Title: Cowley Travel Guide: Best of Cowley, Oxford Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Cowley](https://expedia.co.uk/Cowley-Oxford-Hotels.0-n553248634859593448-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Oxford](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Oxford.d9272.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Oxford](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Oxford.d9272.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Cowley Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Cowley.d553248634859593448.Car-Hire-Guide)[Cowley Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Cowley.d553248634859593448.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Cowley Travel Guide ## Oxford ![UK, England, Oxfordshire, Oxford, City skyline from South Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634859593448/bd5e627a-ad25-4031-9dbd-cc282679d901.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![UK, England, Oxfordshire, Oxford, City skyline from South Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634859593448/bd5e627a-ad25-4031-9dbd-cc282679d901.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Cowley Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Oxford travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Oxford.dx9272) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Oxford, United Kingdom](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6186736/08f38e11-1536-4576-b5d4-c97b82767dfe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### University of Oxford 4.5/5(220 reviews) Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Oxford during your travels in Oxford. Experience the area's museums and theatre scene. [](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Of-Oxford-Oxford-City-Centre.d6193233.Attraction) ![Bridge of sign with the Sheldonian theatre background - Oxford, UK](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6193230/f4e1dbba-c28d-445f-9298-93376d7852a2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### New Theatre Oxford 4.5/5(32 reviews) Enjoy a show at New Theatre Oxford, a theatre with a story to tell in Oxford. Experience the area's museums and theatre scene. [](https://expedia.co.uk/New-Theatre-Oxford-Oxford-City-Centre.d6193230.Attraction) ![The Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, part of The University of Oxford in United Kingdom](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248624475941957/7c4f934a-0d4d-48d4-98b5-8d992dc1af1e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### John Radcliffe Hospital 4.5/5(29 reviews) If John Radcliffe Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Oxford. [](https://expedia.co.uk/John-Radcliffe-Hospital-Headington.d553248624475941957.Attraction) ![Oxford Castle Unlocked which includes château or palace and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6193211/a288eadd-b793-4efb-a180-9bb7152aa31a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Oxford Castle 4.5/5(57 reviews) Embark on an entertaining journey through this medieval castle. Learn about its dark past and listen to tales of murder and crime. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oxford-Castle-Oxford-City-Centre.d6193211.Attraction) ![Tom tower at Oxford university](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6092231/f8f50bc0-2dd5-4b88-903e-b968ffedd41b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Christ Church College 4.5/5(112 reviews) Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Christ Church College during your trip to Oxford. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Christ-Church-College-Oxford-City-Centre.d6092231.Attraction) ![Bodleian Library featuring heritage elements and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6092267/55d76a8c-f04c-43d6-a5a3-096eb10964d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bodleian Library 4.5/5(39 reviews) Sign up for a tour to get a closer look at the priceless gems in one of the oldest libraries in the world. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bodleian-Library-Oxford-City-Centre.d6092267.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Luggage Storage in Oxford](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47838892/5393a78a-175c-4969-b40c-82df16b9873e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Luggage Storage in Oxford £7 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/luggage-storage-in-oxford.a47838892.activity-details) ![Shared | Oxford University Punting Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5098858/c079d3cf-7325-43d1-96e6-8379937a93da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Oxford University | Punting Tour £25 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/oxford-university-punting-tour.a5098858.activity-details) ![Oxford: Alumni-led Walking Tour w/opt New College](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46153171/b0f4cfb9-2842-460b-8e5e-a4bb53550bfa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Oxford University: Walking Tour By AlumniTM & New College £23 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/oxford-university-walking-tour-by-alumnitm-new-college.a46153171.activity-details) ![Picture 3 for Activity Oxford: Punting Tour on the River Cherwell](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44511669/d267f772-50db-45e8-86c8-330876978d3f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Oxford: University Private Punting Tour on River Cherwell £50 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/oxford-university-private-punting-tour-on-river-cherwell.a44511669.activity-details) ![Harry Potter Walking Tour of Oxford Including New College](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1084396/3c8fb0b3-b96e-42ae-bf3a-c28d6f6399a1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Harry Potter Walking Tour of Oxford Including New College £30 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/harry-potter-walking-tour-of-oxford-including-new-college.a1084396.activity-details) ![Oxford Harry Potter Film Locations Walking Tour by AlumniTM](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4967371/f9d1a083-a9d0-4a80-9fce-06b90de13bd3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Oxford Harry Potter Film Locations Walking Tour by AlumniTM £30 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/oxford-harry-potter-film-locations-walking-tour-by-alumnitm.a4967371.activity-details) [See all activities in Oxford](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Oxford.d9272.