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Athena Guest House

3.0 star property
Guesthouse convenient to University of Oxford

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Front of property
Fridge, microwave, electric kettle
Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Check-in/check-out kiosk
Breakfast area

Reviews

4.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Room service
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Luggage storage
Feel at home
  • Private hot tub
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Blackout curtains
  • Free self-parking
  • Free toiletries

Room options

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Private hot tub
Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
2 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Triple Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Private hot tub
Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
2 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom, Annex Building

Highlights

Private hot tub
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
2 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom, Annex Building

Highlights

Private hot tub
Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
2 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Triple Room, Shared Bathroom, Annex Building

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom, Annex Building

Highlights

Private hot tub
Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
2 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Double Room, Ensuite

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Private hot tub
Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
2 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Quadruple Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Private hot tub
Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
2 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Double Room, Shared Bathroom, Annex Building

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, Shared Bathroom, Annex Building

Highlights

Private hot tub
Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
2 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Map
Cowley Road,255, Oxford, England, OX4 1XQ

What's nearby

  • University of Oxford - 14 min walk
  • Oxford Brookes University - 15 min walk
  • Christ Church College - 5 min drive
  • John Radcliffe Hospital - 6 min drive
  • New Theatre Oxford - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Oxford (OXF) - 25 min drive
  • Abingdon Radley Station - 11 min drive
  • Oxford Parkway Station - 11 min drive
  • Islip Station - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The City Arms - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Roma - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Baron Oxford - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Cowley Retreat - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Bullingdon - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Athena Guest House

When you stay at Athena Guest House, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of University of Oxford and John Radcliffe Hospital. You'll have free perks such as WiFi and self-parking. Also, this guest house is within a short drive of Thames River.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 7 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: midnight
  • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 10 AM
  • Contactless check-out

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • There is no front desk at this property
  • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance
  • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge
  • Room service

Services

  • Luggage storage

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Private hot tub

Freshen up

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Athena Guest House Hotel OXFORD
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Athena Guest House Guesthouse Oxford
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Frequently asked questions

Does Athena Guest House offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Athena Guest House does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Athena Guest House?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Athena Guest House?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Athena Guest House?
Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
Does Athena Guest House have rooms with private hot tubs?
Yes, each room has a a private hot tub.
What's the area around Athena Guest House like?
Athena Guest House is a short 14-minute walk from University of Oxford and 15 minutes' walk from Oxford Brookes University.

Athena Guest House Reviews

Reviews

4.4

4.8/10

Cleanliness

5.2/10

Staff & service

4.8/10

Amenities

4.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Poor

Sam, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Apart from the bathroom, which looks new, the property is run-down and dirty. The room was cluttered with unusable furniture and was dirty. The mirror was too low and not secured properly to the wall. The partially closed curtains would not open or close. The entrance area is overcrowded with junk. The walls are so thin I could hear people talking in other rooms.
robert, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

1. Door lock keep catching, struggling to turn the keys 2. Broken lamps 3. Unsafe socket, loose covers 4. Very old tv/dvd, looks like its going to fall off the bracket 5. Dirty windows sills & dated decors/curtains
1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Hell Hole
Everything about this place was terrible. Wouldn't stay here again even if you paid me.
Kulbir, 1-night business trip
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8/10 Very good

Riad, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Amazing
STEPHEN OLUFEMI, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Srish, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Poor but acceptable cheapie
This place is an acceptable cheapie. It's run down, nothing matches and thins are a bit crooked but it's ok. However, I got 5 insect bites there and one got infected and I was in a and e 2 days later
Richard, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Decent, very affordable stay in Cowley
As advertised, inexpensive and functional. The host was accommodating and the location is good, on Cowley Road, with a bus stop right across the street. The house is not new or recently refurbished and the furnishings are haphasard, but wvebrything was clean and functional. A good place to stay on a budget.
Gregory, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Simon, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Shower didn't work, 2 TVs in room , neither would work
Stephen, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Mrunal, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

The room was clean and the bathroom had been recently remodeled. Checking in was a bit difficult with the management not on premise. The owners are making efforts to upgrade the property and could spend some time tidying up the front parking area and entry which is not very inviting.
Jeffrey, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Jiyoung, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

It wasn’t THAT bad, but 1 star is fair
Cheapest place to stay in Oxford, I only really needed a hotel to get ready in and sleep. The initial room they tried to give us was in a different building, and it was literally just a bedroom in someone’s grotty house - stank of smoke and not safe! Do not book the room with the shared bathroom. The room we moved to was acceptable given the cost (albeit incredibly dated and dirty), but that is about it.
Sam, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

The propertys unsafe, run down, service or lack of is poor, only good thing was the price, everything else was terrible
Ellis, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Kevin, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Shower not working People in and out till silly o clock in the morning Very run down
luke, 5-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Only for the needy and despite.
The hotel is a mess, very cheap for a reason. Went to hear a concert at the O2. Should have known better and read previous reviews. Shame as the property is in a prime location to make a killing. Needs a good scrub
Shower room not clean, mould everywhere
Unusual stain on the curtains, looks like a man has wiped himself down after night time activities
Toilet floor a unhygienic mess
Sick on the front entrance lobby
1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Alda, 4-night trip
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2/10 Poor

I would not reccomend this facility to anyone Apart from the dog barking all night in the adacent room the boiler came on and off all night and the bathrom extract did not time switch off This is over and above slamming and squeaky doors and floor boards it was awful
Brian, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Do not stay here!
We arrived at the agreed time, no-one there to meet us. Eventually we got the keys to our room but were met by the resident drunk on the stairs. The whole place stinks of cigarettes. The room was filthy! Toilet was broken. The resident came back to the room next door, shouting, screaming and swearing. Not pleasant. We only booked this guest house due to being walking distance to the O2 Academy, but we got back from the gig to shouting, loud music, doors slamming, people running up and down the stairs. This did not stop until gone 5am. Outside there is a poor dog tied up in the yard, that barks all night, and rattles his tin food bowls. The owners/staff are not interested in listening to any complaints or concerns. Please do not give this place your money, I would not return even if they paid me.
1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Justina, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

Ammar, 1-night family trip
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4/10 Fair

It was ok for a solo business trip
Hotel room was as described but very dated and the light did not work. Ok for a basic trip not spending much time in the room
Sarah, 2-night business trip
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