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Athena Guest House 
Cowley Road,255See map€ 67.35per night
This is the cheapest price in 30 days, based on the rates on 22 Nov
Top reasons for booking
With a stay at Athena Guest House in Oxford (East Oxford), you'll be a 3-minute drive from University of Oxford and 7 minutes from River Thames. This guesthouse is 10.8 mi (17.3 km) from Blenheim Palace and 15.1 mi (24.3 km) from Bicester Village.
Popular facilities
Free WiFi
Luggage storage
Free parking
Exploring the area
Oxford Station, 3.0km, About 6 mins from hotel by car
Oxford International Airport, 12.0km, About 14 mins from hotel by car
Christ Church Cathedral, 1.9km, About 30 mins from hotel by foot9
Triple Room, Shared Bathroom, Annex Building
2 beds
15.0 m²
9
Double Room, Ensuite
1 double bed or bigger
13.0 m²
9
Triple Room, Ensuite
2 beds
15.0 m²
9
Twin Room, Ensuite
2 beds
13.0 m²
9
Double Room, Shared Bathroom, Annex Building
1 double bed or bigger
13.0 m²
9
Twin Room, Shared Bathroom, Annex Building
2 beds
13.0 m²
9
Family Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom, Annex Building
Multiple beds
24.0 m²
9
Family Quadruple Room, Ensuite
Multiple beds
24.0 m²
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2.2/5.0
Below average
165 reviewsLocation
0.0
Services offered
2.6
Cleanliness
2.1
Atmosphere & facilities
2.4
All
4.5+
3.0+
Reviewed: 23 Jul 2026
1.0/5.0
Below average Very disappointed and shocked with the state of the room.
It was dirty and smelling of tobacco I had to request for a different room which was still dirty but better
Reviewed: 17 Jul 2026
1.0/5.0
Below averageSolo stay
Truly awful. Visibly very unclean - mould all over the shower, dust, oil, and grime all over the room. Every surface was sticky and the room and the building as a whole had an awful smell. The front door didn't lock and the bedroom door could be overcome by just pushing. The staff were unhelpful and unprofessional. I arrived at the property only to be directed to a house a 10 minute walk away, further from the city centre. I am deeply confused at how you could own a hotel and not even begin to clean it.
Reviewed: 7 Jul 2026
1.0/5.0
Below average The hotel cancelled my booking due to them having an electrical problem. I would like a refund for my booking.
Reviewed: 7 Nov 2024
1.0/5.0
Below averageSolo stay
Apart from the bathroom, which looks new, the property is run-down and dirty. The room was cluttered with unusable furniture and was dirty. The mirror was too low and not secured properly to the wall. The partially closed curtains would not open or close. The entrance area is overcrowded with junk. The walls are so thin I could hear people talking in other rooms.
Reviewed: 25 Oct 2024
2.0/5.0
Below averageStayed with partner · For leisure
A tiny room in a guest house with makeshift arrangements. Bed mattresses are not proper, and noise from the neighbouring rooms / street can be disturbing.
Tea/Coffee bags were available
Location has some dining options and bus stop just a road across
Reviewed: 29 Sep 2024
1.0/5.0
Below average 1. Door lock keep catching, struggling to turn the keys
2. Broken lamps
3. Unsafe socket, loose covers
4. Very old tv/dvd, looks like its going to fall off the bracket
5. Dirty windows sills & dated decors/curtains
Reviewed: 23 Sep 2024
1.0/5.0
Below averageFor business
Everything about this place was terrible. Wouldn't stay here again even if you paid me.
Reviewed: 10 Jul 2024
2.0/5.0
Below averageFor business
This place is an acceptable cheapie. It's run down, nothing matches and thins are a bit crooked but it's ok. However, I got 5 insect bites there and one got infected and I was in a and e 2 days later
Reviewed: 28 Jun 2024
4.0/5.0
Great As advertised, inexpensive and functional. The host was accommodating and the location is good, on Cowley Road, with a bus stop right across the street. The house is not new or recently refurbished and the furnishings are haphasard, but wvebrything was clean and functional. A good place to stay on a budget.
Reviewed: 26 Jun 2024
1.0/5.0
Below averageStayed with partner
Judging for the outside of the property we could have guessed that the inside was terrible. All the plants are dried, there was even an abandoned cooler. The hotel sign is half falling from the post where it is attached.
The front key doesn’t work well. The room key wasn’t working and neither was the door knob. We complaint to management. they removed the door knob and didn’t fix the keys. It was difficult to open and to lock the door with the key, and they didn’t fix that.
Towels were clean but very used, some of them had holes and stains on them. Pillows were flat and uncomfortable. The fridge was very dirty. No towels racks, etc. The only positive thing was the service crew, who brought us towels and were really helpful.
Overview
Exploring the area
Transport
Oxford Station
Oxford International Airport
Attractions
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Christ Church Picture Gallery
Christ Church Picture Gallery
University Church of St Mary the Virgin
Bate Collection of Musical Instruments
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