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How much does it cost to stay at Athena Guest House?
As of Oct 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Athena Guest House on Oct 25, 2026 start from ₩82,969, 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.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Athena Guest House?
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Athena Guest House?
Check-out is at 10 AM.
Where is Athena Guest House located?
Located in East Oxford, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Cowley Road and University of Oxford. River Thames and Southfield Golf Club are also within 1 mi (2 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Athena Guest House Reviews
4.4
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4.6
Cleanliness
7.0
Location
5.2
Staff & service
4.2
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 165 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 165 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 165 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 165 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 72 out of 165 reviews
2 - Terrible
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Reviews
Verified review
8/10 Good
Gregory
Jun 28, 2024
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.
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
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.
Very disappointed and shocked with the state of the room.
It was dirty and smelling of tobacco I had to request for a different room which was still dirty but better
Truly awful. Visibly very unclean - mould all over the shower, dust, oil, and grime all over the room. Every surface was sticky and the room and the building as a whole had an awful smell. The front door didn't lock and the bedroom door could be overcome by just pushing. The staff were unhelpful and unprofessional. I arrived at the property only to be directed to a house a 10 minute walk away, further from the city centre. I am deeply confused at how you could own a hotel and not even begin to clean it.
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.
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