Oxford City Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Oxford City Centre
Oxford City Centre
Oxford City Centre
Oxford City Centre
Oxford City Centre

Popular places to visit

University of Oxford

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
Bridge of sign with the Sheldonian theatre background - Oxford, UK

New Theatre Oxford

Enjoy a show at New Theatre Oxford, a theatre with a story to tell in Oxford. Experience the area's museums and theatre scene.

New Theatre Oxford
Oxford 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
Tom tower at Oxford university

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
Bodleian Library

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

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

Activities

Blenheim Palace Admission Ticket

Blenheim Palace Admission Ticket

AU$59
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Blenheim Palace Admission Ticket
Oxford: River Thames Sightseeing Cruise

Oxford: River Thames Sightseeing Cruise

AU$30
per adult
Oxford: River Thames Sightseeing Cruise
Oxford: Evening Sightseeing River Cruise with a Cocktail

Oxford: Evening Sightseeing River Cruise with a Cocktail

AU$49
per adult
Oxford: Evening Sightseeing River Cruise with a Cocktail
Luggage Storage in Oxford

Luggage Storage in Oxford

AU$14
per adult
Luggage Storage in Oxford
Warwick Castle, Shakespeares England & Oxford with Admission

Warwick Castle, Shakespeare's England, Oxford & Cotswolds Tour from London

AU$135
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Warwick Castle, Shakespeare's England, Oxford & Cotswolds Tour from London
Shakespeare’s Stratford, Warwick Castle, Cotswolds & Oxford

Trip to Shakespeare’s Stratford, Warwick Castle, Cotswolds & Oxford

AU$168
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Trip to Shakespeare’s Stratford, Warwick Castle, Cotswolds & Oxford
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Our pick of the best Oxford City Centre Hotel Deals

Malmaison Oxford

Malmaison Oxford

4 out of 5
3 Oxford Castle Oxford England
The price is AU$351 per night from 31 May to 1 June
AU$351
31 May - 1 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in Oxford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
The staff were so friendly, so helpful--ordering us a taxi, explaining about the Oxford Bus to Heathrow, etc. The concept of turning a prison into a hotel--wow! Our room was fabulous. The whole setting and what has been done with this enormous golden stone building is so imaginative and fun. Great ...

Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Malmaison Oxford
The Store

The Store

5 out of 5
1-5 Broad Street, Oxford, UK Oxford England
The price is AU$561 per night from 17 May to 18 May
AU$561
17 May - 18 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Oxford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions New Theatre Oxford and Covered Market are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (337 reviews)
We had a great stay at The Store. We were upgraded to a room with a balcony looking down on Broad Street. Thank you! The hotel is immaculate and the beds are very comfortable. After our dinner plans, we had a lovely time in the bar with friends where the seating is comfortable, service was good and ...

Reviewed on 9 May 2026

The Store
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$369 per night from 17 May to 18 May
AU$369
17 May - 18 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Oxford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (800 reviews)
Property was under major reservation and we were not advised in advance. Food menus is limited.

Reviewed on 15 May 2026

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$286 per night from 31 May to 1 June
AU$286
31 May - 1 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Oxford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (966 reviews)
The staff was very hospitable and helpful. Very quiet location and easy access to the train station and bus stops.

Reviewed on 15 May 2026

George Street Hotel
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$550 per night from 18 May to 19 May
AU$550
18 May - 19 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Oxford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (788 reviews)
Traditional hotel with comfortable room. The lighting in my single room needed improvement. Excellent lunch in The Alice and top class afternoon tea in the Drawing Room. Staff at reception exceptionally helpful

Reviewed on 9 May 2026

The Randolph Hotel Oxford, a Graduate by Hilton
Mercure Oxford Eastgate Hotel

Mercure Oxford Eastgate Hotel

4 out of 5
73 High Street Oxford England
The price is AU$246 per night from 31 May to 1 June
AU$246
31 May - 1 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Oxford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
2nd time I’ve stayed here. Asked them to preserve me breakfast and the staff said they would as I was working lates. I even paid for the breakfast. On both occasions the day staff denied I ever had that conversation with the night shift. Really poor communication and very little compassion. Left ...

Reviewed on 12 May 2026

Mercure Oxford Eastgate Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Oxford City Centre

The entrance to St Hugh's College, part of Oxford University in Oxford, Oxfordshire, UK

Jericho

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

Jericho
Amazing panorama view of Goring and Streatley, village town near Reading, England

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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West Oxford

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

West Oxford
New Marston

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.

New Marston
East Oxford

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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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.

Old Marston

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