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Our top choices for Headington Shark hotels

Restaurant
The Black Boy

The Black Boy

The Black Boy
3.5 star property
Headington, 0.6 km from Headington Shark
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (135 reviews)
"Really welcoming and friendly staff. Room was comfortable, clean and well equipped. Had evening meal in the pub and even though they had two large groups in for Christmas meals they looked after us really well. Staff are the standout but the place overall was great"
United Kingdom
Matthew
The price is €104
includes taxes & fees
15 Jan - 16 Jan
The Black Boy
Property entrance
Red Mullions Guest House

Red Mullions Guest House

Red Mullions Guest House
4.0 star property
Headington, 0.2 km from Headington Shark
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (305 reviews)
"Courteous staff, convenient location with parking and a comfortable room."
Canada
Philip
The price is €96
includes taxes & fees
23 Jan - 24 Jan
Red Mullions Guest House
Apple Perch
Apple Perch 2BR Flat-Free Parking

Apple Perch 2BR Flat-Free Parking

Apple Perch 2BR Flat-Free Parking
3.5 star property
Cowley, 2.5 km from Headington Shark
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (11 reviews)
"The host is very responsive and helpful, we had a good time in the apartment."
Hong Kong SAR China
Cheuk Lam
The price is €199
includes taxes & fees
15 Jan - 16 Jan
Apple Perch 2BR Flat-Free Parking
Family Triple Room
Crown Hotel

Crown Hotel

Crown Hotel
2.0 star property
East Oxford, 2.1 km from Headington Shark
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (214 reviews)
"Nicely refurbished small hotel, 20 minute walk to the city centre but loads of nice restaurants and pubs nearby too, perfect for short break "
United Kingdom
Julie
Crown Hotel
Restaurant
Oxford Guest House

Oxford Guest House

Oxford Guest House
4.0 star property
Headington, 0.8 km from Headington Shark
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (178 reviews)
"This is a lovely Guest House. The staff was wonderful, the rooms were clean and the location was great. Highly recommend and we will definitely stay there again. "
United States
Susan
The price is €76
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan
Oxford Guest House
Daily English breakfast (GBP 9.95 per person)
Pickwicks Guest House

Pickwicks Guest House

Pickwicks Guest House
3.0 star property
Headington, 0.3 km from Headington Shark
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (65 reviews)
"This was just such a lovely place to stay. Great location and cozy place. The staff was wonderful and friendly and the breakfast was really good."
United States
Jared
Pickwicks Guest House
Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Conifers Guest House

Conifers Guest House

Conifers Guest House
4.0 star property
Headington, 0.9 km from Headington Shark
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (212 reviews)
"Clean and relatively comfirtabke but expensive for what it was. Parking very tight."
United Kingdom
Richard
The price is €86
includes taxes & fees
28 Jan - 29 Jan
Conifers Guest House
Terrace/patio
The Store

The Store

The Store
5.0 star property
Oxford City Centre, 3.1 km from Headington Shark
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (272 reviews)
"Wonderful staff, superb breakfast, only a few minutes to colleges and landmarks"
United Kingdom
Didem
The price is €227
includes taxes & fees
15 Jan - 16 Jan
The Store
Restaurant
The Mad Hatter Oxford

The Mad Hatter Oxford

The Mad Hatter Oxford
2.5 star property
East Oxford, 2.3 km from Headington Shark
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (46 reviews)
"Never could figure out how to get into the bar/restaurant below -- I'm not sure it was even open? So we never saw any other people/staff. But the room was very nice and comfortable. There are a lot of stairs to get to the rooms, so be prepared for that."
United States
Stacy
The Mad Hatter Oxford
Front of property
Mount Pleasant Hotel

Mount Pleasant Hotel

Mount Pleasant Hotel
3.0 star property
Headington, < 0.1 km from Headington Shark
7.8 out of 10, Good, (187 reviews)
"Nice staff nice room great location clean room"
United Kingdom
Sherif
The price is €60
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb
Mount Pleasant Hotel
Family Room
Crown House

Crown House

Crown House
3.0 star property
East Oxford, 1.9 km from Headington Shark
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (45 reviews)
"The room was large and clean. Based on location be prepared for Uni kids to load a boisterous all night (and I mean all night to 0600)…"
Canada
Geoffrey
The price is €75
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb
Crown House
Superior Studio
No.192 Oxford

No.192 Oxford

No.192 Oxford
2.0 star property
East Oxford, 2.5 km from Headington Shark
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (113 reviews)
"Very good value for money. Clean and comfortable place. Staff very helpful. I called them on the phone for a query and they answered immediately and were really helpful. "
United Kingdom
Marco
No.192 Oxford
TV
The Balkan Lodge Oxford

