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Heading to a city usually means that there is a multitude of accommodation options, whether you want to splash out on a luxury hotel suite or save your pennies for activities, shopping and tours. This post will show you just some of the variety of options available so you can decide where to stay in Oxford during your time in the city.
Where to Stay in Oxford
Luxury Hotels (£200+)
Looking to make your time in the city that little bit more special and luxurious then check out one of these four hotels:Â
Macdonald Randolph Hotel
Located in Oxford’s city centre, this 5-star hotel is a landmark building offering luxurious accommodation with elegance and charm. Guests will love their newly opened Acanthus Restaurant, serving mouth-watering seasonal dishes. The renowned Morse Bar is instantly recognisable as the watering hole of Colin Dexter’s world-famous Inspector Morse. Don’t forget to also check out their immensely popular spa.Â
Rates from £228.00
Vanbrugh House Hotel
This chic, individually run boutique hotel in Oxford, is intimate, relaxed and refreshingly informal. The discreet and personalised service allows you to unwind and feel at home. Small and intimate yet intensely stylish, the Vanbrugh House Oxford Hotel’s 22 charming rooms and suites fuse eclectic design and comfort with enchanting historic features.
Rates from £205.00
Malmaison Oxford
A boutique hotel in Oxford city centre with 95 richly appointed rooms and suites that are packed with some of the best creature comforts. Housed in a former prison, the rooms are rather more spacious than your average jail cell and come complete with luxurious beds, super-fast Wi-Fi and power showers.Â
Rates from £217.00Â
Old Parsonage HotelÂ
Oxford’s 17th century Old Parsonage Hotel combines original charm and character with all the luxury, amenities and technology available to an independently owned 5 star hotel. A striking balance of old & new, each of the 35 individually designed bedrooms & suites feature luxurious handmade beds, rich natural fabrics, unique Oxford sketches and magnificent marble bathrooms. Guests can enjoy afternoon tea in the walled courtyard, relax within the peaceful & stunning surrounds of a carefully curated library, or explore the city the traditional way and borrow one of their vintage style bicycle.
Rates from £280.00Â
Mid-Range Hotels (£100+)
Still want somewhere lovely to stay but without the hefty credit card bill? Try one of these four mid-range hotels:
George Oxford HotelÂ
Rates from £125.00
Remont Oxford HotelÂ
Recently refurbished, Remont is an independent, family-run, hotel-style bed and breakfast located in the picturesque city of Oxford, offering comfortable clean accommodation, modern facilities and a convenient location for easy access to Oxford.
Rates from £115.00
The Old Black Horse InnÂ
Get the most out of your visit to Oxford by staying at the Old Black Horse, a 17th Century former coaching inn located five minutes from the centre of Oxford at the end of the High Street. They offer superior bed and breakfast accommodation with a range of single, twin, double and family rooms. All of their bedrooms are en-suite and are equipped with Free Wireless Internet access, remote control television, direct dial telephone and tea/coffee making facilities.
Rates from £100.00
The Buttery
The Buttery is a 4-star accommodation located in the heart of Oxford. It is close to the academic buildings and within walking distance to the main city’s attractions. The Buttery Hotel provides room only accommodation, with its 16 simply decorated bedrooms. You can choose between single, double and family room. All of their rooms have a fireplace, Wi-Fi access, flat screen television, coffee and tea maker and hairdryer. You can even request a room with a panoramic view to Broad Street. On request, ironing facilities are also available.
Rates from £110.00
Budget Hotels (£100-)
Need a place to stay but also want to save money for your actual trip? Then check in to one of these budget hotels:
Westgate Hotel
Originally built as a coaching inn and taking its name from its proximity to the West Gate of the City of Oxford the Westgate Hotel is owned and operated by a family of professional hoteliers with more than 40 years experience. It is a small, friendly, family-run hotel where the aim is to make your stay as pleasant and comfortable as possible.
from £70.00
Victoria Hotel
All of their rooms are en-suite with free internet access. Buffet Continental and Full English breakfasts are available in our large bright & spacers breakfast room that can hold 70 guests. In the evening you can enjoy a few drinks which are available from our fully licensed conservatory bar. We also have ironing facilities available, cots for the little ones, plus a comfortable guest lounge/reception area for relaxation, also available in the lounge/reception area is a computer to surf quietly if you have no laptop.
