West Oxford
Oxford
Visit West Oxford
Popular places to visit
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.
Oxford Castle
Embark on an entertaining journey through this medieval castle. Learn about its dark past and listen to tales of murder and crime.
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.
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.
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.
Ashmolean Museum
The world’s oldest public museum is home to a fascinating collection of global curios and priceless works of art.
Things to do
Trip to Shakespeare’s Stratford, Warwick Castle, Cotswolds & Oxford
Oxford University: Walking Tour By AlumniTM & New College
Harry Potter Walking Tour of Oxford Including New College
Fun, Flexible Treasure Hunt Around Oxford with Cryptic Clues & Hidden Gems
Top hotels in West Oxford
The Osney Arms Guest House
Good communication. Nice room. Great shower
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford
Clean, friendly staff.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Oxford Belfry Hotel & Spa
Spacious, clean room
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Malmaison Oxford
Hit this place up for a late NYE gateway. Great hotel, great location, great bar with various areas to sit and enjoy a cocktail! Breakfast (hot) £26 PP was decent and did include a drink at the bar . Room was clean and tidy and very cosy. Water, coffee and safe in the room. All Staff were helpful ...
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
The Store
Wonderful staff, superb breakfast, only a few minutes to colleges and landmarks
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
voco Oxford Spires by IHG
Good
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West Oxford
North Hinksey
While North Hinksey may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Oxford Castle and Carfax Tower.
Jericho
Jericho might not have many top sights, but Oxford Playhouse and Ashmolean Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Botley
The restaurants and gardens are a few reasons travellers visit Botley. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Oxford Castle and Oxford Playhouse, a few notable attractions nearby.
Oxford City Centre
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.
South Oxford
While visiting South Oxford, you might make a stop by sights like Thames Path and Thames River.
Summertown
The bars and gardens are a few reasons travellers visit Summertown. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Oxford University Museum of Natural History and Ashmolean Museum, a few notable attractions nearby.
