Lye Valley Travel Guide
Oxford
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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.
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.
John Radcliffe Hospital
If John Radcliffe Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Oxford.
Oxford Castle
You can browse the exhibits at Oxford Castle, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Oxford. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
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
Find out about the history of Oxford when you spend time at Bodleian Library. Experience the area's museums and theatre scene.
Top hotels in Lye Valley
Oxford Belfry Hotel & Spa
Friendly staff. Great dinners and decent breakfast. I had an excellent spa treatment but the spa facilities are in need of an upgrade.
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Malmaison Oxford
Great venue. Very cool being an ex prison but done up beautifully. Breakfast first class.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Linton Lodge Hotel, BW Signature Collection
Noisy, people running around outside the rooms til late. Room signs not correct confusion
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
The Store
This was definitely a step above the average city centre hotel. Friendly, helpful staff, clean, comfortable room, and great breakfast including a cooked option which was prepared individually. A nice touch to provide a quality bar of chocolate, and some drinks in the room.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
George Street Hotel
The hotel is purported to be of 5-star accommodation but in reality is only 2 star based on our experience and the room provided. So small room and basic, no facilities, poor advice on parking nearby. We booked for 3 nights but were so disappointed we left after 2 nights, despite having pre-paid. ...
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Oxford City Centre
Could not fault this hotel, so clean and welcoming. Was my husband’s 70th birthday, had card and wine delivered to room, such a lovely gesture, then at breakfast they bought an ice cream cake out and sang happy birthday. Amazing staff and hotel. Thank you
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Lye Valley
Wood Farm
When in Wood Farm, you can plan a visit to Headington Shark and Iffley Road Track, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Cowley
While visiting Cowley, you might make a stop by sights like Temple Cowley Pools and Southfield Golf Club.
Headington
You'll enjoy the bars and live music in Headington. You might want to make time for a stop at Headington Shark or Exciting Game.
East Oxford
While visiting East Oxford, you might make a stop by sights like Iffley Road Track and Thames River.
Rose Hill
Rose Hill might not have many top sights, but Temple Cowley Pools and Kassam Stadium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Northway
While Northway isn't home to many top sights, Headington Shark and Oxford University Museum of Natural History are some notable places to visit nearby.
