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.
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
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 West Oxford
Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford
Spotless hotel Excellent
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
voco Oxford Spires by IHG
Warm welcome at reception Clean room Great view Meals lovely
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Ramada by Wyndham Oxford
Estuvo muy bien el hotel , la habitación muy bien .
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Malmaison Oxford
Nice staff and lovely prison cell
Reviewed on 18 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
The Randolph Hotel Oxford, a Graduate by Hilton
Our stay was simply wonderful. The room was lovely, the bar was friendly, the breakfast was delicious. Will definitely choose this hotel again when I visit in the Spring.
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around West Oxford
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.
Jericho
Jericho might not have many top sights, but Oxford Playhouse and Ashmolean Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Botley
The restaurants and gardens are a few reasons travellers visit Botley. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Oxford Castle and Oxford Playhouse, a few notable attractions nearby.
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
The bars and gardens are a few reasons travellers visit Summertown. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Oxford University Museum of Natural History and Ashmolean Museum, a few notable attractions nearby.
