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

4.5/5(35 reviews)

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

4/5(23 reviews)

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

4.5/5(2 reviews)

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

5/5(2 reviews)

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

4.5/5(11 reviews)

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

4.5/5(17 reviews)

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: Guided Sightseeing River Cruise

AU$39
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Oxford: Guided Sightseeing River Cruise
Morse, Lewis and Endeavour Walking Tour of Oxford

Morse, Lewis and Endeavour Walking Tour of Oxford

AU$49
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Morse, Lewis and Endeavour Walking Tour of Oxford
Evening Cocktail Cruise in Oxford

Evening Cocktail Cruise in Oxford

AU$43
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
Slumbers

Oxford Sightseeing River Cruise Along The University Regatta Course

AU$39
per adult
Oxford Sightseeing River Cruise Along The University Regatta Course
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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$386 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$386
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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! (688 reviews)
"It was clean, comfortable and loved the walkable proximity to the university!"

Reviewed on 13 Oct 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$303 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
AU$303
16 Nov - 17 Nov
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)
"An unusual and well appointed suite. Lots of stairs so be prepared to climb. Minor issues were speedily remedied. A bit pricey, but mostly worth the cost for location and quirky quaintness of building."

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

Malmaison Oxford
The Store

The Store

5 out of 5
1-5 Broad Street, Oxford, UK, Oxford, England
The price is AU$388 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
AU$388
3 Nov - 4 Nov
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! (222 reviews)
"Charming, clean, modern hotel in the heart of Oxford. Fun update of an old department store. Staff were so friendly. Desk clerk sat with us at check in for five minutes to discuss his favorite places in Oxford. Would definitely stay again! Also has a great bar."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

The Store
Old Bank Hotel

Old Bank Hotel

4 out of 5
High Street, 92-94 0, Oxford, England
The price is AU$462 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$462
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Oxford. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Radcliffe Camera and Divinity ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (691 reviews)
"front desk staff really helpful and professional, tight but very convenient car park"

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

Old Bank Hotel
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 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$294
19 Oct - 20 Oct
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! (692 reviews)
"Very well located hotel yet quiet. Rooms were spacious and comfortable. Luggage storage was extremely helpful. Staff was super nice and helpful."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Oxford City Centre
Mercure Oxford Eastgate Hotel

Mercure Oxford Eastgate Hotel

4 out of 5
73 High Street, Oxford, England
The price is AU$287 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$287
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Oxford. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
"Convenient"

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Mercure Oxford Eastgate 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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