The Best Hotels Closest to University Botanic Gardens in Oxford for 2026

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a mirror, a window with flowers, and a floral wallpaper.

A kitchen with a gas stove, oven, and a yellow vase with flowers on the counter.

A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and dining area. There is a TV, a lamp, and a washing machine visible in the background.

A cozy living room with a sofa, coffee table, and dining area.

1. Apple Perch 2BR Flat-Free Parking

Cowley, 1.9 mi from University Botanic Gardens

Cheuk Lam

$259 nightly

$295 total

Sep 5 - Sep 6

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with a desk, chair, and a bed. There is a window with curtains, a TV mounted on the wall, and a bookshelf.

A black sign with white lettering indicating "10 Crown Street" on a stone wall.

A hotel hallway with framed artwork on the walls, a carpeted floor, and a wooden door at the end.

A reception desk with a modern design, a sign above it reading "CROWN HOTEL", and a vase with flowers on the left side.

2. Crown Hotel

East Oxford, 0.6 mi from University Botanic Gardens

Kavita

$107 nightly

$129 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

Total with taxes and fees

A modern hotel lobby with a sofa, round tables, and a bar area.

A modern bar area with a bar counter, seating, and a view of the outdoors.

A bedroom with a large bed, a green armchair, a bench, and a view of a building through the window.

A modern cafe with a long counter, multiple seating areas, and large windows offering views of the city.

3. The Store

Oxford City Centre, 0.5 mi from University Botanic Gardens

Ayman

$247 nightly

$297 total

Aug 27 - Aug 28

Total with taxes and fees

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs under a large umbrella, surrounded by stone walls and potted plants.

A cozy bar area with a fireplace, bar stools, and a dining table.

A room with a bookshelf filled with books, a grey sofa with a red pillow, and a round table with a book.

A hotel room with a bed, two purple armchairs, a round coffee table with tea set, a desk with a chair, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with curtains.

4. Old Parsonage Hotel

Oxford City Centre, 0.8 mi from University Botanic Gardens

Jose

$261 nightly

$313 total

Aug 26 - Aug 27

Total with taxes and fees

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There are windows with shutters, a radiator, and a chandelier.

A window with a view of trees and a clear sky.

A two-story brick building with a white front door, number 118, and two potted plants on the steps.

A brick wall, a white door, and a small patio with a table and chairs.

5. Lakeside Oxford Hotel

South Oxford, 0.7 mi from University Botanic Gardens

Lisa

$147 nightly

$177 total

Aug 25 - Aug 26

Total with taxes and fees

A multi-level interior with a central staircase, glass railings, and a high ceiling with skylights.

A bar area with a staircase, bar stools, and bottles.

A building with a stone facade, a neon sign reading "Malmaison," and a large chandelier above the entrance.

A table set for dining with a bottle of wine, glasses, and a potted plant with lavender.

6. Malmaison Oxford

Oxford City Centre, 0.6 mi from University Botanic Gardens

Sabino

$190 nightly

$228 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

Total with taxes and fees

A restaurant with round tables, hanging purple flowers, and warm lighting.

A modern, cozy seating area with a laptop on a table, a cup, and a framed picture on the wall.

A modern brick building with large windows and a sign reading "COOKING".

A modern hotel room with large windows, a globe on a side table, and a minimalist decor.

7. Courtyard by Marriott Oxford City Centre

Oxford City Centre, 0.6 mi from University Botanic Gardens

Myriam

$161 nightly

$193 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

Total with taxes and fees

A wooden staircase with glass railings in a modern interior.

A bedroom with a bed, a headboard, a nightstand, and a window.

A small, cozy room with a wooden desk, two bar stools, a window with curtains, and a hanging light fixture.

A modern kitchen with a built-in dishwasher, a sink, and a countertop with a water dispenser, a few glasses, and a pink mug.

8. Henry's

Oxford City Centre, 0.5 mi from University Botanic Gardens

Jonny

$134 nightly

$161 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

Total with taxes and fees

An indoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a glass ceiling, and various plants.

A bar area with wooden flooring, a bar counter, shelves with bottles, and a chair with a cushion.

A dark, ornate hallway with a wooden staircase, wall-mounted lamps, and framed artwork.

A cozy living room with a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a patterned rug.

9. The Galaxie

Summertown, 1.8 mi from University Botanic Gardens

Peter

$100 nightly

$120 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

Total with taxes and fees

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, a stone fountain, and a statue.

A hotel room with floral wallpaper, a bed with green pillows, a desk with a lamp, and two armchairs.

A traditional brick building with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a central entrance.

A room with a large window, a desk with a lamp, and several chairs.

10. Cotswold Lodge Hotel

North Oxford, 1.1 mi from University Botanic Gardens

Susan

$194 nightly

$233 total

Aug 30 - Aug 31

Total with taxes and fees

A modern living room with a dark leather sofa, wooden flooring, and framed artwork on the walls.

A building entrance with a wooden door, a sign above the door, and two flower baskets on either side.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A reception area with a wooden counter, a potted plant, and a mirror reflecting the interior.

