Oxford City Centre Travel Guide

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Stay near popular Oxford City Centre attractions

A historic building with a clock tower and a well-maintained lawn.

University of Oxford

9.4/10 (1,690 reviews)
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Oxford during your travels in Oxford. Experience the area's museums and theatre scene.
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Things to do

Oxford: City and University Tour, including college entry

Oxford: University and City Walking Tour with College entry

£27
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Oxford: University and City Walking Tour with College entry
Morse, Lewis and Endeavour Walking Tour of Oxford

Morse, Lewis and Endeavour Walking Tour of Oxford

£26
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Morse, Lewis and Endeavour Walking Tour of Oxford
Blenheim Palace Admission Ticket

Blenheim Palace Admission Ticket

£27
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Blenheim Palace Admission Ticket
Luggage Storage in Oxford

Luggage Storage in Oxford

£7
per adult
Luggage Storage in Oxford
Oxford: River Thames Sightseeing Cruise

Oxford: River Thames Sightseeing Cruise

£16
per adult
Oxford: River Thames Sightseeing Cruise
'His Dark Materials’ Self-Guided Tour: A Guide to Lyra’s Oxford

'His Dark Materials’ Self-Guided Tour: A Guide to Lyra’s Oxford

£11
per adult
'His Dark Materials’ Self-Guided Tour: A Guide to Lyra’s Oxford
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Top hotels in Oxford City Centre

Malmaison Oxford

Malmaison Oxford

4 out of 5
3 Oxford Castle Oxford England
The price is £169 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
£169
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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! (1,006 reviews)
"This is an iconic hotel. The rooms are clean and modern and the staff are friendly and welcoming. However the star of the show is the ‘prison’ backdrop which manages to make you feel like a hotel guest without feeling like a guest of his majesty."

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

Malmaison Oxford
The Store

The Store

5 out of 5
1-5 Broad Street, Oxford, UK Oxford England
The price is £236 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
£236
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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 ...
The Store
Courtyard by Marriott Oxford City Centre

Courtyard by Marriott Oxford City Centre

4 out of 5
15 Paradise Street Oxford England
The price is £169 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
£169
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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 ...
Courtyard by Marriott Oxford City Centre
Mercure Oxford Eastgate Hotel

Mercure Oxford Eastgate Hotel

4 out of 5
73 High Street Oxford England
The price is £159 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
£159
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Oxford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Mercure Oxford Eastgate Hotel
The Randolph Hotel Oxford, a Graduate by Hilton

The Randolph Hotel Oxford, a Graduate by Hilton

5 out of 5
Beaumont Street Oxford England
The price is £253 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
£253
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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 ...
The Randolph Hotel Oxford, a Graduate by Hilton
Vanbrugh House Hotel

Vanbrugh House Hotel

4 out of 5
20-24 St Michaels Street Oxford England
The price is £147 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
£147
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Nice spot great location friendly staff. Room a bit small but to be expected"

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

Vanbrugh House Hotel
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Where to stay in Oxford City Centre

Find the best Oxford City Centre areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Oxford City Centre
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A historic building with a prominent tower and a well-manicured garden.
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Open Photo by David Bjorgen

East Oxford

While visiting East Oxford, you might make a stop by sights like Iffley Road Track and River Thames.

A large whale sculpture on a building roof.
Photo by Georgia Johnson
Open Photo by Georgia Johnson

Headington

Travellers enjoy Headington for its bars and live music. Consider checking out Headington Shark while you're in the area.

A historic building with intricate architecture, a large lawn, and a clear blue sky.
Photo by Christine Gabrielle Lasa
Open Photo by Christine Gabrielle Lasa

North Oxford

While North Oxford isn't home to many top sights, Oxford University Museum of Natural History and Ashmolean Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.

A river winding through a town surrounded by green fields and trees.

South Oxford

While visiting South Oxford, you might make a stop by sights like Thames Path and River Thames.

A historic cityscape with prominent Gothic architecture, including a cathedral with spires and a large dome.

Cowley

While visiting Cowley, you might make a stop by sights like Shotover Country Park and Southfield Golf Club.

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