South Oxford Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit South 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.
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.
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.
Activities
Blenheim Palace Admission Ticket
Warwick Castle, Shakespeare's England, Oxford & Cotswolds Tour from London
Oxford: Evening Sightseeing River Cruise with a Cocktail
Trip to Shakespeare’s Stratford, Warwick Castle, Cotswolds & Oxford
Our pick of the best South Oxford Hotel Deals
Ethos Hotel – Oxford City
"Nice small hotel in quiet neighborhood, about 15 minutes walk to downtown Oxford. Friendly staff, good breakfast menu. Room was big, had 2 double beds, walking shower."
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
voco Oxford Spires by IHG
"Parking was expensive. Staff great and the hotel was nice and clean."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Sportsview Guest House
"Overall is good but have noise of windy."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Your Oxford Stay
"For the cheap price, no issues"
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Lakeside Oxford Hotel
"The management was extremely helpful, going above and beyond to make my stay wonderful. The hotel’s location was perfect for me, both for work and for tourist attractions. I’ll come back here anytime I return to Oxford."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Mollie's Oxford
"clean room, excellent staff, blind didn't fit widow so was awake with the sun at 04.30 but take away coffee did help as was needed"
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Oxford
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.
East Oxford
While visiting East Oxford, you might make a stop by sights like Iffley Road Track and Thames River.
Iffley
If you're spending some time in Iffley, Thames Path and Thames River are top sights worth seeing.
West Oxford
If you're spending some time in West Oxford, Thames Path and Thames River are top sights worth seeing.
Jericho
Jericho might not have many top sights, but Port Meadow and Oxford Playhouse are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
