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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
Check-in/check-out kiosk
Interior
Breakfast area
Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Oxford Brookes University
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪18 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

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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

Double Room, Shared Bathroom, Annex Building

  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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, 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

Triple Room, Ensuite

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

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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

Family Quadruple Room, Ensuite

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

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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. Also, Greyfriars Oxford is within half a mile (1 km) and Oxford Brookes University is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Cowley Road - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • University of Oxford - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Oxford Brookes University - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Iffley Road Track - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Churchill Hospital - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Antep Kitchen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Istanbul Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bodrum's Kebabs - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The City Arms - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Smorfia Oxford - ‬1 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.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

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.

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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.

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

4.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Maria

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sam

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

2/10 Terrible

robert

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Apart from the bathroom, which looks new, the property is run-down and dirty. The room was cluttered with unusable furniture and was dirty. The mirror was too low and not secured properly to the wall. The partially closed curtains would not open or close. The entrance area is overcrowded with junk. The walls are so thin I could hear people talking in other rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Mandhir

Traveled with partner
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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
1. Door lock keep catching, struggling to turn the keys 2. Broken lamps 3. Unsafe socket, loose covers 4. Very old tv/dvd, looks like its going to fall off the bracket 5. Dirty windows sills & dated decors/curtains
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kulbir

Business traveler
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

8/10 Good

Riad

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

STEPHEN OLUFEMI

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

Amazing

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Srish

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Richard

Business traveler
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

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

2/10 Terrible

Jorge

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

Stay away from this place

Judging for the outside of the property we could have guessed that the inside was terrible. All the plants are dried, there was even an abandoned cooler. The hotel sign is half falling from the post where it is attached. The front key doesn’t work well. The room key wasn’t working and neither was the door knob. We complaint to management. they removed the door knob and didn’t fix the keys. It was difficult to open and to lock the door with the key, and they didn’t fix that. Towels were clean but very used, some of them had holes and stains on them. Pillows were flat and uncomfortable. The fridge was very dirty. No towels racks, etc. The only positive thing was the service crew, who brought us towels and were really helpful.
Entrance sign
Reception desk
Room door as they left it
Hotel entrance
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jorge

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

Stay away from this place

Judging for the outside of the property we could have guessed that the inside was terrible. All the plants are dried, there was even an abandoned cooler. The hotel sign is half falling from the post where it is attached. The front key doesn’t work well. The room key wasn’t working and neither was the door knob. We complaint to management. they removed the door knob and didn’t fix the keys. It was difficult to open and to lock the door with the key, and they didn’t fix that. Towels were clean but very used, some of them had holes and stains on them. Pillows were flat and uncomfortable. The fridge was very dirty. No towels racks, etc. The only positive thing was the service crew, who brought us towels and were really helpful.
Entrance sign
Reception desk
Room door as they left it
Hotel entrance
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jorge

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

Stay away from this place

Judging for the outside of the property we could have guessed that the inside was terrible. All the plants are dried, there was even an abandoned cooler. The hotel sign is half falling from the post where it is attached. The front key doesn’t work well. The room key wasn’t working and neither was the door knob. We complaint to Jack, the owner and he removed the door knob and didn’t fix the keys. It was difficult to open and to lock the door. Towels were clean but very used, some of them had holes and stains on them. Pillows were flat as a magazine. Fridge was very dirty. No towels racks, etc. The only positive thing was the lovely Junita, who cleaned our room and was really helpful.
Property sign
Room door knob
Property entrance
Reception
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Simon

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Stephen

Shower didn't work, 2 TVs in room , neither would work
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mrunal

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Jeffrey

Traveled with family
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

8/10 Good

Jiyoung

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sam

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

It wasn’t THAT bad, but 1 star is fair

Cheapest place to stay in Oxford, I only really needed a hotel to get ready in and sleep. The initial room they tried to give us was in a different building, and it was literally just a bedroom in someone’s grotty house - stank of smoke and not safe! Do not book the room with the shared bathroom. The room we moved to was acceptable given the cost (albeit incredibly dated and dirty), but that is about it.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ellis

Traveled with group
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

2/10 Terrible

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

luke

Business traveler
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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Alda

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