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) ## Visit Cowley Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Oxford travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Oxford.dx9272) --- ### Popular places to visit ![University of Oxford](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6186736/08f38e11-1536-4576-b5d4-c97b82767dfe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### University of Oxford 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) ![Oxford Castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6193211/a288eadd-b793-4efb-a180-9bb7152aa31a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Oxford Castle 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) ![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 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) ![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 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) ![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 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](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6092267/55d76a8c-f04c-43d6-a5a3-096eb10964d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bodleian Library 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) ![Oxford: River Thames Sightseeing Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47958554/19e76703-b4fc-4020-97b3-c47d3186f758.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Oxford: River Thames Sightseeing Cruise £16 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/oxford-river-thames-sightseeing-cruise.a47958554.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) [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/14000000/13110000/13106900/13106835/0a02d92c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cotswolds Hotel & Spa Southcombe Chipping Norton England £84 19 Apr - 20 Apr 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! (1,042 reviews) Room was lovely. Lots of parking. Bar reasonably priced. Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F04%2F2026&endDate=20%2F04%2F2026&selected=13106835&PinnedHotelID=13106835&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634859593448) ![Linton Lodge Hotel, BW Signature Collection](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/460000/455500/455423/a092f7a9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Linton Lodge Hotel, BW Signature Collection 11-13 Linton Road Oxford England £94 9 Apr - 10 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Oxford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (877 reviews) Just what we needed, walking distance into the city, clean and sensibly priced Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F04%2F2026&endDate=10%2F04%2F2026&selected=455423&PinnedHotelID=455423&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634859593448) ![Oxford Belfry Hotel & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/80000/79100/79021/f6d97637_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Oxford Belfry Hotel & Spa Milton Common Thame England £99 2 Apr - 3 Apr 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! (1,001 reviews) Really nice place and a nice big room. Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F04%2F2026&endDate=03%2F04%2F2026&selected=79021&PinnedHotelID=79021&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634859593448) ![Malmaison Oxford](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7740000/7733900/7733850/22d1817d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Malmaison Oxford 3 Oxford Castle Oxford England £158 6 Apr - 7 Apr 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! (1,001 reviews) Great staff and they called when room was ready and stored our luggage for us. It was a visit for my daughter's 21st birthday and the location was brilliant as she is at the uni there. Lovely, clean and quirky room and very quiet too. Breakfast was also really nice and again, great staff. Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F04%2F2026&endDate=07%2F04%2F2026&selected=7733850&PinnedHotelID=7733850&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634859593448) ![The Store](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91430000/91426300/91426225/be266386_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Store 1-5 Broad Street, Oxford, UK Oxford England £231 5 Apr - 6 Apr 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! (311 reviews) New hotel with clean room, excellent décor and good amenities Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=91426225&PinnedHotelID=91426225&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634859593448) ![easyhotel Oxford](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65710000/65706200/65706183/c24e8f77_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### easyhotel Oxford Gordon House, 280 Banbury Road Oxford England £47 12 Apr - 13 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Oxford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ... 8/10 Very Good! (856 reviews) A prison cell of a room Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=65706183&PinnedHotelID=65706183&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634859593448) [See all 1,858 properties in Cowley](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=30%2F03%2F2026&endDate=31%2F03%2F2026®ionId=553248634859593448) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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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 Oxford Greyhound Stadium, 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 Kassam Stadium and Oxford Greyhound Stadium are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oxford-Rose-Hill.dx913737711446245376) ![Littlemore](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000429759/cdacc8e8-f193-4484-a714-c0760c49a6cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Littlemore Littlemore is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Kassam Stadium and Ozone Leisure Centre while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oxford-Littlemore.dx3000429759) ![East Oxford](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) ![Iffley](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. 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