South Oxford Travel Guide
Oxford
Visit South 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.
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.
Oxford Castle
Embark on an entertaining journey through this medieval castle. Learn about its dark past and listen to tales of murder and crime.
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: Guided Sightseeing River Cruise
City Sightseeing Oxford Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Optional Carfax Tower
Oxford Sightseeing River Cruise Along The University Regatta Course
Oxford: Sightseeing River Cruise with Afternoon Tea
Oxford: Bus Transfer to/from London Gatwick Airport
Top hotels in South Oxford
voco Oxford Spires by IHG
Lovely hotel, and as I asked for a quiet room, I was given a room in an adjacent cottage, which was perfectly quiet. This room was exceptional, but unfortunately did not have a fridge, which meant i was drinking room temperature water which I dislike. Waiting staff were friendly and helpful, especially ...
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Ethos Hotel
Very cute boutique hotel. Friendly staff. Easily walkable in to central old Oxford. The restaurant was very good - great breakfast included in the rom rate. Oven baked pizza made fresh from scratch for dinner.
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Newton House
Friendly staff, clean room
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Sportsview Guest House
The room was great and staff welcoming, we had an excellent stay - thank you!
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford
Great breakfast. Polite and friendly staff. Room a little tired as were leisure facilities.
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Oxford Belfry Hotel & Spa
My daughter and I were absolutely blown away by the kindness and surprise when we entered the room x absolutely beautiful towel work and all the other special treats. This was so lovely after an awful year following cancer treatment and I paid for us to come away as she had been so supportive in ...
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
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.
West Oxford
If you're spending some time in West Oxford, Thames Path and Thames River are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Iffley
If you're spending some time in Iffley, 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.
