Oxford City Centre 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.
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
City Sightseeing Oxford Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Optional Carfax Tower
Trip to Shakespeare’s Stratford, Warwick Castle, Cotswolds & Oxford
'His Dark Materials’ Self-Guided Tour: A Guide to Lyra’s Oxford
Warwick Castle, Shakespeare's England, Oxford & Cotswolds Tour from London
Blenheim Palace Day Trip from London with Admission
Top hotels in Oxford City Centre
Malmaison Oxford
Decent continental breakfast with good hot item alternatives. Very friendly and helpful staff. Unique environment.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
The Store
We had a great stay at The Store. We were upgraded to a room with a balcony looking down on Broad Street. Thank you! The hotel is immaculate and the beds are very comfortable. After our dinner plans, we had a lovely time in the bar with friends where the seating is comfortable, service was good and ...
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Oxford City Centre
Breakfast was nice. There is no gym. Staff is very helpful. Location is good. The room is not designed great, being narrow/constricted, the desk is narrow, the sitting area table is tiny, and the window does not open. The bathroom is poorly designed, so that you must open and close a large, heavy ...
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
The Randolph Hotel Oxford, a Graduate by Hilton
Traditional hotel with comfortable room. The lighting in my single room needed improvement. Excellent lunch in The Alice and top class afternoon tea in the Drawing Room. Staff at reception exceptionally helpful
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
George Street Hotel
Well located hotel, minimal facilities and for the price I would expect breakfast on site as was an additional £40 at a nearby restaurant.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Mercure Oxford Eastgate Hotel
Inconsistent housekeeping, poor wifi connection
Reviewed on 4 May 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 Bridge of Sighs 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 Bridge of Sighs.
