Oxford City Centre Travel Guide
Oxford
Visit Oxford City Centre
Popular places to visit
University of Oxford
Take a campus tour or just explore the area around University of Oxford, a top university 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.
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.
Ashmolean Museum
The world’s oldest public museum is home to a fascinating collection of global curios and priceless works of art.
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.
Things to do
Blenheim Palace Admission Ticket
'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
Top hotels in Oxford City Centre
Malmaison Oxford
"Fine"
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026
Mercure Oxford Eastgate Hotel
"The rooms were absolutely boiling. No air conditioning, flies in the hallway and lobby, very strong smell of sewage in the stairwell. Staff were okay but couldn’t help as they just offered a fan for the room that did absolutely nothing. Until they install air conditioning do not stay here in summer. ..."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
The Store
"Overall, excellent hotel in a great central location. Only minor complaint relates to size of our room, which was on the small size."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Oxford City Centre
"Clean room and very good breakfast. Professional and courteous. Good bar staff and service."
Reviewed on 14 Jun 2026
George Street Hotel
"Hidden gem in Oxford! You don’t even know this hotel is on GeorgeStreet, very private and lovely. Check in prior to arrival was easy and nicely done. Quick walk to restaurants, the Ashmolean, shops and the university. Wish you had discovered it earlier!"
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
The Randolph Hotel Oxford, a Graduate by Hilton
"If you want the "Oxford" experience, this is the hotel you want. Oscar Wilde's preferred bar in the lobby, great dining, and spacious rooms with ceilings so tall you feel like you could erect a rock climbing wall in them. Impeccable service from the staff; just across the street from the museum; ..."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Oxford City Centre
East Oxford
While visiting East Oxford, you might make a stop by sights like Iffley Road Track and River Thames.
Headington
You'll enjoy the bars and live music in Headington. You might want to make time for a stop at Exciting Game or Headington Shark.
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.
South Oxford
While visiting South Oxford, you might make a stop by sights like Thames Path and River Thames.
Jericho
Jericho might not have many top sights, but Oxford Playhouse and Ashmolean Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
