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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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24-26 George Street, Oxford, England, OX1 2AE
  • Place, University of Oxford
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, New Theatre Oxford
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Oxford Castle
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Large Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Large Double Room, 1 Double Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Single Room, 1 Bedroom

Standard Single Room, 1 Bedroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Executive Double or Twin Room

Executive Double or Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin 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 - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Oxford Castle - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Bodleian Library - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Christ Church College - 5 min walk - 0.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Grapes - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Plough at 38 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Society Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Oxford Union Members Bar - ‬3 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.

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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

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

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.

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

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 198 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 62 out of 198 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 198 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 198 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 198 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

DAVID, Barnet

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I spent a night here at the end of July. We had asked for a room on the first floor, which we given. Check-in was quick and easy. The room, whilst small, had all the aminities necessary, including a kettle with branded tea and coffee, sugar and sweetners, sachets of milk in the mini fridge and two biscuits. There were also two cans of still water in the fridge. There was also a 32-inch flat-screen TV and Free WiFi which worked well.The bathroom toiletries were by L'Occitane and there were plenty of towels provided. The central location was excellent for seeing the city sights. It was only five minute walk to the bus station and a food market was just around the corner. I was particularly impressed by the amount of information provided by the hotel prior to our arrival, infrming me of ID to bring, local parking facilities, check-in time, etc. If we visit Oxford again I will certainly consider the Bocardo as my place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Right in the heart of Oxford, nice room (small, but everything you need), and a very helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice basic hotel in a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

James

Beware, Reception is NOT on Gro
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fa bulous

The staff was so accommodating. They went out of their way and that is important to us. The king sized bed was so comfortable. The location is perfect to reach everything. The only negative would be the lack of an elevator so you need to be comfortable climbing stairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and accommodating staff. They have real AC which was much appreciated in the heat wave. Great central location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Air conditioner worked great! Very comfy beds. loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Old hotel with spacious and clean rooms

When we first walked into the hallways, we thought they looked a bit like a dorm. But when we went into the room, we were impressed. Large rooms, well kept and clean. Our only issue was the A/C kept going off and we woke up hot. But the temps were around 30C and they might have been working too hard.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James, ST GEORGE BRANT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Excellent location, great staff.

Staff was great. Room had a great street view with large windows. The location is perfect for site seeing and transportation. Restaurants, pubs, entertainment all next door.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Kai

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly and helpful staff, a fan was placed in my room before arrival which was considerate as this was the hottest day of the year so far. Amenities were fine, room included an ironing board and iron, small fridge, TV with great channel selection and lovely L'Occitane bathroom products. Linens and towels were clean. There were a few things that could be improved though - the air conditioning unit leaked when in use and long after use, and the bed had been pulled away from the wall to allow for the leak to drip onto the carpet (although some still did drip onto the duvet). Some items such as the TV remote and the iron weren't very clean. The toilet seat had fallen off one of its hinges and some of the bathroom tiles had large cracks in them. The sash windows could be opened, but there was no way of keeping them open without holding them. I'm used to small UK city centre hotel rooms but the room was extremely small for the amount paid - not great value for money. Bed was comfortable and I had a good night's sleep, plenty of hot water in the morning - overall satisfactory but a few things that could be improved.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Changhong

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is in a great location. The room was comfortable. Air conditioning unit was noisy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Excellent location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dale

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property showed as a 4 star hotel but didn't deserve a star. Narrow 2 floor staircase to access registration which didn't have staff until you rang a bell and someone came from another property. Very small room. It seems like a firetrap. Old wood windows that only open a couple of inches. Stinky (urine) blocked exit door, undulating shower water pressure and temp
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Excellent location for touring Oxford University
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was extremely helpful & courteous - especially Nimita. There was an endless supply of cans of water, all other beverages & even packets of milk for the instant coffee.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location but quite noisy right on the high street
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Priya

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is conveniently located in the city centre and is easy to access from the train station by foot or bus. The rooms and bathrooms are large, the only downfall is that there is no lift and the reception isn’t properly manned… you have to press a buzzer and a staff member from another hotel has to get into the building to serve you. I ended up waiting 10 to be served.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mr B

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025