Oxford City Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Oxford City Centre
Oxford Town Hall which includes street scenes and heritage elements
Bodleian Library showing heritage elements and heritage architecture
Oxford City Centre
Oxford University Museum of Natural History showing heritage architecture, a garden and heritage elements

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
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
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
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
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
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

Activities

Warwick Castle, Shakespeares England & Oxford with Admission

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

AU$157
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$169
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Trip to Shakespeare’s Stratford, Warwick Castle, Cotswolds & Oxford
Cotswolds & Oxford from Bath

Cotswolds & Oxford from Bath

AU$110
per adult
Cotswolds & Oxford from Bath
Thatched cottage in Minster Lovell

Cotswolds Villages Full-Day Small-Group Tour from Oxford

AU$159
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cotswolds Villages Full-Day Small-Group Tour from Oxford
Full-Day Tour of Oxford & Cambridge with Admissions

Full-Day Tour of Oxford & Cambridge with expert guide

AU$209
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Tour of Oxford & Cambridge with expert guide
Oxford and Cotswolds Tour with Country Pub Lunch from London

Oxford and Cotswolds Tour with Country Pub Lunch from London

AU$355
per adult
Oxford and Cotswolds Tour with Country Pub Lunch from London
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Our pick of the best Oxford City Centre Hotel Deals

Malmaison Oxford
Malmaison Oxford
4 out of 5
3 Oxford Castle, Oxford, England
The price is AU$267 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
AU$267
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Great stay, the staff were very informative, breakfast was lovely."

Reviewed on 27 Jan. 2025

Malmaison Oxford
The Store
The Store
5 out of 5
1-5 Broad Street, Oxford, UK, Oxford, England
The price is AU$353 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
AU$353
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Oxford. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions The Saxon Tower at St. Michael at the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (104 reviews)
No table
"Only problem was the restaurant was full and as staying guests we were not reserved a table."

Reviewed on 2 Feb. 2025

The Store
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 AU$354 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
AU$354
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Oxford. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (561 reviews)
Overall a lovely hotel….
"A lovely hotel, and overall a good experience. The public areas are something quite special - and service is excellent. My only complaint which resists a 5 star rating was the room noise. It was quite dated, and the corridor noise was quite loud through the night and could hear another guest coughing ..."

Reviewed on 4 Feb. 2025

The Randolph Hotel Oxford, a Graduate by Hilton
Courtyard by Marriott Oxford City Centre
Courtyard by Marriott Oxford City Centre
4 out of 5
15 Paradise Street, Oxford, England
The price is AU$268 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
AU$268
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Oxford. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (584 reviews)
Ideal base to explore the dreaming spires
"Super convenient central location overlooking the Castle and a 5 minute walk to the railway station. Lovely size rooms and bathrooms, quiet and comfortable."

Reviewed on 1 Feb. 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Oxford City Centre
George Street Hotel
George Street Hotel
5 out of 5
15-19 George Street, Oxford, England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$436 per night from 14 Feb to 15 Feb
AU$436
includes taxes & fees
14 Feb - 15 Feb
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Oxford. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (686 reviews)
"Central location, room was really clean . Would definitely use this hotel again ."

Reviewed on 26 Jan. 2025

George Street Hotel
Mercure Oxford Eastgate Hotel
Mercure Oxford Eastgate Hotel
4 out of 5
73 High Street, Oxford, England
The price is AU$237 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
AU$237
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Oxford. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.8/10 Good! (974 reviews)
"I like it"

Reviewed on 28 Dec. 2024

Mercure Oxford Eastgate Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Oxford City Centre

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Jericho

Jericho might not have many top sights, but Oxford Playhouse and Ashmolean Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Jericho
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West Oxford

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

West Oxford
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South Oxford

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

South Oxford
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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.

New Marston
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East Oxford

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

East Oxford
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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.

North Oxford

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