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Athena Guest House

3.0 star property
Guesthouse with free parking, near University of Oxford

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Interior
Breakfast area
Check-in/check-out kiosk
Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Athena Guest House in central Oxford offers travelers a welcoming base for exploration. Guests appreciate the practical in-room WiFi and convenient luggage storage. The smoke-free environment creates a pleasant atmosphere that visitors consistently praise.

Reviews

4.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Private hot tub
Heating
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Triple Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Private hot tub
Heating
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom, Annex Building

Highlights

Private hot tub
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom, Annex Building

Highlights

Private hot tub
Heating
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom, Annex Building

Highlights

Private hot tub
Heating
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Private hot tub
Heating
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Quadruple Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Private hot tub
Heating
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, Shared Bathroom, Annex Building

Highlights

Private hot tub
Heating
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Cowley Road,255, Oxford, England, OX4 1XQ

What's nearby

  • University of Oxford - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Oxford Brookes University - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • John Radcliffe Hospital - 5 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Bodleian Library - 5 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Christ Church College - 6 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Abingdon Radley Station - 11 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Cowley Retreat
  • ‪Chaiiwala - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Antep Kitchen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Istanbul Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Library - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Athena Guest House

Guesthouse near University of Oxford
Near Thames River, Athena Guest House provides everything you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this guesthouse include:
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Athena Guest House boast perks such as private hot tubs, as well as amenities like free WiFi and room service.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 2 bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with digital channels
  • Communal kitchens, electric kettles, and heating

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • 2 shared bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Room service
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Athena Guest House Hotel OXFORD
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Athena Guest House Guesthouse Oxford
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Frequently asked questions

Is Athena Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Athena Guest House?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Athena Guest House?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Athena Guest House?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Athena Guest House located?

Located in East Oxford, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Cowley Road and University of Oxford. Thames River and Greyfriars Oxford are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Athena Guest House Reviews

Reviews

4.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 159 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 159 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 159 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 159 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 67 out of 159 reviews

4.6/10

Cleanliness

5.2/10

Staff & service

4.8/10

Amenities

4.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Valentina

Disliked: Cleanliness
It s really close to the city center
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Decent, very affordable stay in Cowley

As advertised, inexpensive and functional. The host was accommodating and the location is good, on Cowley Road, with a bus stop right across the street. The house is not new or recently refurbished and the furnishings are haphasard, but wvebrything was clean and functional. A good place to stay on a budget.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Alexander

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you like filthy rooms and bed bugs this might be the best adress in Oxford for you!
Stayed 19 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kulbir

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hell Hole

Everything about this place was terrible. Wouldn't stay here again even if you paid me.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Mandhir

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
A tiny room in a guest house with makeshift arrangements. Bed mattresses are not proper, and noise from the neighbouring rooms / street can be disturbing. Tea/Coffee bags were available Location has some dining options and bus stop just a road across
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Joanne

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wouldn’t stay again

Good location, but not very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Silvia

Disliked: Cleanliness
Good position, close to buses, supermarket and food places to eat. Clean Is a good word... but not for this place...lot of work to do about that
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Valentina

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Central to some good dining options. Water did not drain from shower. Very tired hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Jeffrey

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the bathroom had been recently remodeled. Checking in was a bit difficult with the management not on premise. The owners are making efforts to upgrade the property and could spend some time tidying up the front parking area and entry which is not very inviting.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

clive

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The dirtiest hotel I have ever been in. It was that dirty we booked into an hotel. Avoid this place like the plague.

4/10 Poor

Sarah

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

It was ok for a solo business trip

Hotel room was as described but very dated and the light did not work. Ok for a basic trip not spending much time in the room
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Tim

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Don't stay! Spend more and feel safe
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Ashoka

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Basic stay which fit my purpose

Responsive and helpful host/owner, average condition property. You get what you paid for.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Richard

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Poor but acceptable cheapie

This place is an acceptable cheapie. It's run down, nothing matches and thins are a bit crooked but it's ok. However, I got 5 insect bites there and one got infected and I was in a and e 2 days later
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ellis

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The propertys unsafe, run down, service or lack of is poor, only good thing was the price, everything else was terrible
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

luke

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Shower not working People in and out till silly o clock in the morning Very run down
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
1. Door lock keep catching, struggling to turn the keys 2. Broken lamps 3. Unsafe socket, loose covers 4. Very old tv/dvd, looks like its going to fall off the bracket 5. Dirty windows sills & dated decors/curtains
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Lavinia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was dirty Too expensive for what they offer
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Only for the needy and despite.

The hotel is a mess, very cheap for a reason. Went to hear a concert at the O2. Should have known better and read previous reviews. Shame as the property is in a prime location to make a killing. Needs a good scrub
Shower room not clean, mould everywhere
Unusual stain on the curtains, looks like a man has wiped himself down after night time activities
Toilet floor a unhygienic mess
Sick on the front entrance lobby
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Alberto

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

Never again

Terrible place dirty room to small the worse place I've ever been.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

robert

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Apart from the bathroom, which looks new, the property is run-down and dirty. The room was cluttered with unusable furniture and was dirty. The mirror was too low and not secured properly to the wall. The partially closed curtains would not open or close. The entrance area is overcrowded with junk. The walls are so thin I could hear people talking in other rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sam

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

It wasn’t THAT bad, but 1 star is fair

Cheapest place to stay in Oxford, I only really needed a hotel to get ready in and sleep. The initial room they tried to give us was in a different building, and it was literally just a bedroom in someone’s grotty house - stank of smoke and not safe! Do not book the room with the shared bathroom. The room we moved to was acceptable given the cost (albeit incredibly dated and dirty), but that is about it.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Stephen

Shower didn't work, 2 TVs in room , neither would work
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Fernando

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is well located in Cowley, surrounded by restaurants and walking distance to the center. The hotel is ill maintained, the room is not comfortable, the TV did not work, it was not very clean, in summary, we expected more for the price we paid. Would not return
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Sofus

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The house was very unclean and in bad shape. There were cockroaches everywhere. The lock on the front door was old and almost impossible to open with my key. I had to call the host for assistance several nights when I had to get in. Don't go here, find another place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024