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15 Ship Street, Oxford, United Kingdom, OX1 3DA

Historic City Center Location

Tower House Guest House is on a quiet street in Oxford's historic center, opposite Jesus College. It is a 5-minute walk from New Theatre, the Covered Market, and landmarks like the Bodleian Library and Museum of the History of Science. The Westgate multi-storey car park is a 10-minute walk away.

Unique 17th-Century Rooms

The guest house has eight rooms in a 400-year-old building, some built into Oxford's original city walls. Deluxe rooms feature king-size beds and are part of the historic bastions. Shared-bathroom options include washbasins. All rooms have flat-screen TVs, tea/coffee facilities, and free Wi-Fi.

Communal Spaces & Extras

Guests can relax in the communal living room with leather armchairs. Tea, coffee, and fruit are available throughout the property. Additional services include rollaway beds (in select rooms) and Prosecco on arrival. Safety features include smoke detectors and a first aid kit.

No Onsite Breakfast

Breakfast is not served, but nearby options include à la carte dishes like eggs Benedict and full English breakfast. The area has vegan, vegetarian, and allergy-friendly choices.

Social Enterprise Mission

Tower House supports Student Hubs, a charity helping students address social challenges. The guest house operates as a social business, with proceeds funding the organization.

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Double Room

2 persons

10 m²

1 Double bed

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Deluxe Double Room Bath

2 persons

22 m²

1 Double bed

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Deluxe Double Room Shower

2 persons

17 m²

1 Double bed

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Double Room Private Bathroom

2 persons

18 m²

1 Double bed

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Getting around

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City Centre

Oxford200 m

Airports

Gloucestershire (GLO) 72.9 km

London Heathrow (LHR) 74.2 km

Train

Oxford Train Station900 m

Bus

Bus stop200 m

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

Luggage storage

24-hour services

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
No pets allowed

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre
Cycling
Mini golf
Fishing

Children

Cots

Room features

Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Location

15 Ship Street, Oxford, United Kingdom, OX1 3DA

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15 Ship Street, Oxford, United Kingdom, OX1 3DA

City landmarks

Museum

Oxford University Museum of Natural History

740 m

Castle

Oxford Castle

630 m

Museum

Pitt Rivers Museum

800 m

Botanical Garden

Oxford Botanic Garden

930 m

Landmark

Magdalen College Deer Park

960 m

Landmark

Sheldonian Theatre

640 m

University

Merton College

650 m

University

The Queen's College

600 m

University

St Peter-in-the-East

680 m

University

University colleges

660 m

University

University of Oxford

790 m

Nearby

Museum

Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology

360 m

Market

The Covered Market Oxford

240 m

Church

Christ Church

500 m

University

Bridge of Sighs

380 m

Tower

Carfax Tower

280 m

High St

University Church of St Mary the Virgin

500 m

Museum

Museum of the History of Science

370 m

Bodleian Library Broad Street

Bodleian Library

470 m

Museum

Museum of Oxford

330 m

Library

Radcliffe Camera

510 m

Church

Exeter College

70 m

University

Balliol College

260 m

University

Trinity College

210 m

Holywell Street

New College

540 m

University

Brasenose College

440 m

University

St Peter's College

560 m

Town Hall St. Aldates

Oxford Town Hall

330 m

13 Magdalen Street

Martyrs' Memorial

460 m

Museum

The Story Museum

560 m

Restaurants

Pieminister

220 m

56 The Market

Pret a Manger

90 m

Westgate Centre Unit U30

Browns Cafe

190 m

Avenue 4

Burger King Restaurant

100 m

26 Cornmarket Street

The White Rabbit

350 m

21 Friars Entry

Mortons

130 m

22 Broad Street

Boswells Broad Street Cafe

200 m

H Boswell & Co Ltd 1-4 Broad Street 1-4 Broad Street

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TOWER HOUSE GUEST HOUSE, Oxford – A Smart Stay in the City

About the Hotel

Historic City Center Location

Unique 17th-Century Rooms

Communal Spaces & Extras

No Onsite Breakfast

Social Enterprise Mission

Choose the Room

Check Dates & Room Rates

Getting around

Amenities

General

Sports & Fitness

Children

Room features

Location

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