East Oxford Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Popular places to visit

Oxfordshire featuring outdoor eating and a park

University of Oxford

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ashmolean Museum

Activities

Shakespeare’s Stratford, Warwick Castle, Cotswolds & Oxford

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

NZ$193
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

NZ$62
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Oxford: City and University Tour, including college entry
Oxford by Rail Day from London with Harry Potter Insights Tour

Oxford by Rail Day from London with Harry Potter Insights Tour

NZ$260
per adult
Oxford by Rail Day from London with Harry Potter Insights Tour
Cotswolds & Oxford from Bath

Cotswolds & Oxford from Bath

NZ$161
per adult
Cotswolds & Oxford from Bath
Extended: Oxford University & City Tour With Christ Church

Extended: Oxford University & City Tour With Christ Church

NZ$181
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Extended: Oxford University & City Tour With Christ Church
University in Oxford, England

Oxford & Cambridge Full-Day Tour with Admission

NZ$202
per adult
Oxford & Cambridge Full-Day Tour with Admission
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Our pick of the best East Oxford Hotel Deals

Crown Hotel

Crown Hotel

2 out of 5
10 Crown St, Oxford, England
Stay at this hotel in Oxford. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and premium bedding. Popular attractions Cowley Road and Iffley Road Track are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (149 reviews)
"Room was large, air conditioning was good. Service was excellent"

Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025

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Crown Hotel
Crown House

Crown House

3 out of 5
193 Cowley Rd, Oxford, England
The price is NZ$203 per night from 27 July to 28 July
NZ$203
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star B&B in Oxford. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and rainfall showerheads. Popular attractions Cowley Road and South Park are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (29 reviews)
"It was great"

Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025

Crown House
Harris Guesthouse

Harris Guesthouse

3 out of 5
307 Iffley Rd, Oxford, England
The price is NZ$158 per night from 24 July to 25 July
NZ$158
24 July - 25 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star guesthouse in Oxford. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Cowley Road and Iffley Road Track are located ...
6.8/10 (95 reviews)
"Very clean. Helpful staff"

Reviewed on 16 Dec. 2024

Harris Guesthouse
Rasa Sayang House

Rasa Sayang House

3.5 out of 5
139 Iffley Rd, Oxford, England
The price is NZ$181 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
NZ$181
19 Aug - 20 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star guesthouse in Oxford. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Iffley Road Track and Cowley Road ...
7.4/10 Good! (46 reviews)
"Good location."

Reviewed on 17 Jul. 2025

Rasa Sayang House
The Balkan Lodge Oxford

The Balkan Lodge Oxford

2 out of 5
315 Iffley Road, Oxford, England
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$304 per night from 28 July to 29 July
NZ$304
28 July - 29 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Oxford. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Cowley Road and Iffley Road Track are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (111 reviews)
"Proprietor was great!"

Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025

The Balkan Lodge Oxford
Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford

Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford

4 out of 5
Godstow Road, Wolvercote Roundabout, Oxford, England
The price is NZ$201 per night from 27 July to 28 July
NZ$201
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,187 reviews)
"Food was very average. Room was up a flight of stairs no lift. Staff were not really interested in helping at all"

Reviewed on 18 Jul. 2025

Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford
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Other neighbourhoods around East 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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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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Iffley

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

Iffley
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Lye Valley

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

Lye Valley
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Cowley

While visiting Cowley, you might make a stop by sights like Temple Cowley Pools and Southfield Golf Club.

Cowley
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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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