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The Galaxie

180 Banbury Road
Rated 8.2 in 1773 reviews

The Galaxie in Oxford, United Kingdom, is a modern hotel that combines contemporary style with the classic charm of a traditional guesthouse. Located in the vibrant Summertown area, this well-established hotel offers an inviting atmosphere that ensures a relaxing stay for both business and leisure travelers. Its convenient location provides easy access to Oxford's historic city center, renowned colleges, and the picturesque countryside surrounding the city.

Guests at The Galaxie can expect to find comfortable and thoughtfully designed accommodations, with a variety of room options catering to different needs. Each room features modern amenities such as free Wi-Fi, flat-screen televisions, and tea/coffee making facilities, ensuring a convenient and pleasant stay. The décor is understated and elegant, creating a soothing environment that makes guests feel at home.

The hotel places a strong emphasis on personal service, with a friendly and knowledgeable staff available to assist guests in making the most of their visit to Oxford. A delicious continental breakfast is served daily in a bright and airy dining room, offering an array of fresh pastries, fruits, and other morning essentials to start the day off right.

For those wishing to explore the local area, The Galaxie is surrounded by an array of shops, cafes, and restaurants, providing plenty of options for dining and leisure. With its blend of modern convenience and traditional hospitality, The Galaxie serves as an ideal base for discovering all that Oxford has to offer.

Climate and Weather

January
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Michelin Restaurants in Oxford and near The Galaxie

Pitt Rivers Museum
Pitt Rivers Museum
Museum in Oxford, England, UK
1.9km / 1.2mi
Oxford University Museum of Natural History
Oxford University Museum of Natural History
Museum in Oxford, United Kingdom
1.9km / 1.2mi
University Parks
University Parks
Parkland area northeast of the city centre in Oxford, England
1.4km / 0.87mi
The Oxford Oratory
The Oxford Oratory
Roman Catholic church in Oxford, England
1.8km / 1.1mi
Wolvercote
Wolvercote
Village in Oxfordshire, part of the City of Oxford, England
1.1km / 0.68mi
Chapel
Chapel
Church in England
1.8km / 1.1mi
St Barnabas Church
St Barnabas Church
Church in Oxford, United Kingdom
1.9km / 1.2mi
St Giles' Church
St Giles' Church
Church in Oxford, UK
1.8km / 1.1mi
Saint Margaret's Church
Saint Margaret's Church
Grade II listed church in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK
1km / 0.61mi
St Andrew's Church
St Andrew's Church
Church in Oxford, UK
0.7km / 0.41mi
Cutteslowe and Sunnymead Park
Public park in Oxford, England, UK
0.9km / 0.58mi
Walton Well Drinking Fountain
Walton Well Drinking Fountain
Grade II listed drinking fountain in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK
1.5km / 0.93mi
Oxford War Memorial
Oxford War Memorial
War memorial in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK
1.9km / 1.2mi
Woodstock Road Baptist Church
Church in United Kingdom
230m / 250yd
Parson's Pleasure
Parson's Pleasure
Former bathing site in the English city of Oxford
2km / 1.2mi
Wolvercote War Memorial
Wolvercote War Memorial
War memorial in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK
1.6km / 1mi
St Peter's Church
St Peter's Church
Church building in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK
1.6km / 1mi
SS. Gregory & Augustine Catholic Church
SS. Gregory & Augustine Catholic Church
Church building in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK
1.1km / 0.66mi
St Michael And All Angels' Church
St Michael And All Angels' Church
Church building in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK
490m / 0.3mi
LMH Chapel
Chapel of Lady Margaret Hall, University of Oxford, UK
1.2km / 0.77mi
Saint Nicholas Church
Saint Nicholas Church
Church in Oxford, UK
1.8km / 1.1mi
Christ Church
Christ Church
Constituent college of the University of Oxford in England
2.7km / 1.7mi
Ashmolean Museum
Ashmolean Museum
Museum in Oxford, England, UK
2.2km / 1.4mi
Magdalen College
Magdalen College
Constituent college of the University of Oxford in England
2.4km / 1.5mi
New College
New College
Constituent college of the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom
2.4km / 1.5mi
Bodleian Library
Bodleian Library
Main research library of the University of Oxford
2.4km / 1.5mi
Balliol College
Balliol College
Constituent college of the University of Oxford
2.2km / 1.4mi
The Queen's College
The Queen's College
College of the University of Oxford
2.5km / 1.6mi
University College
University College
Constituent College of Oxford University
2.6km / 1.6mi
Merton College
Merton College
College of the University of Oxford
2.7km / 1.7mi
All Souls College
All Souls College
College of the University of Oxford
2.5km / 1.5mi
Oriel College
Oriel College
College of the University of Oxford
2.6km / 1.6mi
Brasenose College
Brasenose College
College of the University of Oxford
2.5km / 1.6mi
Wadham College
Wadham College
College of the University of Oxford
2.1km / 1.3mi
Lincoln College
Lincoln College
College of the University of Oxford
2.5km / 1.6mi
Exeter College
Exeter College
Constituent college of the University of Oxford
2.4km / 1.5mi
Jesus College
Jesus College
College of the University of Oxford in England
2.4km / 1.5mi
Trinity College
Trinity College
College of the University of Oxford
2.2km / 1.4mi
Pembroke College
Pembroke College
Constituent college of the University of Oxford
2.7km / 1.7mi
Worcester College
Worcester College
College of the University of Oxford
2km / 1.3mi
Hertford College
Hertford College
College of the University of Oxford
2.3km / 1.5mi
Christ Church Cathedral
Christ Church Cathedral
Cathedral of the diocese of Oxford, England
2.8km / 1.8mi
Museum of the History of Science
Museum of the History of Science
Museum in Oxford, UK
2.4km / 1.5mi
University of Oxford Botanic Garden
University of Oxford Botanic Garden
Botanical garden in Oxford, UK
2.8km / 1.8mi
Birthplace of Richard I and John
Birthplace of Richard I and John
Former palace in Oxford, England
2.2km / 1.4mi

