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

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.

A round table with a vase of flowers and a notebook, positioned by a window with a view of a building.

1. Old Bank Hotel

Oxford City Centre, 0.3 km from Museum of the History of Science

Wendy

￥38,638

￥46,366 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs under a large umbrella, surrounded by stone walls and potted plants.

A cozy bar area with a fireplace, bar stools, and a dining table.

A hotel room with a bed, two purple armchairs, a round coffee table with tea set, a desk with a chair, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with curtains.

A room with a bookshelf filled with books, a grey sofa with a red pillow, and a round table with a book.

2. Old Parsonage Hotel

Oxford City Centre, 0.7 km from Museum of the History of Science

Jose

￥37,765

￥45,318 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 black sign with white lettering indicating "10 Crown Street" on a stone wall.

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.

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

3. Crown Hotel

East Oxford, 1.5 km from Museum of the History of Science

Nancy

￥17,860

￥21,432 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 25 - Nov 26

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

A bedroom with a large bed, a green armchair, a bench, and a view of a building through the window.

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.

4. The Store

Oxford City Centre, 0.2 km from Museum of the History of Science

Nadia

￥36,716

￥44,059 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A brick building with a central courtyard, a blue door, and a brick wall with climbing plants.

A staircase with wooden balusters, carpeted steps, and a fire exit sign.

A patio with outdoor seating, a conservatory, and a brick house in the background.

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

5. St. Margaret's Hotel

North Oxford, 1.6 km from Museum of the History of Science

Mikki

￥22,827

￥27,393 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

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

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

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, 2.7 km from Museum of the History of Science

Kam Fun

￥16,394

￥19,673 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A two-story building with a central entrance, stone facade, and multiple windows.

A long, narrow hall with wooden benches and tables, high ceilings with intricate woodwork, and large windows.

A courtyard with outdoor seating and a brick building with multiple windows.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a clock, and a sofa with umbrellas.

7. voco Oxford Spires by IHG

South Oxford, 1.6 km from Museum of the History of Science

Rosa

￥19,582

￥23,498 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A multi-level interior with a central staircase, glass railings, and a high ceiling with skylights.

A table set for dining with a bottle of wine, glasses, and a potted plant with lavender.

A bar area with a staircase, bar stools, and bottles.

A building with a stone facade, a neon sign reading "Malmaison," and a large chandelier above the entrance.

8. Malmaison Oxford

Oxford City Centre, 0.6 km from Museum of the History of Science

Gemma

￥26,051

￥31,261 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A restaurant with round tables, hanging purple flowers, and warm lighting.

A modern, cozy seating area with a laptop on a table, a cup, and a framed picture on the wall.

A reception area with two counters, modern lighting, and a wooden panel wall.

A modern brick building with large windows and a sign reading "COOKING".

9. Courtyard by Marriott Oxford City Centre

Oxford City Centre, 0.7 km from Museum of the History of Science

Daniel

￥22,659

￥27,191 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, a stone fountain, and a statue.

A hotel room with floral wallpaper, a bed with green pillows, a desk with a lamp, and two armchairs.

A traditional brick building with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a central entrance.

A room with a large window, a desk with a lamp, and several chairs.

10. Cotswold Lodge Hotel

North Oxford, 1.3 km from Museum of the History of Science

Richard

￥26,750

￥32,100 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A library with bookshelves, leather chairs, and a chandelier.

The entrance to The Randolph Hotel with a sign above the door, a green bicycle parked outside, and a flower basket hanging from the wall.

A bar area with a large chandelier, red bar stools, and shelves stocked with bottles.

A luxurious room with a red velvet sofa, ornate lamps, and floral wallpaper.

11. The Randolph Hotel Oxford, a Graduate by Hilton

Oxford City Centre, 0.3 km from Museum of the History of Science

Rhienna

￥35,513

￥42,615 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There are windows with shutters, a radiator, and a chandelier.

A brick wall, a white door, and a small patio with a table and chairs.

A two-story brick building with a white front door, number 118, and two potted plants on the steps.

A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a bedside table, and a nightstand.

