Golden Cross Guesthouse - Oxford

$$$$||View on mapOxford, United Kingdom4 Golden Cross, Oxford, United Kingdom, OX1 3EU|
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Golden Cross Guesthouse - Oxford
4 Golden Cross, Oxford, United Kingdom, OX1 3EU·View on map
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Overall Score
Very good
7.4Very good
Highest Rated
Location9.7
Free WiFi9.1
Staff8.6
Lowest Rated
Value for money7.6
Breakfast7.5
Comfort7.4
Facilities7.2
Who stays here
Solo48%
Couples27%
Families15%
Groups10%

Overview

Overall Score
Very good
7.4Very good
Highest Rated
Location9.7
Free WiFi9.1
Staff8.6
Lowest Rated
Value for money7.6
Breakfast7.5
Comfort7.4
Facilities7.2
Who stays here
Solo48%
Couples27%
Families15%
Groups10%

Historic guesthouse in central Oxford with quirky charm

Location in Oxford's Historic Centre

Golden Cross Guesthouse is a historic building with location within 100 meters of Oxford centre. The entrance is in a courtyard off Cornmarket Street, next to the Covered Market. This placement puts the University of Oxford 500 meters away and the Ashmolean Museum a 10-minute walk from the guesthouse.

Room Types and Shared Facilities

Golden Cross house offers rooms with private bathrooms and family rooms with kitchenette options. All rooms include flat-screen TVs, soundproofing, and city views. The guesthouse has a shared kitchen and lounge area for guest use, plus unique architectural design with quirky room keys.

Guest Services and Amenities

The Golden Cross Hotel provides express check-in/out and private check-in/out services. Laundry facilities and luggage storage are available on-site. Security is handled via CCTV in common areas, key access, smoke alarms, and fire extinguishers throughout the property.

Family-Friendly Accommodations

The Golden Cross Guesthouse Oxford offers family rooms with kitchenette for longer stays. A shared kitchen and lounge area gives families space to prepare simple meals and relax. Luggage storage allows early arrivals to drop bags before exploring the city.

Exploring Oxford and Beyond

Steps from the covered market, the guesthouse is surrounded by dining and cultural attractions. The University of Oxford is 500 meters away, and Blenheim Palace is a short drive. Boating and scuba diving are available in the surroundings for guests who want outdoor activities.

  • Location: 100 meters from Oxford centre, 500 meters from University
  • Rooms: Family rooms with kitchenette, private or shared bathroom options
  • Amenities: Shared kitchen and lounge, laundry facilities, express check-in/out
  • Family: Family rooms with kitchenette, luggage storage, nearby attractions
  • Surroundings: Steps from covered market, 10 min walk to Ashmolean Museum
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 13:00-22:00
until 11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Rooms and availability

Single Room
  • Room size:

    10 m²

  • Bed options:
    1 Single bed
  • Heating
Double Room
  • Room size:

    15 m²

  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed
  • Heating
Deluxe Studio
  • Room size:

    50 m²

  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed and 1 Sofa bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking
Luggage storage
24-hour services
Laundry
TV

Flat-screen TV

Kitchen facilities

Dryer

Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Shared kitchen

Check-in/ Check-out

Express check-in/ -out

VIP check-in/ -out

Services

  • Laundry

Children

  • Cots

Spa & Leisure

  • Leisure/ TV room

Room features

  • Sitting area
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Washing machine
  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Shared kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about Golden Cross Guesthouse

💵 Lowest room price 75 £
📏 Distance to centre 100 m
✈️ Distance to airport 73.0 km
🧳 Nearest airport London Heathrow, LHR

Location

4 Golden Cross, Oxford, United Kingdom, OX1 3EU
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4 Golden Cross, Oxford, United Kingdom, OX1 3EU
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Castle
Oxford Castle
490 m
Museum
Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology
450 m
Market
The Covered Market Oxford
60 m
Broad Street University Of Oxford
Bodleian Library
510 m
Church
Christ Church
320 m
Museum
Museum of Oxford
150 m
University
Bridge of Sighs
540 m
Broad Street
Sheldonian Theatre
460 m
High St
University Church of St Mary the Virgin
420 m
Theatre
Oxford New Theatre
310 m
Tower
Carfax Tower
100 m
Town Hall St. Aldates
Oxford Town Hall
150 m
Museum
Museum of the History of Science
530 m
University
University colleges
430 m
Library
Radcliffe Camera
430 m
Church
St Michael at the North Gate
200 m
Restaurant
Pizza Express
10 m
Restaurant
The Varsity Club
90 m
Restaurant
Shezan
120 m
Restaurant
Pizza Hut
100 m
Restaurant
Costa Coffee
60 m
Restaurant
Wagamama
110 m
Restaurant
The Cake Shop
60 m
Restaurant
PAUL Oxford
110 m
Restaurant
The Crown
120 m
Restaurant
The Chequers
150 m
Restaurant
Chiang Mai Kitchen
170 m
Restaurant
All Bar One Oxford
170 m

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Guests say: good, with trade-offs
rated 7+
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FAQ about Golden Cross Guesthouse

Which attractions can we visit during our stay at the Golden Cross Guesthouse hotel?
You can visit Carfax Tower as well as Oxford University Museum of Natural History, placed just 5 and 11 minutes walk away from the Golden Cross Guesthouse hotel respectively.
What popular attractions are closest to the 4-star Golden Cross Guesthouse?
Guests of the 4-star Golden Cross Guesthouse can visit Balliol College (around 5 minutes' walk from the accommodation), or Bodleian Library placed 7 minutes' walk away.
What are the recommended dining options during the stay at the guest house?
Guests of the guest house can dine just outside the property in a highly rated-8/10 according to reviews-bar Dirty Bones Oxford offering American cuisine.
What is the timeframe for check-in and check-out in the hotel?
Guests of the hotel can check in from 13:00 to 22:00 and check out from 11:00.
How much does a room at the 4-star Golden Cross Guesthouse hotel cost?
The prices at the 4-star Golden Cross Guesthouse hotel start from $123.
What room types does Golden Cross Guesthouse comprise?
Golden Cross Guesthouse provides such room types as Guest Room, One-Bedroom Apartment, and Double Room.
Which facilities are included in the rooms at the 4-star Golden Cross Guesthouse?
Each room at the 4-star Golden Cross Guesthouse offers a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, some units feature private bathrooms along with hair dryers and a separate toilet.
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