Summertown 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.
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.
Oxford University Museum of Natural History
You can study the exhibits at Oxford University Museum of Natural History, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Oxford. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Top hotels in Summertown
easyhotel Oxford
Location was convenient, good transport links into the centre of Oxford and hotel was cheaper in cost than the more centrally located ones. Room was compact, okay for a few nights but may have been more of an issue if staying for longer. No chair or table, no tea/coffee making facilities. The only ...
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
The Galaxie
Oxford Belfry Hotel & Spa
Good hotel, definitely need a car. Rooms are nice, ours was a little warm, unsure if air-conditioning was available. We were very fortunate and had a free upgrade - big room, clean, good bathroom also clean. Bar and restaurant are both nice - food at both is very good - although drinks prices are ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Cotswolds Hotel & Spa
Spacious room with outstanding cleanliness, quiet and comfort. Sadly, not possible to use any of the spa facilities (pool, sauna) without purchasing a treatment and while I really did want a massage, the timings of treatments just couldn’t fit my schedule.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Linton Lodge Hotel, BW Signature Collection
We went to Oxford for a weekend and stayed at Linton lodge. We were very happy with our stay and the breakfast was great. A lovely 15min walk into the city centre with beautiful scenery. The room was slightly dusty and in need of a bit of paint :)
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Mollie's Oxford
Easy check in, staff were super helpful. Room was a great size, clean and nice and bright. Struggled to get the app to connect to my Expedia booking to control all the mod-cons but it wasn't critical - I could still use the TV remote the old fashioned way! Really enjoyed our stay here as an overnight ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Summertown
North Oxford
While North Oxford isn't home to many top sights, Oxford University Museum of Natural History and Ashmolean Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
Old Marston
While there might not be top attractions in Old Marston, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Oxford University Museum of Natural History and Bridge of Sighs.
Wolvercote
When in Wolvercote, you can plan a visit to St Margaret of Antioch, Binsey and Port Meadow, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Jericho
Jericho might not have many top sights, but Oxford Playhouse and Ashmolean Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
New Marston
While New Marston isn't home to many top sights, Oxford University Museum of Natural History and Bridge of Sighs are some notable places to visit nearby.
Oxford City Centre
Museums, historical sites and theatres are some highlights of Oxford City Centre. Make a stop by Covered Market or New Theatre Oxford while you're exploring.
