Located in Oxford, The Oxford House is in the city center. River Thames and Wittenham Clumps reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Waterperry Gardens and The North Wall Arts Centre. Millets Farm Centre and Didcot Railway Centre are also worth visiting. Visit our Oxford travel guide
Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.
What time is check-in at The Oxford House?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM.
What time is check-out at The Oxford House?
Check-out is at 10:30 AM.
Where is The Oxford House located?
Located in Cowley, this guesthouse is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Cowley Road and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from University of Oxford. Shotover Country Park and South Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
The Oxford House Reviews
6.8
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7.4
Cleanliness
6.8
Location
7.0
Staff & service
6.4
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 98 reviews
10 - Excellent
19
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 98 reviews
8 - Good
33
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 98 reviews
6 - Okay
25
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 98 reviews
4 - Poor
10
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 98 reviews
2 - Terrible
11
Reviews
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
treeni
Dec 2, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean , quiet , warm
Comfortable stay overnight
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review
8/10 Good
Matti
Jan 9, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Cheap, nice, clean but some improvements to bathroom could make the room better.
simple clean facility! Parking was difficult to be honest, but once figured out we were fine for the one night there. It's a nice place to lay your head down at.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review
8/10 Good
Jason
Aug 16, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was nice upon arrival. Room was clean. Shower was nice.
All rooms above a barbershop on a parade of shops. Good size room, generally clean, a little grubby around the shower area. Overall, we would recommend it.
The room and bathroom were great only issue is the room heats up a LOT they provide a fan but the room was so hot even with the window open, but it was unusually hot for that time of the year
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review
8/10 Good
Hannah
Feb 20, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was nice and clean but there was no spoon to stir for tea
No remote control for TV
Overall a pleasant stay -
Thankyou
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Ewan
Jun 21, 2024
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Simple and did the job for one night.
Was contacted for checkin and warmly greeted.
Accommodation consisted of en-suite room.
Room was clean and simple. Wifi included which was good for work.
Ensuite was dated and could do with a revamp or silicon reapplied. When shower is in use the whole bathroom got wet - a shower screen would be valuable.
I would stay again if visiting one night.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Darryl
Apr 10, 2025
Okay for the price.
A converted flat above a barbers in a not so picturesque part of town. Room looked recently decorated and was clean with a shower/ wet room, microwave and mini fridge although the mattress was old and uncomfortable. Advert says free parking, this is only true if there’s a space outside the shops everywhere else is resident parking only, I had to drive around for 15 minutes waiting for a space to open up. All in all you get what you pay for.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Verified traveler
Oct 24, 2023
Okay for an Overnight Stay
The Oxford House is a reasonable back-to-basics hotel tucked away amongst some foot outlets. It is okay for an overnight stay as the rooms are just a bed, a desk, and a shower/bathroom, and that's it.
The biggest concerns might be the electricals, with a broken TV frame and their kettle boiling near the sockets on the desk. Still, the lamp raises alarm bells with its flickering light - even the 'receptionist' dismissed it as a bad connection with its plug and didn't replace it.
The bed is fine for what it is, but you can feel where the sheets end and the mattress start - and where they store the additional bedding.
The shower en-suite is a reasonable space, although seeing a bit of the carpet when stepping up into the bathroom must be a nightmare when tackling the splashbacks from the shower. It's a lovely shower with all the basics you expect with an en-suite.
For a stay near Temple Cowley, it is acceptable to access the Templars Square shopping precinct, within walking distance from all the fun and atmosphere that Cowley Road offers. It feels like a converted office space into these hotel rooms, and it is probably feasible for a budget stay in Oxford.
It was clean but condition of room wasnt great. It served the purpose of a last minute cheap option. Was a bit difficult to find as entrance is between shops and the rooms are above the shops.