12. Lakeside Oxford Hotel

South Oxford, 1.5 km from Museum of the History of Science

Sandy

￥19,923

￥23,908 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A riverside restaurant with outdoor seating, a sign reading "The Head of the River," and a bridge connecting to another building.

A historic building with a waterfront view, featuring multiple levels with outdoor seating areas and a dock with boats.

A bar area with wooden furniture, hanging lights, and a bar counter.

13. The Head of the River

Oxford City Centre, 0.9 km from Museum of the History of Science

Sirinya

￥22,274

￥26,729 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A bicycle parked on a cobblestone street, a building with a sign for the Vanbrugh House Hotel, and a church steeple in the background.

A historic building with a traditional facade, multiple windows, and a sign indicating it is a hotel.

A hotel room with a bed, a television, a fireplace, and a decorative mirror.

A fireplace with a decorative mirror above it.

14. Vanbrugh House Hotel

Oxford City Centre, 0.3 km from Museum of the History of Science

Thompson

￥22,606

￥27,127 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A large, two-story building with a covered outdoor seating area and a staircase leading to the entrance.

A modern restaurant with high ceilings, a skylight, and a mix of seating styles including booths and tables.

A bar area with stools, a counter with bottles, and a view of the outside.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

15. Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel

Iffley, 2.9 km from Museum of the History of Science

Felicity

￥14,004

￥16,805 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A building entrance with a wooden door, a sign above the door, and two flower baskets on either side.

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

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

16. The Balkan Lodge Oxford

East Oxford, 2.3 km from Museum of the History of Science

Anthony

￥18,882

￥22,658 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

An indoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a glass ceiling, and various plants.

A bar area with wooden flooring, a bar counter, shelves with bottles, and a chair with a cushion.

A dark, ornate hallway with a wooden staircase, wall-mounted lamps, and framed artwork.

A cozy living room with a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a patterned rug.

17. The Galaxie

Summertown, 2.4 km from Museum of the History of Science

Penelope

￥19,197

￥23,036 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

A breakfast buffet with various food items, condiments, and beverages.

A row of red brick terraced houses with bay windows and white trim.

A hotel room with two beds, a wardrobe, a bedside table, a nightstand, and a painting on the wall.

A paved courtyard with brick buildings, a clear sky, and a red car parked in the distance.

18. Sportsview Guest House

South Oxford, 1.4 km from Museum of the History of Science

Becky

￥14,211

￥17,054 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a vanity with lights, and a walk-in closet.

A living room with a floor lamp, a sofa, and a chair. There is a dining area in the background with a table and chairs.

A red brick building with a red door, a bay window with stained glass, and a small garden with potted plants.

A staircase with a wooden handrail and white balusters, leading to a room with three stained glass windows.

19. 100 Banbury road Oxford

North Oxford, 1.7 km from Museum of the History of Science

Ruxandra

￥18,828

￥22,594 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A wooden staircase with glass railings in a modern interior.

A yellow building with a black door and windows, a bicycle rack on the side, and a bike parked outside.

A modern kitchen with a built-in dishwasher, a sink, and a countertop with a water dispenser, a few glasses, and a pink mug.

A small, cozy room with a wooden desk, two bar stools, a window with curtains, and a hanging light fixture.

20. Henry's

Oxford City Centre, 0.4 km from Museum of the History of Science

Meagan

￥23,627

￥28,353 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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Compare popular hotels close to Museum of the History of Science

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Old Bank Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 770 reviews	View
Old Parsonage Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 597 reviews	View
Crown Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 277 reviews	View
The Store	9.4 Exceptional 407 reviews	View
St. Margaret's Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 520 reviews	View

Top Museum of the History of Science Hotel Reviews

The Buttery Hotel

8/10 Good

"Great central location. Character building. Very helpful and friendly staff. Room a bit ' tired' but clean. Good value of money."

Mercure Oxford Eastgate Hotel

8/10 Good

"This is the 2nd time I stay with Mercure Hotel in Oxford. Its location is wonderfully centered that it is walking distance to everywhere you need to go in Oxford. Right next to Mercure, there is the Oxford botanical garden and I suggest everyone to spend an hour or so in it. From my hotel room it is the view of Magdalen College of Oxford. It is truly beautiful!"

