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.
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
Cotswolds Villages Full-Day Small-Group Tour from Oxford
Oxford Harry Potter Film Locations Walking Tour by AlumniTM
Oxford Castle and Prison: Guided Tour
Harry Potter PUBLIC Tour + Self Guided Christ church Daily 12.45
Trip to Shakespeare’s Stratford, Warwick Castle, Cotswolds & Oxford
Top hotels in Cowley
Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford
Bad wine stain on carpet and some on the bathroom door. I reported it to the receptionist they didn’t know about it.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Oxford Belfry Hotel & Spa
The few little problems we had were resolved immediately by the reception staff. The staff were all friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
voco Oxford Spires by IHG
Hotel was fabulous, great room, lovely staff and such an easy walk into the centre of Oxford. Perfect for a two night stay. Super food in the restaurant too.
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Ramada by Wyndham Oxford
Lovely clean and Friendly staff
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Malmaison Oxford
A very welcoming feel to this hotel, the staff were helpful and approachable. The room was clean but a few things missing from our particular room for it to be great. EG no area with a mirror in the room to get ready. Seems like it is just this room though and the team took the feedback. The food ...
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Mollie's Motel and Diner
Lovely hotel, been a few times! However firstly the light in the bathroom didn’t work, we moved rooms then noticed the TV kept switching itself off every 15 minutes, we didn’t mention it at reception as I wasn’t prepared to move to a third room, just a reminder that it’s important to keep up with ...
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Cowley
Lye Valley
While Lye Valley isn't home to many top sights, Headington Shark and Iffley Road Track 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 Kassam Stadium and Iffley Road Track 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.
