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A short walk from University of Oxford, Museum Residence Oxford provides a coffee shop/cafe, a snack bar/deli, and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

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Room options

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Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Executive Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Oxford City Centre, a neighborhood in Oxford, is home to Museum Residence Oxford. Frilford Heath Golf Club and Oxfordshire Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore River Thames and Wittenham Clumps. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Iffley Road Track or Kassam Stadium. Visit our Oxford travel guide
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107a St. Aldates, Oxford, England, OX1 1BU

What's nearby

  • A historic building with a clock tower and a well-maintained lawn.
    University of Oxford
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • A historic building with a central tower, surrounded by a large courtyard with a fountain.
    Christ Church College
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A historic stone tower with a clock, surrounded by trees and modern buildings.
    Carfax Tower
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • An arched stone bridge with ornate details and stained glass windows.
    New Theatre Oxford
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A historic building with a large arched entrance, a tower with battlements, and multiple flags.
    Oxford Castle
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Black Sheep Coffee
    1 min walk
  • Costa Coffee
    2 min walk
  • George & Danver
    1 min walk
  • The Ivy Oxford Brasserie
    3 min walk
  • The Bear Inn
    2 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

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  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with premium cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: GBP 200.0 per accommodation, per stay
  • Breakage deposit: GBP 200 per stay
  • A damage deposit of GBP 200 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Museum Residence Oxford pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Museum Residence Oxford doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Museum Residence Oxford?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Museum Residence Oxford?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Museum Residence Oxford located?

Located in Oxford City Centre, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of University of Oxford and River Thames. Oxford Town Hall and Christ Church College are just steps away. Oxford Station is 13 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Museum Residence Oxford Reviews

7.2

Good

8.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

7.0

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 124 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 124 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 124 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 124 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 124 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, good value.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Best location. Lounges are perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nathaniel

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

Great place!

Our stay was great! Good location close to all the main things in Oxford as well as a great pub right in front of the hotel. The only reason for taking off a star is that our air conditioner made this rumbling vibrating sound the whole time and through the night which woke us up…. But other than that a great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was located centrally. Close to the shopping centre, restaurants and easy walk to the train station. Room 4 is small but nice and comfy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Comfy and quiet

This hotel isn’t like a traditional hotel, it has no front desk and everything automated. We were able to get a quick response when we had trouble with the blind in our room and the room was nice, comfy bed and pillows. It’s in a great location for walking around Oxford!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Bhavin

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

Simple, clean, no fuss hotel room.

Great solo stay - was pretty much self service - you get texted your building, room access code, and also the wifi details - theres no reception or staff visible as such (at least, in the front part of the building where I was staying), but it's clean and comfortable enough. There were stairs and a spiral staircase to access my particular hotel room, so check if you have accessibility requirements.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The customer service was beyond expectations. We were met outside and our bags brought in and up for us. The room was ready early. When we checked out we mentioned we were heading to the train so she packed a lovely bag of waters and snacks for us. It was such a kind act.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Katherine

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good place

Very difficult to contact reception bc there is no central location. Had to use data and call them for a code to get in. That cost us $$. Room was ok...window blind on one window did not work, and could hear everything in next room. Luckily they were fairly quiet except when on their phones. Nice lounge with water and coffee.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Rande

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Positives: -- EXCELLENT location both for tourism and for those who have business at one of the colleges (but don't come with a car) -- clean, comfortable bed Negatives: --given that the hotel has no office or concierge on site, inadequate communication about how to find and enter (it's not easy) --loud noise from local intoxicants et al ALL NIGHT LONG (bring earplugs) --LED clock didn't work --safe didn't work --remotely controlled blinds only semi-functional --room 8 and its bathroom are tiny (room not big enough for two) --no one to tell or correct problems The balance falls to the negative side of the ledger.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Naomi

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Disappointed

Very disappointed. Hotel had recently changed hands but not communicated that to guests who had already booked. Had to chase for the entrance code which was supposed to have been provided 72 hours prior. New management were inept sent me the booking details, card details and phone number of another persons booking. I’d paid for breakfast for the two of us. The photos still show a lovely spread of pastries etc but there was nothing. Fine if the new owners don’t want to offer breakfast but you need to at least tell guests who have booked and paid a premium in this premise. Room was fine, comfy bed but outside noise from taxi rank was disturbing. I would not book again or recommend to anyone. Wished I’d stayed out of town instead. Communal areas very unwelcoming, stained carpet, dodgy alleyway. Not at all like the photos!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Angela

