4-Star Hotels Near Bodleian Library

St. Andrew's College Hotel is a top choice just 3 minutes’ walk from the Bodleian Library. Its rooms feature historic reading desks, soundproofed walls, and period-inspired bookshelves. The hotel also provides access to the nearby Oxford University Press Bookstore via a private courtyard path. For an immersive scholarly experience, book a quiet-view room through the HopeGoo app with early check-in options

Stay at Oxford College Hall Hotel, just a 7-minute walk from the Bodleian Library. Housed in a restored 18th-century college building, it blends original oak paneling with modern amenities. Some rooms overlook the college quad and Gothic spires. Enjoy complimentary Oxford-style breakfast each morning, then enter the library grounds directly through the Shipley Gate, ideal for researchers and literary enthusiasts seeking authenticity

Riverbank Manor Hotel, located opposite the Ashmolean Museum, offers breathtaking views of the Bodleian Library dome and Oxford Cathedral spire from its private balconies. Each room features heritage-themed décor and reading nooks with vintage lamps. Guests can stroll along the Cherwell River path to the library’s main entrance. Book a skyline-view suite via HopeGoo for an unforgettable blend of history and serenity

Guests at Oxford College Lane Boutique Hotel can join daily afternoon manuscript lectures hosted by Oxford scholars inside the Bodleian’s Rare Books Reading Room. The hotel also partners with The Oxford Literary Café to offer a "Library Secrets" afternoon tea featuring 16th-century manuscript replicas and Shakespeare sonnet blind boxes. Reserve these exclusive experiences through the HopeGoo platform for guaranteed access

Bodleian Walkway Hotel offers free daily academic neighborhood tours at 9:30 AM and 2:00 PM, led by trained guides. The route includes Jesus College, Merton College, and the Radcliffe Camera, with insights into the library’s archival systems and Oxford traditions. Afterward, relax in the hotel’s vellum-style lounge with handcrafted teas. Tours are bookable via the HopeGoo app with priority seating

Oxford College Family Suites Hotel offers children’s rooms with twin beds and a shared learning corner featuring interactive heritage walls and medieval manuscript puzzle cards. Families can apply for a family access pass to explore the Bodleian’s Children’s Reading Room and Historical Manuscript Exhibition. All packages include a custom Oxford geography puzzle and academic badge set—available exclusively through the HopeGoo platform