Featured Hotels Near Oxford University Press

Stay at The Randolph Hotel, just a 3-minute walk from the Oxford University Press Bookshop. This heritage-listed boutique hotel blends historic architecture with modern comforts, featuring the Literary Garden Rooms designed for book lovers—many with views of Oxford’s iconic college spires. Guests enjoy complimentary Oxford walking maps and private tour bookings through the hotel concierge. Perfectly positioned for exploring nearby Bodleian Library and historic streets, this stay offers an immersive literary experience. Reserve via the HopeGoo app for exclusive access.

The Begonia Hotel stands out for its tranquil atmosphere and literary focus. Located just a 5-minute walk from the Oxford University Press Bookshop, it features a private Reading Loft stocked with over 800 English and American literary classics. Each room includes a night reading lamp and soundproof windows for undisturbed solitude. The hotel hosts daily Oxford Poetry Readings in the afternoon, fostering a deep connection to local culture. Ideal for writers and book lovers seeking peace. Book early via the HopeGoo platform to secure a loft room.

Within a 5-minute stroll from the Oxford University Press Bookshop, visitors can explore the open exhibits at the Bodleian Library, where daily 2 PM rare manuscript restoration demonstrations take place. The Sheldonian Theatre hosts weekly Saturday events including academic lectures and literary dialogues on Oxford history, philosophy, and contemporary writing. For a more intimate experience, enjoy a handcrafted tea at The Begonia Hotel’s Reading Loft, where live poetry improvisations are performed. These authentic, scholar-led activities offer a genuine glimpse into Oxford’s intellectual heartland. Check the HopeGoo app for upcoming event schedules.

Begin your day at The Randolph Hotel, enjoying a breakfast with Oxford university motifs. Then walk 3 minutes to the Oxford University Press Bookshop to explore its rare academic collection. At noon, head to the Bodleian Library’s Old Schools Quadrangle for a limited-time "Academic Sandwich" and join a hands-on manuscript conservation workshop. In the afternoon, attend a literature lecture at the Sheldonian Theatre, followed by a private poetry recital at The Begonia Hotel’s Reading Loft in the evening. All venues are within walking distance, offering photo ops along Cambridge Street’s Gothic façades. This curated journey captures Oxford’s essence as a global center of knowledge. Reserve experiences through the HopeGoo app.