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Athena Guest House

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Close to University of Oxford, Athena Guest House has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

4.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom, Annex Building

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

Double Room, Ensuite

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

Double Room, Shared Bathroom, Annex Building

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

Twin Room, Ensuite

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom, Annex Building

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

Triple Room, Ensuite

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

Family Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom, Annex Building

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

Family Quadruple Room, Ensuite

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

East Oxford, a neighborhood in Oxford, is home to Athena Guest House. Bicester Village and Cowley Road are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore River Thames and Wittenham Clumps. Waterperry Gardens and Millets Farm Centre are also worth visiting. Visit our Oxford travel guide
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Cowley Road,255, Oxford, England, OX4 1XQ

What's nearby

  • A historic building with a clock tower and a well-maintained lawn.
    University of Oxford
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • A historic building with a central tower, surrounded by a large courtyard with a fountain.
    Christ Church College
    8 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Cowley Road
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Oxford Brookes University
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Iffley Road Track
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Real Kungfu Noodle 老兰州牛肉拉面
    5 min walk
  • The City Arms
    1 min walk
  • The Bullingdon
    6 min walk
  • Za'atar Bake
    6 min walk
  • The Library
    6 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

  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Athena Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

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. River Thames and Oxford Brookes University are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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

Athena Guest House Reviews

4.4

4.6

Cleanliness

7.0

Location

5.2

Staff & service

4.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 162 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 162 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 162 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 162 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 70 out of 162 reviews

Reviews

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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
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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
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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
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2/10 Terrible

Sijo

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The worst hotel i have ever stayed
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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4/10 Poor

Valentina

Disliked: Cleanliness
It s really close to the city center
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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6/10 Okay

Robin

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Seemed a bit run down could do with a clean and polish Up grade on bedroom furniture at the same time
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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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
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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
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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
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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
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2/10 Terrible

Pamela

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The toilet was so dirty, i couldnt even stay there i had to move out..
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
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2/10 Terrible

John

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

Avoid at all costs!

What a hovel. Obviously the health and safety inspectors have never visited this place. We have had to apologise profusely to our sub-contractor who we put up there for a couple of nights. Moved him out as soon as we could find another hotel.
Filthy light switch
Bathroom flooring
Bedside tabletop
Powerpoints in room :(
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
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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
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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
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2/10 Terrible

Janet

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Filthy dump. Asked for photographic proof of identity despite having paid in advance!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023