West Oxford Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit West 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.
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.
John Radcliffe Hospital
If John Radcliffe Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Oxford.
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.
Activities
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
Harry Potter Walking Tour of Oxford Including New College
Oxford University: Walking Tour By AlumniTM & New College
Our pick of the best West Oxford Hotel Deals
The Osney Arms Guest House
Yes the room was spotless and the continental breakfast excellent Would recommend Osney Arms to friends Great to be in walking distance from city centre
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Oxford Belfry Hotel & Spa
Not a bad hotel, but as usual let down by the slamming bedroom door problem! Strong self-closers on doors make them slam when people are coming in and out of their rooms late at night and early in the morning Why don't hotels recognise this problem and do something about it??!!
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Cotswolds Hotel & Spa
Great location, lovely staff and good size rooms. Looking a little tired in places, but wouldn't stop me staying again.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Malmaison Oxford
Great venue. Very cool being an ex prison but done up beautifully. Breakfast first class.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Linton Lodge Hotel, BW Signature Collection
Staff were get friendly and helpful. Room was clean and well presented. Only two criticisms: The room was far too hot, the heater was turned on full, easily resolved but needless. The toilet is almost impossible to use, you cant sit on it without your knees touching the shower screen directly in ...
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
The Store
This was definitely a step above the average city centre hotel. Friendly, helpful staff, clean, comfortable room, and great breakfast including a cooked option which was prepared individually. A nice touch to provide a quality bar of chocolate, and some drinks in the room.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West Oxford
Jericho
Jericho might not have many top sights, but Oxford Playhouse and Ashmolean Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
South Oxford
While visiting South Oxford, you might make a stop by sights like Thames Path and Thames River.
Summertown
The bars and gardens are a few reasons travellers visit Summertown. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Oxford University Museum of Natural History and Ashmolean Museum, a few notable attractions nearby.
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.
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.
