| modest simple rooms feature tvs and free wifi, in addition to tea and coffeemaking facilities. daily breakfast is available for a charge. this modern hotel in oxford's city centre is a 2-minute walk from gloucester green and the new theatre, and a 3-minute walk from the ashmolean museum. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
Heathrow Airport 1 hr 2
Carfax Tower (5 min)
Landmark 23m-high belltower, once part of a 12th-century church, offering city views from the top. The Covered Market Oxford (4 min)
Legendary 1770s' indoor bazaar packed with artisan grocers, boutique clothing and buzzing cafes. Modern Art Oxford (5 min)
Cutting-edge exhibitions of international modern and contemporary visual art, plus an upbeat cafe. History of Science Museum (4 min)
The university's diminutive science museum, curated around objects such as astrolabes and sundials. University Church of St Mary the Virgin (8 min)
CofE place of worship with an ornate 14th-century spire plus regular musical recitals and events. Oxford Botanic Garden (11 min)
Britain's oldest botanic garden, with plants from around the world, both indoor and outdoor. Oxford Castle & Prison (5 min)
Remains of a large medieval castle, with tours by costumed guides including the 900-year-old crypt. Oxford University Museum of Natural History (8 min)
Immense university museum of zoology, entomology and geology set in a grand neo-Gothic building. Radcliffe Camera (7 min)
18th-century, Palladian-style academic library and reading rooms, designed by James Gibbs. Christ Church Cathedral (9 min)
Medieval Gothic and Romanesque cathedral serving Christ Church college and the local parish. Bodleian Library (7 min)
The UK's second largest library, established in 1602 and containing over 11 million works. Christ Church (8 min)
Majestic university college known for its grand main quad, riverside meadows and Cathedral Choir. Bridge of Sighs (6 min)
This quaint, covered bridge built in 1914 spans a narrow street between 2 campus buildings. Port Meadow, Oxford (8 min)
Unspoilt ancient meadow by the River Thames for walks, wild ponies, bird watching and wildflowers. Blenheim Palace (19 min)
Lavish 17th-century stately home filled with art and standing in Capability Brown-designed gardens. | 
