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The Mad Hatter Oxford

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A neatly made bed with a headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, a dresser, and a mirror. - The Mad Hatter Oxford (Oxford)
A restaurant interior with pink booths, checkered flooring, and various framed pictures on the walls. - The Mad Hatter Oxford (Oxford)
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Located close to Christ Church College and Bodleian Library, The Mad Hatter Oxford provides a bar and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

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Room options

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a chair, and a wall with a tropical floral pattern.

Comfort Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A room with a bed, a large clock, and a mirror.

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Comfort Double Room

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

Comfort Double Room

  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A neatly made bed with a blue headboard, white bedding, and decorative pillows. There is a window with curtains, a bedside table, and a patterned rug.

Deluxe Room

  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

East Oxford, a neighborhood in Oxford, is home to The Mad Hatter Oxford. Notable landmarks in the area include Bodleian Library and Oxford Castle, and travelers wishing to experience a bit of culture can try New Theatre Oxford. University of Oxford and Christ Church College are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Oxford travel guide
Map
43 Iffley Rd, Oxford, England, OX4 1EA

What's nearby

  • A historic building with a clock tower and a well-maintained lawn.
    University of Oxford
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A historic courtyard with a central tower, surrounded by arched buildings and a well-maintained lawn.
    Christ Church College
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • A historic building with a round tower and ornate iron gates.
    Bodleian Library
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • An arched stone bridge with ornate details and stained glass windows.
    New Theatre Oxford
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Iffley Road Track
    8 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Oxford Station
    10 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF)
    22 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Cape of Good Hope
    2 min walk
  • The Oranges And Lemons
    4 min walk
  • Shiraz
    2 min walk
  • Nando's
    3 min walk
  • The Big Society
    4 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch LED TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Meal delivery service
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 10
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 10
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Private entrance, smart lock

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: GBP 10 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 10 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is The Mad Hatter Oxford pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Mad Hatter Oxford?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 10 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Mad Hatter Oxford?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 10 (subject to availability).

Where is The Mad Hatter Oxford located?

Located in East Oxford, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of University of Oxford and Christ Church College. Bodleian Library and New Theatre Oxford are also within 1 mi (2 km). Oxford Station is 27 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

The Mad Hatter Oxford Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 73 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was amazing. It was on the third floor and there is not an elevator, but we had no problem with it Very clean, very, very pretty, Provided tea and kettle and condiments. Really nice place. Would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room, I loved the theme and everything was so clean and organized. Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was unique, clean and well put together. The bed was soft and comfy. The rainfall shower was wonderful! The entrance at the side with the bar there was odd and not sure about the rubbish bins out front. The staff were helpful and easy to reach via email. The street noise was louder than the bar noise.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
I liked the quirky design and the good location But as a solo woman traveller I did not like that there was no staff on site . It seems they are only there when the bar is open Wednesday to Saturday night Also the WiFi was terrible Even the TV did not work,just kept buffering
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in a good location and within walking distance of the City centre. The staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful and the only negative was the noise in our bedroom from the karaoke bar below us.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed in the Queen's boudoir. Clean room and comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was really comfortable, great shower, great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities
Beautiful stay! Very happy we booked here, it’s close to Museums and vintage shops, cafes and the hotel/ bar itself is amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was perfect, the place is perfectly located (I realized when I got there that this is where the Cricketer's Arms used to be, long ago), and it was exactly what I needed at a brilliant price. I'll book here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great hotel to stay at. Very quirky, friendly staff and good food. Very extensive drink selections ie cocktails and beers. Room we stayed in was roomy,very clean and facilities were excellent. Hotel conveniently placed via a short walk into city.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was beautifully decorated, a very comfy bed, and it was all very clean. The shower was fantastic. The staff were very friendly and really helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best!!! Top class quality of everything - staff are superb, location is central, rooms are incredible 😍 Highly recommend ❤️
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience, amazing rooms and very-very friendly staff!!! high suggest trying!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very easy to find the property, easy self check in instructions. Great recommendations given for near by places for food and drink. Clean room and comfy bed. Only down point to the room is a floor piece trim could be put down between bedroom and bathroom due to the different height of flooring it’s a toe stubber opportunity. Property itself very presentable with it being next to a main road there wasn’t much road traffic noise. Not extremely noisy in the bar below wasn’t able to gain the experience of the bar on the ground floor as it had a private event or a gig on our last night so unable to attend which was unfortunate. Very easy to get around bus stop located just over the road which 10/15 minutes your in the centre of Oxford. Or if walking 20 ish minutes just following the main road. Overall a good stop over and the property had everything we needed for our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quirky and great value

Quirky venue in a great location. Easily walkable for the conference I was attending. WhatsApp comms were super easy and responses within seconds. Was all I needed and loved the decor. Would stay again 100%
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was quirky, clean and had good amenities (perhaps only missing an iron?) with a particularly good shower and comfortable bed. The location is great, not in centre but a nice walk with plenty of cafe’s, restaurants and bars nearby. Only downside’s We stopped on a Friday and Saturday night and it was noisy from the bar/karaoke downstairs till circa 1am, (we had fun guessing what the song was) however they do warn you when booking and provide ear plugs. Also the stairs are quite steep but again they have plenty of warning and offer assistance if required. Overall thought it was good value for Oxford
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, modern, whimsically-renovated rooms and a superb location. Noise isn't really an issue. Staff is responsive and winsome. I look forward to returning!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Unique

Character filled place with a lovely, quiet room. Great decor, comfy bed and a clean bathroom with a great shower. Friendly staff. 10 minute walk over scenic bridge to the heart of the university area. Recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it! Special shout out to the staff - especially to Jess
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous hotel, great stay

The hotel was amazing! Ideally situated Lovely themed rooms, very quirky and brilliantly authentic. Spacious, clean, comfortable and great facilities. The staff were attentive and responded swiftly and positively to our communications about the booking. Attention to detail and an even a kind gift for my daughter’s birthday. Would certainly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel room was extremely clean, comfortable and nicely updated. The area is walkable and close to the High Street area. The only draw back is there is a bar on the first floor and stays open very late. Very loud.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a wonderful stay at the Mad Hatter! It was a convenient walk to shops, the Christ Church Meadow, restaurants, etc. The eccentric decorations on the property were adorable. The hosts were extremely nice and accommodating. Pro Tip: make sure you do the virtual check-in before you are too jetlagged to understand the instructions! I made the mistake of not handling the check-in until the last minute and I was so tired and confused that I had trouble with understanding the email and completing the check-in The staff was extremely kind and patient with me.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Lovely room, although extremely hot in Summer. We were grateful for a large fan left in the room. The staff were quite standoffish and we felt like we were a hassle asking for anything, so that is the main reason we didn't give this 4/5.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

No staff on site and trying to find the door in was a bit of a chore as it’s Aaron’s the corner on Circus St. Room was very clean and done up nicely. No air conditioning so that could be a significant issue. They had a fan going and temps dropped a bit during the night so we werefine
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location within Oxford. The room was clean ans presentable with a comfortable bed and good size. This place would have gotten a 4 or even 5* review if it weren't for the loud music playing from downstairs. We were told this would stop at midnight, and so we made sure to stay out until past midnight. However, even returning at 1am, the music was still incredibly loud and bassy into the room, up until 2am. Do not stay here if you intend to sleep before 2am.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024