The Best Hotels Closest to Headington Shark in Oxford for 2026

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A historic hotel with a classic facade, arched windows, and a prominent entrance.

A courtyard with outdoor seating, tables, and chairs, surrounded by buildings with large windows and a central fountain.

A hotel room with a bed, a lamp, a view of a cityscape, and a patterned headboard.

A restaurant with round tables, wooden chairs, and a bar area.

1. Old Bank Hotel

Oxford City Centre, 2.8 km from Headington Shark

Carolynne

AED 947

AED 1,136 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A dining table set with clear glassware, a potted plant, and a lit candle.

A cozy room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a bookshelf.

A room with a brown upholstered chair, a stack of firewood, and a sign indicating a garden direction.

A cozy seating area with a sofa, multiple round tables, and a window with a view of greenery.

2. The Black Boy

Headington, 0.6 km from Headington Shark

Alice

AED 899

AED 899 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A hotel room with a desk, chair, and a bed. There is a window with curtains, a TV mounted on the wall, and a bookshelf.

A hotel room with a round wooden table, two chairs, a flower vase, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a large window with a view of greenery.

A reception desk with a modern design, a sign above it reading "CROWN HOTEL", and a vase with flowers on the left side.

A black sign with white lettering indicating "10 Crown Street" on a stone wall.

3. Crown Hotel

East Oxford, 2.1 km from Headington Shark

Nancy

AED 440

AED 528 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A building with a red door, a brick archway, and hanging flower baskets.

A hotel room with a bed, pillows, a bedside table, and a framed city skyline artwork on the wall.

A room with a red wall adorned with various mirrors, a grey armchair, and a small table with a vase of flowers.

A breakfast buffet with various cereal boxes, bowls of yogurt, and other breakfast items on a marble countertop.

4. Red Mullions Guest House

Headington, 0.2 km from Headington Shark

Lana

AED 358

AED 429 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a mirror, a window with flowers, and a floral wallpaper.

A kitchen with a gas stove, oven, and a yellow vase with flowers on the counter.

A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and dining area. There is a TV, a lamp, and a washing machine visible in the background.

A cozy living room with a sofa, coffee table, and dining area.

5. Apple Perch 2BR Flat-Free Parking

Cowley, 2.5 km from Headington Shark

Vilma

AED 548

AED 944 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with a sofa, round tables, and a bar area.

A modern cafe with a long counter, multiple seating areas, and large windows offering views of the city.

A rooftop terrace with a view of historic buildings, a railing, and a sign that reads "BROMIC".

A modern bar area with a bar counter, seating, and a view of the outdoors.

6. The Store

Oxford City Centre, 3.1 km from Headington Shark

Nadia

AED 915

AED 1,097 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A restaurant with a bar area, wooden chairs, and a counter with bottles.

A garden with a white picket fence, a wooden deck, and green umbrellas.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a ceiling light, and a framed picture on the wall.

A two-story white house with a signboard advertising a guest house.

7. Oxford Guest House

Headington, 0.8 km from Headington Shark

Charles

AED 324

AED 389 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A neatly made bed with a headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, a dresser, and a mirror.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, marble walls, and a black tiled floor.

A hallway with a red and white striped ceiling, a light fixture, and a door at the end.

A restaurant interior with pink booths, checkered flooring, and various framed pictures on the walls.

8. The Mad Hatter Oxford

East Oxford, 2.3 km from Headington Shark

Sonya

AED 456

AED 547 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern living room with a dark leather sofa, wooden flooring, and framed artwork on the walls.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A building entrance with a wooden door, a sign above the door, and two flower baskets on either side.

A backyard with a wooden table and chairs, surrounded by a low brick wall and a white fence.

9. The Balkan Lodge Oxford

East Oxford, 2.7 km from Headington Shark

Anthony

AED 437

AED 525 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A residential property with a garden, outdoor seating, and a pond.

A covered porch with a white railing, a table with a pink cushion, and a potted plant with pink flowers.

A hotel room with a large window, a bed with white linens, a dresser, and a television on the wall.

A living room with a sofa, a television, a desk, and a fireplace.

