Summertown Travel Guide

Oxford

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Stay near popular Summertown attractions

The North Wall Arts Centre

Enjoy an outing to The North Wall Arts Centre during your stay in Oxford.
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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
90% 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

£31
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
Picture 1 for Activity Oxford: Sightseeing River Cruise with Afternoon Tea

Oxford: Sightseeing River Cruise with Afternoon Tea

£58
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Oxford: Sightseeing River Cruise with Afternoon Tea
Oxford: River Thames Sightseeing Cruise

Oxford: River Thames Sightseeing Cruise

£16
per adult
Oxford: River Thames Sightseeing Cruise
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Top hotels in Summertown

easyhotel Oxford

easyhotel Oxford

3 out of 5
Gordon House, 280 Banbury Road Oxford England
The price is £41 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
£41
8 Nov - 9 Nov
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 ...
easyhotel Oxford
The Galaxie

The Galaxie

4 out of 5
180 Banbury Road Oxford England
The price is £95 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
£95
11 Oct - 12 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (391 reviews)
"Arrived at hotel and parked in car park (extra £15 but worth it being so close to city centre). We had a Banbury Road facing room and as a consequence got no sleep. It didn't help that we only had a queen bed. The staff were polite and helpful. The breakfast was ok. There was fresh fruit and cereal ..."

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2026

The Galaxie
Cotswolds Hotel & Spa

Cotswolds Hotel & Spa

3.5 out of 5
Southcombe Chipping Norton England
The price is £71 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
£71
25 Oct - 26 Oct
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 ...
Cotswolds Hotel & Spa
Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford

Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford

4 out of 5
Godstow Road Oxford England
The price is £90 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
£90
29 Oct - 30 Oct
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! (1,194 reviews)
"on arrival there was a sign on the desk to say the pool was closed due to unforeseen circumstances, which was a shame that I hadn't been told about it before arriving. Also, there is a very large housing estate being built next to the hotel and the noise from this work was so loud. It was so loud ..."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2026

Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford
Mollie's Oxford

Mollie's Oxford

4 out of 5
Mollie’s Oxfordshire Faringdon England
The price is £64 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
£64
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Faringdon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
"The rooms are literally so practical, I was very impressed, so comfortable and fit for purpose. Great nights sleep and stay, food great at the diner."

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2026

Mollie's Oxford
The Store

The Store

5 out of 5
1-5 Broad Street, Oxford, UK Oxford England
The price is £210 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
£210
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (403 reviews)
"Lovely modern hotel. Staff couldn’t have been more helpful"

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2026

The Store
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Where to stay in Summertown

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Oxford City Centre

Museums, historical sites and theatres are some highlights of Oxford City Centre. Make a stop by Covered Market or New Theatre Oxford while you're exploring.

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.

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Photo by Christine Gabrielle Lasa
Open Photo by Christine Gabrielle Lasa

East Oxford

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

A historic building with a tall tower and arched windows.
Photo by Mike Molloy
Open Photo by Mike Molloy

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.

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South Oxford

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

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