Cowley Travel Guide

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Popular places to visit

Oxfordshire featuring outdoor eating and a park

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
Christ Church Cathedral featuring heritage architecture, heritage elements and interior views

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
Oxford Castle Unlocked showing heritage elements and a castle

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
Bodleian Library showing heritage elements and heritage architecture

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
Ashmolean Museum featuring heritage elements and heritage architecture

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
Oxford University Museum of Natural History showing heritage elements

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

Activities

From London: Cotswolds and Oxford Guided Day-Trip

From London: Cotswolds and Oxford Guided Day-Trip

AU$168
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
From London: Cotswolds and Oxford Guided Day-Trip
Warwick Castle, Shakespeares England & Oxford with Admission

Warwick Castle, Shakespeare's England, Oxford & Cotswolds Tour from London

AU$156
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Warwick Castle, Shakespeare's England, Oxford & Cotswolds Tour from London
Shakespeare’s Stratford, Warwick Castle, Cotswolds & Oxford

Trip to Shakespeare’s Stratford, Warwick Castle, Cotswolds & Oxford

AU$166
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Trip to Shakespeare’s Stratford, Warwick Castle, Cotswolds & Oxford
Oxford by Rail from London with Harry Potter Highlights Tour

Oxford by Rail from London with Harry Potter Highlights Tour

AU$176
per adult
Oxford by Rail from London with Harry Potter Highlights Tour
Cotswolds & Oxford from Bath

Cotswolds & Oxford from Bath

AU$109
per adult
Cotswolds & Oxford from Bath
Full-Day Tour of Oxford & Cambridge with Admissions

Full-Day Tour of Oxford & Cambridge with expert guide

AU$208
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Tour of Oxford & Cambridge with expert guide
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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$169 per night from 22 Dec to 23 Dec
AU$169
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
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! (1,096 reviews)
Lovely Oxford hotel
"We stayed for two nights & found the hotel to be very clean & comfortable, the only minor issue was the shower head as it was not adjustable but otherwise excellent. Breakfast was lovely with a good choice to choose from. Location from Oxford city centre was ideal to travel by bus (15mins). Would ..."

Reviewed on 8 Dec. 2024

Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford
easyhotel Oxford
easyhotel Oxford
3 out of 5
278-292 Banbury Road, Oxford, England
The price is AU$84 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
AU$84
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2025
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Oxford. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (555 reviews)
"The property, service and cleanliness are excellent."

Reviewed on 6 Dec. 2024

easyhotel Oxford
Cotswolds Hotel & Spa
Cotswolds Hotel & Spa
3.5 out of 5
Southcombe, Chipping Norton, England
The price is AU$109 per night from 16 Dec to 17 Dec
AU$109
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
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! (1,012 reviews)
"Very nice"

Reviewed on 8 Dec. 2024

Cotswolds Hotel & Spa
Ramada by Wyndham Oxford
Ramada by Wyndham Oxford
3 out of 5
Welcome Break Service Area, Oxford, England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$75 per night from 9 Jan to 10 Jan
AU$75
includes taxes & fees
9 Jan - 10 Jan 2025
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. ...
7/10 Good! (1,007 reviews)
"Excellent staff, very clean and comfortable."

Reviewed on 7 Dec. 2024

Ramada by Wyndham Oxford
Malmaison Oxford
Malmaison Oxford
4 out of 5
3 Oxford Castle, Oxford, England
The price is AU$247 per night from 6 Jan to 7 Jan
AU$247
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2025
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! (1,003 reviews)
Amazing Hotel
"Amazing hotel, location could not be better, i booked the hotel parking which was perfect, they parked my car right outside the hotel front door. You will not be disappointed."

Reviewed on 5 Dec. 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$159 per night from 22 Dec to 23 Dec
AU$159
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
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! (687 reviews)
"Clean and quiet hotel. Close to tge centre"

Reviewed on 1 Dec. 2024

Linton Lodge Hotel, BW Signature Collection
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Other neighbourhoods around Cowley

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Lye Valley

While Lye Valley isn't home to many top sights, Headington Shark and Temple Cowley Pools are some notable places to visit nearby.

Lye Valley
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Wood Farm

When in Wood Farm, you can plan a visit to Headington Shark and South Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Wood Farm
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Iffley

If you're spending some time in Iffley, Thames Path and Thames River are top sights worth seeing.

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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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.

Rose Hill
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East Oxford

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

East Oxford

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