South Oxford 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.
New Theatre Oxford
Enjoy a show at New Theatre Oxford, a theatre with a story to tell 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.
Things to do
Blenheim Palace Admission Ticket
'His Dark Materials’ Self-Guided Tour: A Guide to Lyra’s Oxford
Oxford Walking Tour with Audioguide on your Smartphone
Oxford: Evening Sightseeing River Cruise with a Cocktail
Blenheim Palace Day Trip from London with Admission
Top hotels in South Oxford
Ethos Hotel – Oxford City
Great location. Clean rooms and with good supply of essentials in the room itself. Breakfast was good too. Overall a nice play to stay if you are visiting Oxford.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
voco Oxford Spires by IHG
Parking NA Bar excellent
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Sportsview Guest House
The property was close to the city centre, but since our room is close to the common toilets and bathrooms, the customers were super noisy at night. They woke us up during the night. If you are looking for a place that is quiet, I would suggest you look for somewhere else.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Lakeside Oxford Hotel
The host was very good and informative. The room booked was a deluxe room but a tad on the small side if honest. A nice room nevertheless. Small bathroom but most surprising was no breakfast mentioned
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Your Oxford Stay
For the cheap price, no issues
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Oxford Belfry Hotel & Spa
Good hotel, definitely need a car. Rooms are nice, ours was a little warm, unsure if air-conditioning was available. We were very fortunate and had a free upgrade - big room, clean, good bathroom also clean. Bar and restaurant are both nice - food at both is very good - although drinks prices are ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Oxford
Oxford City Centre
Museums, historical sites and theatres are some highlights of Oxford City Centre. Make a stop by Covered Market or New Theatre Oxford while you're exploring.
East Oxford
While visiting East Oxford, you might make a stop by sights like Iffley Road Track and Thames River.
Iffley
If you're spending some time in Iffley, Thames Path and Thames River are top sights worth seeing.
West Oxford
If you're spending some time in West Oxford, Thames Path and Thames River are top sights worth seeing.
Jericho
Jericho might not have many top sights, but Oxford Playhouse and Ashmolean Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
