East Oxford Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit East Oxford
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 University: Walking Tour By AlumniTM & New College
Trip to Shakespeare’s Stratford, Warwick Castle, Cotswolds & Oxford
Warwick Castle, Shakespeare's England, Oxford & Cotswolds Tour from London
Oxford: MINI Factory Tour – Go Behind the Scenes
Our pick of the best East Oxford Hotel Deals
Crown Hotel
Room was clean , water, tea coffee were provided, key code given in advance for late check ins
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
The Mad Hatter Oxford
Never could figure out how to get into the bar/restaurant below -- I'm not sure it was even open? So we never saw any other people/staff. But the room was very nice and comfortable. There are a lot of stairs to get to the rooms, so be prepared for that.
Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025
Malmaison Oxford
Great location and a great hotel
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Oxford Belfry Hotel & Spa
Spacious, clean room
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Cotswolds Hotel & Spa
Perfect stay! Even upgraded us for free!
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
The Store
Wonderful room, comfy beds, great vibe!!
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Oxford
South Oxford
While visiting South Oxford, you might make a stop by sights like Thames Path and Thames River.
Iffley
If you're spending some time in Iffley, Thames Path and Thames River are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
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.
Cowley
While visiting Cowley, you might make a stop by sights like Temple Cowley Pools and Southfield Golf Club.
