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

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 Summertown Hotel Deals

easyhotel Oxford

easyhotel Oxford

3 out of 5
Gordon House, 280 Banbury Road, Oxford, England
The price is NZ$112 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$112
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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! (715 reviews)
"We realise no tea & coffee plus chairs in rooms may cut costs but other comparable hotels provide them. It would of been nice to check in with a person rather than have 3 receptionists watch us use the automatic check in. Good air con & window size in room & clean bathroom."

Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025

easyhotel Oxford
Adams Guest House

Adams Guest House

3.5 out of 5
302 BANBURY ROAD, Oxford, England
The price is NZ$197 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
NZ$197
25 Aug - 26 Aug
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! (204 reviews)
Budget accommodation; friendly staff team
"This is a budget offering, so that has to be borne in mind. I had the single room which is up in the roof space. It was very hot (weather 32+ degrees), and they'd provided a small electric fan. However, the built-in blind in the velux is broken, so pinged up and sunlight poured in! Overall, it was ..."

Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025

Adams Guest House
Noa Residence

Noa Residence

3.5 out of 5
200 Woodstock Road, Oxford, England
The price is NZ$182 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
NZ$182
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly apartment in Oxford. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Blenheim Palace and Port ...
7.2/10 Good! (32 reviews)
Recommend this management
"Great customer service, there was an issue with the property and they offer to relocate to another better property without additional costs."

Reviewed on 31 Jul. 2024

Noa Residence
Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford

Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford

4 out of 5
Godstow Road, Wolvercote Roundabout, Oxford, England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$199 per night from 27 July to 28 July
NZ$199
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! (1,190 reviews)
"Beautiful"

Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025

Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford
Oxford Belfry Hotel & Spa

Oxford Belfry Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
Milton Common, Nr, Thame, England
The price is NZ$200 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$200
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Thame. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (998 reviews)
Ok stay
"The room had low ceilings, and the air con unit kept beeping all night. Breakfast buffet was ok but not great, 3 of the 5 hot drinks machines were out of order. Staff were great"

Reviewed on 22 Jul. 2025

Oxford Belfry Hotel & Spa
Macdonald Bear Hotel

Macdonald Bear Hotel

4 out of 5
Park Street, Woodstock, England
The price is NZ$258 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
NZ$258
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Woodstock. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
Bear Hotel Woodstock
"Staff were very polite and friendly. We were lucky to receive a nice upgrade. The breakfast was excellent."

Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025

Macdonald Bear Hotel
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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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