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
Oxford (OXF) - 23 min drive
Restaurants
Pret A Manger - 9 min walk
JOE & THE JUICE - 9 min walk
itsu - 10 min walk
The Breakfast Club - 9 min walk
George & Danver - 10 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. Open daily.
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
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Great hotel location for the river and south end of the city. Residential location which keeps it a quiet area.
We used the park and ride and it was a 5 min slow walk to the hotel.
Cafe on opposite side of road where you check in has good food and great service.
Clean, comfortable air conditioned room!
Staff was very helpful and accommodating. Breakfast was tasty and included with my rate.
It was within walking distance to all the places I needed to get to in central Oxford.
I would stay again and recommend the Ethos hotel!
Very cosy, clean, everyone that works there r friendly and helpful. David works so hard to accommodate the clients, Rose is so hospitable. We loved the cafe. It feels like home Its the neighborhood cafe. Very safe. Very close to Shops, restaurants and the university of Oxford.
The room is large and well-maintained. Although there is no air conditioning in the unit we had, it was still very comfortable to stay there in the height of the summer. The breakfast at the cafe is excellent, with a variety of choices.
Great location. Clean rooms and with good supply of essentials in the room itself. Breakfast was good too. Overall a nice play to stay if you are visiting Oxford.
Nice small hotel in quiet neighborhood, about 15 minutes walk to downtown Oxford. Friendly staff, good breakfast menu. Room was big, had 2 double beds, walking shower.
Antonio
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Joanna
Nov 30, 2025
Lovely, helpful staff
Delicious breakfast and dinner
Clean room
Great location
Comfy beds
While not brand new, I think this was my favorite hotel of the whole stay in the UK. It was close to the hub of Oxford, but on a side street that was nice and quiet. The room was spacious, and there was air conditioning, a fridge, and a tub. Couldn't have asked for better during our stay in Oxford!