Title: Lye Valley Travel Guide: Best of Lye Valley, Oxford Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Lye Valley](https://expedia.co.uk/Lye-Valley-Oxford-Hotels.0-n913736407923671040-0.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)[Lye Valley Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Lye-Valley.d913736407923671040.Car-Hire-Guide)[Lye Valley Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Lye-Valley.d913736407923671040.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Lye Valley Travel Guide ## Oxford ## Visit Lye Valley 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 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 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 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 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 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) ![Oxford University Museum of Natural History showing heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6094165/859dcdb9-4550-4d09-818c-7f5c4689edbe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Oxford University Museum of Natural History Gaze up at towering Oxfordshire dinosaur skeletons, see a colony of swifts in a tower and study the preserved model of the extinct dodo. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oxford-University-Museum-Of-Natural-History-Oxford-City-Centre.d6094165.Attraction) ![Ashmolean Museum showing heritage architecture and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6094151/6455aa90-7d7c-4af9-a3ed-075ed6edca31.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ashmolean Museum The world’s oldest public museum is home to a fascinating collection of global curios and priceless works of art. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ashmolean-Museum-Oxford-City-Centre.d6094151.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 £20 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 Lye Valley ![Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/12700/12654/ac8824b5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford Godstow Road Oxford England £77 18 Jan - 19 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Oxford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,251 reviews) Clean, friendly staff. Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F01%2F2026&endDate=19%2F01%2F2026&selected=12654&PinnedHotelID=12654&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=913736407923671040) ![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 25 Jan - 26 Jan 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) Spacious, clean room Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F01%2F2026&endDate=26%2F01%2F2026&selected=79021&PinnedHotelID=79021&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=913736407923671040) ![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 £131 21 Jan - 22 Jan 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) Very interesting hotel and good breakfast. Room quite small and frustrating that hotel ignored messages through expedia app Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F01%2F2026&endDate=22%2F01%2F2026&selected=7733850&PinnedHotelID=7733850&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=913736407923671040) ![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 £196 18 Jan - 19 Jan 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 ... 9/10 Wonderful! (269 reviews) This is a lovely well run modern hotel. Location is great and walkable and it has a nice bar. A good value as of January 2026. Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F01%2F2026&endDate=19%2F01%2F2026&selected=91426225&PinnedHotelID=91426225&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=913736407923671040) ![voco Oxford Spires by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/520300/520298/423f6cb2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### voco Oxford Spires by IHG Abingdon Road Oxford England £118 8 Feb - 9 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Oxford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews) Good Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=520298&PinnedHotelID=520298&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=913736407923671040) ![Vanbrugh House Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10070000/10066600/10066568/15a7870b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Vanbrugh House Hotel 20-24 St Michaels Street Oxford England £119 18 Jan - 19 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Oxford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews) Lovely cosy room. Location and staff excellent. Exceed expectations - especially when comparing to the cost of other hotels in the area and what we got at Vanbrugh House Hotel. Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F01%2F2026&endDate=19%2F01%2F2026&selected=10066568&PinnedHotelID=10066568&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=913736407923671040) [See all 1,675 properties in Lye Valley](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=15%2F01%2F2026&endDate=16%2F01%2F2026®ionId=913736407923671040) 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-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) ### Cowley While visiting Cowley, you might make a stop by sights like Temple Cowley Pools and Southfield Golf Club. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cowley.dx553248634859593448) ![Guy constructs a shark into his roof. Becomes tourist attraction](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9272/0c9f986d-b6ca-498b-9de2-f282a1d3bac7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Headington You'll enjoy the bars and live music in Headington. You might want to make time for a stop at Headington Shark or Exciting Game. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oxford-Headington.dx6342189) ![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) ![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) --- --- - [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) # Lye Valley 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