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.
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.
Activities
Oxford: Guided Sightseeing River Cruise
Morse, Lewis and Endeavour Walking Tour of Oxford
Oxford Sightseeing River Cruise Along The University Regatta Course
Trip to Shakespeare’s Stratford, Warwick Castle, Cotswolds & Oxford
Oxford: Sightseeing River Cruise with Afternoon Tea
Our pick of the best Cowley Hotel Deals
Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford
Clean, comfortable room, very helpful staff. Massive breakfast buffet. Easy access by public transport.
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
The Store
The staff members were lovely and super helpful. The facilities and rooms were spotless and superb! Will stay again.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Ramada by Wyndham Oxford
Bed is comfortable, great for one night stay
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Malmaison Oxford
Room was spotless, staff were friendly
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Oxford Belfry Hotel & Spa
Room was very clean and well presented. Had a free upgrade when checking in and the minibar was a nice added touch. We only stayed for the night as attended a wedding at the hotel, managed to make use of the spa facilities during our stay, which at the time were quiet and relaxed.
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Old Bank Hotel
Staff were very helpful with excellent customer service skills at the reception desk, in the restaurant and in the housekeeping departments - would highly recommend. Thanks for a wonderful stay!
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Cowley
Lye Valley
While Lye Valley isn't home to many top sights, Headington Shark and Temple Cowley Pools are some notable places to visit nearby.
Wood Farm
When in Wood Farm, you can plan a visit to Headington Shark and Iffley Road Track, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Iffley
If you're spending some time in Iffley, Thames Path and Thames River are top sights worth seeing.
Littlemore
Visitors highly recommend Littlemore for its abundant dining options, and you can make a stop by Kassam Stadium while you're in town.
Rose Hill
Rose Hill might not have many top sights, but Temple Cowley Pools and Kassam Stadium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
East Oxford
While visiting East Oxford, you might make a stop by sights like Iffley Road Track and Thames River.
