Oxford City Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Oxford City Centre
Oxford Town Hall which includes street scenes and heritage elements
Bodleian Library showing heritage elements and heritage architecture
Oxford City Centre
Oxford University Museum of Natural History showing heritage architecture, a garden and heritage elements

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: Sightseeing River Cruise

AU$31
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Oxford: Sightseeing River Cruise
Slumbers

Oxford Sightseeing River Cruise Along The University Regatta Course

AU$49
per adult
Oxford Sightseeing River Cruise Along The University Regatta Course
Evening Cocktail Cruise in Oxford

Evening Cocktail Cruise in Oxford

AU$53
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
Harry Potter Walking Tour of Oxford Including New College

Harry Potter Walking Tour of Oxford Including New College

AU$61
per adult
Harry Potter Walking Tour of Oxford Including New College
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Our pick of the best Oxford City Centre Hotel Deals

The Randolph Hotel Oxford, a Graduate by Hilton

The Randolph Hotel Oxford, a Graduate by Hilton

5 out of 5
Beaumont Street, Oxford, England
The price is AU$400 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
AU$400
18 Aug - 19 Aug
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! (653 reviews)
"The kind of traditional fine hotel that is hard to find these days. Superb location across from the Ashmolean Museum."

Reviewed on 5 Aug. 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$325 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$325
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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)
"Excellent hotel!"

Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025

Malmaison Oxford
Courtyard by Marriott Oxford City Centre

Courtyard by Marriott Oxford City Centre

4 out of 5
15 Paradise Street, Oxford, England
The price is AU$294 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$294
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Oxford. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (663 reviews)
"Breakfast was great!"

Reviewed on 31 Jul. 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Oxford City Centre
George Street Hotel

George Street Hotel

5 out of 5
15-19 George Street, Oxford, England
The price is AU$292 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$292
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Oxford. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (799 reviews)
"Great hotel."

Reviewed on 30 Jul. 2025

George Street Hotel
The Store

The Store

5 out of 5
1-5 Broad Street, Oxford, UK, Oxford, England
The price is AU$371 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
AU$371
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Oxford. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions New Theatre Oxford and Covered Market ...
9/10 Wonderful! (189 reviews)
"Fantastic location. Rooms are tiny, ours was not square which made movement around the bed a challenge. If my partner was in the child size chair (not joking, it was small and low) and I wanted to get to the restroom on the other side of the bed, we would have to switch positions. To get to our room ..."

Reviewed on 2 Aug. 2025

The Store
Old Bank Hotel

Old Bank Hotel

4 out of 5
High Street, 92-94 0, Oxford, England
The price is AU$550 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
AU$550
20 Aug - 21 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Oxford. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions University Church of St Mary ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (671 reviews)
"Trip with my daughter. The room at the hotel was gorgeous, updated rooms with adjustable lighting and sensors Comfortable bed all the amenities Restaurant food was delicious"

Reviewed on 27 Jul. 2025

Old Bank Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Oxford City Centre

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Jericho

Jericho might not have many top sights, but Oxford Playhouse and Ashmolean Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Jericho
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West Oxford

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

West 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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New Marston

While New Marston isn't home to many top sights, Oxford University Museum of Natural History and Rhodes House are some notable places to visit nearby.

New Marston
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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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North Oxford

While North Oxford isn't home to many top sights, Oxford University Museum of Natural History and Ashmolean Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.

North Oxford

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