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Athena Guest House

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

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Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Front of property
Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Check-in/check-out kiosk
Breakfast area

Reviews

4.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Cowley Road,255, Oxford, England, OX4 1XQ
  • Place, Cowley Road
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Oxford
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Oxford Brookes University
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom, Annex Building

  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Double Room, Ensuite

  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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
  • Free WiFi

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

Twin Room, Ensuite

  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Oxford

East Oxford stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this East Oxford guesthouse, you'll find University of Oxford and Cowley Road. University & Pitt Rivers Museums and Oxford Brookes University are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Cowley Road - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • University of Oxford - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Oxford Brookes University - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Iffley Road Track - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Christ Church College - 8 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Real Kungfu Noodle 老兰州牛肉拉面 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bodrum's Kebabs - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Antep Kitchen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Bullingdon - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Istanbul Restaurant - ‬4 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 hot 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.

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 shared bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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 Jun 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Athena Guest House on Jun 30, 2026 start from $85, 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.

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

4.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 159 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 159 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 159 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 159 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 67 out of 159 reviews

4.6/10

Cleanliness

5.2/10

Staff & service

4.8/10

Amenities

4.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

4/10 Poor

Valentina

Disliked: Cleanliness
It s really close to the city center
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
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2/10 Terrible

Alexander

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you like filthy rooms and bed bugs this might be the best adress in Oxford for you!
Stayed 19 nights in Jun 2024
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4/10 Poor

Joanne

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wouldn’t stay again

Good location, but not very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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8/10 Good

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Decent, very affordable stay in Cowley

As advertised, inexpensive and functional. The host was accommodating and the location is good, on Cowley Road, with a bus stop right across the street. The house is not new or recently refurbished and the furnishings are haphasard, but wvebrything was clean and functional. A good place to stay on a budget.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Silvia

Disliked: Cleanliness
Good position, close to buses, supermarket and food places to eat. Clean Is a good word... but not for this place...lot of work to do about that
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Kulbir

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hell Hole

Everything about this place was terrible. Wouldn't stay here again even if you paid me.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Valentina

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Central to some good dining options. Water did not drain from shower. Very tired hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
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2/10 Terrible

Tim

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Don't stay! Spend more and feel safe
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
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2/10 Terrible

clive

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The dirtiest hotel I have ever been in. It was that dirty we booked into an hotel. Avoid this place like the plague.
Verified

8/10 Good

Ashoka

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Basic stay which fit my purpose

Responsive and helpful host/owner, average condition property. You get what you paid for.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Sarah

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
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4/10 Poor

Mandhir

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
A tiny room in a guest house with makeshift arrangements. Bed mattresses are not proper, and noise from the neighbouring rooms / street can be disturbing. Tea/Coffee bags were available Location has some dining options and bus stop just a road across
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jeffrey

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the bathroom had been recently remodeled. Checking in was a bit difficult with the management not on premise. The owners are making efforts to upgrade the property and could spend some time tidying up the front parking area and entry which is not very inviting.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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4/10 Poor

Lavinia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was dirty Too expensive for what they offer
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
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6/10 Okay

Robin

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Seemed a bit run down could do with a clean and polish Up grade on bedroom furniture at the same time
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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2/10 Terrible

Alberto

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

Never again

Terrible place dirty room to small the worse place I've ever been.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
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2/10 Terrible

Ellis

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The propertys unsafe, run down, service or lack of is poor, only good thing was the price, everything else was terrible
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

luke

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Shower not working People in and out till silly o clock in the morning Very run down
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Richard

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Poor but acceptable cheapie

This place is an acceptable cheapie. It's run down, nothing matches and thins are a bit crooked but it's ok. However, I got 5 insect bites there and one got infected and I was in a and e 2 days later
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Pamela

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The toilet was so dirty, i couldnt even stay there i had to move out..
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
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2/10 Terrible

John

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

Avoid at all costs!

What a hovel. Obviously the health and safety inspectors have never visited this place. We have had to apologise profusely to our sub-contractor who we put up there for a couple of nights. Moved him out as soon as we could find another hotel.
Filthy light switch
Bathroom flooring
Bedside tabletop
Powerpoints in room :(
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Only for the needy and despite.

The hotel is a mess, very cheap for a reason. Went to hear a concert at the O2. Should have known better and read previous reviews. Shame as the property is in a prime location to make a killing. Needs a good scrub
Shower room not clean, mould everywhere
Unusual stain on the curtains, looks like a man has wiped himself down after night time activities
Toilet floor a unhygienic mess
Sick on the front entrance lobby
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Fernando

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is well located in Cowley, surrounded by restaurants and walking distance to the center. The hotel is ill maintained, the room is not comfortable, the TV did not work, it was not very clean, in summary, we expected more for the price we paid. Would not return
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Janet

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
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Nicola

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty, noisy, unfriendly and uncomfortable. Room and bathroom were flithy. Broken radiator was on all night. Not safe or secure.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023