Cowley

Oxford

Popular places to visit

Oxfordshire showing a garden and outdoor eating

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 which includes heritage elements, interior views and a church or cathedral

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 featuring 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 architecture and heritage elements

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 elements and heritage architecture

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

€98
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

€32
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

€132
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

€92
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Extended: Oxford University & City Tour With Christ Church
Cotswolds & Oxford from Bath

Cotswolds & Oxford from Bath

€82
per adult
Cotswolds & Oxford from Bath
Oxford and Lacock Tour

Harry Potter Bodleian Library, Oxford and Lacock Tour

€154
per adult
Harry Potter Bodleian Library, Oxford and Lacock Tour
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Top hotels in Cowley

The Oxford House

The Oxford House

3 out of 5
128 Oxford Road, Cowley, Oxford, England
The price is €63 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
€63
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star guesthouse in Oxford. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Temple Cowley Pools and Oxford Greyhound ...
6.6/10 (84 reviews)
"Lovely location and room, newly decorated and furnished would definitely stay again and recommend to others good fair deal for price"

Reviewed on 11 Jun 2025

The Oxford House
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 €98 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
€98
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Oxford. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,183 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
The price is €103 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
€103
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Thame. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Very impressed
"Just back from an overnight stay and I must say what a super place the Oxford Belfry was! I was staying with my daughter and two grandchildren. They gave us a suite with separate bedrooms which was fantastic. Huge rooms with double basin shower room plus a separate toilet and basin. Loads of space ..."

Reviewed on 15 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 €225 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
€225
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Oxford. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (658 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
Cotswolds Hotel & Spa

Cotswolds Hotel & Spa

3.5 out of 5
Southcombe, Chipping Norton, England
The price is €103 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
€103
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star golf hotel in Chipping Norton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"A huge, comfortable bed and a delicious buffet breakfast eaten in beautiful surroundings with a lovely view over the golf course. A very pleasant stay."

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025

Cotswolds Hotel & Spa
Holiday Inn Oxford by IHG

Holiday Inn Oxford by IHG

4 out of 5
Peartree Roundabout, Woodstock Road, Oxford, England
Fully refundable
The price is €93 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
€93
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Oxford. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"I cannot stress enough how great this hotel is. Wonderful staff, rooms and restaurant."

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025

Holiday Inn Oxford by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around Cowley

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Lye Valley

While Lye Valley isn't home to many top sights, Temple Cowley Pools and Headington Shark are some notable places to visit nearby.

Lye Valley
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Wood Farm

When in Wood Farm, you can plan a visit to Headington Shark and Iffley Road Track, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Wood Farm
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Iffley

If you're spending some time in Iffley, Thames Path and Thames River are top sights worth seeing.

Iffley
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Littlemore

Visitors highly recommend Littlemore for its abundant dining options, and you can make a stop by Kassam Stadium while you're in town.

Littlemore
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Rose Hill

Rose Hill might not have many top sights, but Temple Cowley Pools and Kassam Stadium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Rose Hill
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East Oxford

While visiting East Oxford, you might make a stop by sights like Iffley Road Track and Thames River.

East Oxford

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