South Oxford Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo by Ross W
Photo by Ross W
Photo "South Oxford" by Steve Daniels (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original
Photo by Steve Daniels (CC BY-SA)
Photo "South Oxford" by Steve Daniels (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original
Photo by Steve Daniels (CC BY-SA)
Photo "South Oxford" by Steve Daniels (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original
Photo by Steve Daniels (CC BY-SA)
Photo "South Oxford" by Steve Daniels (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original
Photo by Steve Daniels (CC BY-SA)

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

Slumbers

Oxford Sightseeing River Cruise Along The University Regatta Course

NZ$44
per adult
Oxford Sightseeing River Cruise Along The University Regatta Course
Oxford: Sightseeing River Cruise

Oxford: Guided Sightseeing River Cruise

NZ$44
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Oxford: Guided Sightseeing River Cruise
Oxford: Evening Sightseeing River Cruise with a Cocktail

Oxford: Evening Sightseeing River Cruise with a Cocktail

NZ$48
per adult
Oxford: Evening Sightseeing River Cruise with a Cocktail
Evening Cocktail Cruise in Oxford

Evening Cocktail Cruise in Oxford

NZ$48
per adult
Evening Cocktail Cruise in Oxford
Harry Potter Walking Tour of Oxford Including New College

Harry Potter Walking Tour of Oxford Including New College

NZ$69
per adult
Harry Potter Walking Tour of Oxford Including New College
Oxford: River Thames Sightseeing Cruise

Oxford: River Thames Sightseeing Cruise

NZ$31
per adult
Oxford: River Thames Sightseeing Cruise
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Our pick of the best South Oxford Hotel Deals

voco Oxford Spires by IHG

voco Oxford Spires by IHG

4 out of 5
Abingdon Road, Oxford, England
The price is NZ$274 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
NZ$274
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Oxford. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
"Lovely room, spa clean, fantastic breakfast"

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

voco Oxford Spires by IHG
Sportsview Guest House

Sportsview Guest House

3 out of 5
106-110 Abingdon Road, Oxford, England
The price is NZ$225 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
NZ$225
8 Oct - 9 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star guesthouse in Oxford. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (468 reviews)
Quick Oxford Trip
"Convenient to buses, can walk to the Cathedral."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

Sportsview Guest House
Ethos Hotel

Ethos Hotel

4 out of 5
59 Western Road, Oxford, England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$359 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
NZ$359
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Oxford. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (728 reviews)
Practical for Oxford
"Practical appartment 15m walk from center Oxford. Great for Family. Not modern but you have the whole appartment Nice dinner and breakfast on site"

Reviewed on 30 Aug 2025

Ethos Hotel
Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford

Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford

4 out of 5
Godstow Road, Wolvercote Roundabout, Oxford, England
The price is NZ$178 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
NZ$178
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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! (1,206 reviews)
"All good"

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford
Ramada by Wyndham Oxford

Ramada by Wyndham Oxford

3 out of 5
Welcome Break Service Area, Oxford, England
The price is NZ$104 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
NZ$104
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,016 reviews)
"The hotel is nice, located close to Motorway, easy transportation. Only problem unfortunately was horrible smell from sewage coming into the wing I paid for, I didn’t get the room I paid for instead moved to twin bed. The staff were nice, it was sorted before morning. Otherwise, it’s a good hotel… ..."

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2025

Ramada by Wyndham Oxford
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 NZ$455 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
NZ$455
30 Oct - 31 Oct
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! (679 reviews)
"We stayed at The Randolph for three nights in September 2005. We had breakfast there three times and dinner once. The dinner was excellent and the service was superb and a tribute to the superb staff my wife and I cannot praise the food and service enough. The breakfasts were equally superb with ..."

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025

The Randolph Hotel Oxford, a Graduate by Hilton
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Other neighbourhoods around 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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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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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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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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Iffley

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

Iffley
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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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