Top 10 Hotels Near Headington Shark in Oxford for 2026

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A historic hotel with a classic facade, arched windows, and a prominent entrance.

A hotel room with a bed, a lamp, a view of a cityscape, and a patterned headboard.

A restaurant with round tables, wooden chairs, and a bar area.

A courtyard with outdoor seating, tables, and chairs, surrounded by buildings with large windows and a central fountain.

1. Old Bank Hotel

Oxford City Centre, 2.8 km from Headington Shark

Duncan

P21,379

P25,655 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hotel room with a desk, chair, and a bed. There is a window with curtains, a TV mounted on the wall, and a bookshelf.

A reception desk with a modern design, a sign above it reading "CROWN HOTEL", and a vase with flowers on the left side.

A hotel hallway with framed artwork on the walls, a carpeted floor, and a wooden door at the end.

A hotel room with a round wooden table, two chairs, a flower vase, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a large window with a view of greenery.

2. Crown Hotel

East Oxford, 2.1 km from Headington Shark

Nancy

P8,566

P10,279 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A dining table set with clear glassware, a potted plant, and a lit candle.

A room with a brown upholstered chair, a stack of firewood, and a sign indicating a garden direction.

A bar area with a wooden counter, hanging pendant lights, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A cozy room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a bookshelf.

3. The Black Boy

Headington, 0.6 km from Headington Shark

Alice

P15,310

P15,310 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a mirror, a window with flowers, and a floral wallpaper.

A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and dining area. There is a TV, a lamp, and a washing machine visible in the background.

A living room with a sofa, a blue armchair, a coffee table, a TV mounted on the wall, and a dining table with a vase of flowers.

A kitchen with a gas stove, oven, and a yellow vase with flowers on the counter.

4. Apple Perch 2BR Flat-Free Parking

Cowley, 2.5 km from Headington Shark

Vilma

P9,474

P16,251 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A modern hotel lobby with a sofa, round tables, and a bar area.

A modern cafe with a long counter, multiple seating areas, and large windows offering views of the city.

A modern bar area with a bar counter, seating, and a view of the outdoors.

A rooftop terrace with a view of historic buildings, a railing, and a sign that reads "BROMIC".

5. The Store

Oxford City Centre, 3.1 km from Headington Shark

Kimberley

P15,931

P19,117 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A building with a red door, a brick archway, and hanging flower baskets.

A hotel room with a bed, pillows, a bedside table, and a framed city skyline artwork on the wall.

A breakfast buffet with various cereal boxes, bowls of yogurt, and other breakfast items on a marble countertop.

A room with a red wall adorned with various mirrors, a grey armchair, and a small table with a vase of flowers.

6. Red Mullions Guest House

Headington, 0.2 km from Headington Shark

Denis

P6,552

P7,862 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A restaurant with a bar area, wooden chairs, and a counter with bottles.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a ceiling light, and a framed picture on the wall.

A two-story white house with a signboard advertising a guest house.

A landscaped park with a variety of rock formations, a wooden bench, and a fenced area with picnic tables.

7. Oxford Guest House

Headington, 0.8 km from Headington Shark

Stuart

P5,586

P6,704 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A neatly made bed with a headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, a dresser, and a mirror.

A hallway with a red and white striped ceiling, a light fixture, and a door at the end.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, marble walls, and a black tiled floor.

A restaurant interior with pink booths, checkered flooring, and various framed pictures on the walls.

8. The Mad Hatter Oxford

East Oxford, 2.3 km from Headington Shark

Sonya

P7,759

P9,310 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A modern living room with a dark leather sofa, wooden flooring, and framed artwork on the walls.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A backyard with a wooden table and chairs, surrounded by a low brick wall and a white fence.

A reception area with a wooden counter, a potted plant, and a mirror reflecting the interior.

9. The Balkan Lodge Oxford

East Oxford, 2.7 km from Headington Shark

Anthony

P7,138

P8,566 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A residential property with a garden, outdoor seating, and a pond.

A hotel room with a large window, a bed with white linens, a dresser, and a television on the wall.

A living room with a sofa, a television, a desk, and a fireplace.

A covered porch with a white railing, a table with a pink cushion, and a potted plant with pink flowers.

10. Pickwicks Guest House

Headington, 0.3 km from Headington Shark

Mark

P6,145

P7,374 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A bedroom with a large bed, a red armchair, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a garden and buildings outside.

A residential area with a house featuring a pitched roof, multiple windows, and a visible chimney.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel sink, a microwave, and a kettle.

11. No.192 Oxford

East Oxford, 2.5 km from Headington Shark

P7,138

P8,566 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A neatly made bed with a tufted headboard, two bedside tables, and framed pictures on the wall.

A breakfast buffet with various food items, a coffee machine, and decorative tea pots on shelves.

A row of black containers with labels for different tea varieties.

