Cowley Travel Guide
Oxford
Popular places to visit
University of Oxford
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Oxford during your travels in Oxford. Experience the area's museums and theatre 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
If John Radcliffe Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Oxford.
New Theatre Oxford
Enjoy a show at New Theatre Oxford, a theatre with a story to tell in Oxford. Experience the area's museums and theatre scene.
Christ Church College
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit 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.
Top hotels in Cowley
Cotswolds Hotel & Spa
Room was lovely. Lots of parking. Bar reasonably priced.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Linton Lodge Hotel, BW Signature Collection
Just what we needed, walking distance into the city, clean and sensibly priced
Reviewed on 24 Mar 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 23 Mar 2026
Oxford Belfry Hotel & Spa
Really nice place and a nice big room.
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
The Store
New hotel with clean room, excellent décor and good amenities
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Oxford
Quite good
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Cowley
Lye Valley
While Lye Valley isn't home to many top sights, Headington Shark and Oxford Greyhound Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.
Wood Farm
When in Wood Farm, you can plan a visit to Headington Shark and Oxford Greyhound Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Rose Hill
Rose Hill might not have many top sights, but Kassam Stadium and Oxford Greyhound Stadium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Littlemore
Littlemore is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Kassam Stadium and Ozone Leisure Centre while in the area.
East Oxford
While visiting East Oxford, you might make a stop by sights like Iffley Road Track and Thames River.
Iffley
If you're spending some time in Iffley, Thames Path and Thames River are top sights worth seeing.
