Is parking available at the property?

Self parking is available on-site for a fee of GBP 15 per day. Limited parking spaces are provided, and a reservation is not required.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee of approximately GBP 12 per person.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM. Early check-in and late check-out are available for a fee of GBP 20, subject to availability.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas. However, specific details about accessible rooms and bathrooms are not provided.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is located in North Oxford, just 0.8 km from the University of Oxford and within a 5-minute drive of the Oxford University Museum of Natural History. Other nearby attractions include Kellogg College and St. Anthony's College, both approximately 1.3 km away.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, and there is no minimum age requirement for them to stay for free.

The Galaxie Hotel in Oxford

Average nightly price at The Galaxie by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$116
February	US$135
March	US$139
April	US$200
May	US$180
June	US$248
July	US$246
August	US$147
September	US$250
October	US$151
November	US$139
December	US$116

What guests think

The Galaxie is a characterful boutique hotel with quirky decor, friendly service, and a convenient Summertown location with frequent buses, though recurring comments note thin walls, some road noise, and paid on-site parking that can be tight or limited.

Rooms range from small and basic to comfortable, with modern bathrooms in places and occasional temperature issues. Breakfast is widely praised for quality and value, though it is chargeable and the serving window feels early for some. Overall, expect a charming stay with personality, best for travellers who value style and location over full-service amenities.

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Facilities

On-site parking is available but paid, sometimes limited, and the rear entrance is tight. Common areas are stylish with garden/conservatory spaces; food and bar service is limited or closes early, and the lift was reported out during one stay.

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Johanna

18 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

When yiu book thorough hotels.com it advertisies as a superior double with king bed, thats not what you get, yiu get a double bed unless you specifically ask for a king despite the description on here. There is only one king in the hotel. You have to pay for parking, no disabled parking discount offered until i asked as its an additional £10per day per car. Lots of cobwebs, only one towel for 2 people in the room until i asked. Helpful they let you check in early is you can. Breakfast only ok, but good if yiu cant be bothered finding anywhere else. Bus stop right outside whichnis handy to get into the city

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julie

28 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Lovely quirky place . Excellent breakfast and lots of choice . Rooms are nicely decorated with comfy beds ( superior rooms) we were at the front . My only issues are the entrance to the rear car park is very tight ! The room was noisy as at the front and very hot hence we had the window open as the roof window and bathroom velux wouldn’t open . Apart from that it was fabulous place to stay whilst we went to the game fair , Justin was so helpful with walkable restaurants all 3 recommend we’re super .

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Louise

29 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely, comfortable hotel 10 minutes from Oxford city centre by bus with a bus stop right outside. It felt like a safe area with a great selection of restaurants a short walk away. Staff were really friendly. The garden is beautiful for sitting out of a summer evening. The buffet breakfast was delicious, but there wasn't enough of it. Would definitely stay again.

10

Vanessa

13 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This was our third stay at Galaxie. This time, our room was smaller than the others but still nice. It's a lovely little hotel with parking in the back, a nice conservatory and a distinctly English flair. Think dark paints, vintage furniture, lots of paintings and bric-a-brac scattered throughout. Helpful friendly staff and a great Summer Town location - 20 min walk to downtown and 5 min taxi/bus ride.

8

Laura

24 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely boutique hotel in a perfect location with frequent bus services to the centre from an adjacent stop. The room was modern with a lovely bathroom and decent shower. Breakfast set us up for a day of exploring Oxford's museums and the staff were really welcoming. Parking available on site and a nice garden area too.

8

Denis

17 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

8

Matt

11 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Decor was pleasant, room spacious, if not completely cleaned. Disappointed that the bar closed at 10, even fo residents.

10

Roberta

9 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Have stayed here many times. Staff are always friendly and happy to help. Rooms are quirky and well appointed. Parking is no longer free - but £10 is fine. Easy location to walk to colleges, museums and restaurants. Feels like returning to an eccentric relative’s house!

