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Athena Guest House

3.0 star property
3-star guest house near University of Oxford

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Front of property
Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Breakfast area
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Reviews
4.6

Popular amenities

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Cowley Road,255, Oxford, England, OX4 1XQ
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Oxford14 min walk
  • Popular LocationOxford Brookes University15 min walk
  • Popular LocationJohn Radcliffe Hospital6 min drive
  • AirportLondon (LHR-Heathrow)60 min drive

Room options

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room, Ensuite

  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Triple Room, Ensuite

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Twin Room, Shared Bathroom, Annex Building

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom, Annex Building

  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom, Annex Building

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom, Annex Building

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, Ensuite

  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Quadruple Room, Ensuite

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Double Room, Shared Bathroom, Annex Building

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, Shared Bathroom, Annex Building

  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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$68 total
includes taxes & fees
May 16 - May 17
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About the neighborhood

Oxford

In Oxford .Within a 15-minute walk of the guesthouse, you'll find University of Oxford and University & Pitt Rivers Museums. Oxford Brookes University and South Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • University of Oxford - 14 min walk
  • Oxford Brookes University - 15 min walk
  • Christ Church College - 5 min drive
  • John Radcliffe Hospital - 6 min drive
  • Oxford Castle - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Abingdon Radley Station - 11 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • The City Arms - 1 min walk
  • Antep Kitchen - 3 min walk
  • Nef Istanbul - 5 min walk
  • Cafe Baba - 3 min walk
  • The Cowley Retreat - 6 min walk

About this property

Athena Guest House

3-star guest house near University of Oxford
As a guest of Athena Guest House, you'll find a microwave in a common area and a refrigerator in a common area. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Oxford guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
Athena Guest House offers 7 accommodations with private spa tubs and shared/communal kitchens. Digital television is provided.

Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Room service
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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 and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Athena Guest House to the airport?

Athena Guest House is 9.4 mi (25-min drive) away from the Oxford (OXF) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Athena Guest House?

As of May 2, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Athena Guest House on May 5, 2024 start from $55.17, excluding 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.

Does Athena Guest House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Athena Guest House.

Does Athena Guest House offer free breakfast?

Athena Guest House does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Athena Guest House?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Athena Guest House?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Athena Guest House?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Athena Guest House have a pool?

Athena Guest House does not have a pool.

Does Athena Guest House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Athena Guest House to downtown Oxford?

Athena Guest House is 1.3 mi away from Oxford.

Athena Guest House Reviews

Reviews

4.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 132 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 132 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 132 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 132 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 132 reviews" "

4.8/10

Cleanliness

5.2/10

Staff & service

5.2/10

Amenities

4.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Brian

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would not reccomend this facility to anyone Apart from the dog barking all night in the adacent room the boiler came on and off all night and the bathrom extract did not time switch off This is over and above slamming and squeaky doors and floor boards it was awful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Do not stay here!
We arrived at the agreed time, no-one there to meet us. Eventually we got the keys to our room but were met by the resident drunk on the stairs. The whole place stinks of cigarettes. The room was filthy! Toilet was broken. The resident came back to the room next door, shouting, screaming and swearing. Not pleasant. We only booked this guest house due to being walking distance to the O2 Academy, but we got back from the gig to shouting, loud music, doors slamming, people running up and down the stairs. This did not stop until gone 5am. Outside there is a poor dog tied up in the yard, that barks all night, and rattles his tin food bowls. The owners/staff are not interested in listening to any complaints or concerns. Please do not give this place your money, I would not return even if they paid me.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Justina

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Ammar

Traveled with family
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Sarah

Business traveler
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was ok for a solo business trip
Hotel room was as described but very dated and the light did not work. Ok for a basic trip not spending much time in the room
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Only stay here if you're desperate
The place was so disappointing, we ended up leaving in the early hours of the morning, because we weren't able to sleep there anyway. The place is incredibly noisy, with people constantly coming and going throughout the night. The room, advertised as a double, actually contained three beds in a way that clearly violated all fire safety codes. All beds had thin and incredibly creaky mattresses, with every move you make causing yet more noise. Check-in was also terrible and took nearly an hour. The lady checking people in couldn't do anything without a live video call with her boss, and spent almost the entire time we were checking unsuccessfully trying to get a card machine to work.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Joanne

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wouldn’t stay again
Good location, but not very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jack

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I took a chance on this property due to the cheap rates, and assumed that the property couldn’t actually be as negative as the reviews made out. However, I was proved wrong. The ‘hotel’ was actually a HMO located near the advertised property, the front door or which seemed to be left permanently unlocked. I was taken to a room at the top of a staircase, making my way past racks of clothes in the corridor (presumably from short/long term lets) to a room with 3 single beds in it and a broken fridge. The whole room was exceptionally dirty, with a curtain that didn’t cover the window and multiple roach traps dotted around the room. The room stank of smoke, and the shared toilets and bathrooms had broken fixtures and fittings. I can easily imagine many people would’ve felt unsafe. Upon complaining I was ‘moved’ to a different property altogether a 10 minute walk away - for which the address was written on a piece of paper for me and then I was provided directions. How this property has a 3-star is completely beyond me, and I would strongly recommend you avoid staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Janet

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Filthy dump. Asked for photographic proof of identity despite having paid in advance!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023