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

A hotel with a stone facade, multiple windows, and a well-maintained lawn.

A view from a window of a street with houses, a road, and greenery.

A hotel named 'SWAN HOTEL' with a patio area featuring outdoor seating and a well-maintained lawn.

1. The Swan at Hay Hotel

0.8 km from Hay Festival

Helen

RM592

RM711 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A residential street with houses, a tree, and a stone wall.

A dining table set for four with plates, glasses, and cutlery.

A row of white buildings with a blue door and a window with shutters.

A neatly made bed with green towels, two bedside lamps, and a radiator.

2. Cariad Cottage

1.3 km from Hay Festival

RM2,607

RM3,129 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A small pond with a waterfall, surrounded by potted plants and a wooden deck.

A rustic kitchen with stone walls, wooden beams, and a wooden door.

A garden area with various potted plants and a wooden staircase leading to a building.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, wooden beams, a sofa, and a dining area with a kitchen in the background.

3. Hoarders Cottage

1.3 km from Hay Festival

RM2,514

RM3,017 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Sept - 13 Sept

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

A white building with a black awning labeled "HARP INN" and a red trash bin on the sidewalk.

A bar with a counter displaying various bottles and a sign about tobacco sales.

A room with two single beds, a small wooden nightstand, a wall-mounted lamp, and a window with curtains.

4. The Harp Inn

4.6 km from Hay Festival

Chris

RM387

RM465 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

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

A bedroom with a sloped ceiling, a skylight, a bed with a headboard, bedside tables, and a chair.

A room with a TV, a white dresser, a round table with chairs, and a mirror cabinet.

A two-story building with a green front door, a balcony with ornate metal railings, and a brick chimney.

5. The Agent's House Bed and Breakfast

7.4 km from Hay Festival

Sally

RM638

RM765 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

A white house with a large garden and a pond in the foreground.

A white building with a gravel driveway, a garden with red flowers, and a view of a lake and hills in the distance.

A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, a desk, and a window.

A staircase with dark balusters, a white door, a tufted armchair, and a mirror reflecting a staircase.

6. Aberllynfi Riverside Guesthouse

5 km from Hay Festival

Kelly

RM525

RM630 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

The Griffin Inn entrance with a black and white facade, a welcoming archway, and a framed picture above the door.

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

A cozy restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a stone fireplace, and a checkered floor.

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

7. The Griffin Inn

9.5 km from Hay Festival

Mike

RM330

RM440 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

A large, historic building with a symmetrical facade, multiple chimneys, and a central entrance.

A view through a window of a vineyard with neatly trimmed rows of trees and a stone wall in the background.

A traditional building with a stone facade, a small pond, and a white picket fence.

A three-tiered tea service set on a table with various pastries and desserts, a teapot, and a pitcher, in a room with a window and a chair in the background.

8. Llangoed Hall

10.3 km from Hay Festival

Margaret

RM678

RM814 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Sept - 19 Sept

A stone building with a wooden bench and a gate.

A room with a sloped ceiling, exposed wooden beams, a bed, a table, chairs, and a fireplace.

A cozy room with a fireplace, a chessboard, and a window with curtains.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, a bookshelf, and a comfortable sofa.

9. Three Cocks Hotel

6.1 km from Hay Festival

Laura

RM507

RM745 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A rustic cabin with a metal roof, wooden walls, and a stone foundation. It features a wooden door, a window, and a small porch area with a bench.

A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a sink, and various utensils hanging above.

A kitchen with hanging pots and pans, a coffee maker, a toaster, and a window with a view of greenery.

A rustic outdoor seating area with stone walls and a covered structure.

10. Converted Railway Wagon

17.3 km from Hay Festival

"Wagon was in a lovely location on a farm and owner was very nice, once I managed to find the farm , but checking in time or instructions would have been helpful . Bed was comfortable and I did appreciate the tea, sugar and milk provided , but the room itself was quite cold -with one tiny inadequate heater . Bathroom was also very cold and smelled very damp and unfortunately the toilet seat was loose and shooting off to one side. "

Alexandra

RM423

RM508 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

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

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, wooden beams, a television, and a sofa with cushions.

A stone house with a grey door, two windows on the upper floor, and a small front porch.

A dining area with a wooden table, white chairs, a mirror, wall sconces, and a window with curtains.

11. 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

RM2,175

RM2,610 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

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

A cozy room with red walls, floral-patterned armchairs, a wooden partition, and a television mounted on the wall.

A bedroom with a sloped ceiling, a bed, a radiator, a desk, and a window.

A cozy bar area with wooden bar stools, a stone fireplace, and a television mounted on the wall.

12. The Castle Hotel

10.2 km from Hay Festival

Andrew

RM680

RM816 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

A two-story brick house with a balcony, a wooden deck, and a fenced backyard.

A house with a brick exterior, a wooden door, and a window. There is a potted plant on the ground and a planter box with flowers.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel oven, a microwave, and a kettle.