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Cowley ![Cotswolds Hotel & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13110000/13106900/13106835/3f1456f3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cotswolds Hotel & Spa Southcombe Chipping Norton England £52 12 Feb - 13 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this golf hotel in Chipping Norton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,010 reviews) Staff were very friendly, they offer 25% off treatments at this time of year. Had the gym to myself. The rooms were very clean. We really enjoyed our stay. Thank you! Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F02%2F2026&endDate=13%2F02%2F2026&selected=13106835&PinnedHotelID=13106835&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634859593448) ![Malmaison Oxford](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7740000/7733900/7733850/84dc4c15_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Malmaison Oxford 3 Oxford Castle Oxford England £140 12 Feb - 13 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this boutique hotel in Oxford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews) Great room in the old cells. Staff were very good. We dropped our case in the morning and it was in our room when we returned to check in. Only quibble, restaurant area for breakfast isn't great. Cooked breakfast should come with toast rather than having to make your own. Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F02%2F2026&endDate=13%2F02%2F2026&selected=7733850&PinnedHotelID=7733850&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634859593448) ![The Store](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91430000/91426300/91426225/e69ab659_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Store 1-5 Broad Street, Oxford, UK Oxford England £189 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Oxford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions New Theatre Oxford and Covered Market are located ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (286 reviews) Staying at The Store was a pleasure. The staff were incredibly helpful, friendly and polite. The room was comfortable with excellent facilities and a beautiful calm interior decorating scheme. I would happily stay again if visting Oxford. Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=91426225&PinnedHotelID=91426225&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634859593448) ![Oxford Belfry Hotel & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/80000/79100/79021/475fd192_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Oxford Belfry Hotel & Spa Milton Common Thame England £89 15 Feb - 16 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Thame. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ... 8/10 Very Good! (999 reviews) Room upgrade on arrival , drinks in mini bar a bonus. Size of the room Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=79021&PinnedHotelID=79021&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634859593448) ![The Randolph Hotel Oxford, a Graduate by Hilton](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/21800/21785/753de1f6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Randolph Hotel Oxford, a Graduate by Hilton Beaumont Street Oxford England £212 15 Feb - 16 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Oxford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (753 reviews) Nice and clean with friendly staff. Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=21785&PinnedHotelID=21785&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634859593448) ![Courtyard by Marriott Oxford City Centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36770000/36762100/36762018/125db178_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Courtyard by Marriott Oxford City Centre 15 Paradise Street Oxford England £134 15 Feb - 16 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Oxford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (752 reviews) We had a great one night stay. The hotel was a short walk from the station and we were able to check in as soon as we arrived as a room was ready. Room was lovely, a nice temperature. The breakfast was very good lots of choice. Staff were very friendly. The hotel was in a great position just a short ... 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Oxford-Lye-Valley.dx913736407923671040) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Wood Farm When in Wood Farm, you can plan a visit to Headington Shark and Iffley Road Track, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oxford-Wood-Farm.dx913737416605667328) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Rose Hill Rose Hill might not have many top sights, but Temple Cowley Pools and Kassam Stadium are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oxford-Rose-Hill.dx913737711446245376) ![Cardinal Newman's Cottage, Littlemore - Bust of Newman](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000429759/cdacc8e8-f193-4484-a714-c0760c49a6cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Littlemore Visitors highly recommend Littlemore for its abundant dining options, and you can make a stop by Kassam Stadium while you're in town. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oxford-Littlemore.dx3000429759) ![Christchurch college on a lovely Saturday afternoon](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9272/16688df7-f69c-456a-a023-a9de6527b374.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### East Oxford While visiting East Oxford, you might make a stop by sights like Iffley Road Track and Thames River. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oxford-East-Oxford.dx913733836976910336) ![Approx. 500m along the Thames, past the Isis Farmhouse.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9272/a38e9a6d-01f6-4370-b984-8fc838edad4f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Iffley If you're spending some time in Iffley, Thames Path and Thames River are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oxford-Iffley.dx6342070) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Cowley Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app