10

Charlesetta

24 Dec 2022

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The hotel is beautiful and unique. My room and bathroom are spacious and clean. Several breakfast items to choose from and the tea is delicious. The staff, especially those that run breakfast, are friendly. The lift is out of service but staff gladly carried luggage to third floor. I would definitely return on my next visit!

8

Karmjeet

27 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was cold on arrival but lovely decor. Disappointed that parking now carries an extra charge

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Cleanliness

Many guests report clean rooms, but several note lapses such as cobwebs, dusty kettles/cups, used toiletries, or unpleasant odors. A few felt rooms were not fully cleaned.

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Johanna

18 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

When yiu book thorough hotels.com it advertisies as a superior double with king bed, thats not what you get, yiu get a double bed unless you specifically ask for a king despite the description on here. There is only one king in the hotel. You have to pay for parking, no disabled parking discount offered until i asked as its an additional £10per day per car. Lots of cobwebs, only one towel for 2 people in the room until i asked. Helpful they let you check in early is you can. Breakfast only ok, but good if yiu cant be bothered finding anywhere else. Bus stop right outside whichnis handy to get into the city

10

Gregory

28 Dec 2022

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Stayed 19,352 nights

Very friendly staff, good breakfast, very clean and modernized room. Good location to access downtown Oxford, right next to bus stop on main road

10

lisa

1 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Rob

29 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The reception was left unmanned and had to wait. Finally received my room and as soon as I walked into the room it smelled of a dirty port a potty. The room was old, stained, and smelled bad. Sheets and pillows looked dirty. I should have paid a little more and stayed at Oxford Central Center area hotels.

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Matt

11 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Decor was pleasant, room spacious, if not completely cleaned. Disappointed that the bar closed at 10, even fo residents.

10

Roman

16 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Fun and eclectic decor. Excellent customer service. Clean, spacious and comfortable rooms.

10

Shea

17 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

10

Penelope

26 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Quintessential old English hotel. Rooms are basic but clean and comfortable. Entrance, reception, lounge, breakfast area and bar are definitely 5*.

10

Alaa

7 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed at the Galaxie Hotel in Oxford as a family and had a very good experience. When a crib for our baby wasn’t available, the staff immediately upgraded us to a larger room to make our stay more comfortable. This thoughtful gesture really made a difference for us. The room was clean, the service attentive, and the location convenient. We truly appreciated the extra effort from the hotel team.

10

Paolo

7 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice and clean hotel

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Rooms

Rooms vary from small/basic to comfortable and well decorated, with some modern bathrooms and comfy beds; bed sizes/layouts don’t always match expectations. Noise is a recurring issue (thin walls, road noise, door slams), and some guests reported heat/cold and light leakage from blinds.

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Johanna

18 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

When yiu book thorough hotels.com it advertisies as a superior double with king bed, thats not what you get, yiu get a double bed unless you specifically ask for a king despite the description on here. There is only one king in the hotel. You have to pay for parking, no disabled parking discount offered until i asked as its an additional £10per day per car. Lots of cobwebs, only one towel for 2 people in the room until i asked. Helpful they let you check in early is you can. Breakfast only ok, but good if yiu cant be bothered finding anywhere else. Bus stop right outside whichnis handy to get into the city

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julie

28 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Lovely quirky place . Excellent breakfast and lots of choice . Rooms are nicely decorated with comfy beds ( superior rooms) we were at the front . My only issues are the entrance to the rear car park is very tight ! The room was noisy as at the front and very hot hence we had the window open as the roof window and bathroom velux wouldn’t open . Apart from that it was fabulous place to stay whilst we went to the game fair , Justin was so helpful with walkable restaurants all 3 recommend we’re super .

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Eric

30 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was nice and fair price but walls were thin. Could hear the person in the next room coughing all night

8

Daniel

17 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is a gorgeous hotel with plenty of character and a decent location in the North of Oxford, near shops and eateries. As it is a quirky old building, you do hear the footsteps shuffling of your upstairs neighbours, but I would return if ever in town again.

4

Japheth

29 Jul 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Room not nearly as spacious or as well appointed as advertised in the pictures. Very poor soundproofing both internally between rooms/floors and externally to the road. More like a backpackers lodge.

