The Galaxie

4.0 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, 10-minute walk to University of Oxford

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Interior
Reception
Restaurant
Minibar
Interior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$197
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov

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180 Banbury Road, Oxford, England, OX2 7BT
  • Place, University of Oxford
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Oxford Castle
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Christ Church College
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Single Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

City Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Oxford

At The Galaxie you'll be within a 10-minute stroll of University of Oxford and within 30 minutes of Oxford University Museum of Natural History. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi and LCD TVs. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a terrace. Added amenities include a microwave in a common area, a garden and a computer station. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .With a stay at this 4-property class North Oxford hotel, you'll be 2.4 km (1.5 mi) from Thames River and 2.5 km (1.6 mi) from New Theatre Oxford.

What's nearby

  • University of Oxford - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Oxford University Museum of Natural History - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Oxford Castle - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • New Theatre Oxford - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Christ Church College - 5 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Oxford Parkway Station - 5 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dancing Dragon - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪St. Clares dining hall - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Brew - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Colombia Coffee Roasters - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Galaxie

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, 10-minute walk to University of Oxford
As a guest of The Galaxie, you'll find a terrace, a garden, and room service (during limited hours). A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. The Galaxie also features express check-out, a front desk safe, and a lift. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Oxford hotel is smoke free.

  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Computer for guest use
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Water dispenser
The Galaxie offers 25 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (GBP 10 per day)
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 12 per person

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 20
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 20
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

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.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately GBP 12 per person
  • Self-parking fee: GBP 10 per day
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 20 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 20 (subject to availability)

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, debit card or cash deposit 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; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Galaxie Hotel Oxford
Galaxie Hotel
Galaxie Oxford
The Galaxie
The Galaxie Hotel
The Galaxie Oxford
The Galaxie Hotel Oxford

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Galaxie?

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

How much does it cost to stay at The Galaxie?

As of 6 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Galaxie on 24 Nov 2025 start from AU$196.75, 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 parking available at The Galaxie?

Yep, The Galaxie has a self car park for GBP 10 per day. Onsite parking is limited.

Does The Galaxie serve breakfast?

Yep, continental breakfast is available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Galaxie?

No, The Galaxie does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Galaxie?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Galaxie?

No, pets are not allowed.

Reviews

The Galaxie Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 216 out of 341 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 84 out of 341 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 341 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 341 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 341 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Amrit

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

Very beautiful place but 3 things

Beautiful hotel but three problems: first one was that I could hear everything in the hallway and I could only assume anyone can hear anything I do as well. Second was that someone kept slamming their door so hard that my TV shook. Multiple times in the day. I have no idea what their problem was but I wanted to yell at them. Lastly, breakfast ended at 9am which is quite early. Checkout is at 10:30am. So although it was a great hotel, if people are slamming doors and you will miss breakfast if you had any evening plans, it kind of outweighs the nice bits.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

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

Service focused quirky boutique hotel.

Service focused boutique hotel. Andrew on reception was exceptional, couldn't help us enough. Hotel is lovely, fantastic decoration and design, so much to look at it was really fun and quirky. So quirky that for breakfast a toy train runs around the breakfast room. The room was lovely (105) however the double glazing was rubbish and we heard all of the cars going past which woke us early. You can park up, pay and leave your car there and get buses into town centre. No bar but plenty of restaurants and bars in summer town.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

lisa

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

Great stay

I only spent one night. They let me check in early, which was great since I came straight from the US so needed some rest. Room was clean and cozy. It’s well located near shops, restaurants and frequent buses to city center. I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Seth

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Really poor customer service.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karmjeet

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Aaron

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The Galaxie was fine/suitable for a one night stay. The standard room we had was quite small and you could quite clearly hear those on the other side of the wall/in the hallway/in the carpark. The service from the receptionist was also rather lacklustre. But hey, there was paid parking and it was in an alright location (30 minute walk into Oxford but close to parks and the Summertown cafes). Not amazing but adequate.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Comfy bed.

The bed was very comfortable. Room is rather small, my window was right next to a boiler extractor, so didn’t fancy opening my window during my stay. The decor is trying to be up market I think, but it wasn’t done the best in my opinion. However all I really needed was a decent shower, which was very powerful! Slightly temperamental with the temperature however, and I wanted a comfy bed, which I got. What more do you really want for a business trip. Parking is an extra £10 per night though on top…..
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic boutique hotel with a quirky "Fawlty Towers" vibe.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberta

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

Another wonderful stay at this fantastic hotel!

Another wonderful stay at The Galaxie. Lovely hotel with quirky decor and well appointed rooms. Might struggle if you are a light sleeper as the blinds do let in some light and the road can be noisy. I keep returning as the ambience and service more than make up for it. The staff are really attentive and helpful and they really strive to make your stay truly wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

OLIVER

Good
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

OLIVER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great and beautiful place
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

justin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

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

Unique and quirky night stay

A very unique and boutique hotel with quirky features. Loved the candy station (a little too much) but not the parking fee. Comfortably bed and acroom without a rail or wardrobe.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shea

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked for the aesthetic and wasn’t disappointed! The breakfast was delicious and dining area beautiful. My room was just what I needed, though the teacup/saucers were dusty and the electric kettle full of crusty flakes so I unfortunately couldn’t use the in-room tea station. And one of the travel shampoos had already been opened/used in my room. Other than those hiccups, wonderful experience here, would definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine, Norwich

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great hotel well positioned for shopping and transport. Nice room and breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Zoe

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

CAROLINE

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jess

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Denis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Weekend with friends

On the whole it was good only for one night. I think charging for parking is milking it a bit. The coffee machine didn’t appear to work in the room. But used instant coffee tubes instead. Would have preferred the “real coffee “ We went out for breakfast as that was also chargeable at the hotel. So little things really & not life threatening! Just a bit disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine, Norwich

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a great hotel, friendly staff, good breakfast, nice room. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was great. The hotel is good and the staff were very helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fab stay

Great hotel, room was much bigger than we were expecting and nice view of the garden. Service was always friendly, and great value breakfast. Easy to get into town with regular buses right outside. Summertown itself is really nice too, lots of little shops and cafes. We didn't get parking at the hotel as it was full, but there's a car park 2 minutes away
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Nikki

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Would not stay again

The hotel is quirky but services are extremely limited, no food, breakfast started too late and there seems to be hardly any staff as no one could manage to print or email me an invoice, even though I asked every day of my 4 day stay and called twice after … very poor service for just basic …
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025