Courtyard by Marriott Oxford City Centre

8/10 Good

"Staff was very nice. Property and rooms were just okay. A little surprised this is considered a 4 star hotel."

Cotswold Lodge Hotel

8/10 Good

"Great convenient place to stay on the bus routes to Oxford but also easy walking distance too."

Royal Oxford Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Very happy with this hotel"

Vanbrugh House Hotel

8/10 Good

"Lovely room with small garden but as a user of a stick breakfast was VERY DIFFICULT TO ACCESS unfortunately"

The Store

10/10 Excellent

"The front desk was extremely accommodating!"

George Street Hotel

8/10 Good

"Everything was great, a little different taking elevator up 1 floor for check in but I’m from US."

Linton Lodge Hotel, BW Signature Collection

10/10 Excellent

"good"

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A grand classical building with a large central door, arched windows, and decorative columns.

Sheldonian Theatre

8.8/10 (55 reviews)

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A historic building with a round tower and ornate iron gates.

Bodleian Library

9.4/10 (548 reviews)

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A historic courtyard with Gothic architecture, including pointed arches and a large arched entrance.

Exeter College

8.8/10 (92 reviews)

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A long corridor with stone walls and columns.

Trinity College

8.4/10 (6 reviews)

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An arched bridge over a street with historic buildings.

Bridge of Sighs

8.6/10 (28 reviews)

One of the most photographed spots in the university, this bridge dates back to the early 1900s and unites two parts of Hertford College.

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Clarendon Building

Learn about the local history of Oxford when you take a trip to Clarendon Building. Discover the area's museums and cathedral.

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Divinity School

Find out about the history of Oxford when you take a trip to Divinity School. Experience the area's museums and theater scene.

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Oxford Visitor Information Centre

9.0/10 (2 reviews)

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Museum of the History of Science?

Museum of the History of Science is located in an area of Oxford known for its interesting historical sites. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 247 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Museum of the History of Science?

Adjacent to Museum of the History of Science, The Store is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and 2 bars. Other good choices close by include Malmaison Oxford and The Randolph Hotel Oxford, a Graduate by Hilton.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Museum of the History of Science?

Expedia has 247 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Museum of the History of Science.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Museum of the History of Science, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best options available near Museum of the History of Science.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Museum of the History of Science?

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What can I see and do near Museum of the History of Science?

You'll want to browse the collections at Ashmolean Museum, Museum of Oxford, and Bate Collection. Divinity School, Bridge of Sighs, and Radcliffe Camera are well-known local landmarks worth a visit. You can catch a show at New Theatre Oxford, Oxford Playhouse, and Burton Taylor Studio.

How can I get to Museum of the History of Science?

To venture out into the surrounding area, hop aboard a train at Oxford Station. There might not be many public transit choices near Museum of the History of Science so consider renting a car to see more of the area.

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Our top choices for Museum of the History of Science hotels

1. Old Bank Hotel

2. Old Parsonage Hotel

3. Crown Hotel

4. The Store

5. St. Margaret's Hotel

6. Red Mullions Guest House

7. voco Oxford Spires by IHG

8. Malmaison Oxford

9. Courtyard by Marriott Oxford City Centre

10. Cotswold Lodge Hotel

11. The Randolph Hotel Oxford, a Graduate by Hilton

12. Lakeside Oxford Hotel

13. The Head of the River

14. Vanbrugh House Hotel

15. Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel

16. The Balkan Lodge Oxford

17. The Galaxie

18. Sportsview Guest House

19. 100 Banbury road Oxford

20. Henry's

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Top Museum of the History of Science Hotel Reviews

The Buttery Hotel

Mercure Oxford Eastgate Hotel

Courtyard by Marriott Oxford City Centre

Cotswold Lodge Hotel

Royal Oxford Hotel

Vanbrugh House Hotel

The Store

George Street Hotel

Linton Lodge Hotel, BW Signature Collection

Other attractions near Museum of the History of Science

Sheldonian Theatre

Bodleian Library

Exeter College

Trinity College

Bridge of Sighs

Clarendon Building

Divinity School

Oxford Visitor Information Centre

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