Kennington
Oxford
Visit Kennington
Popular places to visit
University of Oxford
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Oxford during your travels in Oxford. Experience the area's museums and theatre scene.
Christ Church College
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Christ Church College during your trip to Oxford. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Oxford Castle
Embark on an entertaining journey through this medieval castle. Learn about its dark past and listen to tales of murder and crime.
Bodleian Library
Sign up for a tour to get a closer look at the priceless gems in one of the oldest libraries in the world.
Oxford University Museum of Natural History
Gaze up at towering Oxfordshire dinosaur skeletons, see a colony of swifts in a tower and study the preserved model of the extinct dodo.
Ashmolean Museum
The world’s oldest public museum is home to a fascinating collection of global curios and priceless works of art.
Things to do
Warwick Castle, Shakespeare's England, Oxford & Cotswolds Tour from London
Oxford Sightseeing River Cruise Along The University Regatta Course
Oxford: Guided Sightseeing River Cruise
Morse, Lewis and Endeavour Walking Tour of Oxford
Top hotels in Kennington
Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford
Nice hotel Spacious rooms Plenty of parking spaces
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
The Randolph Hotel Oxford, a Graduate by Hilton
Whilst we don’t get to visit as often as we’d like, we’d never stay anywhere else in Oxford. Always spotlessly clean, comfy beds and cosy rooms, can’t fault the staff whether it be reception, concierge or bar staff, this is just a really lovely hotel with good old fashioned values and customer ...
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025
The Store
Charming, clean, modern hotel in the heart of Oxford. Fun update of an old department store. Staff were so friendly. Desk clerk sat with us at check in for five minutes to discuss his favorite places in Oxford. Would definitely stay again! Also has a great bar.
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
easyhotel Oxford
Whilst there is parking there isnt much. You have to arrive early to get a space which is then chargable. There is a public carpark 200m away which yhey direct you to if theres is full.
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Malmaison Oxford
Lovely place to stay. Rooms quiet and lots of fun about the former prison. Good options on happy hour drinks. Oxford on the doorstep.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Ramada by Wyndham Oxford
Very accommodating. Placed me in a ground floor room due to not being able to carry my luggage up the stairs. Gym was sufficient to have a work out.
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Kennington
Sandford-on-Thames
Sandford-on-Thames is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Thames Path and Thames River while you're in town.
Rose Hill
Rose Hill might not have many top sights, but Temple Cowley Pools and Kassam Stadium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Littlemore
Visitors highly recommend Littlemore for its abundant dining options, and you can make a stop by Kassam Stadium while you're in town.
Iffley
If you're spending some time in Iffley, Thames Path and Thames River are top sights worth seeing.
South Oxford
While visiting South Oxford, you might make a stop by sights like Thames Path and Thames River.
East Oxford
While visiting East Oxford, you might make a stop by sights like Iffley Road Track and Thames River.
Kennington
- Blenheim Palace
- University of Oxford
- Bicester Village
- Thames River
- John Radcliffe Hospital
- Oxford Castle
- Bodleian Library
- Oxford University Museum of Natural History
- Oxford Brookes University
- Ashmolean Museum
- Said Business School
- Nuffield Health - The Manor Hospital Oxford
- Uffington White Horse
- Carfax Tower
- Oxford Town Hall
- Radcliffe Camera
