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.
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.
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.
Things to do
City Sightseeing Oxford Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Optional Carfax Tower
Oxford Sightseeing River Cruise Along The University Regatta Course
Oxford: Guided Sightseeing River Cruise
Oxford: Evening Sightseeing River Cruise with a Cocktail
Trip to Shakespeare’s Stratford, Warwick Castle, Cotswolds & Oxford
Top hotels in Cowley
Mollie's Oxford
clean room, excellent staff, blind didn't fit widow so was awake with the sun at 04.30 but take away coffee did help as was needed
Reviewed on May 12, 2026
Cotswolds Hotel & Spa
Breakfast was excellent. Parking easy, room good but lots of stairs
Reviewed on May 8, 2026
easyhotel Oxford
None all was fine
Reviewed on May 14, 2026
Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford
Hotel recomendable
Reviewed on May 16, 2026
Malmaison Oxford
The Mal is superb every time. As cool as the hotel is, the staff is what makes this place so great. Fantastic each and every time. And the food is excellent too.
Reviewed on May 15, 2026
Oxford Belfry Hotel & Spa
Everyone and everything was really great, Thank you
Reviewed on May 15, 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 University & Pitt Rivers Museums and Iffley Road Track.
Wood Farm
While Wood Farm isn't home to many top sights, Shotover Country Park and Iffley Road Track are some notable places to visit nearby.
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 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.
