Malmaison Oxford

A hotel inside the former Oxford Castle prison: joined cells turned into rooms, a brasserie and a bar, ten minutes from the station.

Information

Former prison · Oxford Castle · Brasserie and bar

The house

Malmaison occupies the former Oxford Castle prison, on New Road, between the station and the centre. The iron galleries and the cell doors are still there: the rooms in the prison wing are made by joining several cells together, and there are suites in other buildings on the site. Downstairs, a brasserie and a cocktail bar.

Who it's for

For anyone who wants a different night in Oxford, as a couple or with teenagers who think the idea of sleeping in a prison is great. It is five minutes from the Ashmolean and ten from Christ Church and the train station, so it works perfectly well without a car.

Practical details

Wi-Fi is free. The cell rooms have small windows, which is part of the fun; if that feels claustrophobic, ask for one of the suites.

Practical details

Details checked on 12 November 2026.

Facilities

Restaurant

Bar

Wi-Fi

Tips

Choose the room type carefully The cells are the draw; the suites are more spacious and have more light.

Walk from the station It is about ten minutes along Park End Street and New Road.

Frequently asked questions

Was it really a prison?

Yes, Oxford Castle's, converted into a hotel.

Does it have a restaurant?

Yes, a brasserie and a bar inside the hotel.

Is it far from the station?

About a ten-minute walk.

Car-free

Opening hours and prices can change: check them before you go.

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