In the heart of Oxford City Centre, The Bocardo Hotel offers a haven with helpful staff and in-room WiFi. Guests have praised the attentive service and convenient location near Christ Church College.
When you stay at The Bocardo Hotel, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of University of Oxford and Thames River. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
11 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
One child (2 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
No onsite parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Services
24-hour front desk
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch flat-screen TV
Premium TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Minibar
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Premium bedding
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Free bottled water
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for GBP 50 per night
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Bocardo Hotel Oxford
Bocardo Hotel
Bocardo Oxford
Bocardo
The Bocardo Hotel Hotel
The Bocardo Hotel Oxford
The Bocardo Hotel Hotel Oxford
Frequently asked questions
Does The Bocardo Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Bocardo Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Bocardo Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Bocardo Hotel?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at The Bocardo Hotel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Bocardo Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at The Bocardo Hotel and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include University of Oxford (1-min walk) and New Theatre Oxford (2-min walk), along with Christ Church College (6-min walk) and Oxford Castle (6-min walk).
What's the area around The Bocardo Hotel like?
The Bocardo Hotel is in Oxford City Centre, a short 9-minute walk from Oxford Station and 11 minutes' walk from Thames River.
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Reviews
The Bocardo Hotel Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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8.6
Cleanliness
7.4
Amenities
8.4
Staff & service
7.6
Eco-friendliness
7.6
Property conditions & facilities
Popular mentions
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Location
Lobby
Bus
Elevator
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Flights
Car
Air conditioning
Reviews
8/10 Very good
Sep 8, 2025
Central Oxford hotel
Well positioned and comfortable.
Donald
Donald, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 28, 2025
Excellent location, great staff.
Staff was great. Room had a great street view with large windows. The location is perfect for site seeing and transportation. Restaurants, pubs, entertainment all next door.
bruce
bruce, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 20, 2025
Excellent location for touring Oxford University
JOHN
JOHN, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Sep 17, 2025
Gets the job done
The AC was good which was a nice change after the last 2 hotels where we could never get the rooms cool (and those were very nice hotels). And despite being on an active street it was super quiet.
Our sheets has some stains on them. The shower didn't maintain temp and the drain seemed to be clogged a bit. After a short the shower, the bottom was almost overflowing.
Dale
Dale, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 12, 2025
Staycation
A very comfortable stay.
Susan
Susan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 25, 2025
Very clean. Excellent location.
mark
mark, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 13, 2025
Perfect location, good value for money
Katarina
Katarina, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 22, 2025
Nice and clean. Friendly staff.
Changhong
Changhong, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 15, 2025
The hotel is in a great location. The room was comfortable. Air conditioning unit was noisy.
Richard
Richard, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 11, 2025
Fa bulous
The staff was so accommodating. They went out of their way and that is important to us. The king sized bed was so comfortable. The location is perfect to reach everything. The only negative would be the lack of an elevator so you need to be comfortable climbing stairs.
Michael
Michael, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 15, 2025
Convenient location but quite noisy right on the high street
Alexander
Alexander, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 23, 2025
Fantastic location to explore
A great location, particular as we were at the theatre next door. The room was excellent, very clean and comfortable.
The staff were very helpful and friendly.
Mike
Mike, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 13, 2025
Good for a short stay
Comfortable and clean room, shower could be a bit better (pressure of hot water). Friendly and helpful staff.
Barbara
Barbara, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 19, 2025
The staff was extremely helpful & courteous - especially Nimita. There was an endless supply of cans of water, all other beverages & even packets of milk for the instant coffee.
Glenn
Glenn, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Apr 11, 2025
Walkable to train and bus stations.
Judy
Judy, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 19, 2025
Just Perfect
Dominic
Dominic, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 3, 2025
Old hotel with spacious and clean rooms
When we first walked into the hallways, we thought they looked a bit like a dorm. But when we went into the room, we were impressed. Large rooms, well kept and clean. Our only issue was the A/C kept going off and we woke up hot. But the temps were around 30C and they might have been working too hard.
Robert
Robert, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 15, 2025
Liked the convenient location and clean, modern rooms (including bathroom). It was somewhat noisy from bars/pubs but things got quiet after 11pm.
roberta
roberta, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 5, 2024
Excellent location
Yue Ying
Yue Ying, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 17, 2024
Great location
Great location and very comfortable king bed- very good!
Genia
Genia, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 27, 2025
Public transportation only steps away.
Anna Lind Vega
Anna Lind Vega, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 9, 2025
Very friendly staff - warm welcome and fast check in. Called me to check when I'd be arriving.
Very central location but quiet.
Only issue is that there was a sstrange smell in the reception area which ws quite offputting and it's a bit run down.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 10, 2024
Large clean rooms and friendly staff. Great location close to the bus station and city centre - very walkable.
Mark
Mark, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 1, 2024
Great location, helpful staff, clean and comfortable rooms. I would stay here again!
Verified traveler
2-night trip
6/10 Good
Apr 17, 2025
Great location, count with steep stairs as you get to your room. It was very hot in the room (in mid-April) and the AC control was unconveniently located at quite a distance from the bed area, around two corners and no remote control was provided. The amenities were basic,