Oxford City Centre Travel Guide
Oxford
Visit Oxford City Centre
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Oxford University: Walking Tour By AlumniTM & New College
Oxford: Bus Transfer to/from London Gatwick Airport
Top hotels in Oxford City Centre
Malmaison Oxford
Room clean and serviced daily, pleasant, helpful staff. Loved the authentic 'prison' theme throughout.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
The Store
The staff were amazing, so approachable and welcoming. We had some really good bar tenders, the whole breakfast experience was quick, delicious and worth it.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Oxford City Centre
Very clean room. Good service. Very easy to book in
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
The Randolph Hotel Oxford, a Graduate by Hilton
The central location is excellent, the building and decor are very stylish and premium quality. Loved the styling of the room, too. Great hotel.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Vanbrugh House Hotel
The guy on the reception was excellent and his customer service skills were exceptional.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
George Street Hotel
Amenities, parking problem. It costed me nearly £50 extra per night for parking.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 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.
