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.
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.
Ashmolean Museum
The world’s oldest public museum is home to a fascinating collection of global curios and priceless works of art.
Things to do
Oxford Sightseeing River Cruise Along The University Regatta Course
Oxford: Guided Sightseeing River Cruise
Harry Potter Walking Tour of Oxford Including New College
Morse, Lewis and Endeavour Walking Tour of Oxford
Warwick Castle, Shakespeare's England, Oxford & Cotswolds Tour from London
Cowley Hotel Deals
Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford
All the staff were excellent welcoming,helpful and attentive
Reviewed on Nov 13, 2025
The Store
The staff members were lovely and super helpful. The facilities and rooms were spotless and superb! Will stay again.
Reviewed on Nov 12, 2025
Malmaison Oxford
We stayed in a cell room and it was excellent. Service was great and the breakfast experience was really good. Expensive but worth it for a special occasion.
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025
Ramada by Wyndham Oxford
Bed is comfortable, great for one night stay
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025
Old Bank Hotel
Our room was beautifully clean and all staff friendly and helpful
Reviewed on Nov 10, 2025
Oxford Belfry Hotel & Spa
Room was spacious and nicely decorated - big bed, nice bathroom
Reviewed on Nov 8, 2025
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 Headington Shark and Temple Cowley Pools.
Wood Farm
While Wood Farm isn't home to many top sights, Headington Shark and Iffley Road Track are some notable places to visit nearby.
Iffley
While visiting Iffley, you might make a stop by sights like Thames Path and Thames River.
Littlemore
Littlemore is popular for its abundant dining options, and you can check out Kassam Stadium, a top attraction in the neighborhood.
Rose Hill
While Rose Hill isn't home to many top sights, Temple Cowley Pools and Kassam Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.
East Oxford
If you're spending some time in East Oxford, Iffley Road Track and Thames River are top sights worth seeing.
