What's Oxford City Centre like?

Come to Oxford City Centre for a glimpse of landmarks such as Bridge of Sighs, and to take in some culture at places such as New Theatre Oxford. You might want to seek out the historical sites and cathedrals while you’re in the neighbourhood. Bodleian Library and Ashmolean Museum are a couple of popular sights that will definitely leave an impression.

Where are the best places to stay in Oxford City Centre?

We have 181 accommodation options in the neighbourhood. Here are our travellers' top places to stay in Oxford City Centre:

The Old Parsonage Hotel

Luxury hotel with restaurant and bar

• • Free parking • Free WiFi • Terrace • Garden • Walkable location

Courtyard by Marriott Oxford City Centre

4-star hotel with restaurant and bar

• • Free WiFi • Terrace • 24-hour front desk • Central location

Central Backpackers Oxford

City centre guesthouse with bar

• • Free WiFi • Rooftop terrace • Attentive staff

Malmaison Oxford

4-star hotel with restaurant and bar

• • Free WiFi • Terrace • Garden • 24-hour front desk • Central location

The Head of the River

Riverfront inn with restaurant and bar

• • Free WiFi • Terrace • Garden • Walkable location

How to get to Oxford City Centre

Flying to:

• • Oxford (OXF), 5.8 mi (9.4 km) from Oxford City Centre

Things to see and do in and around Oxford City Centre

What to see in Oxford City Centre

• • University of Oxford
• • Bodleian Library
• • Bridge of Sighs
• • Christ Church College
• • Carfax Tower

Things to do in Oxford City Centre

• • New Theatre Oxford
• • Ashmolean Museum
• • Oxford Castle
• • Oxford University Museum of Natural History
• • Oxford Playhouse

Other popular Oxford City Centre attractions

• • Radcliffe Camera
• • Covered Market
• • Sheldonian Theatre
• • Oxford Town Hall
• • Divinity School

When is the best time to visit Oxford?

• • Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 15°C)
• • Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 4°C)
• • Rainiest months: November, December, October, January (average 88 mm of rainfall)