Cheap hotels in Oxford tonight
Updated 3 July 2026 · 36 real hotels
Oxford budget hotels start from around 62€ per night, with solid options in neighborhoods like Headington, Summertown, and East Oxford sitting well under 110€. Booking early and staying slightly outside the city center, in areas like Waterstock or Botley, consistently delivers the lowest nightly rates. A few well-rated guesthouses and inn-style properties round out the selection for travelers who want value without sacrificing comfort.
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Oxford carries a reputation for prestige, but sleeping here does not have to drain your wallet. The city's budget accommodation scene spreads across several neighborhoods, each with its own character and transport links back to the historic center. Areas like Summertown to the north, East Oxford to the east, and Botley to the west all sit within easy bus or cycling distance of the university colleges and covered market, yet their hotels consistently price below those on the central High Street.
The cheapest entry point in this selection is the Ramada by Wyndham Oxford in Waterstock at 62€ per night, a chain property rated 3.5 out of 5 that suits travelers arriving by car or willing to use the Park and Ride network. From there, prices step up gently through options like the Mount Pleasant Hotel in Headington at 85€, the easyhotel Oxford in Summertown and the Premier Inn Oxford Botley both at 89€, and a handful of well-reviewed guesthouses in East Oxford between 101€ and 110€. Traveling mid-week, booking several weeks ahead, and comparing flexible versus non-refundable rates are the most reliable ways to secure the lowest prices in this city.
Our selection in Oxford
| Hotel | Area | Rating | Price / night |
|---|---|---|---|
| easyhotel Oxford ★★★ | Summertown | ★ 4 | 84 €/nuit |
| Oxford Belfry Hotel & Spa ★★★★ | Thame | ★ 4 | 90 €/nuit |
| The Queens Head ★★★★ | Horspath | ★ 4.3 | 94 €/nuit |
| Rasa Sayang House ★★★★ | East Oxford | ★ 3.6 | 97 €/nuit |
| Holiday Inn Oxford by IHG ★★★★ | Gosford et Water Eaton | ★ 4.4 | 100 €/nuit |
| Oxford Guest House ★★★★ | Headington | ★ 4.4 | 100 €/nuit |
| Mount Pleasant Hotel ★★★ | Headington | ★ 3.9 | 107 €/nuit |
| OYO Lina Guest House ★★★ | Summertown | ★ 4 | 108 €/nuit |
| Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford ★★★★ | Wolvercote | ★ 4.3 | 109 €/nuit |
| Linton Lodge Hotel, BW Signature Collection ★★★ | North Oxford | ★ 4.1 | 114 €/nuit |
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest area to stay in Oxford?+
Waterstock, just outside the city boundary, offers the lowest nightly rates, with the Ramada by Wyndham Oxford starting at 62€. Botley and Headington also sit below central Oxford in price, with options like the Premier Inn Oxford Botley and the Mount Pleasant Hotel ranging from 85€ to 89€. Both areas have regular bus services into the city center, keeping total travel costs low.
Are there budget hotels in Oxford with good guest ratings?+
Yes. The Queens Head in Horspath and Crown House in East Oxford both hold ratings of 4.3 out of 5 at 93€ and 103€ per night respectively, making them strong value picks. The easyhotel Oxford in Summertown and OYO Lina Guest House also score 4 out of 5 while staying at or below 110€ per night.
How can I get the best price for a hotel in Oxford?+
Book as early as possible, particularly for weekends in term time or during graduation season, when demand from visiting families pushes prices up sharply. Choosing a Monday to Thursday stay can reduce nightly rates noticeably. Opting for non-refundable rates when your plans are confirmed, and staying in outer neighborhoods connected by the city's Park and Ride or bus network, are two further ways to reduce costs.
Is it better to stay in the city center or in a surrounding neighborhood to save money?+
Surrounding neighborhoods almost always offer lower rates. East Oxford, Summertown, Headington, and Botley all place you within a short bus ride of the colleges, Bodleian Library, and Covered Market. Properties like Rasa Sayang House and Crown House in East Oxford combine reasonable prices with easy access to the city center on foot or by bike, making the slight distance a worthwhile trade-off for budget travelers.