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Daniel

11 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel is in a good location making it easy to get to the city centre from the bus stop close to the entrance. A small but comfortable room, nothing more was needed for my short stay though. High spec bathroom with a good powerful monsoon shower. The only negative is a lack of blackout curtains to the window, just a roller blind which alllowed a lot of light in

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Aaron

25 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Amrit

4 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Karmjeet

10 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very cold room. Heating was then sorted out but not the usual service or standard this trip

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Mike

2 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Service

Staff are frequently praised as friendly, helpful and accommodating, with examples of upgrades, early check-in and luggage assistance. Some guests, however, encountered unmanned or slow reception and issues with basic admin such as invoices.

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lisa

1 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

4

Amir

15 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There was no one working at reception and I had to figure out by myself how to get in

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Niall

27 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great experience from beginning to end, parking was easy and not badly priced for Oxford. Reception staff were enquiring, gracious and very helpful and made us feel very welcome. Bed was comfy, room was adequate in size, bathroom a little cramped but served it's purpose and the shower was great. Breakfast was well worth upgrading to, excellent service and freshly cooked hot breakfast items and specific things (someone ordered an omelette) made to order. Coffee was good and rather punchy, checkout was easy. Would definitely stay here again and would recommend to others. Well done to all the team at Galaxie - a great overnight stay, thankyou so much.

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Seth

10 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Really poor customer service.

10

Jeremy

2 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was perfect, highly recommended, thanks. The room was new, spacious, great bathroom, comfortable bed. Location super convenient for coming off the ring road and easy to get in to to town - masses of buses, we walked (25 mins). Best of all were the staff: all were beyond excellent, nothing was too much trouble. We even left something in the room and had to go back to get it... it was waiting at reception when we returned. Congratulations to all for an outstanding job.

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Nikki

6 Jan 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

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 …

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Roberta

9 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Have stayed here many times. Staff are always friendly and happy to help. Rooms are quirky and well appointed. Parking is no longer free - but £10 is fine. Easy location to walk to colleges, museums and restaurants. Feels like returning to an eccentric relative’s house!

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Charlesetta

24 Dec 2022

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The hotel is beautiful and unique. My room and bathroom are spacious and clean. Several breakfast items to choose from and the tea is delicious. The staff, especially those that run breakfast, are friendly. The lift is out of service but staff gladly carried luggage to third floor. I would definitely return on my next visit!

10

Mike

2 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Alaa

7 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed at the Galaxie Hotel in Oxford as a family and had a very good experience. When a crib for our baby wasn’t available, the staff immediately upgraded us to a larger room to make our stay more comfortable. This thoughtful gesture really made a difference for us. The room was clean, the service attentive, and the location convenient. We truly appreciated the extra effort from the hotel team.

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Location

Convenient Summertown location near shops and eateries, with frequent buses right outside and a roughly 25–30 minute walk to the city center. Some rear rooms are noted as quiet.

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Johanna

18 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

When yiu book thorough hotels.com it advertisies as a superior double with king bed, thats not what you get, yiu get a double bed unless you specifically ask for a king despite the description on here. There is only one king in the hotel. You have to pay for parking, no disabled parking discount offered until i asked as its an additional £10per day per car. Lots of cobwebs, only one towel for 2 people in the room until i asked. Helpful they let you check in early is you can. Breakfast only ok, but good if yiu cant be bothered finding anywhere else. Bus stop right outside whichnis handy to get into the city

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lisa

1 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Alison

6 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly and helpful staff on check-in. I stayed in room 302 which was a large double room at the back of the property. The bed was extremely comfy and it was lovely and quiet. There is a bus stop right out the hotel which is convenient for catching the bus into the city centre.

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Slavko

1 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is a little gem of a hotel in Summertown, Oxford. Exquisite, and very comfortable for any visitor - Convenient bus routes to town centre outside, also M&S a hundred yards away.

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Daniel

17 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is a gorgeous hotel with plenty of character and a decent location in the North of Oxford, near shops and eateries. As it is a quirky old building, you do hear the footsteps shuffling of your upstairs neighbours, but I would return if ever in town again.

