Cowley
Oxford
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Popular places to visit
University of Oxford
Take a campus tour or just explore the area around University of Oxford, a top university in Oxford. Experience the area's museums and theatre scene.
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.
Oxford Castle
Embark on an entertaining journey through this medieval castle. Learn about its dark past and listen to tales of murder and crime.
Ashmolean Museum
The world’s oldest public museum is home to a fascinating collection of global curios and priceless works of art.
New Theatre Oxford
Enjoy a show at New Theatre Oxford, a theatre with a story to tell in Oxford. Experience the area's museums and theatre scene.
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.
Things to do
Blenheim Palace Admission Ticket
Warwick Castle, Shakespeare's England, Oxford & Cotswolds Tour from London
90 Minute Classic Walking Tour of Oxford
Discover Oxford And The Cotswolds: A Self-Guided Tour
Oxford University: Punting Tour on River Cherwell
Top hotels in Cowley
Large 5 Bedroom-free Parking-great Transport Links
Cotswolds Hotel & Spa
"Great place to stay for golf. Well maintained and interesting course and comfortable accomodation. Nice bar and good food. The only downside is no air-conditioning in the rooms or the bar which in the current heatwave is not great."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford
"Entrance, restaurant and bar entrance was lovely! Rooms seem to have been left behind. My window wouldn’t shut properly and the bath had been repaired with tape and painted over. Rooms very small too"
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
easyhotel Oxford
"Excellent experience. Clean, comfortable and air conditioned."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Mollie's Oxford
"Great stay lovely room and restaurant"
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Oxford
"Housekeeping should wait until people have checked out"
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Cowley
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.
East Oxford
While visiting East Oxford, you might make a stop by sights like Iffley Road Track and River Thames.
Headington
You'll enjoy the bars and live music in Headington. You might want to make time for a stop at Exciting Game or Headington Shark.
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.
South Oxford
While visiting South Oxford, you might make a stop by sights like Thames Path and River Thames.
