Oxford City Centre Travel Guide
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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 Oxford City Centre Hotel Deals
Malmaison Oxford
Great location and a great hotel
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
The Store
Wonderful room, comfy beds, great vibe!!
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
The Randolph Hotel Oxford, a Graduate by Hilton
Great comfortable bed and room! Nice tea and biscuits!! and a good breakfast, too!!!
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Oxford City Centre
We arrived early and the night porter was extremely helpful and sorted a room for us. Great Hotel as always
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Vanbrugh House Hotel
Lovely cosy room. Location and staff excellent. Exceed expectations - especially when comparing to the cost of other hotels in the area and what we got at Vanbrugh House Hotel.
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
George Street Hotel
A little mechanical humming could be heard on the third floor, otherwise everything else good. No hairdryer, though.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Oxford City Centre
Jericho
Jericho might not have many top sights, but Oxford Playhouse and Ashmolean Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
South Oxford
While visiting South Oxford, you might make a stop by sights like Thames Path and Thames River.
West Oxford
If you're spending some time in West Oxford, Thames Path and Thames River are top sights worth seeing.
New Marston
While New Marston isn't home to many top sights, Oxford University Museum of Natural History and Bridge of Sighs are some notable places to visit nearby.
East Oxford
While visiting East Oxford, you might make a stop by sights like Iffley Road Track and Thames River.
Old Marston
While there might not be top attractions in Old Marston, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Oxford University Museum of Natural History and Bridge of Sighs.
Oxford City Centre Travel Guide
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