Summertown Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

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 Summertown Hotel Deals

easyhotel Oxford

easyhotel Oxford

3 out of 5
Gordon House, 280 Banbury Road, Oxford, England
The price is NZ$103 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
NZ$103
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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! (743 reviews)
"perfect for a couple of nights away"

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

easyhotel Oxford
The Galaxie

The Galaxie

4 out of 5
180 Banbury Road, Oxford, England
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$256 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
NZ$256
14 Oct - 15 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Oxford. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (336 reviews)
Cool hotel even if loud at times
"This is a gorgeous hotel with plenty of character and a decent location in the North of Oxford, near shops and eateries. As it is a quirky old building, you do hear the footsteps shuffling of your upstairs neighbours, but I would return if ever in town again."

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2025

The Galaxie
Adams Guest House

Adams Guest House

3.5 out of 5
302 BANBURY ROAD, Oxford, England
The price is NZ$232 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
NZ$232
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly guesthouse in Oxford. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (218 reviews)
Ideal stop for Oxford
"Stayed for two nights on a motorcycle trip. Adams guest house is very conveniently situated for Oxford city centre and easily accessible from the ring road. It is on a main road but was very quiet at night. There are plenty of shops and places to eat within a short walk. There is parking for two ..."

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025

Adams Guest House
OYO Lina Guest House

OYO Lina Guest House

3 out of 5
308 Banbury Road, Oxford, England
The price is NZ$214 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
NZ$214
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star B&B in Oxford. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Blenheim Palace and Port Meadow are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (123 reviews)
"Comfortable one night stay in the centre of Summertown. The only comment is the tap in the vanity sink needs repair or replacement. The shower cubicle is quite small but just right for my petite stature."

Reviewed on 22 July 2025

OYO Lina Guest House
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
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Other neighbourhoods around Summertown

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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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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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Wolvercote

When in Wolvercote, you can plan a visit to St Margaret of Antioch, Binsey and Port Meadow, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Wolvercote
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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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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 Bill Nicholls (CC BY-SA)

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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