10. Pickwicks Guest House

Headington, 0.3 km from Headington Shark

Mark

AED 333

AED 400 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A bedroom with a large bed, a red armchair, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a garden and buildings outside.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel sink, a microwave, and a kettle.

A room with a wooden table, a blue chair, a mirror, a window with curtains, and a radiator.

11. No.192 Oxford

East Oxford, 2.5 km from Headington Shark

AED 397

AED 477 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A neatly made bed with a tufted headboard, two bedside tables, and framed pictures on the wall.

A row of black containers with labels for different tea varieties.

A residential property with a covered patio, a well-maintained lawn, and a parked car.

A reception area with a wooden bench, a chair, a mirror, a bulletin board, and a door with a sign.

12. Conifers Guest House

Headington, 0.9 km from Headington Shark

Dror

AED 358

AED 429 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a glass coffee table, a flat-screen TV, and a kitchen in the background.

A neatly made bed with striped pillows, a check-in sign, and a painting on the wall.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a built-in oven, a washing machine, and a large window providing natural light.

A modern living space with a dining area, grey sofa, and large windows.

13. Rana Court

Cowley, 2.3 km from Headington Shark

"The property was really good. Clean, tidy and well presented. My only issue was that the radiators were not as warm despite being on the highest setting. The bedroom especially was very cold. Another negative is upto now I have not received my deposit back. Surely you should have a system that works for returning deposits back. People are so busy spmetimes one will forget to check that the deposit has been returned back"

Nyengeterai

AED 854

AED 1,268 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A building with a sign for 'The Buttery Hotel' and 'Oxford Campus Stores'.

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden wardrobe, a television, and a fireplace.

A small office space with a desk, chair, and a coffee maker.

A historic building with a prominent tower and a flag.

14. The Buttery Hotel

Oxford City Centre, 3.1 km from Headington Shark

Phoebe

AED 567

AED 681 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A compact room with a bed, a washing machine, a microwave, and a sink.

A brick building with a sign reading "CROWN HOUSE" and a visible door.

A building with a clock on the facade, a sign for 'Crown House', and a 'Sundays Gelato' shop below.

15. Crown House

East Oxford, 1.9 km from Headington Shark

Arul

AED 301

AED 361 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A historic building with a prominent entrance labeled 'Mercure HOTEL,' featuring a symmetrical facade with multiple windows and a central bay window.

A reception desk with a name tag, a tablet, and a flower arrangement.

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a desk with a lamp, and a bookshelf.

A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a table with a lamp, and a bookshelf.

16. Mercure Oxford Eastgate Hotel

Oxford City Centre, 2.6 km from Headington Shark

Danfeng

AED 547

AED 656 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A two-story stone building with a pub sign, a small covered entrance, and a garage door.

A hotel room with a large bed, a red blanket, a wooden chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

A hallway with a carpeted floor, a staircase with striped carpeting, a fire exit sign, and a radiator.

A carpeted staircase with wooden handrails and a door at the top.

17. Mount Pleasant Hotel

Headington, < 0.1 km from Headington Shark

Yoshihiro

AED 213

AED 256 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A compact hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a small kitchenette, a mirror, and a foldable ironing board.

A hotel with a red-tiled roof, multiple windows, and a parking lot with cars.

18. Premier Inn Oxford Cowley

Cowley, 3.1 km from Headington Shark

krisitne

AED 207

AED 248 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a television, and a window with curtains.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stove, and a window.

A modern kitchen with a flat-screen TV, a black desk, a white refrigerator, wooden cabinets, and a black leather couch.

A row of white buildings with balconies and a sign for Rasa Sayang House.

19. Rasa Sayang House

East Oxford, 2.4 km from Headington Shark

Younis

AED 230

AED 275 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hallway with a wooden floor, a red carpet, and a chandelier. There is a door leading to a room with a large window and a view of the outdoors.

A room with a desk, two chairs, a small kitchenette, a window with a curtain, and a radiator.

A room with two beds, a small table with chairs, a window with curtains, and a radiator.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a painting on the wall, a desk with a computer, and a chair.