The Balkan Lodge Oxford

The Balkan Lodge Oxford
2.0 star property
East Oxford, 2.7 km from Headington Shark
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (123 reviews)
"Very good stay 😊"
United Kingdom
Simon
The price is €176
includes taxes & fees
28 Jan - 29 Jan
The Balkan Lodge Oxford
Comfort Single Room, Ensuite (( Small Room ) ) | Lounge
Iffley Town House

Iffley Town House

Iffley Town House
3.0 star property
East Oxford, 2.6 km from Headington Shark
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (182 reviews)
"Excellent accommodation and staff were very helpful and accommodating. "
Canada
Kevon
The price is €92
includes taxes & fees
17 Jan - 18 Jan
Iffley Town House
Exterior
Mercure Oxford Eastgate Hotel

Mercure Oxford Eastgate Hotel

Mercure Oxford Eastgate Hotel
4.0 star property
Oxford City Centre, 2.6 km from Headington Shark
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Large comfortable room, very good restaurant, well situated near the centre of town."
United States
David
The price is €144
includes taxes & fees
15 Jan - 16 Jan
Mercure Oxford Eastgate Hotel
Classic Double Room
Rasa Sayang House

Rasa Sayang House

Rasa Sayang House
3.5 star property
East Oxford, 2.4 km from Headington Shark
7.2 out of 10, Good, (60 reviews)
"Clean, affordable and convenient "
United States
Bren
The price is €76
includes taxes & fees
15 Jan - 16 Jan
Rasa Sayang House
Exterior
Premier Inn Oxford Cowley

Premier Inn Oxford Cowley

Premier Inn Oxford Cowley
3.0 star property
Cowley, 3.1 km from Headington Shark
7.2 out of 10, Good, (17 reviews)
"Further out of town than it looked (6 klms), room had a mouldy odour to it, air con good, bed comfortable. Restaurant is fine, had dinner there one night. Would prefer to be closer to Oxford next time."
Australia
Duane
The price is €60
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb
Premier Inn Oxford Cowley
Interior
Harris Guesthouse

Harris Guesthouse

Harris Guesthouse
3.0 star property
East Oxford, 2.7 km from Headington Shark
6.8 out of 10, (103 reviews)
"This is the 2nd time we have stayed here and we will definitely be back. Such a good price and so convenient with the location and the parking. "
United Kingdom
Sophie
The price is €59
includes taxes & fees
16 Jan - 17 Jan
Harris Guesthouse
Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
The Oxford House

The Oxford House

The Oxford House
3.0 star property
Cowley, 2.6 km from Headington Shark
6.8 out of 10, (93 reviews)
"Comfortable stay"
United Kingdom
treeni
The price is €51
includes taxes & fees
15 Jan - 16 Jan
The Oxford House
Standard Double Room
City Guesthouse

City Guesthouse

City Guesthouse
2.0 star property
Oxford City Centre, 3.1 km from Headington Shark
7.0 out of 10, Good, (4 reviews)
"Unfortunately room had a very bad odour which wasn’t pleasant. An excellent , central location. "
United Kingdom
Rachael
The price is €81
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan
City Guesthouse
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Top Headington Shark Hotel Reviews

Vanbrugh House Hotel

Vanbrugh House Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Lovely cosy room. Location and staff excellent. Exceed expectations - especially when comparing to the cost of other hotels in the area and what we got at Vanbrugh House Hotel. "
Louise 1-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Vanbrugh House Hotel

Hotels near other Headington Shark attractions

Exciting Game

Enjoy an outing to Exciting Game during your stay in Oxford. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
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Oxford Brookes University

4.3/5 (99 reviews)
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Oxford Brookes University during your travels in Oxford. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Headington Shark?
Headington Shark is located in a historic area of Oxford known for its stunning river views. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 104 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best hotel to stay close to Headington Shark?
Adjacent to Headington Shark, Mount Pleasant Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this guest house offers a restaurant and free WiFi. Other good options close by include Red Mullions Guest House and Pickwicks Guest House.
How many hotels will I find close to Headington Shark?
Expedia has 104 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Headington Shark.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Headington Shark, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review top deals close to Headington Shark.
What can I see and do near Headington Shark?
Ashmolean Museum, Museum of the History of Science and Museum of Oxford feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Explore notable local landmarks like Bridge of Sighs, Radcliffe Camera and Christ Church Cathedral. You can check out the local talent at New Theatre Oxford, Oxford Playhouse and Burton Taylor Studio.