Summertown Travel Guide
Oxford
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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.
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
Morse, Lewis and Endeavour Walking Tour of Oxford
Oxford: University Walking Tour with Christ Church Visit
Top hotels in Summertown
easyhotel Oxford
I had a day meeting down Norham Gardens and Summerton is walkable. This is a hotel that is high spec in many ways but is cheap because there are no extras like breakfast. I like Gail's and there is one across the road for baked eggs then walk it off:) Since I just want a comfortable night's sleep ...
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
The Galaxie
We had a lovely stay. The staff were incredible helpful with food abd transport recommendations. The decor is fun and the room was clean and comfortable. The weather wasn't great so we didnt use it, but the outside space looked lovely. Parking is a bonus, we parked and got the bus in to town, far ...
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Noa Residence
It was good
Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025
Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford
Nice hotel Spacious rooms Plenty of parking spaces
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Oxford Belfry Hotel & Spa
Lovely sized room with good facilities. Could have been more sugar and tea etc in room, only one large towel and bathroom not cleaned very well. But nice decorations and good comfy bed.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Linton Lodge Hotel, BW Signature Collection
The room was clean and well-presented. The bed was too firm for our liking but otherwise everything was great.
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Summertown
North Oxford
While North Oxford isn't home to many top sights, Oxford University Museum of Natural History and Ashmolean Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Wolvercote
When in Wolvercote, you can plan a visit to St Margaret of Antioch, Binsey and Port Meadow, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Jericho
Jericho might not have many top sights, but Oxford Playhouse and Ashmolean Museum 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.
West Oxford
If you're spending some time in West Oxford, Thames Path and Thames River are top sights worth seeing.
