ACCOMMODATION

Oxford is always busy, so it is strongly recommended to book your accommodation in advance. You can sample Oxford life by staying in one of the colleges, or there are plenty of hotels and bed and breakfasts (B&Bs) in the city centre.

University Rooms

University Rooms provides a booking service for rooms in colleges and other University-owned accommodation at reasonable rates. Rewley House, home to the University's Continuing Education Department, also has guest rooms available for short stays. The Oxford University Gazette also advertises visitor accommodation and short-let properties.

Hotels

The Institute of Biomedical Engineering (IBME) is located in North Oxford, offering a limited number of hotels within walking distance. We recommend exploring alternative accommodation options, or considering hotels slightly further with convenient transport links. Below are some selected options.

Up to £150/night (prices may vary depending on season and availability)

• The Buttery Hotel: Just outside the very heart of the city centre, it’s known for its literary connections.

• Vanbrugh House Hotel: Part of the Oxford University college system, located in a historic setting.

£150 - £250/night (prices may vary depending on season and availability)

• Malmaison Oxford: A stylish and modern hotel in a converted prison. 

• The Old Bank Hotel: Located right in the heart of the city, overlooking the Radcliffe Camera. 

Over £250/night (prices may vary depending on season and availability)

• The Randolph Hotel: A grand and iconic hotel located opposite the Ashmolean Museum. 

• Old Parsonage Hotel: A boutique hotel with individually designed rooms and a beautiful garden. 

Transport links

Please visit our Venue page to get information on how to reach Oxford city centre from London Airports, and how to reach the venue from Oxford city centre.

Sight-seeing

A downloadable version of the official University map will help you find your way around, or you can download the Mobile Oxford app. The University has also created a virtual video tour.

All the main tourist sights are within walking distance of the city centre. You may like to follow a suggested itinerary from the Oxford City Guide which includes themed trails and activities. The Know your Oxford audio tour introduces the University and city from a student perspective, or this article from the New York Times picks out some of the local highlights.

The city also offers open-top bus tour or a river cruise.