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An entrance to a building with a view of a hot air balloon in the background.

1. The Harp Inn

4.6 km from Hay Festival

Jacqueline

₹10,359 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Nov - 15 Nov

A backyard with a stone patio, a grassy lawn, and a white building with a sloped roof.

2. The Griffin Inn

9.5 km from Hay Festival

Mike

₹10,508 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with a stone wall and palm trees.

3. The Burton Hotel and Cloud Nine

16.7 km from Hay Festival

Katie

₹14,270 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A dining area with wooden flooring, green tablecloths, and wooden chairs.

4. The Castle Hotel

10.2 km from Hay Festival

sharon

₹9,700 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Nov - 15 Nov

A spacious living room with wooden beams, a white sofa, a TV, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

5. Granary 2

19.5 km from Hay Festival

₹62,259 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A cozy room with a wooden dining table, white chairs, a white bench with cushions, a standing lamp, and a window with curtains.

6. The Old Shop

7.1 km from Hay Festival

"Well maintained and characteristic property with exposed beams and period features combined with modern decor and facilities. The only thing to be aware of is there is no shower in either bathroom (likely due to low ceilings), although both have a mixer tap with a showerhead so you can sit / kneel and shower this way. Whilst its proximity to the road is close, it was not a busy road, so passing traffic was not an issue during our stay. There was a pub within 1min walk of the property that also...

Dave

₹63,652 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Nov - 21 Nov

A hot tub with a view of a river and hills, a patio with chairs and an umbrella, and a brick building with a chimney.

7. Pen Y Banc

17.6 km from Hay Festival

"Great location, very friendly and helpful owner (Steve), excellent facilities and very comfortable holiday home ….with 7 days of 20+ temperatures and wall to wall sunshine ! …only very slight negative being that the windows could prob do with a better clean given the great views. Steve’s recommendation of the Seven Stars at Aberedw about 2 miles away was also excellent…nothing fancy about the food but very tasty, good portions and a really nice environment in a community owned country pub."

Simon

₹107,850 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

A single-story building with a wooden deck, a red door, and a window.

8. Country Cottage

7.5 km from Hay Festival

Rosalind

₹68,527 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

A brick building with a patio area featuring a table and chairs, potted plants, and a bench.

9. Granary 1

19.5 km from Hay Festival

"Lovely maisonette. Bedroom, living room/kitchen, bathroom, very very nice. Nice to have DVD player too with a small selection of DVDs. Really nice touch the bowl of fruit, half-pint of milk, bit of coffee (no tea), biscuits and crisps. I gave it a 4 star overall, would have given 4.5 star if I could, would easily have been 5 star if: 1) Fix the potholes on the small road from Madley Plants (understand this is probably someone elses responsibility). 2) Shower doesn't stay in its elevated holder...

David

₹60,170 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A rustic interior with exposed wooden beams, a stone fireplace, a wooden cabinet, a wicker basket, and a leather sofa.

10. Pool Cottage

14.6 km from Hay Festival

₹65,184 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A sunroom with wicker furniture, a tiled coffee table, and a view of greenery outside.

11. Maggie's Barn

10.1 km from Hay Festival

₹46,938 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

A hot tub on an outdoor deck with a view of a lush garden and hills.

12. Penarth

14.4 km from Hay Festival

₹133,628 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Nov - 26 Nov

A stone building with two white doors, a bench, and a small porch area.

13. Railway Station Cottage

18.8 km from Hay Festival

₹55,156 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Harp Inn	3.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 144 reviews	View
The Griffin Inn	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 97 reviews	View
The Burton Hotel and Cloud Nine	3.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 317 reviews	View
The Castle Hotel	3.0 star property	7.2 Good 227 reviews	View
Granary 2	3.0 star property	10.0 Exceptional 1 review	View

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The Warren

7.0/10 (2 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at The Warren, a lovely green space in Hay on Wye. While in this relaxing area, you can enjoy the bars.

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Top Hay Festival Hotel Reviews

An outdoor bar area with wooden furniture, a pergola, and potted plants.

The Agent's House Bed and Breakfast

Hereford

10/10 Excellent

Phil

A round metal table with four chairs, set on a gravel surface with a view of a lake and greenery.

