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.
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.
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 University: Walking Tour By AlumniTM & New College
Oxford: MINI Factory Tour – Go Behind the Scenes
Oxford: University and City Walking Tour with Alumni Guide
Harry Potter Walking Tour of Oxford Including New College
Oxford Castle and Prison: Guided Tour
Top hotels in Cowley
Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford
Spotless room, polite and friendly staff, lovely coffee in room
Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025
Oxford Belfry Hotel & Spa
The rooms was clwan. Staff and receptions were amazing Breafast was fantastic , will stay again
Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025
Malmaison Oxford
Continental and cooked Breakfasts were both excellent. Room was comfortable with deep bath in ensuite.
Reviewed on Dec 23, 2025
The Randolph Hotel Oxford, a Graduate by Hilton
Great staff-very pleasant and helpful. Sorted out any issue straight away. Room was very clean. Bed was extremely comfortable and pillows, duvet and bed linen were all excellent quality.
Reviewed on Dec 26, 2025
The Store
Room was spotless Staff welcoming Comfortable bed Great value
Reviewed on Dec 20, 2025
voco Oxford Spires by IHG
The room was clean and comfortable. Staff were very courteous. Generous and varied breakfast.
Reviewed on Dec 23, 2025
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 Temple Cowley Pools and Headington Shark.
Wood Farm
While Wood Farm isn't home to many top sights, Headington Shark and Iffley Road Track are some notable places to visit nearby.
Iffley
While visiting Iffley, you might make a stop by sights like Thames Path and Thames River.
Rose Hill
While Rose Hill isn't home to many top sights, Kassam Stadium and Iffley Road Track are some notable places to visit nearby.
Littlemore
Littlemore is popular for its abundant dining options, and you can check out Kassam Stadium, a top attraction in the neighborhood.
East Oxford
If you're spending some time in East Oxford, Iffley Road Track and Thames River are top sights worth seeing.
