Where to stay in Oxford — pick the right hotel, book in 3 clicks
Oxford is the oldest university town in the English-speaking world, nicknamed the "city of dreaming spires" for the spires and domes of its centuries-old colleges. Wander the Bodleian Library, Radcliffe Camera, and the colleges used to film Harry Potter. Just an hour from London, it's a popular day-trip destination.
Why stay in Oxford
A legendary university
See centuries-old colleges such as Christ Church, Magdalen, and Balliol.
Historic libraries
The Bodleian Library and the Radcliffe Camera, the famous round library building.
A filming location
Christ Church's hall and cloisters were used as a setting in several Harry Potter films.
Cruise the city
Go punting along the Cherwell and the Thames in peaceful surroundings.
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Local dishes to try in Oxford
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Afternoon tea
Afternoon tea in an old-fashioned tearoom near the colleges.
📍 City centre - 2🥧
English pub food
Historic pubs like The Eagle and Child, where Tolkien used to sit.
📍 City centre - 3🍰
Cakes and bakeries
An old indoor market with bakeries and famous cake shops.
📍 Covered Market - 4🍺
Local real ale
Ales from Oxfordshire breweries in student pubs.
📍 Pubs around town - 5🍔
International food
A student area full of affordable restaurants from many cuisines.
📍 Cowley Road
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Christ Church College
A grand college and cathedral, the setting for the Harry Potter dining hall.
📍 City centre - 2🏛️
Radcliffe Camera
A round Palladian-style library building and a symbol of Oxford.
📍 City centre - 3📚
Bodleian Library
One of the oldest libraries in Europe, open to visit on guided tours.
📍 City centre - 4🌉
Bridge of Sighs
A bridge connecting the buildings of Hertford College, resembling the one in Venice.
📍 City centre - 5🗼
Carfax Tower
A tower in the centre of the city you can climb for a view over Oxford's spires.
📍 City centre - 6🏛️
Ashmolean Museum
The world's first university museum, free to enter.
📍 City centre
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3 Oxford hotels our team picked for you
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★ 9.0ValueThe Head of the River
#7 Riverside · pub-with-rooms at Folly Bridge
★ 9.0Upper-midThe Burlington House
#12 Friendly · 1889 Victorian house in Summertown
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Old Parsonage Hotel
#4 character · 1660 stone house beside Jericho
The Randolph Hotel Oxford, a Graduate by Hilton
#1 flagship grand hotel · city centre, opposite the Ashmolean Museum
Bath Place Hotel
#8 heritage location · Bath Place lane next to the Bodleian
Premier Inn Oxford City Centre (Westgate)
#11 Best value · City centre next to Westgate
The Store Oxford
#3 lifestyle boutique · inside the former Boswells store on Broad Street
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🚆 Getting around Oxford
Train from London
Trains from London Paddington or Marylebone reach Oxford in about an hour.
Walk the centre
The colleges and libraries are close together, easy to see in a single day.
Cycling
Oxford is a cycling city; renting a bike is an easy way to see it.
Oxford Tube
An express coach running between Oxford and London throughout the day.
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See this city's guide →Frequently asked — where to stay in Oxford
Can I visit the colleges in Oxford?+
Some colleges, such as Christ Church and Magdalen, are open with an entry fee and set hours. Check opening times first, as some close for teaching.
How do I get to Oxford from London?+
Take a train from Paddington (about an hour) or the Oxford Tube coach, which runs frequently and is cheaper.
Oxford or Cambridge, which is better to visit?+
Both are beautiful university towns. Oxford is a little larger and busier, while Cambridge is famous for punting alongside its colleges.
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