Cowley Travel Guide
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.
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.
Oxford Castle
Embark on an entertaining journey through this medieval castle. Learn about its dark past and listen to tales of murder and crime.
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.
Ashmolean Museum
The world’s oldest public museum is home to a fascinating collection of global curios and priceless works of art.
Things to do
Oxford Sightseeing River Cruise Along The University Regatta Course
Oxford: Guided Sightseeing River Cruise
Oxford: Sightseeing River Cruise with Afternoon Tea
Morse, Lewis and Endeavour Walking Tour of Oxford
Top hotels in Cowley
Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford
I enjoyed the stat
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Oxford Belfry Hotel & Spa
Lovely sized room with good facilities. Could have been more sugar and tea etc in room, only one large towel and bathroom not cleaned very well. But nice decorations and good comfy bed.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
The Store
This was the third hotel we stayed at in Oxford, and it was by far the best. From the moment we arrived, with a clearly marked parking space ready for us, the service was attentive and helpful throughout our brief stay. The interior décor blends classic elegance with modern touches, including some ...
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
The Randolph Hotel Oxford, a Graduate by Hilton
Everything was great but I was charged twice for my rooms. I am waiting to hear back for a correction.
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Ramada by Wyndham Oxford
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Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Malmaison Oxford
We found the bartenders to be a bit rude.
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Cowley
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.
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.
Iffley
If you're spending some time in Iffley, Thames Path and Thames River are top sights worth seeing.
Littlemore
Visitors highly recommend Littlemore for its abundant dining options, and you can make a stop by Kassam Stadium while you're in town.
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.
East Oxford
While visiting East Oxford, you might make a stop by sights like Iffley Road Track and Thames River.
