is situated on the stunning North Devon Coast and is Ideal for smaller groups up to 12 or larger groups up to 44, we have a mixture family rooms, dorms, doubles and one single. With a great communal living space and commercial style self-catering kitchen there is plenty space and equipment to host groups.

Ilfracombe is a picturesque Harbour town on the North Devon coast and the south west coastal path runs through it. A short drive to the magnificent beaches of Woolacombe, Croyde and Saunton Sands, and close to Exmoor too, there is no shortage of places to go for stunning winter walks.
We have plenty of storage for bikes boards and wetsuits. We also have a drying room for coats and walking boots.