Cowley Travel Guide

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Popular places to visit

Oxfordshire featuring outdoor eating and a park

University of Oxford

4.5/5(35 reviews)

Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Oxford during your travels in Oxford. Experience the area's museums and theatre scene.

University of Oxford
Christ Church Cathedral featuring heritage architecture, heritage elements and interior views

Christ Church College

4/5(23 reviews)

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.

Christ Church College
Oxford Castle Unlocked showing heritage elements and a castle

Oxford Castle

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Embark on an entertaining journey through this medieval castle. Learn about its dark past and listen to tales of murder and crime.

Oxford Castle
Bodleian Library showing heritage elements and heritage architecture

Bodleian Library

5/5(2 reviews)

Sign up for a tour to get a closer look at the priceless gems in one of the oldest libraries in the world.

Bodleian Library
Oxford University Museum of Natural History showing heritage elements

Oxford University Museum of Natural History

4.5/5(11 reviews)

Gaze up at towering Oxfordshire dinosaur skeletons, see a colony of swifts in a tower and study the preserved model of the extinct dodo.

Oxford University Museum of Natural History
Ashmolean Museum featuring heritage elements and heritage architecture

Ashmolean Museum

4.5/5(17 reviews)

The world’s oldest public museum is home to a fascinating collection of global curios and priceless works of art.

Ashmolean Museum

Activities

Oxford: Sightseeing River Cruise

Oxford: Guided Sightseeing River Cruise

AU$39
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Oxford: Guided Sightseeing River Cruise
Morse, Lewis and Endeavour Walking Tour of Oxford

Morse, Lewis and Endeavour Walking Tour of Oxford

AU$49
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Morse, Lewis and Endeavour Walking Tour of Oxford
Evening Cocktail Cruise in Oxford

Evening Cocktail Cruise in Oxford

AU$43
per adult
Evening Cocktail Cruise in Oxford
Oxford: Evening Sightseeing River Cruise with a Cocktail

Oxford: Evening Sightseeing River Cruise with a Cocktail

AU$53
per adult
Oxford: Evening Sightseeing River Cruise with a Cocktail
Shared | Oxford University Punting Tour

Shared | Oxford University Punting Tour

AU$51
per adult
Shared | Oxford University Punting Tour
Slumbers

Oxford Sightseeing River Cruise Along The University Regatta Course

AU$39
per adult
Oxford Sightseeing River Cruise Along The University Regatta Course
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Our pick of the best Cowley Hotel Deals

Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford

Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford

4 out of 5
Godstow Road, Wolvercote Roundabout, Oxford, England
The price is AU$157 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$157
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Oxford. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,207 reviews)
"Did not use eith workspace or gym"

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford
easyhotel Oxford

easyhotel Oxford

3 out of 5
Gordon House, 280 Banbury Road, Oxford, England
The price is AU$96 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
AU$96
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Oxford. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (757 reviews)
"A very easy to use and convenient place to stay for a night or two."

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

easyhotel Oxford
Mollie's Motel and Diner

Mollie's Motel and Diner

4 out of 5
Mollie’s Oxfordshire, Shrivenham Road, A420, Faringdon, England
The price is AU$148 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
AU$148
6 Nov - 7 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Faringdon. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (927 reviews)
"Another nice stay but this time the hot water tap was not working on my floor to be able to enjoy a hot drink in the morning. There was one functional one by the desk but often short on milk too for example. Just needs and little more attention to detail. But beds very comfortable and still one of ..."

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

Mollie's Motel and Diner
The Randolph Hotel Oxford, a Graduate by Hilton

The Randolph Hotel Oxford, a Graduate by Hilton

5 out of 5
Beaumont Street, Oxford, England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$428 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$428
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Oxford. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (688 reviews)
"It was clean, comfortable and loved the walkable proximity to the university!"

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

The Randolph Hotel Oxford, a Graduate by Hilton
Malmaison Oxford

Malmaison Oxford

4 out of 5
3 Oxford Castle, Oxford, England
The price is AU$298 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
AU$298
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Oxford. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
"An unusual and well appointed suite. Lots of stairs so be prepared to climb. Minor issues were speedily remedied. A bit pricey, but mostly worth the cost for location and quirky quaintness of building."

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

Malmaison Oxford
Ramada by Wyndham Oxford

Ramada by Wyndham Oxford

3 out of 5
Welcome Break Service Area, Oxford, England
The price is AU$92 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$92
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Oxford. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
6.8/10 (1,008 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Ramada by Wyndham Oxford
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Other neighbourhoods around Cowley

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Lye Valley

While Lye Valley isn't home to many top sights, Temple Cowley Pools and Headington Shark are some notable places to visit nearby.

Lye Valley
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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.

Wood Farm
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Iffley

If you're spending some time in Iffley, Thames Path and Thames River are top sights worth seeing.

Iffley
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Littlemore

Visitors highly recommend Littlemore for its abundant dining options, and you can make a stop by Kassam Stadium while you're in town.

Littlemore
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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.

Rose Hill
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East Oxford

While visiting East Oxford, you might make a stop by sights like Iffley Road Track and Thames River.

East Oxford

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