Hotels in Hay-on-Wye, Wales

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Hay-on-Wye, Wales, United Kingdom
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Gain useful insights and advice for booking the perfect stay in Hay-on-Wye. Price data is based on averages over the past 12 months and was last updated on 29 March 2024.
Cheapest month:January
Most expensive month:July
Average price in Hay-on-Wye:$273/night
Cheapest price found:$104/night
$105 - $398
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.

Cheapest hotels in Hay-on-Wye, Wales

Discover affordable stays in Hay-on-Wye that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Hay-on-Wye can be found for as low as $209 per night. There is currently one property in Hay-on-Wye that can be booked for this price. The Old Black Lion is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Hay-on-Wye. Price data was last updated on 29 March 2024
At the moment, these hotels offer the lowest nightly rate out of those we've come across in Hay-on-Wye. Consider alternative dates if you're able to compare prices.
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26 Lion Street, Hay-ON-Wye, Herefordshire, Hay-on-Wye, United Kingdom
0.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$209
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Where to stay in Hay-on-Wye

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About Hay-on-Wye

Boasting a picturesque riverside setting, Hay-on-Wye is a historic market town on the Welsh-English border that is believed to have been fortified in the 11th century. It has been nicknamed the “Town of Books” due to its abundance of secondhand and specialist bookstores and hosts the literary-focused Hay Festival each year.

Things to do in Hay-on-Wye

In the heart of Hay-on-Wye are the remains of a medieval fortification and 17th-century residence that are collectively known as Hay Castle. It combines Norman, Jacobean and Victorian architectural influences, with a four-storey keep and an arched gateway among its highlights. Surrounding the complex are 19th-century terraced gardens.

A short stroll from Hay Castle is the Church of St. Mary the Virgin, a Grade II-listed building designed in a Gothic Revival style by the English architect Edward Haycock. Its western end is dominated by a square embattled tower, while the interior features stained glass windows depicting the Passion of Christ. Concerts are held within the church as part of the annual Hay Festival.

Hay-on-Wye lies at the northeasterly tip of Brecon Beacons National Park, a ruggedly scenic area that encompasses the Fforest Fawr UNESCO Global Geopark. Numerous hiking routes traverse its grassy moorlands and sandstone escarpments and it boasts some of the best mountain biking trails in Wales. Due to Brecon Beacons’ exceptional stargazing, the area has been designated as an International Dark Sky Reserve.

Getting around Hay-on-Wye

Hay-on-Wye is just over an hour’s drive from Worcester and two hours from Birmingham. Birmingham Airport is just under two hours away and has flights to destinations across the globe. Regular buses connect to Hay-on-Wye and the town is compact enough to explore on foot.

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  • What are the best hotels in Hay-on-Wye?

    The Swan At Hay (8.0/10 from 1,176 reviews), Seven Stars (8.4/10 from 896 reviews), and The Old Black Lion (8.5/10 from 689 reviews) are all highly rated places to stay in Hay-on-Wye.

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