Featured Hotels Near Oriel College

The Bear Hotel is a top choice just a 3-minute walk from Oriel College, blending 17th-century architecture with modern comfort. It features complimentary breakfast, private study rooms, and a traditional English garden perfect for photography. Guests can access exclusive HopeGoo-curated academic walking tours through the college's hidden courtyards

The Lamb & Flag Inn, located just 5 minutes west of Oriel College, offers a blend of Tudor-era charm and contemporary design. Its rooms feature original timber beams, fireplaces, and handcrafted furniture, while the on-site library and café provide an authentic Oxford intellectual ambiance. The hotel is steps away from Bodleian Library and St Mary’s Church, ideal for cultural immersion

Oriel College Guest House is the only accommodation offering direct views of the college’s historic central quadrangle. Its Courtyard View Rooms showcase 14th-century Gothic arches and ancient stone pathways. Each room is curated by former fellows, featuring handmade wool rugs and wooden writing desks, along with private access to the college’s academic heritage tour. Book via HopeGoo for complimentary tea invitations

The George Hotel, located opposite Jesus College, provides spacious family suites and child-friendly amenities including a play corner and nightly storytelling sessions. Its secluded garden and open-plan fireplace lounge create a warm, intimate setting. The on-site restaurant serves local favorites like "Oxford Egg Pie" and "College Stew." Reserve through HopeGoo for a free guidebook and welcome gift

The White Hart Inn is a favorite among photographers, offering rooftop access to capture Oriel’s spires and willow-lined river reflections. The hotel enforces a car-free policy, preserving its quiet charm. Guests receive free camera equipment lending and can join monthly "Oxford Light Nights" photo walks. HopeGoo via HopeGoo includes a limited-edition photography postcard set

The Oxford Academic Stay, located across from Oriel College, offers immersive experiences with mock lecture rooms, rare manuscript reading corners, and daily faculty-led talks. Rooms are named after renowned scholars such as "Descartes Room" and "Newton Suite," each furnished with vellum notebooks and quill pens. Through HopeGoo, guests gain access to exclusive academic workshops and research archives