Cowley

Oxford

Popular places to visit

Oxfordshire showing outdoor eating and a garden

University of Oxford

4.5/5(48 reviews)

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Oxford, during your travels in Oxford. Experience the area's museums and theater scene.

University of Oxford
Christ Church Cathedral showing heritage architecture, a church or cathedral and heritage elements

Christ Church College

4.5/5(18 reviews)

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Christ Church College, during your trip to Oxford. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Christ Church College
Oxford Castle Unlocked which includes château or palace and heritage elements

Oxford Castle

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 architecture and heritage elements

Bodleian Library

4.5/5(8 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 featuring heritage elements

Oxford University Museum of Natural History

5/5(8 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 which includes heritage architecture and heritage elements

Ashmolean Museum

5/5(14 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

Oxford: City and University Tour, including college entry

Oxford: City and University Tour, including college entry

CA $51
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Oxford: City and University Tour, including college entry
Oxford by Rail Day from London with Harry Potter Insights Tour

Oxford by Rail Day from London with Harry Potter Insights Tour

CA $213
per adult
Oxford by Rail Day from London with Harry Potter Insights Tour
Cotswolds & Oxford from Bath

Cotswolds & Oxford from Bath

CA $132
per adult
Cotswolds & Oxford from Bath
Extended: Oxford University & City Tour With Christ Church

Extended: Oxford University & City Tour With Christ Church

CA $148
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Extended: Oxford University & City Tour With Christ Church
Oxford and Lacock Tour

Harry Potter Bodleian Library, Oxford and Lacock Tour

CA $249
per adult
Harry Potter Bodleian Library, Oxford and Lacock Tour
Oxford: University and City Walking Tour with Alumni Guide

Oxford: University and City Walking Tour with Alumni Guide

CA $56
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Oxford: University and City Walking Tour with Alumni Guide
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Cowley Hotel Deals

The Oxford House

The Oxford House

3 out of 5
128 Oxford Road, Cowley, Oxford, England
The price is CA $83 per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
CA $83
CA $99 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star guesthouse in Oxford. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Temple Cowley Pools and Oxford Greyhound ...
6.8/10 (80 reviews)
"Lovely location and room, newly decorated and furnished would definitely stay again and recommend to others good fair deal for price"

Reviewed on Jun. 11, 2025

The Oxford House
Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford

Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford

4 out of 5
Godstow Road, Wolvercote Roundabout, Oxford, England
The price is CA $138 per night from Aug 25 to Aug 26
CA $138
CA $166 total
Aug 25 - Aug 26
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,194 reviews)
5 night stay
"The stay was good, the breakfast was excellent, the staff were friendly, parking was also good"

Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2025

Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford
Oxford Belfry Hotel & Spa

Oxford Belfry Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
Milton Common, Nr, Thame, England
The price is CA $137 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
CA $137
CA $164 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
includes taxes & fees
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! (998 reviews)
Ok stay
"The room had low ceilings, and the air con unit kept beeping all night. Breakfast buffet was ok but not great, 3 of the 5 hot drinks machines were out of order. Staff were great"

Reviewed on Jul. 22, 2025

Oxford Belfry Hotel & Spa
easyhotel Oxford

easyhotel Oxford

3 out of 5
Gordon House, 280 Banbury Road, Oxford, England
The price is CA $77 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
CA $77
CA $92 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Oxford. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (715 reviews)
"We realise no tea & coffee plus chairs in rooms may cut costs but other comparable hotels provide them. It would of been nice to check in with a person rather than have 3 receptionists watch us use the automatic check in. Good air con & window size in room & clean bathroom."

Reviewed on Jul. 21, 2025

easyhotel Oxford
Macdonald Bear Hotel

Macdonald Bear Hotel

4 out of 5
Park Street, Woodstock, England
The price is CA $164 per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
CA $164
CA $197 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Woodstock. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
"The Bear is not only an institution, it’s a beautiful example"

Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2025

Macdonald Bear Hotel
Cotswolds Hotel & Spa

Cotswolds Hotel & Spa

3.5 out of 5
Southcombe, Chipping Norton, England
The price is CA $137 per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
CA $137
CA $164 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,025 reviews)
"Excellent hotel really enjoyed our stay"

Reviewed on Jul. 22, 2025

Cotswolds Hotel & Spa
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Other neighbourhoods around Cowley

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Lye Valley

While Lye Valley might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Temple Cowley Pools and Headington Shark.

Lye Valley
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Wood Farm

While Wood Farm isn't home to many top sights, Headington Shark and Oxford Greyhound Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.

Wood Farm
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Iffley

While visiting Iffley, you might make a stop by sights like Thames Path and Thames River.

Iffley
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Littlemore

Littlemore is popular for its abundant dining options, and you can check out Kassam Stadium, a top attraction in the neighborhood.

Littlemore
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Rose Hill

While Rose Hill isn't home to many top sights, Temple Cowley Pools and Kassam Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.

Rose Hill
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East Oxford

If you're spending some time in East Oxford, Iffley Road Track and Thames River are top sights worth seeing.

East Oxford

Cowley

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