Cowley Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Blenheim Palace Admission Ticket
Warwick Castle, Shakespeare's England, Oxford & Cotswolds Tour from London
Oxford: Evening Sightseeing River Cruise with a Cocktail
Trip to Shakespeare’s Stratford, Warwick Castle, Cotswolds & Oxford
Our pick of the best Cowley Hotel Deals
Mollie's Oxford
"Second stay and as good as the first time"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Cotswolds Hotel & Spa
"Stayed here for two nights. The room was clean and spacious. Good facilities in room but it was incredibly hot during our visit so a fridge in room would have improved our stay as no air conditioning but not many days in England you would need it. Breakfast was lovely, small but everything you could ..."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
easyhotel Oxford
"Excellent for the price, the reception staff were really helpful too and provided extra pillows."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford
"Excellent hotel, staff and food stuff. Would have liked the room toilet to have a toilet cover though in the room I got so particles don’t go all up in the air after flushes."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Oxford Belfry Hotel & Spa
"Very nice hotel with good size rooms, very helpful staff and a good quality breakfast."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Malmaison Oxford
"No coffee m/c in room. Otherwise very pleasant but a lot of money for one night."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Cowley
Lye Valley
While Lye Valley isn't home to many top sights, Temple Cowley Pools and University & Pitt Rivers Museums are some notable places to visit nearby.
Wood Farm
When in Wood Farm, you can plan a visit to Shotover Country Park and Iffley Road Track, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Rose Hill
Rose Hill might not have many top sights, but Temple Cowley Pools and Ozone Leisure Centre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Littlemore
Littlemore is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Kassam Stadium and Ozone Leisure Centre while in the area.
East Oxford
While visiting East Oxford, you might make a stop by sights like Iffley Road Track and Thames River.
Iffley
If you're spending some time in Iffley, Thames Path and Thames River are top sights worth seeing.
