Summertown Travel Guide

Oxford

Popular places to visit

Oxfordshire featuring outdoor eating and a park

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.

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

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.

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

Oxford Castle

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

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

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

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

Shakespeare’s Stratford, Warwick Castle, Cotswolds & Oxford

Trip to Shakespeare’s Stratford, Warwick Castle, Cotswolds & Oxford

฿3,676
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Trip to Shakespeare’s Stratford, Warwick Castle, Cotswolds & Oxford
Oxford: City and University Tour, including college entry

Oxford: City and University Tour, including college entry

฿1,189
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Oxford: City and University Tour, including college entry
Oxford by Rail Day from London with Harry Potter Insights Tour

Oxford by Rail Day from London with Harry Potter Insights Tour

฿4,974
per adult
Oxford by Rail Day from London with Harry Potter Insights Tour
Extended: Oxford University & City Tour With Christ Church

Extended: Oxford University & City Tour With Christ Church

฿3,460
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Extended: Oxford University & City Tour With Christ Church
Cotswolds & Oxford from Bath

Cotswolds & Oxford from Bath

฿3,071
per adult
Cotswolds & Oxford from Bath
Oxford and Lacock Tour

Harry Potter Bodleian Library, Oxford and Lacock Tour

฿5,796
per adult
Harry Potter Bodleian Library, Oxford and Lacock Tour
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Top hotels in Summertown

easyhotel Oxford

easyhotel Oxford

3 out of 5
Gordon House, 280 Banbury Road, Oxford, England
The price is ฿1,759 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
฿1,759
฿2,110 total
14 Sept - 15 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! (726 reviews)
"Great location, on local bus route and good eateries around"

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

easyhotel Oxford
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 ฿3,096 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿3,096
฿3,716 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! (1,187 reviews)
Fab stay
"Lovely 4 night stay at the Leonardo Royal. The room was spacious and bed really confortable. The room also had with a good selection of teas and coffees wuth flavoured water and snacks freely available in reception."

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025

Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford
Oxford Belfry Hotel & Spa

Oxford Belfry Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
Milton Common, Nr, Thame, England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,000 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿3,000
฿3,600 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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! (1,009 reviews)
Secluded and Peaceful
"I honestly did not expect a very secluded green area so close to my home. It is perfect for a peaceful retreat and a tranquil night."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

Oxford Belfry Hotel & Spa
The Randolph Hotel Oxford, a Graduate by Hilton

The Randolph Hotel Oxford, a Graduate by Hilton

5 out of 5
Beaumont Street, Oxford, England
The price is ฿7,124 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿7,124
฿8,549 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Oxford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (659 reviews)
"The building’s old charm adds to the Oxford experience, while the rooms were spotless and well kept. Staff were welcoming and helpful."

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025

The Randolph Hotel Oxford, a Graduate by Hilton
Mollie's Motel and Diner

Mollie's Motel and Diner

4 out of 5
Mollie’s Oxfordshire, Shrivenham Road, A420, Faringdon, England
The price is ฿2,572 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
฿2,572
฿3,086 total
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Faringdon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (892 reviews)
Impressive
"Its a budget hotel, but excellent facilities. Definite recommendation for those folks wanting to do a Cotswolds weekend but baulking at paying stupid money!"

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Mollie's Motel and Diner
Cotswolds Hotel & Spa

Cotswolds Hotel & Spa

3.5 out of 5
Southcombe, Chipping Norton, England
The price is ฿3,257 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
฿3,257
฿3,909 total
27 Aug - 28 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! (1,007 reviews)
"A fridge in the room would be useful"

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Cotswolds Hotel & Spa
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Other neighbourhoods around Summertown

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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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New Marston

While New Marston isn't home to many top sights, Oxford University Museum of Natural History and Rhodes House are some notable places to visit nearby.

New Marston
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Wolvercote

When in Wolvercote, you can plan a visit to St Margaret of Antioch, Binsey and Port Meadow, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Wolvercote
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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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Photo by Bill Nicholls (CC BY-SA)

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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