Oxford City Centre Travel Guide
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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.
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.
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 Castle and Prison: Guided Tour
Trip to Shakespeare’s Stratford, Warwick Castle, Cotswolds & Oxford
Cotswolds Villages Full-Day Small-Group Tour from Oxford
Oxford Walking Tour - Discover its University and Traditions
Top hotels in Oxford City Centre
Malmaison Oxford
Hotel was amazing, staff very friendly. It’s a must if staying in Oxford. Very central.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
The Store
Room was spotless Staff welcoming Comfortable bed Great value
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Vanbrugh House Hotel
Hotel was lovely - warm, cosy and comfortable. Staff very friendly and helpful. Location excellent. Only things to improve would be the gluten free breakfast as the croissants were hard (the normal breakfast was lovely though) and the water pressure in the shower was very low.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
The Randolph Hotel Oxford, a Graduate by Hilton
Great staff-very pleasant and helpful. Sorted out any issue straight away. Room was very clean. Bed was extremely comfortable and pillows, duvet and bed linen were all excellent quality.
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Courtyard by Marriott Oxford City Centre
Amazing hotel.
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
George Street Hotel
Great staff, convenient location.
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Oxford City Centre
Jericho
Jericho might not have many top sights, but Oxford Playhouse and Ashmolean Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
South Oxford
While visiting South Oxford, you might make a stop by sights like Thames Path and Thames River.
West Oxford
If you're spending some time in West Oxford, Thames Path and Thames River are top sights worth seeing.
East Oxford
While visiting East Oxford, you might make a stop by sights like Iffley Road Track and Thames River.
New Marston
While New Marston isn't home to many top sights, Oxford University Museum of Natural History and Bridge of Sighs are some notable places to visit nearby.
North Hinksey
While North Hinksey may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Oxford Castle and Carfax Tower.
