Newton HousevsBrowns
Both hotels are rated very highly by writers. Overall, Newton House ranks marginally better than Browns. Newton House scores 67 with praise from 2 sources such as Fodor's, Rough Guide.
Newton House
 Fodor's
 Rough Guide
82-84 Abingdon Road, Oxford OX1 4PL
From $86/night
- Free Internet
 - Free Breakfast
 - Free Parking
 - Multilingual
 - Breakfast included
 - Baggage storage
 
 "This handsome Victorian mansion, a five-minute walk from all of Oxford's action, is a sprawling, friendly place on three floors. Decent-size rooms are decorated in contemporary style." Full review
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This is one of the best deals in the city center, so book early.
 "Appealing, family-run guesthouse with thirteen smart rooms in two goodlooking Victorian townhouses about 10min walk south of the centre – well placed for evening strolls along the Thames." 
Browns
 Fodor's
281 Iffley Road, Oxford OX4 4AQ
From $0/night
- Free Internet
 - Flatscreen TV
 - Kids' meals
 - Street parking
 
 "At the southern edge of central Oxford, this redbrick Victorian house is a good bet in a town that has precious few affordable guesthouses." Full review