Rates from £78.00
The Tree at Iffley
The Tree Hotel at Iffley in Oxford, Oxfordshire has nine en-suite single, twin, double and family rooms guaranteeing a good night’s rest, a lovely warm welcome from their long-serving staff and a delicious English and Continental breakfast.
Rates from £72.00
Eurobar & Hotel
Located in Oxford’s historic city centre, the Eurobar Cafe and Hotel is next to the bus station and just 5 minutes’ walk from Oxford Rail Station. Free WiFi is available throughout. A TV and tea and coffee facilities are provided in each basic room. All rooms have either a private or a shared bathroom.
from £70.00
Guest Houses
Don’t fancy staying in a hotel during your time in Oxford? No problem, find a guest house like one of these:
Cherwell Guest HouseÂ
The Cherwell Guest House offers accommodation with free Wi-Fi, conveniently located just 1 mile from the city centre. All rooms at this guest house are fitted with a flat-screen TV and a kettle, and feature en-suite bathroom facilities. Some rooms also offer garden views.
Rates from £46.00
The Osney Arms Guest HouseÂ
The Osney Arms is a delightful B&B accommodation where they offer an informal, elegant yet homely standard of charm. Comfortable rooms with all but two offering en-suite facilities. Original fireplaces in the majority and all with free broadband internet access, flat screen televisions, DVD, tea/coffee making facilities, hair dryers and electric shaver points.Â
Rates from £80.00
The Dial House Guest HouseÂ
The Dial House is built in a Tudor style, with eight spacious en-suite rooms that have wireless access to the Internet. They are furnished individually in a style appropriate for the setting, with colour TV, hairdryer, hospitality tray, shower facility and alarm clock. Guests are served with English breakfast. Other styles of breakfast are also available upon request.Â
Rates from £70.00
4 Golden Cross GuesthouseÂ
This 4-star guest house offers free Wi-Fi. All rooms are equipped with an oven, microwave, a kettle, a bath or shower, free toiletries and a desk. Rooms include a shared bathroom with a hair dryer. At the guest house, the rooms are fitted with a seating area.
Rates from £80.00
Hostels
If you’re ticking to an even stricter budget then why not check in to one of the few hostels in the city:
YHA OxfordÂ
Brilliantly located beside Oxford’s railway station, YHA Oxford is a purpose built youth hostel that suits the needs of a range of travellers and visitors. YHA Oxford boasts facilities including a restaurant, a peaceful library, a lounge with pool table and a luggage room.
Rates from £16.00
Oxford BackpackersÂ
Oxford Backpackers Hostel is the first and biggest independent hostel in Oxford. They serve a free continental breakfast each morning, consisting of cereal, fruit (when available,) toast and spreads, juice and tea and coffee. They also have free Wi-Fi.
Rates from £17.50
Central BackpackersÂ
Central Backpackers Oxford has been rated the best hostel in Oxford for over 10 years. They provide a relaxed, friendly atmosphere to make your stay more personal and memorable. Besides, free unlimited WiFi throughout the building, free tea and coffee and free luggage storage is also offered. Facilities also include a TV lounge, dining lounge, fully fitted kitchen, and an outdoor rooftop terrace with BBQ.
Rates from £19.00
For something a little different…
If you fancy making your trip a little bit more special and are still deciding where to stay in Oxford then why not look at staying in one of the college buildings – be warned not all colleges offer rooms to the public and most of them are only available for limited periods during the year (for obvious reasons.)
Rates start at £30.00.
I hope you enjoyed this quick guide on where to stay in Oxford. This is just a fraction of places there are to choose from so you should definitely look around to see what suits you, your budget, and your accommodation preferences.
Have you visited Oxford? Where did you stay?
Are you planning to visit? Have you decide where to stay in Oxford?
Let me know in the comments.
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I’ve never visited Oxford but it’s somewhere that’s been on my list for years! This is such a useful post, when I finally start organising a trip down there, I’ll definitely refer back to this 🙂
Issy | MissIsGoode
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Thank you. That’s lovely. Hope you have a great time when you finally get round to visiting.
Keep your eyes peeled – I’ve got more posts coming up about the city and surrounding areas.