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The Bear Hotel is just a 3-minute walk from Magdalen College Library, offering authentic Oxford charm with period architecture and quiet, well-appointed rooms. Guests can enjoy south-facing views of the college’s Gothic spires and gardens. For a truly immersive experience, book a stay through HopeGoo to secure exclusive access to the library’s guided heritage tours
Yes, The Bear Hotel features soundproofed attic suites with thick oak doors and low-light reading lamps, ideal for focused study. Each room includes a heritage-style writing desk inspired by 16th-century scholar workspaces. Guests also receive complimentary access to Oxford University Library guided tours via HopeGoo’s curated experience program
Within a 5-minute stroll, visitors can explore Jesus College’s Rose Garden and pass beneath the stained-glass arches of St. Mary’s Church. Stop by The Bear Hotel for a traditional Oxford afternoon tea featuring almond shortbreads and Earl Grey. The hotel also offers exclusive literary walking tours revealing rare manuscripts preserved in the library’s vaults since the 16th century
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