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The Balkan Lodge Oxford

2.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, a short walk to Thames River

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Property entrance
Interior detail
Free self parking
Garden
TV

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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315 Iffley Road, Oxford, England, OX4 4AG
  • Place, University of Oxford
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Oxford Castle
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Christ Church College
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Oxford

Located in East Oxford within a short walk of Thames River, The Balkan Lodge Oxford is within a mile (2 km) of other popular sights such as University of Oxford. This 10-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, free self parking, and laundry facilities.

What's nearby

  • University of Oxford - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Bodleian Library - 5 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Oxford Castle - 6 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Christ Church College - 6 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • John Radcliffe Hospital - 7 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Abingdon Radley Station - 9 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The City Arms - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Bodrum's Kebabs - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Chester - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Peri Peri Original - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Fish & Chips - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Balkan Lodge Oxford

Hotel with free parking, a short walk to Thames River
Guests staying at The Balkan Lodge Oxford enjoy free WiFi in public areas, laundry facilities, and a garden. A stay here includes free parking. Staff members are on hand to provide luggage storage and a safe deposit box at the front desk. This smoke-free hotel also has a reception hall.
Guests can enjoy TVs and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include coffee makers, phones, and desks.

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Nov 3 - Nov 4
Total with taxes and fees
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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1951
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-10:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to see within easy reach of The Balkan Lodge Oxford ?

This hotel is situated in East Oxford within a 10-minute walk of Thames River and Thames Path. You'll also find Iffley Road Track and Cowley Road less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at The Balkan Lodge Oxford ?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does The Balkan Lodge Oxford feature a casino on the premises?

No, The Balkan Lodge Oxford doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Balkan Lodge Oxford ?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Does The Balkan Lodge Oxford have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Balkan Lodge Oxford have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, The Balkan Lodge Oxford doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will The Balkan Lodge Oxford allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Balkan Lodge Oxford .

Does The Balkan Lodge Oxford have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to The Balkan Lodge Oxford ?

The closest major airport to The Balkan Lodge Oxford is Oxford (OXF), which is 11 mi away (21 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Balkan Lodge Oxford ?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Balkan Lodge Oxford .

Reviews

The Balkan Lodge Oxford Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 119 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 119 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 119 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 119 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 119 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Li

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

K

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

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Hotel staff very friendly and helpful. Room comfortable and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

nigel

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

Great value

I don’t often review stays unless they were really bad hotels or really good. The Balkan was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and well maintained. Staff is friendly and the room is comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Katherine

Liked: Staff & service

Simple room with friendly service.

Excellent service at check in and check out. Simple basic room. Good pressure in the shower but could be hotter. Excellent pillows but mattress a bit soft for me. Good variety of tea/coffee and toiletries provided. Some rooms face a busy road so can be a bit noisy at times but generally quiet and a short bus ride into the city centre. Great car park.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value and location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Hsiang-Wang

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's clean, but fewer restaurants around the place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kirk

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy and clean room. Could use a new mattress. Staff was friendly and accommodating. Convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

H L

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

December stay

Lovely guest house in a good location. We arrived earlier in the day before check in but were able to use the car park, called to say we had arrived and went off for the day - when we returned our keys were ready for us. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for money on a busy weekend in Oxford. The room was small, but warm and had all we needed. The bed was comfortable. Only small complaint was the shower stall was small and the water pressure was weak. Front desk staff was helpful and polite.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Teresa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good bus service. Little cafe, little shop nearby. Quiet at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All good and comfortable. Plus private carpark.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nerys

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely welcome and great room. Nothing but good things to say about my stay. I will use again if visiting oxford.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David, Knoxville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Small room, but well-appointed, clean, with friendly staff. Just a block from the bus to city centre.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
John was a superb host!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Ashoka

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

lovely stay for student or budget business travel

basic room. clean. no issues. lovely front desk staff. very friendly. close to the bus stop. 5 mins bus into city center.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Caitriona

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room and bathroom were spacious and comfortable. Staff were friendly and helpful. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Nathan

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023