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.
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.
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
Blenheim Palace Admission Ticket
Warwick Castle, Shakespeare's England, Oxford & Cotswolds Tour from London
Oxford: Evening Sightseeing River Cruise with a Cocktail
90 Minute Classic Walking Tour of Oxford
Cowley Hotel Deals
Mollie's Oxford
"Clean, modern and friendly. Easily accessible but could not hear traffic. Food in adjacent Diner was excellent"
Reviewed on May 23, 2026
Cotswolds Hotel & Spa
"Lovely visit. Really lovely room. Few damages that had been bodged but didng effect safety or our visit. Nice food !"
Reviewed on May 23, 2026
easyhotel Oxford
"The room was small but super clean and new - perfect for a 2 night stay. Excellent value for low hotel price."
Reviewed on May 23, 2026
Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford
"nice nice"
Reviewed on May 20, 2026
Malmaison Oxford
"Fine hotel."
Reviewed on May 18, 2026
Oxford Belfry Hotel & Spa
"Great"
Reviewed on May 20, 2026
Other neighborhoods 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.
