Oxford City Centre Travel Guide
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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.
New Theatre Oxford
Enjoy a show at New Theatre Oxford, a theatre with a story to tell in Oxford. Experience the area's museums and theatre scene.
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.
Things to do
'His Dark Materials’ Self-Guided Tour: A Guide to Lyra’s Oxford
Blenheim Palace, Downton Abbey Village & the Cotswolds Tour
Oxford Walking Tour with Audioguide on your Smartphone
Top hotels in Oxford City Centre
Malmaison Oxford
Couldnt fault it apart from the lifts being out of action whiile renevations are ongoing.... Room lovely and bed super comfy...towels thick and fluffy..breakfast excellent and staff very nice...lovely Henry behind the bar... Would come back for sure.
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
The Store
New hotel with clean room, excellent décor and good amenities
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Oxford City Centre
Had a great stay.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
George Street Hotel
The hotel was smack in the middle of town, a few blocks from the bus station, where we arrived from Heathrow. Lots of stores and places to eat very close. The staff was very available for questions, even before our arrival, and immediately helpful. The hotel itself was very "old school" and charming. ...
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Vanbrugh House Hotel
Great central location, shops nearby and a quaint, pretty room. However our check in process was very slow due to a flustered, and seemingly unprepared receptionist (who managed to give the couple ahead of us keys to an already occupied room!). The light switch to the bathroom was missing so we couldn’t ...
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
The Randolph Hotel Oxford, a Graduate by Hilton
Stunningly beautiful hotel, and an absolutely amazing staff. Beyond five stars.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Oxford City Centre
Jericho
Jericho might not have many top sights, but Oxford Playhouse and Ashmolean Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
South Oxford
While visiting South Oxford, you might make a stop by sights like Thames Path and Thames River.
West Oxford
If you're spending some time in West Oxford, Thames Path and Thames River are top sights worth seeing.
New Marston
While New Marston isn't home to many top sights, Oxford University Museum of Natural History and Bridge of Sighs are some notable places to visit nearby.
East Oxford
While visiting East Oxford, you might make a stop by sights like Iffley Road Track and Thames River.
Old Marston
While there might not be top attractions in Old Marston, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Oxford University Museum of Natural History and Bridge of Sighs.
