Cowley

Oxford

Popular places to visit

Oxfordshire showing a garden and outdoor eating

University of Oxford

4.5/5(220 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 which includes heritage elements, interior views and a church or cathedral

Christ Church College

4.5/5(112 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 featuring château or palace and heritage elements

Oxford Castle

4.5/5(57 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 featuring heritage architecture and heritage elements

Bodleian Library

4.5/5(39 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(103 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 showing heritage elements and heritage architecture

Ashmolean Museum

4.5/5(183 reviews)

The world’s oldest public museum is home to a fascinating collection of global curios and priceless works of art.

Ashmolean Museum

Things to do

Shakespeare’s Stratford, Warwick Castle, Cotswolds & Oxford

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

€101
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Trip to Shakespeare’s Stratford, Warwick Castle, Cotswolds & Oxford
Oxford by Rail Day from London with Harry Potter Insights Tour

Oxford by Rail Day from London with Harry Potter Insights Tour

€106
per adult
Oxford by Rail Day from London with Harry Potter Insights Tour
Thatched cottage in Minster Lovell

Cotswolds Villages Full-Day Small-Group Tour from Oxford

€95
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cotswolds Villages Full-Day Small-Group Tour from Oxford
Cotswolds & Oxford from Bath

Cotswolds & Oxford from Bath

€66
per adult
Cotswolds & Oxford from Bath
Oxford Castle and Prison: Guided Tour

Oxford Castle and Prison: Guided Tour

€24
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Oxford Castle and Prison: Guided Tour
Christchurch Dining Hall

Harry Potter PUBLIC Tour + Self Guided Christ church Daily 12.45

€89
per adult
Harry Potter PUBLIC Tour + Self Guided Christ church Daily 12.45
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Top hotels in Cowley

Oxford Belfry Hotel & Spa
Oxford Belfry Hotel & Spa
4 out of 5
Milton Common, Nr, Thame, England
The price is €84 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
€84
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Thame. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (991 reviews)
One night stay
"We experienced a couple of initial issues—a cold room upon arrival and a ripped duvet cover—but the staff responded promptly by replacing the duvet within five minutes. Overall, the stay was enjoyable with very good meals and courteous, accommodating service."

Reviewed on 18 Mar 2025

Oxford Belfry Hotel & Spa
Mercure Oxford Eastgate Hotel
Mercure Oxford Eastgate Hotel
4 out of 5
73 High Street, Oxford, England
The price is €130 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
€130
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
Comfy and historic hotel in the heart of Oxford
"Big room, fast check-in and plenty of pillows for a comfortable sleep."

Reviewed on 21 Mar 2025

Mercure Oxford Eastgate Hotel
Cotswolds Hotel & Spa
Cotswolds Hotel & Spa
3.5 out of 5
Southcombe, Chipping Norton, England
The price is €78 per night from 24 Mar to 25 Mar
€78
includes taxes & fees
24 Mar - 25 Mar
Stay at this 3.5-star golf hotel in Chipping Norton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Great stay particularly the staff who were lovely (Chantelle & Milana)"

Reviewed on 21 Mar 2025

Cotswolds Hotel & Spa
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 €193 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
€193
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
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! (581 reviews)
"Excellent hotel, beautifully finished. Highly recommend"

Reviewed on 21 Mar 2025

The Randolph Hotel Oxford, a Graduate by Hilton
Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford
Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford
4 out of 5
Godstow Road, Wolvercote Roundabout, Oxford, England
The price is €102 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
€102
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Oxford. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,133 reviews)
"Comfortable stay"

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2025

Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford
Malmaison Oxford
Malmaison Oxford
4 out of 5
3 Oxford Castle, Oxford, England
The price is €182 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
€182
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
"Quirky. Fun. We had a standard cell room in the converted old prison. Comfortable and had everything we needed. Only negatives were that parking is very limited at the hotel ( the Westgate 24 hour car park is only a 5-10 minute walk away though), the paintwork was grubby in certain areas and that ..."

Reviewed on 21 Mar 2025

Malmaison Oxford
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Other neighbourhoods around Cowley

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Lye Valley

While Lye Valley isn't home to many top sights, Temple Cowley Pools and Headington Shark are some notable places to visit nearby.

Lye Valley
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Wood Farm

When in Wood Farm, you can plan a visit to Headington Shark and Iffley Road Track, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Wood Farm
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Iffley

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

Iffley
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Littlemore

Visitors highly recommend Littlemore for its abundant dining options, and you can make a stop by Kassam Stadium while you're in town.

Littlemore
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Rose Hill

Rose Hill might not have many top sights, but Temple Cowley Pools and Kassam Stadium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Rose Hill
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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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