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.
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.
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.
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
Very friendly and accommodating staff. The hotel was spotlessly clean and the breakfast selection excellent. We did find our room too hot and there was a droning noise on and off all night which wasn’t related to the room itself. We mentioned it to the staff on check out and they immediately said ...
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
The Store
Lovely hotel, clean and conveniently located
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Oxford City Centre
Generally very pleased with my stay. Very good value for money
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
George Street Hotel
Practically no noise isolation from the street where the music was blasting until 1am. Had very poor sleep. A day before arriving I had noticed several messages in the app asking me to confirm my stay “within 24h or my booking will be released” (aka cancelled). I had not received notifications for ...
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Vanbrugh House Hotel
Room was rather cramped but acceptable for a one night stay. Continental breakfast against was acceptable but very expensive
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
The Randolph Hotel Oxford, a Graduate by Hilton
Safe area , clean room , friendly staff
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
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 Rhodes House 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 Sheldonian Theatre.
