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The Balkan Lodge Oxford

2.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, a short walk to Thames River

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Garden
Free self parking
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Located in the heart of Oxford, The Balkan Lodge Oxford offers a peaceful retreat with a serene garden and convenient laundry facilities. Unwind after exploring the city with free WiFi, luggage storage, and self parking.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Single Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

East Oxford, a neighborhood in Oxford, is home to The Balkan Lodge Oxford . New Theatre Oxford and Oxford Playhouse are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Blenheim Palace and Greyfriars Oxford. Oxford Ice Rink and Waterperry Gardens are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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Map
315 Iffley Road, Oxford, England, OX4 4AG

What's nearby

  • University of Oxford - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Bodleian Library - 5 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Oxford Castle - 6 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Christ Church College - 6 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • John Radcliffe Hospital - 7 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Abingdon Radley Station - 9 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cowley Retreat - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Isis Farmhouse - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Chaiiwala - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Antep Kitchen - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Chester - ‬9 min walk

About this property

The Balkan Lodge Oxford

Hotel near University of Oxford
The Balkan Lodge Oxford provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage, a reception hall, and smoke-free premises
  • A front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at The Balkan Lodge Oxford offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1951
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Host will greet you

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

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Balkan Lodge Hotel
Balkan Oxford
Balkan Hotel Oxford
The Balkan Lodge Hotel
The Balkan Lodge Oxford
The Balkan Lodge Oxford Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

Is The Balkan Lodge Oxford pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Balkan Lodge Oxford ?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Balkan Lodge Oxford ?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Balkan Lodge Oxford ?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Balkan Lodge Oxford located?

Located in East Oxford, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Thames River and University of Oxford. Thames Path and Greyfriars Oxford are also within 10 minutes.

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The Balkan Lodge Oxford Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 117 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 117 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 117 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value and location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and well maintained. Staff is friendly and the room is comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcian Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Proprietor was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No AC or elevator but only one floor so not too bad (and weather was cool). Property had ample parking. Good location: only a short bus ride to city centre. Room had lots of outlets for charging your stuff (big plus these days) 😄. Small coffee shop and convenience store just steps away.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kirk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy and clean room. Could use a new mattress. Staff was friendly and accommodating. Convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

December stay

Lovely guest house in a good location. We arrived earlier in the day before check in but were able to use the car park, called to say we had arrived and went off for the day - when we returned our keys were ready for us. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick and friendly check-in. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely welcome and great room. Nothing but good things to say about my stay. I will use again if visiting oxford.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All good and comfortable. Plus private carpark.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Teresa

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good bus service. Little cafe, little shop nearby. Quiet at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
John was a superb host!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Katherine

Liked: Staff & service

Simple room with friendly service.

Excellent service at check in and check out. Simple basic room. Good pressure in the shower but could be hotter. Excellent pillows but mattress a bit soft for me. Good variety of tea/coffee and toiletries provided. Some rooms face a busy road so can be a bit noisy at times but generally quiet and a short bus ride into the city centre. Great car park.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for money on a busy weekend in Oxford. The room was small, but warm and had all we needed. The bed was comfortable. Only small complaint was the shower stall was small and the water pressure was weak. Front desk staff was helpful and polite.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Good car park space but room was small and noises

Good location. Small room. Easy check-in. No sound proof wall between rooms. I could hear the noises from next rooms or corridors. The car park was good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheriff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Well kept, clean. Staff amazing. Quiet. All in all excellent
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Ashoka

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

lovely stay for student or budget business travel

basic room. clean. no issues. lovely front desk staff. very friendly. close to the bus stop. 5 mins bus into city center.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fabian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good 😊
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Li

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Hsiang-Wang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's clean, but fewer restaurants around the place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

H L

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nerys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Small room, but well-appointed, clean, with friendly staff. Just a block from the bus to city centre.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Caitriona

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

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