Cowley Travel Guide

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Popular places to visit

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University of Oxford

4.5/5(35 reviews)

Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Oxford during your travels in Oxford. Experience the area's museums and theatre scene.

University of Oxford
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Christ Church College

4/5(23 reviews)

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.

Christ Church College
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Oxford Castle

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Embark on an entertaining journey through this medieval castle. Learn about its dark past and listen to tales of murder and crime.

Oxford Castle
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Bodleian Library

5/5(2 reviews)

Sign up for a tour to get a closer look at the priceless gems in one of the oldest libraries in the world.

Bodleian Library
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Oxford University Museum of Natural History

4.5/5(11 reviews)

Gaze up at towering Oxfordshire dinosaur skeletons, see a colony of swifts in a tower and study the preserved model of the extinct dodo.

Oxford University Museum of Natural History
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Ashmolean Museum

4.5/5(17 reviews)

The world’s oldest public museum is home to a fascinating collection of global curios and priceless works of art.

Ashmolean Museum

Activities

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From London: Cotswolds and Oxford Guided Day-Trip

AU$165
Per adult
86% of travellers recommend
From London: Cotswolds and Oxford Guided Day-Trip
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Warwick Castle, Shakespeare's England, Oxford & Cotswolds Tour from London

AU$154
Per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Warwick Castle, Shakespeare's England, Oxford & Cotswolds Tour from London
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Trip to Shakespeare’s Stratford, Warwick Castle, Cotswolds & Oxford

AU$165
Per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Trip to Shakespeare’s Stratford, Warwick Castle, Cotswolds & Oxford
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Oxford & Cambridge Full-Day Tour with Admission

AU$165
Per adult
Oxford & Cambridge Full-Day Tour with Admission
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Full-Day Tour of Oxford & Cambridge with expert guide

AU$204
Per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Tour of Oxford & Cambridge with expert guide
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Cotswolds & Oxford from Bath

AU$117
Per adult
Cotswolds & Oxford from Bath
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Our pick of the best Cowley Hotel Deals

Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford
Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford
4 out of 5
Godstow Road, Wolvercote Roundabout, Oxford, England
The price is AU$168 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
AU$168
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Oxford. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,104 reviews)
Lovely hotel
"We had a lovely stay, we were upgraded because it was my husbands birthday, l was just so ill that we need to go back again to enjoy it"

Reviewed on 30 Oct. 2024

Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford
Cotswolds Hotel & Spa
Cotswolds Hotel & Spa
3.5 out of 5
Southcombe, Chipping Norton, England
The price is AU$117 per night from 7 Nov to 8 Nov
AU$117
includes taxes & fees
7 Nov - 8 Nov
Stay at this 3.5-star golf hotel in Chipping Norton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
"Excellent very clean excellent staff very nive place and reasonzble price for a stay"

Reviewed on 31 Oct. 2024

Cotswolds Hotel & Spa
Ramada by Wyndham Oxford
Ramada by Wyndham Oxford
3 out of 5
Welcome Break Service Area, Oxford, England
The price is AU$74 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
AU$74
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Oxford. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
6.8/10 (1,012 reviews)
Good stable stay and good value
"Trip was good. We know what we are getting. Good location when visiting friends in Oxford. Rooms are a bit tatty but it's clean."

Reviewed on 27 Oct. 2024

Ramada by Wyndham Oxford
Malmaison Oxford
Malmaison Oxford
4 out of 5
3 Oxford Castle, Oxford, England
The price is AU$300 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
AU$300
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Oxford. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
"Neat and tidy"

Reviewed on 23 Oct. 2024

Malmaison Oxford
Linton Lodge Hotel, BW Signature Collection
Linton Lodge Hotel, BW Signature Collection
3 out of 5
11-13 Linton Road, Oxford, England
The price is AU$157 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
AU$157
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Oxford. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (676 reviews)
Home to home almost.
"Excellent service. Very polite staff. Did knock our heads a few times in the cosy room low roof edges, rather hilarious at first. Unfortunately, no mixer tap in our bathroom kids stuck to using the cold tap, hot was too hot. No bath bubbles for the kids, only shower gel & shampoo available, lucky ..."

Reviewed on 26 Oct. 2024

Linton Lodge Hotel, BW Signature Collection
Holiday Inn Express Bicester, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Bicester, an IHG Hotel
3 out of 5
Bicester Gateway Business Park, Wendlebu, Bicester, England
Fully refundable
The price is AU$120 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
AU$120
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Bicester. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (719 reviews)
"Perfect location for Bicester village 10 minute walk ! Lovely reception on arrival who ensured I got my loyalty points extremely friendly Hotel was spotless !"

Reviewed on 27 Oct. 2024

Holiday Inn Express Bicester, an IHG Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Cowley

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Iffley

Though Iffley may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Temple Cowley Pools and Kassam Stadium.

Iffley
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Littlemore

Visitors highly recommend Littlemore for its abundant dining options, and you can make a stop by Kassam Stadium while you're in town.

Littlemore
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Headington

You'll enjoy the bars and live music in Headington. You might want to make time for a stop at Headington Shark or South Park.

Headington
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Sandford-on-Thames

Sandford-on-Thames is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Thames Path and Thames River while you're in town.

Sandford-on-Thames
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Kennington

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

Kennington
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Oxford City Centre

4.5/5(16 area reviews)

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.

Oxford City Centre

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