11. The Balkan Lodge Oxford

East Oxford, 1.1 mi from University Botanic Gardens

Elliot

$154 nightly

$185 total

Sep 6 - Sep 7

Total with taxes and fees

A riverside restaurant with outdoor seating, a sign reading "The Head of the River," and a bridge connecting to another building.

A room with a wooden desk, a chair, a mirror, and a shelf with a box and a small plant.

A bar area with wooden furniture, hanging lights, and a bar counter.

A historic building with a waterfront view, featuring multiple levels with outdoor seating areas and a dock with boats.

12. The Head of the River

Oxford City Centre, 0.4 mi from University Botanic Gardens

Rafael

$163 nightly

$195 total

Aug 25 - Aug 26

Total with taxes and fees

A library with bookshelves, leather chairs, and a chandelier.

A luxurious room with a red velvet sofa, ornate lamps, and floral wallpaper.

A restaurant with pink booths, round tables, and chandeliers.

The entrance to The Randolph Hotel with a sign above the door, a green bicycle parked outside, and a flower basket hanging from the wall.

13. The Randolph Hotel Oxford, a Graduate by Hilton

Oxford City Centre, 0.6 mi from University Botanic Gardens

Anne

$256 nightly

$307 total

Aug 30 - Aug 31

Total with taxes and fees

A breakfast buffet with various food items, condiments, and beverages.

A paved courtyard with brick buildings, a clear sky, and a red car parked in the distance.

A living room with a fireplace, a red sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a leather armchair.

A row of red brick terraced houses with bay windows and white trim.

14. Sportsview Guest House

South Oxford, 0.7 mi from University Botanic Gardens

Allison

$78 nightly

$93 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

Total with taxes and fees

A cozy room with a large window, a bed, a small table, and two colorful armchairs.

A modern bathroom with a shower, tiled walls, and a window with blinds.

A living room with a floor lamp, a sofa, and a chair. There is a dining area in the background with a table and chairs.

A red brick building with a red door, a bay window with stained glass, and a small garden with potted plants.

15. 100 Banbury road Oxford

North Oxford, 1.4 mi from University Botanic Gardens

Linda

$159 nightly

$191 total

Sep 5 - Sep 6

Total with taxes and fees

A bicycle parked on a cobblestone street, a building with a sign for the Vanbrugh House Hotel, and a church steeple in the background.

A covered outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, surrounded by climbing plants and a stone wall.

A historic building with a traditional facade, multiple windows, and a sign indicating it is a hotel.

A fireplace with a decorative mirror above it.

16. Vanbrugh House Hotel

Oxford City Centre, 0.5 mi from University Botanic Gardens

Madeleine

$171 nightly

$205 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

Total with taxes and fees

A bedroom with a large bed, a red armchair, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a garden and buildings outside.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel sink, a microwave, and a kettle.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A room with a wooden table, a blue chair, a mirror, a window with curtains, and a radiator.

17. No.192 Oxford

East Oxford, 0.7 mi from University Botanic Gardens

mary

$152 nightly

$183 total

Aug 25 - Aug 26

Total with taxes and fees

A large, two-story building with a covered outdoor seating area and a staircase leading to the entrance.

A bar area with stools, a counter with bottles, and a view of the outside.

A modern restaurant with high ceilings, a skylight, and a mix of seating styles including booths and tables.

A grand house with a central staircase leading to a covered patio area with outdoor seating.

18. Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel

Iffley, 1.5 mi from University Botanic Gardens

Andrew

$142 nightly

$171 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

Total with taxes and fees

A brick building with a sign reading "CROWN HOUSE" and a visible door.

A building with a clock on the facade, a sign for 'Crown House', and a 'Sundays Gelato' shop below.

A compact room with a bed, a washing machine, a microwave, and a sink.

19. Crown House

East Oxford, 0.7 mi from University Botanic Gardens

Yuan-Heng

$78 nightly

$94 total

Aug 25 - Aug 26

Total with taxes and fees

A neatly made bed with a tufted headboard, two bedside tables, and framed pictures on the wall.

A residential property with a covered patio, a well-maintained lawn, and a parked car.

A reception area with a wooden bench, a chair, a mirror, a bulletin board, and a door with a sign.

A row of black containers with labels for different tea varieties.

20. Conifers Guest House

Headington, 1.9 mi from University Botanic Gardens

Irina

$101 nightly

$121 total

Aug 28 - Aug 29

Total with taxes and fees

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Top University Botanic Gardens Hotel Reviews

The Head of the River

10/10 Excellent

"Great staff, great food, and clean rooms."

The Store

10/10 Excellent

"Great location to the University. Staff was helpful. Roof top bar pleasant place to relax."

Vanbrugh House Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice hotel with an incredible location right near the center of the city. The rooms were spacious and clean. Will definitely seek to stay here again."

