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$165
per adult
84% 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$177
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Trip to Shakespeare’s Stratford, Warwick Castle, Cotswolds & Oxford
Oxford: City and University Tour, including college entry

Oxford: City and University Tour, including college entry

AU$52
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Oxford: City and University Tour, including college entry
Cotswolds & Oxford from Bath

Cotswolds & Oxford from Bath

AU$132
per adult
Cotswolds & Oxford from Bath
Oxford: Sightseeing River Cruise

Oxford: Sightseeing River Cruise

AU$40
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Oxford: Sightseeing River Cruise
Extended: Oxford University & City Tour With Christ Church

Extended: Oxford University & City Tour With Christ Church

AU$167
per adult
Extended: Oxford University & City Tour With Christ Church
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Our pick of the best Oxford City Centre Hotel Deals

George Street Hotel
George Street Hotel
5 out of 5
15-19 George Street, Oxford, England
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! (750 reviews)
One night in Oxford
"Great location for very thing"

Reviewed on 8 Jun. 2025

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George Street Hotel
The Store
The Store
5 out of 5
1-5 Broad Street, Oxford, UK, Oxford, England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$557 per night from 15 June to 16 June
AU$557
15 June - 16 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Oxford. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions New Theatre Oxford and Covered Market ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (168 reviews)
"The staff was so professional and accommodating"

Reviewed on 8 Jun. 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$546 per night from 15 June to 16 June
AU$546
15 June - 16 June
includes taxes & fees
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! (632 reviews)
"We always stay here when in Oxford because it ticks all the boxes. The location is perfect in the centre of town, the staff are super friendly, the beds are some of the comfiest ever and the building is beautiful!"

Reviewed on 29 May 2025

The Randolph Hotel Oxford, a Graduate by Hilton
Malmaison Oxford
Malmaison Oxford
4 out of 5
3 Oxford Castle, Oxford, England
The price is AU$354 per night from 29 June to 30 June
AU$354
29 June - 30 June
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"We had a fantastic stay however pulling up to the car park a manager ran out to the car asking if we were staying to which we said yes. ( didn’t even get a chance to turn the engine off ) asked if we’d booked parking which we said no and she then informed us it was £35 valet parking. We were happy ..."

Reviewed on 4 Jun. 2025

Malmaison Oxford
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$354 per night from 22 June to 23 June
AU$354
22 June - 23 June
includes taxes & fees
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! (634 reviews)
"Location is excellent, staff very nice and helpful."

Reviewed on 6 Jun. 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Oxford City Centre
The Bocardo Hotel
The Bocardo Hotel
4 out of 5
24-26 George Street, Oxford, England
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Oxford. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (142 reviews)
"Very clean. Excellent location."

Reviewed on 25 May 2025

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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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