East Oxford
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Visit East 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
Oxford: Guided Sightseeing River Cruise
Oxford Sightseeing River Cruise Along The University Regatta Course
Morse, Lewis and Endeavour Walking Tour of Oxford
Trip to Shakespeare’s Stratford, Warwick Castle, Cotswolds & Oxford
Oxford: University Private Punting Tour on River Cherwell
Top hotels in East Oxford
Crown Hotel
Nicely refurbished small hotel, 20 minute walk to the city centre but loads of nice restaurants and pubs nearby too, perfect for short break
Reviewed on 7 Nov, 2025
Crown House
Crown House is a small property run by a superbly hospitable, attentive, and very welcoming staff. Cleanliness of the property is impeccable. Its location on the Cowley Road is ideal since that thoroughfare offers a huge array of tasty, affordable dining options (great Turkish, Chinese, Persian, ...
Reviewed on 21 Sept, 2025
Harris Guesthouse
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.
Reviewed on 14 Sept, 2025
Rasa Sayang House
Nice clean room. Had all the basics. No complaints. Good location 15-20 mins from centre.
Reviewed on 2 Nov, 2025
Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford
Excellent, friendly helpful staff
Reviewed on 18 Nov, 2025
Oxford Belfry Hotel & Spa
Bathroom was a little tired looking- couldn’t shut the door without slamming it due to catch not working. Bedroom very dark, a few dim lights but no means of improving lighting to play a board game at the desk. Otherwise an ideal hotel for our trip.
Reviewed on 20 Nov, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around East Oxford
South Oxford
While visiting South Oxford, you might make a stop by sights like Thames Path and Thames River.
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.
Iffley
If you're spending some time in Iffley, Thames Path and Thames River are top sights worth seeing.
Lye Valley
While Lye Valley isn't home to many top sights, Headington Shark and Temple Cowley Pools are some notable places to visit nearby.
Cowley
While visiting Cowley, you might make a stop by sights like Temple Cowley Pools and Southfield Golf Club.
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.
