Cowley

Oxford

Popular places to visit

Oxfordshire showing outdoor eating and a park

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 featuring interior views, heritage architecture and heritage elements

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 heritage elements and a castle

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 elements and heritage architecture

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

Warwick Castle, Shakespeares England & Oxford with Admission

Warwick Castle, Shakespeare's England, Oxford & Cotswolds Tour from London

RM447
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Warwick Castle, Shakespeare's England, Oxford & Cotswolds Tour from London
Oxford: University Walking Tour with Christ Church Visit

Oxford: University Walking Tour with Christ Church Visit

RM458
per adult
Oxford: University Walking Tour with Christ Church Visit
Oxford: University and City Walking Tour with Alumni Guide

Oxford: University and City Walking Tour with Alumni Guide

RM172
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Oxford: University and City Walking Tour with Alumni Guide
Oxford by Rail Day from London with Harry Potter Insights Tour

Oxford by Rail Day from London with Harry Potter Insights Tour

RM651
per adult
Oxford by Rail Day from London with Harry Potter Insights Tour
Oxford and Lacock Tour

Harry Potter Bodleian Library, Oxford and Lacock Tour

RM767
per adult
Harry Potter Bodleian Library, Oxford and Lacock Tour
Cotswolds & Oxford from Bath

Cotswolds & Oxford from Bath

RM406
per adult
Cotswolds & Oxford from Bath
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Top hotels in Cowley

Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford

Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford

4 out of 5
Godstow Road, Wolvercote Roundabout, Oxford, England
The price is RM362 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
RM362
RM434 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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! (1,209 reviews)
"Staff are lovely and welcoming! Atmosphere is perfect. Rooms are comfortable and clean Only downside Sofa’s in the lobby …. Is the only downside - no support in some of them and it’s a job getting up if elderly as there is no substance to them . Pool is ok sauna is for 1 person at a time ."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford
Linton Lodge Hotel, BW Signature Collection

Linton Lodge Hotel, BW Signature Collection

3 out of 5
11-13 Linton Road, Oxford, England
The price is RM358 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
RM358
RM430 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Oxford. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (819 reviews)
Good hotel
"Nice hotel! Very clean. Smaller room but adequate. I could have up Ruth a larger room. Great breakfast buffet!"

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

Linton Lodge Hotel, BW Signature Collection
Ramada by Wyndham Oxford

Ramada by Wyndham Oxford

3 out of 5
Welcome Break Service Area, Oxford, England
The price is RM213 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
RM213
RM256 total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Oxford. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7/10 Good! (1,015 reviews)
"The hotel is nice, located close to Motorway, easy transportation. Only problem unfortunately was horrible smell from sewage coming into the wing I paid for, I didn’t get the room I paid for instead moved to twin bed. The staff were nice, it was sorted before morning. Otherwise, it’s a good hotel… ..."

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2025

Ramada by Wyndham Oxford
Oxford Belfry Hotel & Spa

Oxford Belfry Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
Milton Common, Nr, Thame, England
The price is RM460 per night from 9 Oct to 10 Oct
RM460
RM552 total
9 Oct - 10 Oct
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! (1,012 reviews)
Great little escape 😃
"Stayed at the hotel four times over the last few weeks due to some business trips in the area. The staff have been excellent and very friendly and welcoming, the rooms have been absolutely what I needed; big clean; comfy bed; and have an area to relax and know to work so really happy with the whole ..."

Reviewed on 15 Sept 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 RM1,008 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
RM1,008
RM1,210 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
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! (679 reviews)
"We stayed at The Randolph for three nights in September 2005. We had breakfast there three times and dinner once. The dinner was excellent and the service was superb and a tribute to the superb staff my wife and I cannot praise the food and service enough. The breakfasts were equally superb with ..."

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025

The Randolph Hotel Oxford, a Graduate by Hilton
Holiday Inn Oxford by IHG

Holiday Inn Oxford by IHG

4 out of 5
Peartree Roundabout, Woodstock Road, Oxford, England
The price is RM378 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
RM378
RM454 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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! (1,011 reviews)
"Hotel and staff were great. Nothing to change."

Reviewed on 16 Sept 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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