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John

27 Dec 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

First, the staff are wonderful - friendly and very accommodating. The location is quite convenient for any local shopping or visiting. Summertown is an easy half hour walk from Oxford City Center - or take the bus, of which there are many running throughout the day and evenings. Also, for the four of us, a cab back from city center costs just a bit more than the bus (9 vs 8) We had a twin room on the 3rd floor that was in back - very quiet - and fairly roomy. We would happily book again should we be back.

10

Carla Vanina

4 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This is a very nice and unique hotel, true to the pictures. Although the room was small, like most hotels in Europe, it provided the right amount of space and didn't bother me at all. The room was decorated with taste and detail. The hotel is not in downtown, so you either walk for around 30 minutes, which I did most of the time, or you have to take the bus, which is conveniently close to the hotel. The only time I took the bus was when I arrived and left, as I had a carry-on; otherwise, it’s a nice walk to the city center.

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Aaron

25 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Laura

24 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely boutique hotel in a perfect location with frequent bus services to the centre from an adjacent stop. The room was modern with a lovely bathroom and decent shower. Breakfast set us up for a day of exploring Oxford's museums and the staff were really welcoming. Parking available on site and a nice garden area too.

10

Jakub

14 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Stylish property in walking distance from the city centre. Good breakfast.

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Dining

Breakfast is widely praised for quality, variety and value, with cooked-to-order items noted. Some mention it is chargeable and that serving times or an early finish may not suit all.

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Catherine

14 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a great hotel, friendly staff, good breakfast, nice room. Thank you.

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Niall

27 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great experience from beginning to end, parking was easy and not badly priced for Oxford. Reception staff were enquiring, gracious and very helpful and made us feel very welcome. Bed was comfy, room was adequate in size, bathroom a little cramped but served it's purpose and the shower was great. Breakfast was well worth upgrading to, excellent service and freshly cooked hot breakfast items and specific things (someone ordered an omelette) made to order. Coffee was good and rather punchy, checkout was easy. Would definitely stay here again and would recommend to others. Well done to all the team at Galaxie - a great overnight stay, thankyou so much.

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Tim

19 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was extremely helpful and friendly. Breakfast was amazing with lots of fresh fruits and options. The room, though not large, has big enough for us to open our two suitcases. One of the things we really liked about the room was that the ensuite bath had places to put our toiletry bags and hooks for towels and clothing. Very handy! Bus access right out the door made for easy transportation in the city. There are also lots of places to eat nearby as well as stores for groceries.

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Alison

1 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I reserved a room on Expedia the night before my stay and paid on arrival. I was allocated room 301 as I had reserved a large double room which was advertised as only £1 extra than a double room. The room was at the back of the property overlooking the car park and was very quiet. The bathroom was definitely the best feature of this room as the queen bed advertised was simply two twin beds pushed together. There were no bottles of water or glasses provided which was disappointing. The room was very warm and I slipped fitfully. The best feature of the hotel is definitely the decor which takes you back in time. I paid for breakfast which cost only £10 and had a hearty English breakfast which was excellent value for money. The two guys who were waiting on/serving were very friendly and welcoming. I checked out just after 9am and handed my key back to the guy on reception who didn’t ask me how I found my stay? It took a good 30 minutes to walk back along Banbury Road to Oxford City Centre although there are buses available for those who want a quicker journey time.

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Denis

17 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Maximilian Martin

6 Oct 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

The breakfast and the very friendly staff are the best parts! I Had a wonderful time there!

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Amrit

4 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Penelope

26 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Quintessential old English hotel. Rooms are basic but clean and comfortable. Entrance, reception, lounge, breakfast area and bar are definitely 5*.

10

Nathan

2 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great breakfast and comfortable stay. Would stay again if in town!

10

Ruka

9 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel is located in the quiet neighborhoods. It takes few minutes to walk to grocery stores. The room was also clean and quiet. I also liked the breakfast options that they provided. The taste was great.

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1 $195	2 $169	3 $297	4	5 $263	6 $305	7 $317
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