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Not as advertised - poor AirBnb at best

Firstly, check in details arrive on the morning of your trip. Our Entrance was down a side alley that leads to a slots bar and cab office. Called the number is advise we were earlier that the 3pm check in time (as per the details on this website when booking) to be told not a problem room is ready, arrived to be told by the cleaner check in was 3.30 and room was clearly not ready, she very kindly allowed us to place our cases in the room so we could go out. When we returned later, we found the room to be extremely tiny with the smallest double bed (although comfortable) not really large enough for a couple. Very clean and it was a nice surprise to have find we had a private kitchen facility. Shower door was very stiff. Not as advertised- no continental breakfast in the shared area. Although there was a coffee machine which frequently ran out of beans/milk and was not replenished until the following day, occasionally a small selection of biscuits. - daily cleaning - our room was not cleaned at all after our arrival. - complementary items not as advertised Room was very warm, air conditioning did work but very noisy. Unable to sleep whist it was on. No windows in bedroom except for a skylight. Skylight could be opened however due to the noise from the cab office and slots bar in the early hours it had to be closed. Lots of noise from other guests returning up the stairs and along the hallways, floorboards definitely need attending to.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Toby

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

Avoid Avoid Avoid

Despite having 'Hotel' in the name, this is not a hotel. It's more of an airbnb set up, you will not check in with anyone and there is no service or breakfast set up. If you have an issue you can't just pop to the lobby. Unfortunately, we forgot to look at the reviews before staying (big mistake) if we had we would have chosen somewhere else, I can back up the reviews - terrible experience, overpriced, AVOID. The only good thing is the central location. Our windowless r̶o̶o̶m̶ cell wasn't particularly clean, we suspected the towels were not fresh, the packaged milk was partly open and off (so we couldn't even make a cup of tea!). The decor is tacky and the finish is terrible. It's located above a pub so noise was an issue, even with the windows closed. Despite coming to Oxford for a well needed break we left like zombies having both had a terrible, sleepless night. The code for the entrance door is sent via text, this is how you access the room. The way the code for the front door and to the room is, I strongly suspect there is a security issue. For instance, we could access another part of the hotel (we went through the wrong door). For the price, we were expecting an actual hotel. Do not stay here unless you want a substandard experience.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tim

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

A Great Stay

The Museum Hotel was a wonderful discovery. Great linens, great complimentary amenities and food in the lounge, nice to have a full-size kitchen.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A perfect spot of a nights stay! With wonderful AC for the summer.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

Perfect location

Great stay. Perfect location to get to the local attractions. Beautifully decorated in keeping with the history of the building.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

STEVEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Convenient location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was lovely. We were very happy with our stay however the bed was very small.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jakob

Our stay at Museum Hotel Oxford was amazing thanks to its staff and location. Khadija was of great help, she assisted us promptly when we had questions about the hotel and she was able to recommend locations nearby to explore and have food. The location was in short walking distance to many main attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

MATTHEW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Once we had our access code evrything ticked the box! Would likely use again next time we visit Oxford
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Not having a hotel staff seemed a bit odd, we managed but could have used some help
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quaint hotel near Christ Church College. Walk up only. Room small but very updated, modern tv lighting sky lights, etc. Lounge open 24x7 with free drinks & snacks, breakfast which was great when you are jet lagged. Hotel is next to pub which was loud on Saturday night. Staff was wonderful and accommodating when an early checkout was needed. HIghly recommend!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

Regan

Liked: Cleanliness
I didn’t realize it was a property that you check yourself in and out of so when we got there early we had to call to find out where we could store our luggage. Once we talked to them they were very responsive.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Nick

Disliked: Staff & service
Dreadful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

RICHARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Reasonable room, shame about the room temperature.

Enjoyed the room and adjacent kitchenette facilities. However, the air conditioning unit was not functioning properly and consequently the room was too hot and not comfortable. Opening the roof light was the only way to cool the room to a reasonable temperature. Unfortunately, we had to close the roof light as we were awoken at 03:00 by a group of people shouting and swearing loudly in the courtyard area immediately below our room. It was an unnecessarily restless and uncomfortably hot night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Helen

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very noisy

The hotel is situated in an ally. It's very noisy. Had little to no sleep whatsoever. Air conditioning unit leaking water and room smelt very damp.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022