Cowley

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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

Picture 10 for Activity Oxford: Sightseeing River Cruise

Oxford: Sightseeing River Cruise

€22
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Oxford: Sightseeing River Cruise
Slumbers

Oxford Sightseeing River Cruise Along The University Regatta Course

€28
per adult
Oxford Sightseeing River Cruise Along The University Regatta Course
Shared | Oxford University Punting Tour

Shared | Oxford University Punting Tour

€29
per adult
Shared | Oxford University Punting Tour
Oxford: Evening Sightseeing River Cruise with a Cocktail

Oxford: Evening Sightseeing River Cruise with a Cocktail

€30
per adult
Oxford: Evening Sightseeing River Cruise with a Cocktail
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
Luggage Storage in Oxford

Luggage Storage in Oxford

€8
per adult
Luggage Storage in Oxford
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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 €62 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
€62
3 Aug - 4 Aug
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 ...
6.8/10 (82 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 €88 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
€88
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)
"Quiet and spacious. Very convenient to city."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 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 €102 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
€102
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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! (991 reviews)
"We were only there for a night. Plenty of amenities, not enough time to use them. Overall a pleasant stay."

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

Oxford Belfry Hotel & Spa
easyhotel Oxford

easyhotel Oxford

3 out of 5
Gordon House, 280 Banbury Road, Oxford, England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €56 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
€56
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Oxford. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (720 reviews)
"I asked for a small room and that is what it was. It would be great for an Oxford student visiting or a seasoned traveler more concerned with the schedule and not the room. Great room for the price, clean and easy. They have bigger rooms and I have not seen them. I was pleased with what I got."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

easyhotel Oxford
Macdonald Bear Hotel

Macdonald Bear Hotel

4 out of 5
Park Street, Woodstock, England
The price is €122 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
€122
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Woodstock. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Fantastic location, friendly staff, lovely room.
"We spent one night here with our dog - who was very pleased to have been provided with his own bed! Everything was excellent - the room was wonderfully clean with nice additions (water in the fridge, coffee, slippers & gowns etc. ), fantastic location, just round the corner from Blenheim Palace and ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

Macdonald Bear Hotel
Cotswolds Hotel & Spa

Cotswolds Hotel & Spa

3.5 out of 5
Southcombe, Chipping Norton, England
The price is €103 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
€103
3 Aug - 4 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! (1,006 reviews)
Room 701
"Studio apartment was perfect for my family, we were able to make food suited to our timings. The bed and sofa bed were very comfortable and the large terrace outside was a lovely bonus!"

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

Cotswolds Hotel & Spa
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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 Oxford Greyhound Stadium, 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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