Cowley

Oxford

Popular places to visit

Oxfordshire featuring outdoor eating and a garden

University of Oxford

4.5/5(220 reviews)

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 elements and heritage architecture

Christ Church College

4.5/5(112 reviews)

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 which includes heritage elements and a castle

Oxford Castle

4.5/5(57 reviews)

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 showing heritage elements and heritage architecture

Bodleian Library

4.5/5(39 reviews)

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 which includes heritage elements

Oxford University Museum of Natural History

4.5/5(103 reviews)

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 which includes heritage elements and heritage architecture

Ashmolean Museum

4.5/5(183 reviews)

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

Oxford: Sightseeing River Cruise

Oxford: Guided Sightseeing River Cruise

S$33
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Oxford: Guided Sightseeing River Cruise
Oxford: Evening Sightseeing River Cruise with a Cocktail

Oxford: Evening Sightseeing River Cruise with a Cocktail

S$36
per adult
Oxford: Evening Sightseeing River Cruise with a Cocktail
Slumbers

Oxford Sightseeing River Cruise Along The University Regatta Course

S$33
per adult
Oxford Sightseeing River Cruise Along The University Regatta Course
Oxford: River Thames Sightseeing Cruise

Oxford: River Thames Sightseeing Cruise

S$23
per adult
Oxford: River Thames Sightseeing Cruise
Evening Cocktail Cruise in Oxford

Evening Cocktail Cruise in Oxford

S$36
per adult
Evening Cocktail Cruise in Oxford
Luggage Storage in Oxford

Luggage Storage in Oxford

S$11
per adult
Luggage Storage in Oxford
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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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is S$133 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
S$133
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! (1,205 reviews)
"Noisy room, outdated carpet"

Reviewed on 2 Oct, 2025

Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford
easyhotel Oxford

easyhotel Oxford

3 out of 5
Gordon House, 280 Banbury Road, Oxford, England
The price is S$81 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
S$81
3 Nov - 4 Nov
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! (748 reviews)
"perfect for a couple of nights away"

Reviewed on 23 Sept, 2025

easyhotel Oxford
Ramada by Wyndham Oxford

Ramada by Wyndham Oxford

3 out of 5
Welcome Break Service Area, Oxford, England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is S$78 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
S$78
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Good breakfast choices. Pegecr lovation going oxford. Has bus stop nearby."

Reviewed on 29 Sept, 2025

Ramada by Wyndham Oxford
Mollie's Motel and Diner

Mollie's Motel and Diner

4 out of 5
Mollie’s Oxfordshire, Shrivenham Road, A420, Faringdon, England
The price is S$117 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
S$117
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Faringdon. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (925 reviews)
Great place to relax
"Excellent stay as usual, stayed here 15 times at least now and is constantly reliable. Clean, tidy, friendly place to stay with a lovely bit of design in the mix."

Reviewed on 3 Oct, 2025

Mollie's Motel and Diner
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 S$310 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
S$310
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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! (687 reviews)
"Just stayed one nightbin this beautiful hotel.Great location ,everything within walking distance with bus stops right in front. Check in was flawlessand we left our luggage with them 4 hours before check in . Breakfast was very good"

Reviewed on 4 Oct, 2025

The Randolph Hotel Oxford, a Graduate by Hilton
Oxford Belfry Hotel & Spa

Oxford Belfry Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
Milton Common, Nr, Thame, England
The price is S$147 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
S$147
26 Oct - 27 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! (1,002 reviews)
"Spa was too expensive and had limited facilities eg jacuzzi."

Reviewed on 3 Oct, 2025

Oxford Belfry 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 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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