Oxford City Centre Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Oxford Castle
Embark on an entertaining journey through this medieval castle. Learn about its dark past and listen to tales of murder and crime.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Harry Potter Walking Tour of Oxford Including New College
Oxford University: Walking Tour By AlumniTM & New College
Oxford Harry Potter Film Locations Walking Tour by AlumniTM
Oxford Walking Tour with Audioguide on your Smartphone
Top hotels in Oxford City Centre
Malmaison Oxford
Great venue. Very cool being an ex prison but done up beautifully. Breakfast first class.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
The Store
Literally 10/10 perfect the staff were so kind and talkative, the room was PERFECT literally beautiful so elegant & cosy at the same time (not the intimidating sort of elegant). I love this hotel I’m 100% coming back
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
George Street Hotel
The hotel is purported to be of 5-star accommodation but in reality is only 2 star based on our experience and the room provided. So small room and basic, no facilities, poor advice on parking nearby. We booked for 3 nights but were so disappointed we left after 2 nights, despite having pre-paid. ...
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Oxford City Centre
Amenities
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
The Randolph Hotel Oxford, a Graduate by Hilton
Robes and slippers were not initially provided, I had to ask for them, despite them being listed as a room facility. Coffee also wasn’t replaced in the room once used on our second day. We also had to pay £20 per person to use the hot tub for a 1 hour period. Whilst I understand some hotels do charge ...
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Vanbrugh House Hotel
Great room
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Oxford City Centre
Jericho
Jericho might not have many top sights, but Oxford Playhouse and Ashmolean Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
South Oxford
While visiting South Oxford, you might make a stop by sights like Thames Path and Thames River.
West Oxford
If you're spending some time in West Oxford, Thames Path and Thames River are top sights worth seeing.
New Marston
While New Marston isn't home to many top sights, Oxford University Museum of Natural History and Rhodes House are some notable places to visit nearby.
East Oxford
While visiting East Oxford, you might make a stop by sights like Iffley Road Track and Thames River.
Old Marston
While there might not be top attractions in Old Marston, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Oxford University Museum of Natural History and Sheldonian Theatre.
Oxford City Centre Travel Guide
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- Visit Abingdon
- All Souls College
- Visit Begbroke
- Visit Bladon
- Visit Bletchingdon
- Visit Boars Hill
- Bodleian Library
- Bridge of Sighs
- Visit Burcot
- Carfax Tower
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- Visit South Hinksey
- Visit Stanton Saint John
- University Church of St Mary the Virgin
- Visit Wheatley
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