South Oxford 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.
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: Bus Transfer to/from London Gatwick Airport
Oxford University: Walking Tour By AlumniTM & New College
Oxford by Rail Day from London with Harry Potter Insights Tour
Top hotels in South Oxford
voco Oxford Spires by IHG
Good
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Ethos Hotel
Yes. Very helpful.
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford
Clean, friendly staff.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Oxford Belfry Hotel & Spa
Spacious, clean room
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Malmaison Oxford
Very interesting hotel and good breakfast. Room quite small and frustrating that hotel ignored messages through expedia app
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
The Store
This is a lovely well run modern hotel. Location is great and walkable and it has a nice bar. A good value as of January 2026.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Oxford
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.
East Oxford
While visiting East Oxford, you might make a stop by sights like Iffley Road Track and Thames River.
North Hinksey
While North Hinksey may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Oxford Castle and Carfax Tower.
West Oxford
If you're spending some time in West Oxford, Thames Path and Thames River are top sights worth seeing.
Iffley
If you're spending some time in Iffley, Thames Path and Thames River are top sights worth seeing.
Jericho
Jericho might not have many top sights, but Oxford Playhouse and Ashmolean Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
