West Oxford Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit West Oxford
Popular places to visit
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.
Oxford Castle
Embark on an entertaining journey through this medieval castle. Learn about its dark past and listen to tales of murder and crime.
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.
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.
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.
Ashmolean Museum
The world’s oldest public museum is home to a fascinating collection of global curios and priceless works of art.
Activities
Oxford: University Private Punting Tour on River Cherwell
Harry Potter Walking Tour of Oxford Including New College
Trip to Shakespeare’s Stratford, Warwick Castle, Cotswolds & Oxford
Oxford University: Walking Tour By AlumniTM & New College
Our pick of the best West Oxford Hotel Deals
Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford
Everything was just perfect!
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Oxford Belfry Hotel & Spa
The rooms was clwan. Staff and receptions were amazing Breafast was fantastic , will stay again
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Malmaison Oxford
Continental and cooked Breakfasts were both excellent. Room was comfortable with deep bath in ensuite.
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
The Randolph Hotel Oxford, a Graduate by Hilton
We had a brilliant stay leading up to Christmas.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
The Store
Room was spotless Staff welcoming Comfortable bed Great value
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
voco Oxford Spires by IHG
The room was clean and comfortable. Staff were very courteous. Generous and varied breakfast.
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around West Oxford
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.
Jericho
Jericho might not have many top sights, but Oxford Playhouse and Ashmolean Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Botley
The restaurants and gardens are a few reasons travellers visit Botley. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Oxford Castle and Oxford Playhouse, a few notable attractions nearby.
Oxford City Centre
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.
South Oxford
While visiting South Oxford, you might make a stop by sights like Thames Path and Thames River.
Summertown
The bars and gardens are a few reasons travellers visit Summertown. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Oxford University Museum of Natural History and Ashmolean Museum, a few notable attractions nearby.
