The Old Black Lion, Hay-On-Wye – Hotel from $161

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About the Hotel

Lion Street, Hay-On-Wye, United Kingdom

Close to the Hay-on-Wye Town Centre

Great

8.7

/10

4.5

Located a stone's throw from the Hay-on-Wye Town Centre, the charming The Old Black Lion Hay-On-Wye hotel gives easy access to various tourist attractions. Boasting a location about 500 metres from Hay Ruined Castle, the 4-star inn features 9 rooms as well as a restaurant.

Location

The Brook Street Pottery & Gallery is only steps away from this Hay-On-Wye hotel, while The Old Electric Shop is nestled only 5 minutes' walk away. You can reach the centre of Hay-On-Wye in 5 minutes on foot.

The Black Lion Hay-On-Wye is merely 1.3 km from the Warren river beach.

Lower Mead bus stop is right around the corner from the property.

Rooms

Furnished with a carpeted floor, all rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, along with coffee/tea making machines. Bathrooms, fitted with a separate toilet and a shower, also provide guests with hair dryers and free toiletries.

Eat & Drink

The à la carte restaurant in The Old Black Lion hotel offers dishes for lunch. You can dine at Tomatitos Tapas Bar, approximately 5 minutes' walk from the hotel.

Must-do experiences

Browse the Hay-on-Wye Bookshops for rare finds and literary gems.
Visit the Hay Castle for its fascinating history and beautiful grounds.
Sample local delicacies at The River Café, including Welsh cakes.
Explore the independent stalls at Hay Market on Thursdays for local crafts.
Experience a storytelling session at the Hay Festival if in season.

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The Old Black Lion offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Single Room

2 persons

130 sq. feet

1 Single bed

Shower

Heating

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Superior Double Room

2 persons

220 sq. feet

1 Double bed

Shower

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Double Room

2 persons

195 sq. feet

1 Double bed

Shower

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Twin Room

2 persons

305 sq. feet

2 Single beds

Shower

Heating

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Facilities

The Old Black Lion offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Facilities: Great

8.5/10Review score

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
No pets allowed
Luggage storage
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key access

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Housekeeping
Welcome drink

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Packed lunches
Special diet menus

Children

Cots
Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

Sun terrace
Garden area

Room features

Heating
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

The Old Black Lion Location

Lion Street, Hay-On-Wye, United Kingdom

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Lion Street, Hay-On-Wye, United Kingdom

City landmarks

Landmark

Brook Street Pottery & Gallery

2500 ft

Landmark

Paddles and Pedals Canoe Hire

4100 ft

Landmark

The Warren

4300 ft

Landmark

St Mary's Church

2700 ft

Castle

Clifford Castle

2.2 mi

Church

St Marys Church

2.1 mi

Bridge

Whitney Bridge

4.1 mi

Nearby

Castle

Hay Castle

1600 ft

Hay-on-WyeWales

Castle Book Store

2000 ft

Gallery

The Lion Street Gallery

700 ft

The Drill Hall 25 Lion Street The Drill Hall

Hay, Ross on Wye

100 ft

41 Lion St

Hay Deli

700 ft

The Old Electric Shop

1000 ft

2 St. Johns Place

The Haymakers Gallery

1100 ft

Store

Bain & Murrin

700 ft

Restaurants

Hay Conservative Club

400 ft

35 Lion Street

Tomatitos Tapas Bar

700 ft

38 Lion Street

The Hay Tap

500 ft

The Bull Ring

Chapters Restaurant

600 ft

Lion Street

Oscars Bistro

600 ft

Hightown Hay on Wye

Eve's

800 ft

4/5 High Town

The Granary

1100 ft

20-21 Broad Street Herefordshire

Three Tuns

1100 ft

4 Broad Street

Rose and Crown

1000 ft

Broad Street

The Globe At Hay Kitchen

1000 ft

Newport Street

Getting around

City Centre

Hay-On-Wye4 min · 1000 ft

Airports

Gloucestershire Airport (GLO)124 min · 51.3 mi

Swansea Airport (SWS)157 min · 65.0 mi

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 14:30-21:00

Check-out

from 08:00-10:00

Guest Parking

Public parking is possible on site for free.

Internet

Wireless internet is available in for free.

Children & extra beds

Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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Reviews and Ratings

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Review score

Based on 359 verified reviews

8.6/10

Great

92%

Recommend

Breakfast

7.5/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Comfort

9.0/10

Facilities

8.5/10

Free Wi-Fi

8.1/10

Location

9.5/10

Paid Wi-Fi

7.0/10

Staff

9.4/10

Value for money

8.4/10

based on 366 reviews

4.5/5

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