Aberllynfi Riverside Guesthouse

Hereford

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

A stone building with a wooden fence, a guest house sign, and red tulips in the foreground.

Bronwye Guest House

Builth Wells

10/10 Excellent

The stay here was amazing. I received a lovely welcome from the new owners Sian and Eifion. The room was beautiful with a view of the fields and river Wye. There was a complimentary tea and coffee tray. With a variety of different coffees, herbal tea and the tea bags in a jar. Not the mandatory two or three and one or two milks. It also included a teapot. The quality of bedding, towels and pillows were extremely comfortable. I had a delicious breakfast this morning, with homemade strawberry...

Anne

The Harp Inn

Hereford

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

A stone wall with a large clock, potted plants, and a small table.

23A High St

Knighton

10/10 Excellent

Karen

The Lion Hotel

Builth Wells

10/10 Excellent

Andy

A breakfast setting with a plate of eggs, sausages, mushrooms, and a tomato on a table.

Ardwyn House

Llanwrtyd Wells

10/10 Excellent

We booked for 3 nights B and B from 28th May. The location was easy to find and we had a choice of two rooms. Both were large double bedrooms with duel aspect views over the local area. We choose the one with the views over the front of the building and the hills beyond. Our hosts were very welcoming and gave us tea and biscuits on arrival. Nothing seemed to be too much trouble. Our room was spotlessly clean as was the bathroom. The later had a stand alone bath with taps and shower head on a...

John

A large, historic building with a driveway leading to the entrance.

Llangoed Hall

Brecon

10/10 Excellent

Our 3rd visit to this wonderful hotel and we are already booking for December where they have lovely open log fires just adding to the surrounds. Ian also delighted they have relaxed the lounge menu which can now be eaten at tables. Quite right too so great management decision. Their main menu is a wonderful 5 courses but if staying more than a day then it’s nice to have a more relaxed menu choice which this time we had. So Langford Hall just gets better... lovely room this time too (9). The...

John D

A table with a bottle of liquor, a glass, and a vase of flowers by a window.

Somerville House

Hereford

10/10 Excellent

Very comfortable, all facilities good. Close to city centre. Room small (attic room) but that's what I paid for. Staff courteous and chatty and gave good advice. Not keen on the small TV in room but views more than made up for it. Tea, Coffee, biscuits, fresh milk, mini bar with local produce (mostly ciders), all very good. Breakfast was excellent with a highly varied and quality choice. En-suite clean, everything worked, plenty of goodies

Jacky

A garden with picnic tables and umbrellas, a gravel path, and a building with ivy.

The Riverside at Aymestrey

Leominster

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

A stone building with a sign reading "SWAN HOTEL" and a bench in the foreground.

The Swan at Hay Hotel

Hereford

10/10 Excellent

We came to Hay on Wye to look at the bookshops and stayed in the Swan as a central location. The hotel is an old building so the stairs creak a bit and the carpets are slightly frayed in places but the hotel was warm and welcoming. The room was clean and comfortable ( 2 arm chairs - a definite asset) and had a good view across fields. The food was very good and not expensive and the wine list was well thought-out. The dining room is elegantly laid out and there is a lovely garden for afternoon...

Rosemary

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the area like around Hay Festival?

Hay Festival is located in Hay on Wye. Travellers like this welcoming area for its gardens. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 30 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Hay Festival?

The Swan at Hay Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 2 restaurants and free parking. It's located just a short 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Hay Festival.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Hay Festival?

Expedia has 30 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Hay Festival.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Hay Festival, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Hay Festival.

What can I see and do near Hay Festival?

Learn about local history at The Old House and Whitney Bridge. Surround yourself with nature at The Warren, Sgwd-yr-Eira and The Tumpa. Planing to do some shopping while in the area? Consider Hay Cheese Market, Hey Butter Market and Richard Booth's Bookshop.

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Our top choices for Hay Festival hotels

1. The Harp Inn

2. The Griffin Inn

3. The Burton Hotel and Cloud Nine

4. The Castle Hotel

5. Granary 2

6. The Old Shop

7. Pen Y Banc

8. Country Cottage

9. Granary 1

10. Pool Cottage

11. Maggie's Barn

12. Penarth

13. Railway Station Cottage

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The Agent's House Bed and Breakfast

10/10 Excellent

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