Malmaison Oxford

10/10 Excellent

"What a fantastic hotel perfect location in the centre of Oxford"

George Street Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent helpful staff, beautiful room, comfortable bed but the pillows were flat as pancakes. Tight squeeze between the wall and bed. Gorgeous bathroom with AC and elevator 💗"

Courtyard by Marriott Oxford City Centre

8/10 Good

"The staff were very helpful. The room was clean and comfortable. I liked the central location"

The Randolph Hotel Oxford, a Graduate by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful stay at this grand old hotel. The staff couldn't have been more friendly and helpful. Gave me some tooth care kits when I realised I'd forgotten my toothpaste. The room was huge, clean and very comfortable with everything I could possibly need. Only slight issue was the tv functionality wasn't great, a few channels didn't work and casting wasn't working at all, but nothing major. If you are here to see the sights of oxford it's perfectly positioned for walking, public transport, shops, even a cinema. Lots of restaurants very close and the Ashmoleum is directly opposite. Thoroughly enjoyed my stay, thank you"

Old Bank Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"I chose this hotel based on its location and other reviews and was not disappointed. Incredibly helpful and friendly staff - we arrived before check-in time but were offered a complimentary coffee before we headed back out again after leaving our cases. When we returned, our cases were already in our room and were shown around our room. An à la carte breakfast is provided in the Quod restaurant which we made use of every day. Home made biscuits, fresh milk, ground coffee, tea and bottled water in our room were replaced every day. The air conditioning was excellent - so simple to operate as well. There is an optional 5% service charge on check out but I had no qualms at all in paying this as the staff are so brilliant at making this hotel so special. We will certainly choose to stay here again should we return to Oxford in future."

The Mad Hatter Oxford

10/10 Excellent

"This place was amazing. It was on the third floor and there is not an elevator, but we had no problem with it Very clean, very, very pretty, Provided tea and kettle and condiments. Really nice place. Would absolutely stay again."

Other attractions near University Botanic Gardens

A historic building with a large lawn and a black wrought iron fence.

Merton College

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Merton College, during your trip to Oxford. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

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A historic building with a prominent tower and a well-manicured garden.

Magdalen College

8.8/10 (15 reviews)

Explore the campus of Magdalen College, during your trip to Oxford. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

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A classical building with a central clock tower, arched windows, and a symmetrical facade.

The Queen's College

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of The Queen's College, during your trip to Oxford. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

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Magdalen Bridge

Magdalen Bridge is just one of the places to see in Oxford, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

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Queen's Lane Coffee House

You can enjoy retail therapy at Queen's Lane Coffee House during your trip to Oxford. Discover the area's museums and cathedral.

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University College

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University College, during your trip to Oxford. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

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St Edmund Hall

Learn about the local history of Oxford with a stop at St Edmund Hall. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

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St Hilda's College

8.0/10 (1 review)

Explore the campus of St Hilda's College, during your travels in Oxford. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around University Botanic Gardens?

University Botanic Gardens is located in a historic area of Oxford known for its beautiful river views. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 251 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to University Botanic Gardens?

Adjacent to University Botanic Gardens, Mercure Oxford Eastgate Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a bar and free WiFi. Other good choices close by include Malmaison Oxford and The Store.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to University Botanic Gardens?

Expedia has 251 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from University Botanic Gardens.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near University Botanic Gardens, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review top deals close to University Botanic Gardens.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near University Botanic Gardens?

To access more information about changing or cancelling your stay near University Botanic Gardens, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near University Botanic Gardens?

Study the collections at Ashmolean Museum, Bate Collection, or Museum of Oxford. Sights like Christ Church Cathedral, Radcliffe Camera, and Bridge of Sighs are must-sees while exploring the area. You can catch a show at New Theatre Oxford, Oxford Playhouse, and Burton Taylor Studio.

How can I get to University Botanic Gardens?

If you're taking a train into town, Oxford Station is the closest stop to Oxford City Centre. There may not be many public transit options to choose from near University Botanic Gardens so consider a car rental to maximize your time.

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Our top choices for University Botanic Gardens hotels

1. Apple Perch 2BR Flat-Free Parking

2. Crown Hotel

3. The Store

4. Old Parsonage Hotel

5. Lakeside Oxford Hotel

6. Malmaison Oxford

7. Courtyard by Marriott Oxford City Centre

8. Henry's

9. The Galaxie

10. Cotswold Lodge Hotel

11. The Balkan Lodge Oxford

12. The Head of the River

13. The Randolph Hotel Oxford, a Graduate by Hilton

14. Sportsview Guest House

15. 100 Banbury road Oxford

16. Vanbrugh House Hotel

17. No.192 Oxford

18. Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel

19. Crown House

20. Conifers Guest House

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Top University Botanic Gardens Hotel Reviews

The Head of the River

The Store

Vanbrugh House Hotel

Malmaison Oxford

George Street Hotel

Courtyard by Marriott Oxford City Centre

The Randolph Hotel Oxford, a Graduate by Hilton

Old Bank Hotel

The Mad Hatter Oxford

Other attractions near University Botanic Gardens

Merton College

Magdalen College

The Queen's College

Magdalen Bridge

Queen's Lane Coffee House

University College

St Edmund Hall

St Hilda's College

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