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Tower House

3.0 star property
Tower House in Oxford City Centre offers a unique urban retreat where travelers can enjoy a round of mini golf or use the computer station

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Located in the heart of Oxford City Centre, Tower House provides a charming getaway. Guests can play mini golf on site and stay connected with public WiFi while having access to the computer station for any work needs.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Business services
The current price is AED 449
AED 538 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug

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About the neighborhood

Oxford City Centre, a neighborhood in Oxford, is home to Tower House. Ashmolean Museum and Oxford Playhouse are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Frilford Heath Golf Club and Bicester Golf and Country Club. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Iffley Road Track or Oxford Greyhound Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling. Visit our Oxford travel guide
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Map
15 Ship Street, Oxford, England, OX1 3DA

What's nearby

  • A historic building with a clock tower and a well-maintained lawn.
    University of Oxford
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • An ornate stone archway with intricate carvings and a coat of arms above it.
    Bodleian Library
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • An arched stone bridge with ornate details and stained glass windows.
    New Theatre Oxford
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A classical building with columns and a statue on top.
    Ashmolean Museum
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A historic building with a central tower, surrounded by a large courtyard with a fountain.
    Christ Church College
    5 min walk - 0.4 km

Getting around

  • Oxford Station
    12 min walk
  • Oxford (OXF)
    24 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Plough at 38
    3 min walk
  • Cosy Club
    3 min walk
  • Colombia Coffee Roasters
    3 min walk
  • Wendy's
    2 min walk
  • Knoops
    1 min walk

About this property

Tower House

  • Guesthouse near University of Oxford
  • Tower House provides mini golf and more. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
  • You'll also find perks like:
  • Smoke-free premises and a computer station

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Things to do

  • Mini golf

Family friendly

  • Mini golf

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Is Tower House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Tower House?

As of 27 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tower House on 23 August 2026 start from AED 449, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Tower House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tower House?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tower House located?

Located in Oxford City Centre, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of University of Oxford and River Thames. Jesus College and Exeter College are just steps away. Oxford Station is 12 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Tower House Reviews

7.8

Good

8.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

8.0

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 168 out of 516 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 198 out of 516 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 92 out of 516 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 516 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 516 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. The room was clean as was the shared bath. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great, quirky little place in an excellent location. Don't expect a brand new hotel but for a very old town house it exceeded our expectaions.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient, central Oxford location in a quiet street. The room was very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

The room was clean, the woman who checked us in was nice, and the location can't be beat. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Kenneth

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived at check in time and there was no one to greet us. We called the contact numbers on the door and left 2 messages and no returned our call. It was not until another guest arrived that she was able to call and speak to someone and then spoke on our behalf. Room was incredibly small. Location was fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kumi

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Centrically located. Nobody at the reception when check-in so the instruction was given over the phone. We stayed the Yellow room and it was small and tilted which made me sick. It was dump and smelly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Odette

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As advertised. Won't stay again. The sheets had stains on them. The walls were dirty and had holes. Front staff were nice.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, and really helpful and flexible staff. They arranged an early check in for us as we were going to a wedding, at no extra cost.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay, perfect location and lovely room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Maezel

Liked: Staff & service
Location wise it’s very good, just few minutes walk from the tourist attractions. The room is okay, not thoroughly cleaned and there’s a leak on the wall coming from upstairs.
The leak on the wall coming from upstairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Indiana

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean simple and perfect for a little weekend trip and right in the centre of town
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful tudor house with attractive rooms. Great location in the heart of the town with plenty of places nearby for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Anran

Liked: Amenities
The location is quite centred, convenient to shopping and many restaurants around. The room is good, quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet, cozy, comfortable, clean room. Very Oxford vibe, old construction. Incredible location in heart of city center but on a quiet street so you really feel tucked away inside. Service was great, and responsive. There is not a permanent attendant like at most hotels, it was quite old tech with a lockbox and just the key sitting in a bowl in the reception area. I would stay again for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Historic stay in Oxford

Excellent location in the heart of Oxford with friendly and accommodating reception staff. The historic building was really cool and I slept well in the comfortable bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dom

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay in Central Oxford for a weekend, plus we needed to drop off luggage early and the contact was very helpful. Note that the hotel is unstaffed for large parts of the time, also being central it was quite noisy at night, but very cosy and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

N. Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect location with a relaxed feel

The Tower House is an historic building located at the heart of Oxford. It's central location offers a plethora of dining options in easy walking distance and many areas of exploration.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

LINDA

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Location is great but cleanliness needs to be improved.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a 400 yr old building so can’t live up to modern day conveniences/expectations. However, great character overall and well located. Would benefit from some detailed cleaning and overall updating without losing its historical charm.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Alex

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I'll start with what we did like. It's very well situated and the centre of town was at the end of the street. What we didn't like: The front door was shut. We rang the doorbell. No reply. Called reception. No answer. Finally after trying the mobile phone number taped to the window, someone answered. This all happened while standing outside in the rain. I was then given the instructions on how to get in. These included the code to the key safe to open the front door only, directions to the (unmanned) reception where my room key would be in an unspecified "basket", I was told which room I'd be in and where to find the room. These instructions were not emailed to me in advance, they were recited to me rapidly while i hadn't even opened the front door. I was also told (for the first time) that my room would be on the first floor and the communal toilet and shower would be on the second. If I had known these facilities were shared I would not have booked here. Upon accessing the room, it smelled like someone had only left 5 minutes ago. The walls were scuffed, dirty and mouldy. The shower in the shared bathroom was dirty and mouldy too. I didn't shower the whole time I was there. I didn't see any staff while i was there and quite honestly felt like i was staying in student accommodation. In summary, I would not stay here again and was glad to leave.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really central. Great choice if you’re happy to have a small but decently set up room in the centre of Oxford. Bed was comfortable and the place was clean and well kept especially considering what an old building it is.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A small hotel with a B&B feel.

A small hotel with a B&B feel. This is an old building, fitting with the town of Oxford with modern features like a flatscreen tv and wifi. The location is a side street but still in the heart of town. An easy walk to all that Oxford has to offer including the new shopping center.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a 1 night stop-over at Tower House. The hotel was cosy and comfortable, and the room had all the facilities we needed. It's right in the centre of Oxford so easy access to pretty much everything. The nearest car park is a short walk away. No breakfast on offer but there are plenty of cafes nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the location of The Tower House, its location was centrally located to be able to walk to restaurants and the local sites easily. Although staff were not on site 24 hours a day, it was easy to contact them via phone with an immediate response.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
The room itself was clean and cosy, quite small but good for a solo traveller. The bed was comfortable, and the hushed noise of the street outside was sooting. There was no one on reception for the duration of my stay. I was stuck outside in the rain for 5 minutes trying to get in. I rang the number on the window and was given the key-code for the lock box to let myself in, and check in myself. Other guests had this problem. No toilet or bathroom in the room was a real annoyance as the toilet was far away from where I was. No clue where the bathroom was, as there were no signs or receptionist to guide you.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025