Cowley Travel Guide

Oxford

Popular places to visit

Oxfordshire featuring outdoor eating and a park

University of Oxford

4.5/5(220 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 elements, heritage architecture and interior views

Christ Church College

4.5/5(112 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 which includes château or palace and heritage elements

Oxford Castle

4.5/5(57 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 featuring heritage elements and heritage architecture

Bodleian Library

4.5/5(39 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(103 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 showing heritage architecture and heritage elements

Ashmolean Museum

4.5/5(183 reviews)

The world’s oldest public museum is home to a fascinating collection of global curios and priceless works of art.

Ashmolean Museum

Things to do

Oxford & the Cotswolds from Bristol

Oxford & the Cotswolds from Bristol

Rp1.411.529
per adult
Oxford & the Cotswolds from Bristol
Cotswolds & Oxford from Bath

Cotswolds & Oxford from Bath

Rp1.411.529
per adult
Cotswolds & Oxford from Bath
Luggage Storage in Oxford

Luggage Storage in Oxford

Rp147.426
per adult
Luggage Storage in Oxford
Oxford: University Walking Tour with Christ Church Visit

Oxford: University Walking Tour with Christ Church Visit

Rp1.793.790
per adult
Oxford: University Walking Tour with Christ Church Visit
Shared | Oxford University Punting Tour

Shared | Oxford University Punting Tour

Rp560.130
per adult
Shared | Oxford University Punting Tour
90 Minute Private Guided Walking Tour in Oxford

90 Minute Classic Walking Tour of Oxford

Rp582.536
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
90 Minute Classic Walking Tour of Oxford
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Top hotels in Cowley

Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford

Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford

4 out of 5
Godstow Road, Wolvercote Roundabout, Oxford, England
The price is Rp1.411.273 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
Rp1.411.273
Rp1.693.527 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Oxford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,207 reviews)
"Did not use eith workspace or gym"

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford
easyhotel Oxford

easyhotel Oxford

3 out of 5
Gordon House, 280 Banbury Road, Oxford, England
The price is Rp862.444 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
Rp862.444
Rp1.034.933 total
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Oxford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (753 reviews)
"Simple but quiet and clean room. Staff friendly and although 40 min walk from centre, there are regular buses. Area around the hotel very smart with cafes,a pub and restaurants plus a Tesco, M&S"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

easyhotel Oxford
Mollie's Motel and Diner

Mollie's Motel and Diner

4 out of 5
Mollie’s Oxfordshire, Shrivenham Road, A420, Faringdon, England
The price is Rp1.329.917 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
Rp1.329.917
Rp1.595.900 total
6 Nov - 7 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Faringdon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (927 reviews)
"Another nice stay but this time the hot water tap was not working on my floor to be able to enjoy a hot drink in the morning. There was one functional one by the desk but often short on milk too for example. Just needs and little more attention to detail. But beds very comfortable and still one of ..."

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

Mollie's Motel and Diner
The Randolph Hotel Oxford, a Graduate by Hilton

The Randolph Hotel Oxford, a Graduate by Hilton

5 out of 5
Beaumont Street, Oxford, England
The price is Rp3.456.788 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
Rp3.456.788
Rp4.148.145 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Oxford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (687 reviews)
"Just stayed one nightbin this beautiful hotel.Great location ,everything within walking distance with bus stops right in front. Check in was flawlessand we left our luggage with them 4 hours before check in . Breakfast was very good"

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

The Randolph Hotel Oxford, a Graduate by Hilton
Malmaison Oxford

Malmaison Oxford

4 out of 5
3 Oxford Castle, Oxford, England
The price is Rp2.638.065 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
Rp2.638.065
Rp3.165.678 total
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Oxford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
"An unusual and well appointed suite. Lots of stairs so be prepared to climb. Minor issues were speedily remedied. A bit pricey, but mostly worth the cost for location and quirky quaintness of building."

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

Malmaison Oxford
Ramada by Wyndham Oxford

Ramada by Wyndham Oxford

3 out of 5
Welcome Break Service Area, Oxford, England
The price is Rp829.976 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
Rp829.976
Rp995.971 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Oxford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
6.8/10 (1,007 reviews)
"Good breakfast choices. Pegecr lovation going oxford. Has bus stop nearby."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Ramada by Wyndham Oxford
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Other neighbourhoods around Cowley

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Lye Valley

While Lye Valley isn't home to many top sights, Temple Cowley Pools and Headington Shark are some notable places to visit nearby.

Lye Valley
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Wood Farm

When in Wood Farm, you can plan a visit to Headington Shark and Iffley Road Track, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Wood Farm
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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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Littlemore

Visitors highly recommend Littlemore for its abundant dining options, and you can make a stop by Kassam Stadium while you're in town.

Littlemore
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Rose Hill

Rose Hill might not have many top sights, but Temple Cowley Pools and Kassam Stadium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Rose Hill
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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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