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The Bocardo Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, steps from University of Oxford

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The Bocardo Hotel sits right in Oxford's city center, where travelers appreciate the helpful staff and convenient in-room WiFi. The property's location puts visitors just steps from Christ Church College, with service that consistently earns positive reviews from guests.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Large Double Room, 1 Double Bed | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Large Double Room, 1 Double Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Single Room, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Standard Single Room, 1 Bedroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Executive Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Executive Double or Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
24-26 George Street, Oxford, England, OX1 2AE

What's nearby

  • University of Oxford - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • New Theatre Oxford - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Oxford Castle - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Bodleian Library - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Christ Church College - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Oxford Station - 9 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Grapes - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Plough at 38 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Society Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Oxford Union Members Bar - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Bocardo Hotel

Upscale hotel near University of Oxford
Located close to New Theatre Oxford and Oxford Castle, The Bocardo Hotel has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Smoke-free premises and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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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

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour 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

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 50 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 50 per night

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 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Bocardo Hotel Oxford
Bocardo Hotel
Bocardo Oxford
Bocardo
The Bocardo Hotel Hotel
The Bocardo Hotel Oxford
The Bocardo Hotel Hotel Oxford

Frequently asked questions

Is The Bocardo Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Bocardo Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Bocardo Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Bocardo Hotel located?

Located in Oxford City Centre, this hotel is steps from University of Oxford and New Theatre Oxford. Christ Church College and Oxford Castle are also within 10 minutes. Oxford Station is 9 minutes by foot.

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The Bocardo Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 198 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 62 out of 198 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 198 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 198 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 198 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good central location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miyuki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly, and we had a comfortable stay. The amenities were excellent as well. Since it’s on a street with many restaurants, the noise at night was a bit noticeable, but apart from that, I was very satisfied.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The location is wonderful but, the stairs were a bit daunting. The room heater was not working but the efficient space heater worked and the towel heater worked well
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Marsha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Such excellent staff and service. Very convenient location. Shops and restaurants right there. Noise from outside was awful on weekends. Basic but clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay! The staff was friendly, the room clean, and great access to everything! It could get a little loud at night, but we were impressed with the sound proofing. In terms of service, my mom forgot her phone, and not only did they call right away, they raced to the train station to make sure we didn’t leave without it! I would definitely come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Right in the heart of Oxford, nice room (small, but everything you need), and a very helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Compact room, clean and with all you need for a one night stay. Very easy check in process and friendly member of staff. Very centrally located and street was a little noisy in the morning due to deliveries etc. but not a huge issue. Would stay here again 👍
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Liked: Amenities
Excellent location for touring Oxford University
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Excellent location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Oskar

Very simple
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Genia

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

Great location

Great location and very comfortable king bed- very good!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna Lind Vega

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Public transportation only steps away.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Philip

There was no way of turning off the main light in the room, with the switches not working. When I reported this to reception they said the only way to deal with this was for me to use the switch on the fuse box each time I wanted to turn it on or off, which also involved me standing on a stool to do this, in the dark for half the time. I don't think this is an acceptable situation in a hotel room, and yet the hotel would not even consider any kind of reimbursement for this
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Joanne S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly. Close to many restaurants, near train station.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

Good for a one night stop

Nicely located, easy walk to all attractions, but the rooms are super small with limited conveniences.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Regan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved every part of the experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect hotel in a perfect location. Very gracious reception
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Amenities
Centrally located. Warm. Clean. Value
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I spent a night here at the end of July. We had asked for a room on the first floor, which we given. Check-in was quick and easy. The room, whilst small, had all the aminities necessary, including a kettle with branded tea and coffee, sugar and sweetners, sachets of milk in the mini fridge and two biscuits. There were also two cans of still water in the fridge. There was also a 32-inch flat-screen TV and Free WiFi which worked well.The bathroom toiletries were by L'Occitane and there were plenty of towels provided. The central location was excellent for seeing the city sights. It was only five minute walk to the bus station and a food market was just around the corner. I was particularly impressed by the amount of information provided by the hotel prior to our arrival, infrming me of ID to bring, local parking facilities, check-in time, etc. If we visit Oxford again I will certainly consider the Bocardo as my place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

young

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect with some thoughtful touches.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Exactly what you see and pay for is what you get.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Good service. Close to town centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If you don't have a car in Oxford this is an amazing location. A short walk from the train and bus stations and very centrally located to restaurants and other things to see in town. We were in a room on the top floor at the back and had no problem with noise. The room was clean and the front desk was helpful when we had questions, I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

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