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The Bocardo Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, steps from University of Oxford

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Reception
Interior detail
Exterior
Front of property
Large Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$278
includes taxes & fees
13 Mar - 14 Mar

Explore the area

Map
24-26 George Street, Oxford, England, OX1 2AE
  • University of Oxford
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • New Theatre Oxford
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Oxford Castle
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Oxford (OXF)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Single Room, 1 Bedroom

Standard Single Room, 1 Bedroom

Standard Single Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Large Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Large Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive Double or Twin Room

Executive Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Oxford

The Bocardo Hotel places you in the centre of Oxford, steps from New Theatre Oxford and within a short 5-minute stroll of University of Oxford. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hotel has free WiFi in public areas and a 24-hour front desk. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 4-property class Oxford City Centre hotel include Christ Church College and Oxford Castle.

What's nearby

  • University of Oxford - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • New Theatre Oxford - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Christ Church College - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Oxford Castle - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Bodleian Library - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Oxford Station - 9 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cosmo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Itsu - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys Oxford - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Franco Manca Oxford - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Bocardo Hotel

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, steps from University of Oxford
Public spaces have free WiFi.

This 4-star Oxford hotel is smoke free.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • No smoking on site
The Bocardo Hotel offers 11 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and complimentary bottles of water. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Languages

English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 50 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 50 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • One child aged 2 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Bocardo Hotel Oxford
Bocardo Hotel
Bocardo Oxford
Bocardo
The Bocardo Hotel Hotel
The Bocardo Hotel Oxford
The Bocardo Hotel Hotel Oxford

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Bocardo Hotel?

The Bocardo Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Bocardo Hotel?

As of 7 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Bocardo Hotel on 13 Mar 2025 start from AU$278.39, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Bocardo Hotel?

No, The Bocardo Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Bocardo Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Bocardo Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Bocardo Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 117 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 117 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 117 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Simple but comfortable room. Staff were nice and room was clean. Great location in terms of being in the center of things but very loud outside at night due to nightlife. Bring ear plugs.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Lorraine

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Too noisy
I was unlucky enough to have a room overlooking the Main Street and it was very noisy at night. Windows were not double glazed and it was quite difficult to get to sleep. Quality of mattress also very mediocre.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virtual

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Recommended.
A great bed for the night in the middle of Oxford, reasonably priced, very polite and professional staff. Couldn't ask for more.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Tristan

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice location. Very cold room and lacks noise insulation
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Large clean rooms and friendly staff. Great location close to the bus station and city centre - very walkable.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
If booking this room say there are 2 people checking in. I was assigned a very small room....like had to step over my carry on suitcase that was beside my twinsize bed. My colleagues who also stayed in this hotel had normal size rooms for the same rate. Rooms are clean and staff were very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If you don't have a car in Oxford this is an amazing location. A short walk from the train and bus stations and very centrally located to restaurants and other things to see in town. We were in a room on the top floor at the back and had no problem with noise. The room was clean and the front desk was helpful when we had questions, I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Too noisy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Siamak, Sainte Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Noisy at night if your room is on the side of the street with bars
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Margaret

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, though the staircase to get to the reception was difficult at my age with a suitcase. They did give me a room on the first floor though, which was some compensation. A discount was given for breakfast across the road, so the price was good there and so was the breakfast! Our room was facing the main road and I had little sleep with students wandering around till 3:00am….maybe it was Orientation Week?
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Unsatisfactory
Our room was cold during our overnight stay. The bathroom was cramped and cold. There is no elevator, so we had to carry our luggage up three flights of stairs. We won't be returning to this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

JON

Travelled with partner
Check-in process was slow and somewhat haphazard. Once the front desk person finally showed up — after an intercom call and a wait — everything worked out fine. The room was ok, but the bathroom smelled like cat urine. A more thorough room cleaning would be nice. The heating system was difficult to navigate. Check out was fine. The location is outstanding.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of this hotel is central to everything in Oxford. It was very close to the bus stop where the coaches from the airport drop off and pick up passengers. It’s convenient to all the shops, museums, coffee shops and restaurants one could want. Across the street from the hotel is a nice brunch spot that will provide hotel guests a small discount. The hotel staff is kind and helpful. My room was very clean and large enough for a lot of luggage. The bathroom was smaller (only one person at a time can fit) but the shower has a powerful output. The room offered free cans of water and tea (with biscuits and milk and sugar). Because you are right above the streets, there can be occasional singing and traffic noise at night. I did not have safety concerns like a reviewer wrote about, which almost made me dread my stay. It’s in a very busy part of town, adjacent to a popular theater that draws a lot of people to its shows so maybe that person was unaccustomed to the hustle. The hotel key card allows only guests inside. The hotel is on the second floor and there isn’t a lift but staff will help. Overall I had a lovely stay in a comfy and clean room helped by some very nice people. I recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

RAJKUMAR

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Carol

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location . But we were not informed about the fact that you have to climb a set of stairs to the first floor in order to check in and then another set of stairs to the second floor rooms. I am retired and had heavy luggage there is no elevator.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Yue Ying

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mark

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room smelt terribly almost like animal urine and got a member of staff to check and verify. Very noisy and requires double glazing. I would rate this hotel as 2 star
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Roderick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Victoria

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
There are many flights of stairs up to the check in desk with no option of an elevator, so you needed to drag your luggage up and down yourself. Then another flight of steps to your room. I was a little terrified of what would happen if there was an emergency as far as getting out of there. Staff was delightful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024