20. The Dial House Guest House

Headington, 0.2 km from Headington Shark

Alison

AED 411

AED 493 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

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Old Bank Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 764 reviews	View
The Black Boy	9.6 Exceptional 152 reviews	View
Crown Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 275 reviews	View
Red Mullions Guest House	9.2 Wonderful 351 reviews	View
Apple Perch 2BR Flat-Free Parking	9.6 Exceptional 13 reviews	View

Top Headington Shark Hotel Reviews

Red Mullions Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay! The staff are professional, friendly and helpful, and the location is very convenient for traveling around Oxford. If you are planning to visit Oxford, I highly recommend staying here without hesitation!"

The Store

10/10 Excellent

"Great short stay, will book again. Bar was great."

easyhotel Oxford

10/10 Excellent

"It was great, had everything we needed, super clean and the people at the desk were super nice. 30 min walk to oxford or you can take the bus for 5 pounds for a day paas or 2.80 single ride. You catch the bus right outside the hotel."

Beautiful home in Oxford

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent beautifully renovated house for large group. Big combined kitchen/ dining/ lounge area and lots kitchen equipment, even an air fryer!Bus to city centre convenient and quick"

Conifers Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"The was clean, comfortable. Available parking. Helpful staff"

Pickwicks Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"Location was excellent. Room was ideal, staff were very polite and very helpful. Nice continental breakfast."

The Black Boy

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent stay! Staff were wonderful, room was gorgeous and clean, would 100% recommend."

The Dial House Guest House

8/10 Good

"Staff were lovely and very helpful. There was free parking on site, which was a bonus. Breakfast was very good and plentiful including, eggs however you like them, ham and cheese, yoghurt, fruit, cereal, toast and jam, croissants and pain au chocolate. Very nice. Lovely big breakfast room with a view over the garden."

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Oxford Brookes University

8.8/10 (205 reviews)

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C.S. Lewis's Grave

Enjoy a stop at C.S. Lewis's Grave, a landmark worth seeing in Oxford. Experience the area's live music and theater scene.

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Southfield Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Oxford at Southfield Golf Club. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

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Barton Leisure Centre

Enjoy an outing to Barton Leisure Centre during your stay in Oxford. While you're in the area, wander around picturesque gardens.

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South Park is just one of the places to see in Oxford, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Headington Shark?

Headington Shark is located in a historic area of Oxford known for its beautiful river views. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 128 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Headington Shark?

Adjacent to Headington Shark, Mount Pleasant Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this guesthouse offers a restaurant and free WiFi. Other good options close by include Red Mullions Guest House and Pickwicks Guest House.

How many hotels are there close to Headington Shark?

Expedia has 128 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Headington Shark.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Headington Shark, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer near Headington Shark.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Headington Shark?

To access more information about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Headington Shark, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Headington Shark?

Ashmolean Museum, Museum of the History of Science, and Museum of Oxford feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Explore notable local landmarks like Bridge of Sighs, Radcliffe Camera, and Divinity School. You can check out the local talent at New Theatre Oxford, Oxford Playhouse, and Burton Taylor Studio.

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Our top choices for Headington Shark hotels

1. Old Bank Hotel

2. The Black Boy

3. Crown Hotel

4. Red Mullions Guest House

5. Apple Perch 2BR Flat-Free Parking

6. The Store

7. Oxford Guest House

8. The Mad Hatter Oxford

9. The Balkan Lodge Oxford

10. Pickwicks Guest House

11. No.192 Oxford

12. Conifers Guest House

13. Rana Court

14. The Buttery Hotel

15. Crown House

16. Mercure Oxford Eastgate Hotel

17. Mount Pleasant Hotel

18. Premier Inn Oxford Cowley

19. Rasa Sayang House

20. The Dial House Guest House

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Top Headington Shark Hotel Reviews

Red Mullions Guest House

The Store

easyhotel Oxford

Beautiful home in Oxford

Conifers Guest House

Pickwicks Guest House

The Black Boy

The Dial House Guest House

Other attractions near Headington Shark

Oxford Brookes University

C.S. Lewis's Grave

Southfield Golf Club

Barton Leisure Centre

South Park

Cowley Road

Court Place Farm Stadium

Shotover Country Park

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