Oxford City Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Stay near popular Oxford City Centre attractions

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University of Oxford

9.4/10 (1,690 reviews)
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Oxford during your travels in Oxford. Experience the area's museums and theatre scene.
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Activities

Oxford: City and University Tour, including college entry

Oxford: University and City Walking Tour with College entry

NZ$64
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Oxford: University and City Walking Tour with College entry
Morse, Lewis and Endeavour Walking Tour of Oxford

Morse, Lewis and Endeavour Walking Tour of Oxford

NZ$61
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Morse, Lewis and Endeavour Walking Tour of Oxford
Picture 1 for Activity Oxford: Sightseeing River Cruise with Afternoon Tea

Oxford: Sightseeing River Cruise with Afternoon Tea

NZ$136
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Oxford: Sightseeing River Cruise with Afternoon Tea
Oxford: Evening Sightseeing River Cruise with a Cocktail

Oxford: Evening Sightseeing River Cruise with a Cocktail

NZ$61
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Oxford: Evening Sightseeing River Cruise with a Cocktail
'His Dark Materials’ Self-Guided Tour: A Guide to Lyra’s Oxford

'His Dark Materials’ Self-Guided Tour: A Guide to Lyra’s Oxford

NZ$22
per adult
'His Dark Materials’ Self-Guided Tour: A Guide to Lyra’s Oxford
Discover Oxford And The Cotswolds A Guided Tour

Discover Oxford And The Cotswolds: A Self-Guided Tour

NZ$8
per adult
Discover Oxford And The Cotswolds: A Self-Guided Tour
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Our pick of the best Oxford City Centre Hotel Deals

The Store

The Store

5 out of 5
1-5 Broad Street, Oxford, UK Oxford England
The price is NZ$533 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
NZ$533
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Oxford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions New Theatre Oxford and Covered Market are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (403 reviews)
"Lovely modern hotel. Staff couldn’t have been more helpful"

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2026

The Store
Malmaison Oxford

Malmaison Oxford

4 out of 5
3 Oxford Castle Oxford England
The price is NZ$358 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
NZ$358
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in Oxford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
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 NZ$337 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
NZ$337
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Oxford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (864 reviews)
"The location is excellent for walking Oxford. Breakfast buffet was OK. Lots of options to eat close to the hotel. The room was small, but acceptable. 35GBP a day, to leave the car parked at the local shopping center was annoying."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Oxford City Centre
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 NZ$499 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
NZ$499
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Oxford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (828 reviews)
"This property has lots of historic pizazz, great dining and lounge spaces and we had a nice large room on the first floor. Great location walkable to the university and most sites. The desk staff was efficient if not overly friendly, as was the wait staff in the lounge. All in all, I would recommend ..."

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2026

The Randolph Hotel Oxford, a Graduate by Hilton
Vanbrugh House Hotel

Vanbrugh House Hotel

4 out of 5
20-24 St Michaels Street Oxford England
The price is NZ$305 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
NZ$305
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Oxford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"We had an excellent 2-night stay when I was dropping my daughter off to Oxford U. Very comfortable beds, quiet and cozy. We did not eat at the hotel as there were so many options right outside. There was a small problem with the kettle and we got a new one replaced straight away. Extremely helpful ..."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2026

Vanbrugh House Hotel
Mercure Oxford Eastgate Hotel

Mercure Oxford Eastgate Hotel

4 out of 5
73 High Street Oxford England
The price is NZ$318 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
NZ$318
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Oxford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very good! (1,006 reviews)
"The lack of air conditioning in the older rooms really impacted our stay. The temperature was only in the low 20s outside but in the rooms it was very uncomfortable. We hardly spent any time we didn’t have to in our room. If we were at the hotel we spent most of our down time in the hotel’s foyer. ..."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2026

Mercure Oxford Eastgate Hotel
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Our guide on where to stay in Oxford City Centre

Find the best Oxford City Centre areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Oxford City Centre
Learn more about Oxford City Centre
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Open Photo by Georgia Johnson

Headington

Travellers enjoy Headington for its bars and live music. Consider checking out Headington Shark while you're in the area.

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Open Photo by Christine Gabrielle Lasa

East Oxford

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

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Photo by Mike Molloy
Open Photo by Mike Molloy

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.

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South Oxford

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

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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.

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