Cowley
Oxford
Popular places to visit
University of Oxford
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Oxford, during your travels in Oxford. Experience the area's museums and theater 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.
John Radcliffe Hospital
Though John Radcliffe Hospital might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Oxford while you are here.
New Theatre Oxford
Get tickets for a show at New Theatre Oxford, a theater with a story to tell in Oxford. Experience the area's museums and theater scene.
Christ Church College
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of 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.
Things to do
City Sightseeing Oxford Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Optional Carfax Tower
Oxford Sightseeing River Cruise Along The University Regatta Course
Trip to Shakespeare’s Stratford, Warwick Castle, Cotswolds & Oxford
Oxford: Guided Sightseeing River Cruise
Warwick Castle, Shakespeare's England, Oxford & Cotswolds Tour from London
Top hotels in Cowley
Cotswolds Hotel & Spa
Clean, comfortable and lovely stay. Have stayed here a few times and have always had a restful, peaceful and stress free stay. Staff are wonderful, rooms clean, plenty of parking and convenient location. Thank you.
Reviewed on Mar 31, 2026
Linton Lodge Hotel, BW Signature Collection
Just what we needed, walking distance into the city, clean and sensibly priced
Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026
Oxford Belfry Hotel & Spa
Love staying here, staff always so helpful. Can charge my vehicle, and ample parking spaces. Breakfast always hot and lots to choose from. Room was perfect, and the beds are so comfortable. Always difficult to leave!
Reviewed on Mar 31, 2026
Malmaison Oxford
Great staff and they called when room was ready and stored our luggage for us. It was a visit for my daughter's 21st birthday and the location was brilliant as she is at the uni there. Lovely, clean and quirky room and very quiet too. Breakfast was also really nice and again, great staff.
Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026
The Store
New hotel with clean room, excellent décor and good amenities
Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026
easyhotel Oxford
Clean room, comfortable twin beds Parking very limited
Reviewed on Mar 30, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Cowley
Lye Valley
While Lye Valley might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Headington Shark and Oxford Greyhound Stadium.
Wood Farm
While Wood Farm isn't home to many top sights, Headington Shark and Oxford Greyhound Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.
Rose Hill
While Rose Hill isn't home to many top sights, Kassam Stadium and Oxford Greyhound Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.
Littlemore
Littlemore is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Kassam Stadium and Ozone Leisure Centre while you're in town.
East Oxford
If you're spending some time in East Oxford, Iffley Road Track and Thames River are top sights worth seeing.
Iffley
While visiting Iffley, you might make a stop by sights like Thames Path and Thames River.
