West 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 West Oxford
The Osney Arms Guest House
Very comfortable stay! It was quiet, spacious, and easy to check in and out. The location is convenient too. We would stay again!
Reviewed on 6 May 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
Cotswolds Hotel & Spa
Comfortable bed, plenty of parking, helpful staff and easy check in/out
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Linton Lodge Hotel, BW Signature Collection
Mollie's Oxford
Easy check in, staff were super helpful. Room was a great size, clean and nice and bright. Struggled to get the app to connect to my Expedia booking to control all the mod-cons but it wasn't critical - I could still use the TV remote the old fashioned way! Really enjoyed our stay here as an overnight ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
easyhotel Oxford
Clean room Easy check in
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West Oxford
Jericho
Jericho might not have many top sights, but Oxford Playhouse and Ashmolean Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
South Oxford
While visiting South Oxford, you might make a stop by sights like Thames Path and Thames River.
Summertown
Bars and gardens are just a few things travellers like about Summertown. A stop by The North Wall Arts Centre is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.
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 Oxford
While North Oxford isn't home to many top sights, Oxford University Museum of Natural History and Ashmolean Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
