Botley Travel Guide

Oxford

Popular places to visit

Oxfordshire featuring outdoor eating and a park

University of Oxford

4.5/5(220 reviews)

Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Oxford during your travels in Oxford. Experience the area's museums and theatre scene.

University of Oxford
Christ Church Cathedral featuring heritage elements, heritage architecture and interior views

Christ Church College

4.5/5(112 reviews)

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.

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

Oxford Castle

4.5/5(57 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 featuring heritage elements and heritage architecture

Bodleian Library

4.5/5(39 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 showing heritage elements

Oxford University Museum of Natural History

4.5/5(103 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 showing heritage architecture and heritage elements

Ashmolean Museum

4.5/5(183 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

Slumbers

Oxford Sightseeing River Cruise Along The University Regatta Course

฿1,051
per adult
Oxford Sightseeing River Cruise Along The University Regatta Course
Luggage Storage in Oxford

Luggage Storage in Oxford

฿288
per adult
Luggage Storage in Oxford
Oxford: Sightseeing River Cruise

Oxford: Sightseeing River Cruise

฿832
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Oxford: Sightseeing River Cruise
Shared | Oxford University Punting Tour

Shared | Oxford University Punting Tour

฿1,094
per adult
Shared | Oxford University Punting Tour
Evening Cocktail Cruise in Oxford

Evening Cocktail Cruise in Oxford

฿1,138
per adult
Evening Cocktail Cruise in Oxford
Oxford: Evening Sightseeing River Cruise with a Cocktail

Oxford: Evening Sightseeing River Cruise with a Cocktail

฿1,138
per adult
Oxford: Evening Sightseeing River Cruise with a Cocktail
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Top hotels in Botley

Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford

Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford

4 out of 5
Godstow Road, Wolvercote Roundabout, Oxford, England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,752 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿2,752
฿3,302 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Oxford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,183 reviews)
"Quiet and spacious. Very convenient to city."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 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 ฿3,211 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿3,211
฿3,854 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Thame. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"We were only there for a night. Plenty of amenities, not enough time to use them. Overall a pleasant stay."

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

Oxford Belfry Hotel & Spa
easyhotel Oxford

easyhotel Oxford

3 out of 5
Gordon House, 280 Banbury Road, Oxford, England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿1,763 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿1,763
฿2,115 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Oxford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (720 reviews)
"I asked for a small room and that is what it was. It would be great for an Oxford student visiting or a seasoned traveler more concerned with the schedule and not the room. Great room for the price, clean and easy. They have bigger rooms and I have not seen them. I was pleased with what I got."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

easyhotel Oxford
Macdonald Bear Hotel

Macdonald Bear Hotel

4 out of 5
Park Street, Woodstock, England
The price is ฿3,815 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
฿3,815
฿4,578 total
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Woodstock. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Impromptu trip away. Booked last minute. Hotel perfect location for exploring Oxfordshire and Cotswolds. Room was spacious and had everything needed for our stay. Staff friendly and very helpful"

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

Macdonald Bear Hotel
Cotswolds Hotel & Spa

Cotswolds Hotel & Spa

3.5 out of 5
Southcombe, Chipping Norton, England
The price is ฿3,201 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
฿3,201
฿3,842 total
13 Aug - 14 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star golf hotel in Chipping Norton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
Room 701
"Studio apartment was perfect for my family, we were able to make food suited to our timings. The bed and sofa bed were very comfortable and the large terrace outside was a lovely bonus!"

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

Cotswolds Hotel & Spa
Holiday Inn Oxford by IHG

Holiday Inn Oxford by IHG

4 out of 5
Peartree Roundabout, Woodstock Road, Oxford, England
Fully refundable
The price is ฿2,874 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿2,874
฿3,449 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Oxford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Peartree perfection
"The Holiday Inn at Peartree has been my choice of hotel for the last 6 years of travelling to Oxford whilst my daughter was at University. This is the perfect location, with super friendly staff, lovely rooms and a great restaurant. Highly recommended."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

Holiday Inn Oxford by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around Botley

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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.

North Hinksey
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West Oxford

If you're spending some time in West Oxford, Thames Path and Thames River are top sights worth seeing.

West Oxford
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Jericho

Jericho might not have many top sights, but Oxford Playhouse and Ashmolean Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Jericho
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Oxford City Centre

4.5/5(131 area reviews)

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.

Oxford City Centre
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South Oxford

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

South Oxford
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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.

North Oxford

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