With a stay at Ethos Hotel – Oxford City, you'll be centrally located in Oxford, within a 10-minute walk of University of Oxford and Christ Church College. .This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from University Church of St Mary the Virgin and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Oxford Castle.
What's nearby
University of Oxford - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
Christ Church College - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
Oxford Castle - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
New Theatre Oxford - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
Bodleian Library - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
Getting around
Oxford Station - 18 min walk
Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 65 min drive
Restaurants
The Place To Eat - 9 min walk
JOE & THE JUICE - 9 min walk
Curzon Oxford - 9 min walk
The Old Tom - 10 min walk
The Breakfast Club - 9 min walk
About this property
Ethos Hotel – Oxford City
Ethos Hotel – Oxford City offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and designer toiletries. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 47-inch Smart televisions come with premium digital channels and Netflix. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
This Oxford hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; local, long-distance, and international calls are all complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 18 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, as well as phones with free international calls.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace. Additional amenities at this Victorian hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area.
Enjoy Italian cuisine at Caffè Ethos, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in Oxford? This hotel has 2153 square feet (200 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 2 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Caffè Ethos - This restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Self parking on site (GBP 30 per day)
Limited onsite self parking
Food and drink
Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 20 for adults and GBP 15 for children
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Free daily manager's reception
Snack bar/deli
Restaurants on site
Caffè Ethos
Things to do
Bicycle rentals
TV in common areas
Family friendly
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Snack bar/deli
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
2 meeting rooms
2,153 square feet of conference space
24-hour business center
Computer station
Outdoors
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
5 steps to reach entrance
Handrails in stairways (24 inches high)
Magnifying mirror
No elevator
Stair-free path to entrance
Well-lit path to entrance
More
2 floors
3 buildings
Banquet hall
Built in 1888
Smoking not allowed
Victorian architecture
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Egyptian cotton sheets
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Towels provided
Entertainment
47-inch smart TV with premium digital channels
iPod dock
Netflix
Food and drink
Free bottled water
Limited room service
Microwave
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning
Desk
Free international calls
Free local calls
Free long-distance calls
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
Phone
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 20.00
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 20.00
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of GBP 150.00 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 15 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20.0 per night
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 20.00 for adults and GBP 15.00 for children
Self parking fee: GBP 30 per day
Pet deposit: GBP 150.00 per stay
Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
Early check-in fee: GBP 20.00 (subject to availability)
Late check-out fee: GBP 20.00 (subject to availability)
Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20.0 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, 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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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Ethos Hotel – Oxford City Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 357 out of 789 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 275 out of 789 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 789 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 789 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 789 reviews
2 - Terrible
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Christopher
Feb 23, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely hotel, great staff!
Christopher
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Joanna
Nov 30, 2025
Lovely, helpful staff
Delicious breakfast and dinner
Clean room
Great location
Comfy beds
Joanna
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Emily
Feb 2, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, spacious and functional rooms in great location. Parking is extra and would of been helpful to know in advance where to park as street parking can get you a ticket..
Very cute boutique hotel. Friendly staff. Easily walkable in to central old Oxford. The restaurant was very good - great breakfast included in the rom rate. Oven baked pizza made fresh from scratch for dinner.
Roy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sharon
Jun 16, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
It was in a unique part of Oxford, convenient to walk to many of the things we wanted to see and do, clean, friendly, comfortable, wonderful hot breakfast included. We really enjoyed our stay and it was a perfect kick off for our long awaited UK holiday
Sharon
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sarah
Sep 4, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay. Staff was incredibly nice. Location is great as well.
Sarah
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Victoria
Nov 7, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This was a great hotel. The room and bed were huge. Everything was spotless. We travelled by public transport and the hotel was about a 20 minute walk from the station. Although the hotel is not right in the centre, it is only a few minutes from the Head of the River pub and 10 minutes from the Westgate centre. The area is beautiful and very quiet
My family and I came here for the Formula One race and had an outstanding experience. From the moment we arrived there was no hassle. The restaurant food is outstanding, Anna and Bushra went above and beyond to accommodate us, including making food after the restaurant had closed. One of the top places I have stayed in with my family in the UK.
Very nice hotel located walking distance from downtown so in a quiet area. Lovely little cafe on site which served a wonderful breakfast. Room very comfortable and updated. Would stay here again if visiting Oxford.
Our family of 4 stayed at this quaint hotel just outside of downtown Oxford for a night. Rooms were clean and modern and we had dinner and breakfast in the cafe downstairs. The cafe offered excellent food and staff were very professional and friendly. Highly recommended if you want a quite place within walking distance (15 minutes) from the city center.
eugene
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Mike
Nov 5, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean. Good, quiet location and easy access to the centre of Oxford. We used the park and ride at Redbridge which made it easy to get to the hotel in less than 15 minutes.
We found it lacking in useful information on how to use the heating for the living area of the property, The bedroom heating was ok