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
Cotswolds Villages Full-Day Small-Group Tour from Oxford
Trip to Shakespeare’s Stratford, Warwick Castle, Cotswolds & Oxford
Oxford Walking Tour - Discover its University and Traditions
Top hotels in Oxford City Centre
Malmaison Oxford
Friendly staff and a great setting
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
The Store
Wonderful staff, superb breakfast, only a few minutes to colleges and landmarks
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Vanbrugh House Hotel
Great'
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
The Randolph Hotel Oxford, a Graduate by Hilton
Room was spotless. Comfortable bed.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Oxford City Centre
Clean room, expected Marriott standards. Very convenient location and main reason for selecting this hotel
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
George Street Hotel
Room was clean. Only required a hotel with basic amenities. It met that and the big plus is its location in the centre of Oxford.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
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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.
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.
East Oxford
While visiting East Oxford, you might make a stop by sights like Iffley Road Track and Thames River.
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.
