What are the best hotels near Punting on the Cherwell Oxford?

Of the hotels here, Old Bank Hotel has the highest guest score, 9.3 out of 10 from 957 Booking.com reviews. voco Oxford Spires by IHG is the closest, about 300 m away.

How far are these hotels from Punting on the Cherwell Oxford?

The hotels on this page are between 300 m and 1.5 km from Punting on the Cherwell Oxford, based on Booking.com's distance data. The closest is voco Oxford Spires by IHG, about 300 m away.

Should I book a hotel near Punting on the Cherwell Oxford in advance?

Yes -- especially during peak travel seasons or major events in Oxford. Hotels close to Punting on the Cherwell Oxford fill up quickly. Booking in advance ensures the best rates and the widest choice of properties near this popular attraction.

Best Hotels Near Punting on the Cherwell Oxford

Punting on the Cherwell through the Oxford University Botanic Garden and the water meadows of the Cherwell and Isis is one of England's most quintessentially pleasant summer experiences, the flat-bottomed punts gliding past college boathouses, willow trees, and the Magdalen College deer park in a setting that has inspired poets and writers since the time of Lewis Carroll. The 6 hotels below are the best-rated places to stay within 1.5 km of Punting on the Cherwell Oxford, listed closest first. Guest scores and distances come from Booking.com, checked September 2026.

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voco Oxford Spires by IHG — 300 m away from Punting on the Cherwell Oxford

1 $$$$

★ 8.7 Excellent

300 m away

voco Oxford Spires by IHG

About 300 m from Punting on the Cherwell Oxford, roughly a 4-minute walk. Guests score it 8.7 out of 10 across 2,334 Booking.com reviews.

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★ 8.7 guest score from 2,334 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation

Head of the River — 700 m away from Punting on the Cherwell Oxford

2 $$$

★ 8.7 Excellent

700 m away

Head of the River

About 700 m from Punting on the Cherwell Oxford, roughly a 9-minute walk. Guests score it 8.7 out of 10 across 1,262 Booking.com reviews.

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★ 8.7 guest score from 1,262 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation

Crown Hotel — 900 m away from Punting on the Cherwell Oxford

3 $$$

★ 8.3 Very Good

900 m away

Crown Hotel

About 900 m from Punting on the Cherwell Oxford, roughly a 10-minute walk. Guests score it 8.3 out of 10 across 589 Booking.com reviews.

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★ 8.3 guest score from 589 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation

Old Bank Hotel — 1.2 km away from Punting on the Cherwell Oxford

4 $$$$

★ 9.3 Superb

1.2 km away

Old Bank Hotel

About 1.2 km from Punting on the Cherwell Oxford, roughly a 15-minute walk. Guests score it 9.3 out of 10 across 957 Booking.com reviews.

Walkable
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★ 9.3 guest score from 957 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation

Malmaison Oxford — 1.4 km away from Punting on the Cherwell Oxford

5 $$$$

★ 8.7 Excellent

1.4 km away

Malmaison Oxford

About 1.4 km from Punting on the Cherwell Oxford, roughly a 20-minute walk. Guests score it 8.7 out of 10 across 3,829 Booking.com reviews.

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★ 8.7 guest score from 3,829 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation

The Store — 1.5 km away from Punting on the Cherwell Oxford

6 $$$$

★ 8.7 Excellent

1.5 km away

The Store

About 1.5 km from Punting on the Cherwell Oxford, roughly a 20-minute walk. Guests score it 8.7 out of 10 across 1,059 Booking.com reviews.

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★ 8.7 guest score from 1,059 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation

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