North 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.
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.
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
Oxford Castle and Prison: Guided Tour
Oxford: Bus Transfer to/from London Gatwick Airport
Top hotels in North Oxford
easyhotel Oxford
Room was very cramped, you have to walk sideways like a crab to get between bed and walls. No wardrobe, only two coathangers, only one towel (but reception happy to supply more if asked) odd because we booked for two people. Positives: Room very clean, mattress very comfortable, easy to use a/c unit. ...
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Linton Lodge Hotel, BW Signature Collection
Nice hotel. Reasonable distance from city centre. Clean and spacious room with right touch amenities. Stayed in executive room. Didn’t enjoy the breakfast for the price. But would definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Remont Oxford Hotel
Family room has not very clean. Dust on top of furniture and carpet has seen better days, or has not been cleaned in a while. Comfortable beds. No shampoo in the shower, despite having the container for it. Service very good, very kind.
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Cotswold Lodge Hotel
Nice cosy hotel, no complaints. Will definitely return next year!
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
St. Margaret's Hotel
Clean rooms, execellebt hosts, convenient location.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
The Galaxie
Pleasant stay.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around North Oxford
Summertown
The bars and gardens are a few reasons travellers visit Summertown. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Oxford University Museum of Natural History and Ashmolean Museum, a few notable attractions 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.
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.
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.
