Botley Travel Guide
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.
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.
Oxford Castle
Embark on an entertaining journey through this medieval castle. Learn about its dark past and listen to tales of murder and crime.
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.
Things to do
Warwick Castle, Shakespeare's England, Oxford & Cotswolds Tour from London
Trip to Shakespeare’s Stratford, Warwick Castle, Cotswolds & Oxford
Oxford: Official University and City Walking Tour
Oxford by Rail Day from London with Harry Potter Insights Tour
Oxford: City and University Tour, including college entry
Top hotels in Botley
Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford
Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025
easyhotel Oxford
Reviewed on 5 Jul 2025
Oxford Belfry Hotel & Spa
Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025
Cotswolds Hotel & Spa
Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025
Holiday Inn Oxford by IHG
Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025
Macdonald Bear Hotel
Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Botley
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.
West Oxford
If you're spending some time in West Oxford, Thames Path and Thames River are top sights worth seeing.
Jericho
Jericho might not have many top sights, but Port Meadow and Oxford Playhouse are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
North Oxford
While North Oxford isn't home to many top sights, Port Meadow and Oxford University Museum of Natural History are some notable places to visit nearby.