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
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

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
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
Oxford and Lacock Tour

Harry Potter Bodleian Library, Oxford and Lacock Tour

NZ$304
per adult
Harry Potter Bodleian Library, Oxford and Lacock Tour
Christ church cloister film site

CS Lewis & Tolkien Tour with Magdalen Entry Public tour 11.45am

NZ$113
per adult
CS Lewis & Tolkien Tour with Magdalen Entry Public tour 11.45am
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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! (795 reviews)
"A twin room on an upper floor, furnished with South Asian sensibility with lots of mirrors and an ornate sink in the bathroom. The only "complaint" would be that the windows were high and small, making it feel somewhat claustrophobic. ... oh, and the price. I'm sure it was on par with the rest of ..."

Reviewed on 22 Jul. 2025

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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$435 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
NZ$435
18 Aug - 19 Aug
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! (649 reviews)
Oxford Break
"Lovely Victorian style hotel with a comfortable room. Everything very clean and tidy. Reception service was efficient and friendly. Service in the bar was disappointing since we only had two drinks and the bar staff managed to do something wrong on both. The cooked breakfast would have been much ..."

Reviewed on 25 Jul. 2025

The Randolph Hotel Oxford, a Graduate by Hilton
The Store

The Store

5 out of 5
1-5 Broad Street, Oxford, UK, Oxford, England
The price is NZ$504 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
NZ$504
25 Aug - 26 Aug
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (185 reviews)
"Loved my time here and the staff was so nice when i asked for directions so i didn’t get lost!"

Reviewed on 15 Jul. 2025

The Store
Malmaison Oxford

Malmaison Oxford

4 out of 5
3 Oxford Castle, Oxford, England
The price is NZ$362 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
NZ$362
20 Aug - 21 Aug
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! (1,005 reviews)
Great stay! Highly recommend
"Such an excellent stay! Great history and friendly service. Walkable to everything. We had the two floor, loft room and it was spacious and perfect!"

Reviewed on 27 Jul. 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 NZ$340 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
NZ$340
18 Aug - 19 Aug
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! (655 reviews)
"Nice though pricy"

Reviewed on 28 Jul. 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Oxford City Centre
Old Bank Hotel

Old Bank Hotel

4 out of 5
High Street, 92-94 0, Oxford, England
The price is NZ$539 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
NZ$539
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Oxford. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions University Church of St Mary ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (671 reviews)
"Trip with my daughter. The room at the hotel was gorgeous, updated rooms with adjustable lighting and sensors Comfortable bed all the amenities Restaurant food was delicious"

Reviewed on 27 Jul. 2025

Old Bank 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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