What to do in Oxford and near The Galaxie

Pitt Rivers Museum
Pitt Rivers Museum
Museum in Oxford, England, UK
1.9km / 1.2mi
Oxford University Museum of Natural History
Oxford University Museum of Natural History
Museum in Oxford, United Kingdom
1.9km / 1.2mi
University Parks
University Parks
Parkland area northeast of the city centre in Oxford, England
1.4km / 0.87mi
The Oxford Oratory
The Oxford Oratory
Roman Catholic church in Oxford, England
1.8km / 1.1mi
Wolvercote
Wolvercote
Village in Oxfordshire, part of the City of Oxford, England
1.1km / 0.68mi
Chapel
Chapel
Church in England
1.8km / 1.1mi
St Barnabas Church
St Barnabas Church
Church in Oxford, United Kingdom
1.9km / 1.2mi
St Giles' Church
St Giles' Church
Church in Oxford, UK
1.8km / 1.1mi
Saint Margaret's Church
Saint Margaret's Church
Grade II listed church in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK
1km / 0.61mi
St Andrew's Church
St Andrew's Church
Church in Oxford, UK
0.7km / 0.41mi
Cutteslowe and Sunnymead Park
Public park in Oxford, England, UK
0.9km / 0.58mi
Walton Well Drinking Fountain
Walton Well Drinking Fountain
Grade II listed drinking fountain in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK
1.5km / 0.93mi
Oxford War Memorial
Oxford War Memorial
War memorial in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK
1.9km / 1.2mi
Woodstock Road Baptist Church
Church in United Kingdom
230m / 250yd
Parson's Pleasure
Parson's Pleasure
Former bathing site in the English city of Oxford
2km / 1.2mi
Wolvercote War Memorial
Wolvercote War Memorial
War memorial in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK
1.6km / 1mi
St Peter's Church
St Peter's Church
Church building in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK
1.6km / 1mi
SS. Gregory & Augustine Catholic Church
SS. Gregory & Augustine Catholic Church
Church building in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK
1.1km / 0.66mi
St Michael And All Angels' Church
St Michael And All Angels' Church
Church building in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK
490m / 0.3mi
LMH Chapel
Chapel of Lady Margaret Hall, University of Oxford, UK
1.2km / 0.77mi
Saint Nicholas Church
Saint Nicholas Church
Church in Oxford, UK
1.8km / 1.1mi
Christ Church
Christ Church
Constituent college of the University of Oxford in England
2.7km / 1.7mi
Ashmolean Museum
Ashmolean Museum
Museum in Oxford, England, UK
2.2km / 1.4mi
Magdalen College
Magdalen College
Constituent college of the University of Oxford in England
2.4km / 1.5mi
New College
New College
Constituent college of the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom
2.4km / 1.5mi
Bodleian Library
Bodleian Library
Main research library of the University of Oxford
2.4km / 1.5mi
Balliol College
Balliol College
Constituent college of the University of Oxford
2.2km / 1.4mi
The Queen's College
The Queen's College
College of the University of Oxford
2.5km / 1.6mi
University College
University College
Constituent College of Oxford University
2.6km / 1.6mi
Merton College
Merton College
College of the University of Oxford
2.7km / 1.7mi

About Oxford

Oxford, known for its prestigious university and rich history, offers a variety of activities and sights for visitors. One of the most notable attractions is the University of Oxford, which is composed of numerous colleges, each with its own unique architecture and history. Exploring these colleges, such as Christ Church and Magdalen, provides insight into the academic and cultural heritage of the city.

The Ashmolean Museum, the world's first university museum, houses an extensive collection of art and antiquities. It is worth a visit for those interested in history and culture, as it features works from various civilizations and periods. Nearby, the Bodleian Library is another significant site, offering guided tours that showcase its remarkable architecture and vast collection of books and manuscripts.

For outdoor enthusiasts, the University Parks is a peaceful spot perfect for a leisurely walk or a picnic. The gardens and green spaces provide a lovely backdrop for relaxation while enjoying the natural beauty of Oxford. Additionally, the Botanic Garden, one of the oldest in the UK, showcases a diverse range of plants and flowers, making it a serene place to explore.

The Oxford Covered Market is a vibrant area where visitors can find local produce, specialty foods, and unique shops. It is an excellent place to experience the local culture and perhaps sample some traditional British fare. For those interested in literature, a visit to the Eagle and Child pub is recommended, as it was a favorite meeting place of famous writers like J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis.

Lastly, taking a stroll along the River Thames or the River Cherwell can be quite enjoyable. Boating or punting is a popular activity, offering a different perspective of the city and its picturesque surroundings. These experiences collectively highlight the historical, cultural, and natural beauty of Oxford, making it a rewarding destination.




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