The Old Black Lion

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8.5Excellent

(733 Ratings)

"The Old Black Lion is a wonderful historic pub and hotel in the fantastic Hay on Wye. Staff were friendly and helpful, food was great and the jazz band who played in the bar were great too."

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8.5 / 10

Excellent(733 Ratings)

Inn in Hay-on-Wye

4-Star Inn

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About this inn

Surrounded by beautiful scenery but just a few minutes' walk from Hay-On-Wye's center, this charming inn has a traditional wooden-beamed bar. Dating back hundreds of years, Oliver Cromwell is rumored to have stayed in the 17th century.

Amenities

Free WiFi/internet

Free Parking

Non-smoking

Heating

Bar

Balcony/Terrace

WiFi/Internet

Garden

Accessible Parking

Key access

Contactless check-in/out

Housekeeping available

Fire alarm

Fire extinguisher

Cleaning products

Map of Hay-on-Wye

Available Rooms

Ratings and reviews

8.5 / 10

Excellent(733 Ratings)

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10 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2026

The Old Black Lion is a wonderful historic pub and hotel in the fantastic Hay on Wye. Staff were friendly and helpful, food was great and the jazz band who played in the bar were great too.

Nothing

8 / 10Excellent·Oct 2026

Nice traditional pub with rooms with a rustic feel. An added treat was an evening jazz performance in the pub with very good musicians.

Sounds in the pub could be heard in the room.

9 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2026

Lovely room and location in town

Unfortunately missed breakfast as wasn’t aware stopped quite early

5 / 10·Oct 2026

Good location

Poor quality bathroom, not enough power sockets by bed

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FAQs

Does this property follow enhanced cleaning procedures?

Yes, this inn has implemented enhanced cleaning procedures and processes to keep you healthy and safe.

Is parking included with this inn?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at The Old Black Lion. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this inn?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this inn. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is The Old Black Lion pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this inn is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at The Old Black Lion?

We found 15 amenities for this rental. This includes free wifi/internet, free parking, non-smoking, heating, and bar.

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