West Oxford 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
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

From London: Cotswolds and Oxford Guided Day-Trip

From London: Cotswolds and Oxford Guided Day-Trip

AU$149
Per adult
86% 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$154
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$173
Per adult
Oxford by Rail from London with Harry Potter Highlights Tour
Full-Day Tour of Oxford & Cambridge with Admissions

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
Cotswolds & Oxford from Bath

Cotswolds & Oxford from Bath

AU$107
Per adult
Cotswolds & Oxford from Bath
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Our pick of the best West Oxford Hotel Deals

The Osney Arms Guest House
The Osney Arms Guest House
3 out of 5
45 Botley Road, Oxford, England
The price is AU$135 per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
AU$135
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Stay at this 3-star guesthouse in Oxford. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Oxford Ice Rink and Oxford Castle are ...
8/10 Very Good! (484 reviews)
"Good value for money. It would be useful to have a chair and a desk or table in the room."

Reviewed on 4 Nov. 2024

The Osney Arms Guest House
Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford
Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford
4 out of 5
Godstow Road, Wolvercote Roundabout, Oxford, England
The price is AU$165 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
AU$165
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 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! (1,094 reviews)
"Friendly person on reception. Very helpful."

Reviewed on 24 Nov. 2024

Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford
Cotswolds Hotel & Spa
Cotswolds Hotel & Spa
3.5 out of 5
Southcombe, Chipping Norton, England
Fully refundable
The price is AU$110 per night from 28 Nov to 29 Nov
AU$110
includes taxes & fees
28 Nov - 29 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)
Great little find
"Great room, great price and beautiful location, very happy and will be staying here again for sure."

Reviewed on 21 Nov. 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$73 per night from 16 Dec to 17 Dec
AU$73
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 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. ...
7/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
Great
"Excellent stay - friendly helpful staff."

Reviewed on 20 Nov. 2024

Ramada by Wyndham Oxford
Malmaison Oxford
Malmaison Oxford
4 out of 5
3 Oxford Castle, Oxford, England
The price is AU$270 per night from 23 Dec to 24 Dec
AU$270
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
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! (1,001 reviews)
Excellent stay
"We were able to check in early, which was very appreciated! Initially we were given a room that smelled bad, but when I spoke to the front desk they immediately offered to move us to another room. Very happy with the attentiveness of the staff and the quality and comfort of the room. Location is ..."

Reviewed on 11 Nov. 2024

Malmaison Oxford
easyhotel Oxford
easyhotel Oxford
3 out of 5
278-292 Banbury Road, Oxford, England
The price is AU$88 per night from 23 Dec to 24 Dec
AU$88
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
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! (536 reviews)
"friendly staff, clean room"

Reviewed on 20 Nov. 2024

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Other neighbourhoods around West Oxford

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North Hinksey

While North Hinksey may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Oxford Castle and Carfax Tower.

North Hinksey
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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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Botley

The restaurants and gardens are a few reasons travellers visit Botley. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Oxford Castle and Oxford Playhouse, a few notable attractions nearby.

Botley
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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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Photo by Sarah Charlesworth (CC BY-SA)

Wolvercote

When in Wolvercote, you can plan a visit to Port Meadow and Oxford University Museum of Natural History, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Wolvercote
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Photo by Steve Daniels (CC BY-SA)

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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