A reception area with a wooden bench, a chair, a mirror, a bulletin board, and a door with a sign.

12. Conifers Guest House

Headington, 0.9 km from Headington Shark

Abigail

P6,552

P7,862 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a glass coffee table, a flat-screen TV, and a kitchen in the background.

A modern living room with a dining area, featuring a grey sofa, a glass dining table, and wooden flooring.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a built-in oven, a washing machine, and a large window providing natural light.

A modern living space with a dining area, grey sofa, and large windows.

13. Rana Court

Cowley, 2.3 km from Headington Shark

"The property was really good. Clean, tidy and well presented. My only issue was that the radiators were not as warm despite being on the highest setting. The bedroom especially was very cold. Another negative is upto now I have not received my deposit back. Surely you should have a system that works for returning deposits back. People are so busy spmetimes one will forget to check that the deposit has been returned back"

Nyengeterai

P15,642

P22,676 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A building with a sign for 'The Buttery Hotel' and 'Oxford Campus Stores'.

A room with a desk, chair, and a door leading to a shower area.

A small office space with a desk, chair, and a coffee maker.

A historic building with a prominent tower and a flag.

14. The Buttery Hotel

Oxford City Centre, 3.1 km from Headington Shark

Phoebe

P8,864

P10,636 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A compact room with a bed, a washing machine, a microwave, and a sink.

A brick building with a sign reading "CROWN HOUSE" and a visible door.

A building with a clock on the facade, a sign for 'Crown House', and a 'Sundays Gelato' shop below.

15. Crown House

East Oxford, 1.9 km from Headington Shark

Yuan-Heng

P5,862

P7,034 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A historic building with a prominent entrance labeled 'Mercure HOTEL,' featuring a symmetrical facade with multiple windows and a central bay window.

A reception desk with a name tag, a tablet, and a flower arrangement.

A spacious lobby with purple seating, a bar area, and a bookshelf.

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a desk with a lamp, and a bookshelf.

16. Mercure Oxford Eastgate Hotel

Oxford City Centre, 2.6 km from Headington Shark

Alison

P9,931

P11,917 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A two-story stone building with a pub sign, a small covered entrance, and a garage door.

A hallway with a carpeted floor, a staircase with striped carpeting, a fire exit sign, and a radiator.

A carpeted staircase with wooden handrails and a door at the top.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a staircase, and a bench.

17. Mount Pleasant Hotel

Headington, < 0.1 km from Headington Shark

Alex

P4,190

P5,028 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A compact hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a small kitchenette, a mirror, and a foldable ironing board.

18. Premier Inn Oxford Cowley

Cowley, 3.1 km from Headington Shark

krisitne

P3,586

P4,303 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a television, and a window with curtains.

A row of white buildings with balconies and a sign for Rasa Sayang House.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stove, and a window.

A courtyard with a gravel path, a parked car, and a building with a brick facade.

19. Rasa Sayang House

East Oxford, 2.4 km from Headington Shark

Nicholas

P4,543

P5,452 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A hallway with a wooden floor, a red carpet, and a chandelier. There is a door leading to a room with a large window and a view of the outdoors.

A room with a desk, two chairs, a small kitchenette, a window with a curtain, and a radiator.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a painting on the wall, a desk with a computer, and a chair.

A room with two beds, a small table with chairs, a window with curtains, and a radiator.

20. The Dial House Guest House

Headington, 0.2 km from Headington Shark

Alison

P7,862

P9,435 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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Old Bank Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 762 reviews	View
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The Black Boy	9.6 Exceptional 151 reviews	View
Apple Perch 2BR Flat-Free Parking	9.6 Exceptional 13 reviews	View
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Top Headington Shark Hotel Reviews

Crown House

8/10 Good

"Very clean and had all the necessary facilities needed. Glad there was a microwave and a fridge in the room. I will book again in the future."

Red Mullions Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"Had a great nights sleep! Bed so comfortable. The staff were very attentive. Room a little bit tired and the shower pressure not very strong but I am nitpicking, apart from that very happy and we would definitely stay here again😄"

Athena Guest House

8/10 Good

"I stayed here for a couple of nights and overall it was a decent experience. The room was on the small side—definitely compact—but it had everything I needed for a short stay. The bed was comfortable although made squeaking noise when turning over, the wifi worked well. It's not a place you'd want to spend a lot of time lounging in, since space is tight, but if you're just looking for somewhere clean to sleep, it does the job. The location was convenient, and check-in was quick and easy. Not luxurious, but no major complaints. Would consider staying again if I needed something simple."

