West Oxford 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.
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
'His Dark Materials’ Self-Guided Tour: A Guide to Lyra’s Oxford
Blenheim Palace Day Trip from London with Admission
The Cotswolds and Blenheim Palace Tour
Blenheim Palace Admission Ticket
Oxford Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone
Top hotels in West Oxford
The Osney Arms Guest House
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Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Mollie's Oxford
clean room, excellent staff, blind didn't fit widow so was awake with the sun at 04.30 but take away coffee did help as was needed
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Cotswolds Hotel & Spa
Breakfast was excellent. Parking easy, room good but lots of stairs
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
easyhotel Oxford
Very good location, staff was amazing very nice cozy clean hotel. Area is really good close to everything. The only thing is the rooms are so so so small i got the double room with window its for one person no more .
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Oxford Belfry Hotel & Spa
The staff were very welcoming and polite. There is ample parking. We stayed in a suite which was spacious, clean and had good amenities. There is a good sized swimming pool which has allocated children hours. There was a good selection at breakfast and you can also order off a menu too. The restaurant ...
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford
Very nice. No complaints.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West Oxford
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.
South Oxford
While visiting South Oxford, you might make a stop by sights like Thames Path and Thames River.
Summertown
Bars and gardens are just a few things travellers like about Summertown. A stop by The North Wall Arts Centre is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.
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.
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.
