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: Guided Sightseeing River Cruise
Oxford Sightseeing River Cruise Along The University Regatta Course
Trip to Shakespeare’s Stratford, Warwick Castle, Cotswolds & Oxford
Oxford: MINI Factory Tour – Go Behind the Scenes
Oxford: Alumni-led Walking Tour w/opt New College
Our pick of the best East Oxford Hotel Deals
Crown Hotel
Comfortable. Clean. friendly welcome and service.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Crown House
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
Harris Guesthouse
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
Oxford Belfry Hotel & Spa
Such a caring reception team. Everything was immaculate
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford
All was excellent. Room was spotless, all staff were very friendly, check in was very quick and efficient. Overall, I highly recommend this hotel.
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Malmaison Oxford
We enjoyed our stay—the hotel is in a great location and abounding in charm and unique character. The only downside was our heat would cut off after a few hours, so we would awake to a 17deg Celsius room. Other than that, we loved our time at MalMaison.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around East Oxford
South Oxford
While visiting South Oxford, you might make a stop by sights like Thames Path and Thames River.
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.
Iffley
If you're spending some time in Iffley, Thames Path and Thames River are top sights worth seeing.
Lye Valley
While Lye Valley isn't home to many top sights, Headington Shark and Iffley Road Track are some notable places to visit nearby.
Cowley
While visiting Cowley, you might make a stop by sights like Temple Cowley Pools and Southfield Golf Club.
Rose Hill
Rose Hill might not have many top sights, but Kassam Stadium and Iffley Road Track are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
