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

Oxford: Sightseeing River Cruise

Oxford: Guided Sightseeing River Cruise

฿816
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Oxford: Guided Sightseeing River Cruise
Luggage Storage in Oxford

Luggage Storage in Oxford

฿282
per adult
Luggage Storage in Oxford
Slumbers

Oxford Sightseeing River Cruise Along The University Regatta Course

฿816
per adult
Oxford Sightseeing River Cruise Along The University Regatta Course
Shared | Oxford University Punting Tour

Shared | Oxford University Punting Tour

฿1,073
per adult
Shared | Oxford University Punting Tour
Oxford: Evening Sightseeing River Cruise with a Cocktail

Oxford: Evening Sightseeing River Cruise with a Cocktail

฿901
per adult
Oxford: Evening Sightseeing River Cruise with a Cocktail
Evening Cocktail Cruise in Oxford

Evening Cocktail Cruise in Oxford

฿901
per adult
Evening Cocktail Cruise in Oxford
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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 ฿1,704 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
฿1,704
฿2,045 total
3 Nov - 4 Nov
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! (747 reviews)
"perfect for a couple of nights away"

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

easyhotel Oxford
The Galaxie

The Galaxie

4 out of 5
180 Banbury Road, Oxford, England
Fully refundable
The price is ฿4,573 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿4,573
฿5,487 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Oxford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (336 reviews)
Cool hotel even if loud at times
"This is a gorgeous hotel with plenty of character and a decent location in the North of Oxford, near shops and eateries. As it is a quirky old building, you do hear the footsteps shuffling of your upstairs neighbours, but I would return if ever in town again."

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2025

The Galaxie
Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford

Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford

4 out of 5
Godstow Road, Wolvercote Roundabout, Oxford, England
The price is ฿2,780 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
฿2,780
฿3,336 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
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! (1,205 reviews)
"Noisy room, outdated carpet"

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025

Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford
Ramada by Wyndham Oxford

Ramada by Wyndham Oxford

3 out of 5
Welcome Break Service Area, Oxford, England
The price is ฿1,635 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
฿1,635
฿1,962 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Oxford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
6.8/10 (1,003 reviews)
"Good breakfast choices. Pegecr lovation going oxford. Has bus stop nearby."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Ramada by Wyndham Oxford
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 ฿2,395 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
฿2,395
฿2,874 total
21 Oct - 22 Oct
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! (924 reviews)
Great place to relax
"Excellent stay as usual, stayed here 15 times at least now and is constantly reliable. Clean, tidy, friendly place to stay with a lovely bit of design in the mix."

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

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

The Randolph Hotel Oxford, a Graduate by Hilton

5 out of 5
Beaumont Street, Oxford, England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿5,594 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿5,594
฿6,713 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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! (685 reviews)
"Just stayed one nightbin this beautiful hotel.Great location ,everything within walking distance with bus stops right in front. Check in was flawlessand we left our luggage with them 4 hours before check in . Breakfast was very good"

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

The Randolph Hotel Oxford, a Graduate by Hilton
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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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