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The Galaxie

4.0 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, 10-minute walk to University of Oxford

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

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180 Banbury Road, Oxford, England, OX2 7BT
  • Place, University of Oxford
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, New Theatre Oxford
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Oxford Castle
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪11 min drive‬

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  • 1 Double Bed

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  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Oxford

Located in North Oxford within a short walk of University of Oxford, The Galaxie is within 2 miles (3 km) of other popular sights such as Oxford University Museum of Natural History. The 25 rooms at this 4-star hotel include coffee makers, LCD TVs, and pillowtop beds.

What's nearby

  • University of Oxford - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Oxford University Museum of Natural History - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • New Theatre Oxford - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Oxford Castle - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Christ Church College - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Oxford Parkway Station - 5 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dancing Dragon - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪St. Clares dining hall - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Brew - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Colombia Coffee Roasters - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Spice Lounge - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Galaxie

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, 10-minute walk to University of Oxford
The Galaxie features free WiFi in public areas, microwave in a common area, and a computer station. Self parking is available for GBP 10 per day. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with luggage storage and securing valuables. Additional amenities include express check-out, a terrace, and a water dispenser.
Guests can expect free WiFi and LCD TVs with digital channels. Bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and free toiletries, and pillowtop beds with Egyptian cotton sheets ensure a restful night. Coffee makers, safes, and phones are also available.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 10 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 12 per person

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 20
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 20
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 12 per person
  • Self parking fee: GBP 10 per day
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 20 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 20 (subject to availability)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

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.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Galaxie Hotel Oxford
Galaxie Hotel
Galaxie Oxford
The Galaxie
The Galaxie Hotel
The Galaxie Oxford
The Galaxie Hotel Oxford

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at The Galaxie?

The Galaxie offers free cancellation on select room rates. For additional details, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What can I see near The Galaxie?

This hotel is situated in North Oxford, close to Oxford University Museum of Natural History, Ashmolean Museum, and Sheldonian Theatre. You'll also find Thames River and Bodleian Library within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at The Galaxie?

Yes, parking is offered for GBP 10 per day. Though parking is limited, accessible parking is also available.

Does The Galaxie include a casino?

No, The Galaxie doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Galaxie?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is The Galaxie a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a pillowtop mattress and a rainfall showerhead as well as a terrace.

Are there hot tubs at The Galaxie?

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

Does The Galaxie have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

The Galaxie offers continental breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Does The Galaxie allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Galaxie.

Are there connecting rooms at The Galaxie?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from The Galaxie?

The closest major airport to The Galaxie is Oxford (OXF), which is 5.6 mi away (15 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at The Galaxie?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Galaxie.

The Galaxie Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 216 out of 341 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 84 out of 341 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 341 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 341 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 341 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Amrit

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

Very beautiful place but 3 things

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

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

Service focused quirky boutique hotel.

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

lisa

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

Great stay

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Seth

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Really poor customer service.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karmjeet

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

6/10 Okay

Aaron

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Comfy bed.

The bed was very comfortable. Room is rather small, my window was right next to a boiler extractor, so didn’t fancy opening my window during my stay. The decor is trying to be up market I think, but it wasn’t done the best in my opinion. However all I really needed was a decent shower, which was very powerful! Slightly temperamental with the temperature however, and I wanted a comfy bed, which I got. What more do you really want for a business trip. Parking is an extra £10 per night though on top…..
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic boutique hotel with a quirky "Fawlty Towers" vibe.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberta

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

Another wonderful stay at this fantastic hotel!

Another wonderful stay at The Galaxie. Lovely hotel with quirky decor and well appointed rooms. Might struggle if you are a light sleeper as the blinds do let in some light and the road can be noisy. I keep returning as the ambience and service more than make up for it. The staff are really attentive and helpful and they really strive to make your stay truly wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

OLIVER

Good
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

OLIVER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great and beautiful place
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

justin

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

10/10 Excellent

Tony

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

Unique and quirky night stay

A very unique and boutique hotel with quirky features. Loved the candy station (a little too much) but not the parking fee. Comfortably bed and acroom without a rail or wardrobe.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shea

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine, Norwich

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great hotel well positioned for shopping and transport. Nice room and breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Zoe

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

CAROLINE

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jess

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Denis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Weekend with friends

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine, Norwich

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a great hotel, friendly staff, good breakfast, nice room. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was great. The hotel is good and the staff were very helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Fab stay

Great hotel, room was much bigger than we were expecting and nice view of the garden. Service was always friendly, and great value breakfast. Easy to get into town with regular buses right outside. Summertown itself is really nice too, lots of little shops and cafes. We didn't get parking at the hotel as it was full, but there's a car park 2 minutes away
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Nikki

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Would not stay again

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 …
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

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