Crown Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel appears to have had a fresh renovation and the staff weren’t just welcoming but very hospitable as if they were welcoming you into their personal home. The hotel was in an ideal location for us with a very reasonable cost. Ideal because it is slightly away from the main road but close enough to the bus line to take you back and forth to city center and to Magdalen College which is also walkable from the hotel (8-10min). Many eatery options nearby. A couple of things to note; 1. There is a pub across the street that sometimes plays loud music but during respectable hours and we enjoyed the local flavor. 2. There is a lift to the 2nd floor only but we had help with our bags up and down the 3rd floor. The lift is a true lift that you must hold the button continuously to rise and lower to the floor you want. Then you open the door to exit. A bit manual sorta like the wheelchair lifts for stages. I most definitely would choose this hotel again and again."

Linton Lodge Hotel, BW Signature Collection

10/10 Excellent

"Nice place to stay if visiting for a short stay. Clean and functional with nice polite, helpful desk man."

The Rana Apartments

8/10 Good

"We had a great time in this property, which is described accurately on the site. It is located a bit outside Oxford, but within walking distance (40 min brisk walk). You can also use the wheels in Oxford (scooters mostly available) and the X3 bus was very convenient. The reason why I docked marks is because I found the processes associated with the property stressful. Now I have been through it, I would book again. Check-in is process heavy compared to a hotel and you have to pay a £250 deposit. You only receive the code for the mail box where the keys are located at 3pm on the day, so until I was there, I thought it may have been a scam tbh. I had phoned the company and they explained the process, but I was still stressed. Hopefully this review will put you at ease. The exit was then stressful because of the deposit refund. There was a broken kettle when we came in and something happened with the sink on the departure morning as we washed up for the first time. We did everything we were supposed to do and got the deposit back, but it took a more than a week, so some stress there too, as there were reviews mentioning issues with the deposit. So all in all, we had a very nice stay, but the before and after could have been smoother. Now I know, I would book this property again."

The Black Boy

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent stay! Staff were wonderful, room was gorgeous and clean, would 100% recommend."

The Dial House Guest House

8/10 Good

"Staff were lovely and very helpful. There was free parking on site, which was a bonus. Breakfast was very good and plentiful including, eggs however you like them, ham and cheese, yoghurt, fruit, cereal, toast and jam, croissants and pain au chocolate. Very nice. Lovely big breakfast room with a view over the garden."

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Oxford Brookes University

8.8/10 (205 reviews)

Explore the campus of Oxford Brookes University, during your travels in Oxford. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

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C.S. Lewis's Grave

Enjoy a stop at C.S. Lewis's Grave, a landmark worth seeing in Oxford. Experience the area's live music and theater scene.

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Southfield Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Oxford at Southfield Golf Club. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

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Barton Leisure Centre

Enjoy an outing to Barton Leisure Centre during your stay in Oxford. While you're in the area, wander around picturesque gardens.

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South Park

South Park is just one of the places to see in Oxford, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

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Cowley Road

You can enjoy retail therapy at Cowley Road during your trip to Oxford.

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Court Place Farm Stadium

Catch an event at Court Place Farm Stadium during your trip to Oxford.

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Shotover Country Park

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Headington Shark?

Headington Shark is located in a historic area of Oxford known for its beautiful river views. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 128 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Headington Shark?

Adjacent to Headington Shark, Mount Pleasant Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this guesthouse offers a restaurant and free WiFi. Other good options close by include Red Mullions Guest House and Pickwicks Guest House.

How many hotels are there close to Headington Shark?

Expedia has 128 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Headington Shark.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Headington Shark, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer near Headington Shark.

What can I see and do near Headington Shark?

Ashmolean Museum, Museum of the History of Science, and Museum of Oxford feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Explore notable local landmarks like Radcliffe Camera, Divinity School, and Christ Church Cathedral. You can check out the local talent at New Theatre Oxford, Oxford Playhouse, and Burton Taylor Studio.

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Our top choices for Headington Shark hotels

1. Old Bank Hotel

2. Crown Hotel

3. The Black Boy

4. Apple Perch 2BR Flat-Free Parking

5. The Store

6. Red Mullions Guest House

7. Oxford Guest House

8. The Mad Hatter Oxford

9. The Balkan Lodge Oxford

10. Pickwicks Guest House

11. No.192 Oxford

12. Conifers Guest House

13. Rana Court

14. The Buttery Hotel

15. Crown House

16. Mercure Oxford Eastgate Hotel

17. Mount Pleasant Hotel

18. Premier Inn Oxford Cowley

19. Rasa Sayang House

20. The Dial House Guest House

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Top Headington Shark Hotel Reviews

Crown House

Red Mullions Guest House

Athena Guest House

Crown Hotel

Linton Lodge Hotel, BW Signature Collection

The Rana Apartments

The Black Boy

The Dial House Guest House

Other attractions near Headington Shark

Oxford Brookes University

C.S. Lewis's Grave

Southfield Golf Club

Barton Leisure Centre

South Park

Cowley Road

Court Place Farm Stadium

Shotover Country Park

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