East Oxford Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Popular places to visit

Oxfordshire featuring outdoor eating and a park

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.

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

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.

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

Oxford Castle

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

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

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

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 East Oxford Hotel Deals

Crown Hotel

Crown Hotel

2 out of 5
10 Crown St, Oxford, England
Stay at this hotel in Oxford. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and premium bedding. Popular attractions Cowley Road and Iffley Road Track are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (184 reviews)
"Staff very friendly and helpful. Spotless room with all that you need. Great location for Oxford and the O2 Academy."

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

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Crown Hotel
Harris Guesthouse

Harris Guesthouse

3 out of 5
307 Iffley Rd, Oxford, England
The price is AU$111 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$111
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star guesthouse in Oxford. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Cowley Road and Iffley Road Track are located ...
6.6/10 (102 reviews)
Cheap and Cheerful
"This is the 2nd time we have stayed here and we will definitely be back. Such a good price and so convenient with the location and the parking."

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025

Harris Guesthouse
Crown House

Crown House

3 out of 5
193 Cowley Rd, Oxford, England
The price is AU$144 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$144
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star B&B in Oxford. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and rainfall showerheads. Popular attractions Cowley Road and South Park are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (41 reviews)
"Crown House is a small property run by a superbly hospitable, attentive, and very welcoming staff. Cleanliness of the property is impeccable. Its location on the Cowley Road is ideal since that thoroughfare offers a huge array of tasty, affordable dining options (great Turkish, Chinese, Persian, ..."

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

Crown House
Rasa Sayang House

Rasa Sayang House

3.5 out of 5
139 Iffley Rd, Oxford, England
The price is AU$136 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$136
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star guesthouse in Oxford. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Iffley Road Track and Cowley Road ...
7.2/10 Good! (53 reviews)
"Its a box standard room. Happy it was there and the happy it has 24 hour support."

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025

Rasa Sayang House
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$97 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
AU$97
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

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Other neighbourhoods around East Oxford

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South Oxford

While visiting South Oxford, you might make a stop by sights like Thames Path and Thames River.

South Oxford
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Oxford City Centre

4.5/5(16 area reviews)

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.

Oxford City Centre
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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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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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Cowley

While visiting Cowley, you might make a stop by sights like Temple Cowley Pools and Southfield Golf Club.

Cowley
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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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