A modern living room with a brown leather sofa, a purple rug, and a wooden coffee table.

13. Penylodge

20 km from Hay Festival

Idris

RM1,822

RM2,186 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, two windows with curtains, and a balcony.

A wooden interior with a kitchen area including a sink, cabinets, and a microwave.

A wooden cabin interior with a sofa, dining table, chairs, and a kitchenette.

A rustic wooden building with a balcony, surrounded by a fenced area and a grassy field, with a mountain in the background.

14. Bills Shepherds Hut

9.6 km from Hay Festival

RM1,202

RM1,442 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

A kitchen with a wooden cabinet, a washing machine, a sink, and a bench.

A wooden staircase leading to a bedroom with a bed and a nightstand.

A stone house with a grassy yard, a wooden fence, and a small garden table.

A compact kitchen with a Bosch appliance, a wooden bench, a clothes boiler, and a door with a window.

15. Buzzards Breg

12.8 km from Hay Festival

RM1,718

RM2,061 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Sept - 13 Sept

A hot tub with a view of a green landscape, a wooden fence, and an umbrella.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a dining table set for four, and a large grey sectional sofa with blue cushions.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with a view, a radiator, and a bedside table with a lamp.

A garden with a pergola covered in purple flowers, a stone pathway, and lush greenery.

16. Curtau

17.5 km from Hay Festival

RM4,090

RM4,908 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Sept - 12 Sept

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

A playground with a wooden slide and climbing structure, a stone building with a white door, and a gravel area.

A bedroom with two beds, a nightstand, a window with curtains, and a view of buildings outside.

A dining area with a wooden table set for four, a plaid chair, a bookshelf, and a staircase.

17. Railway Station Cottage

18.8 km from Hay Festival

RM1,724

RM2,069 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

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Top Hay Festival Hotel Reviews

Llangoed Hall

10/10 Excellent

"Exceptional. The standard of service was beyond excellent and the attention to detail five star. The property and furnishings also exceptional."

Porters Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay on wonderful grounds just outside Hereford"

Lake Country House Hotel & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely place, great rooms , staff are a credit , wonderful place to relax"

The Lion Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The Lion is a beautifully restored historic JEM in the heart of the rolling hills, expansive fields and rivers of Wales. Next to the Famous Fairgrounds and lively town center make it a must."

Metropole Hotel and Spa

10/10 Excellent

"I made a last minute booking whilst on a bike tour through mid Wales. There are no rooms on the ground floor so the staff were really helpful to store my bike in a secure place as my room was on the second floor. The restaurant was closed by the time managed to shower and get myself sorted at 8.50pm, none the less there is a local Turkish place were I managed to have a delicious healthy meal to fuel me the next day. The hot breakfast at the hotel was very good."

Roadhouse LLanwenarth

8/10 Good

"This place is a wip, but you can see they are making improvements and working hard to get it sorted. Was clean, warm and overlooking fantastic views which you would pay for in other venues. Food good. Activities like games and mags available, a bar and of course the bike.used as a stop off. Would stay again."

Hampton

10/10 Excellent

"The room was clean however it is smaller than we expected but it was worth for money. Free parking available however it gets busy in the evening because the people those who are coming to pub also use the same carpark. The hotel situated in a great location. Aldi and Tesco Extra are few minutes walking distance. Curry house and kebab shops are close too."

Wellington

8/10 Good

"Good size rooms, convenient location and good food!"

The Griffin Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely people - thank you"

Other attractions near Hay Festival

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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Hay Castle

8.6/10 (29 reviews)

A trip to Hay Castle takes you on a journey of discovery through the ages. This castle, which is part Norman, part Jacobean and part Victorian, has stood for more than 1,000 years and has been a medieval stronghold, occupied by invaders, a patriots’ citadel, a manor house and even a famous bookshop.

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Clyro Castle

Clyro Castle is just one of the places to see in Clyro, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander around the gardens in this relaxing area or simply enjoy its bars.

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Hay Cheese Market

You can do some window-shopping at Hay Cheese Market during your trip to Hay on Wye. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.

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Hey Butter Market

You can enjoy retail therapy at Hey Butter Market during your visit to Hay on Wye. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.

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The Old House

8.2/10 (11 reviews)

Find out about the history of Hay on Wye with a stop at The Old House. Wander around the gardens in this quaint area or simply enjoy its bars.

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The Lion Street Gallery

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at The Lion Street Gallery during your travels in Hay on Wye. Wander around the gardens in this quaint area or simply enjoy its bars.

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Richard Booth's Bookshop

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can do some window-shopping at Richard Booth's Bookshop during your visit to Hay on Wye. Wander around the gardens in this relaxing area or simply enjoy its bars.

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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 28 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. Another good option is Three Cocks Hotel, located 3.8 mi (6.1 km) away.

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

Expedia has 28 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 Richard Booth's Bookshop, Hay Cheese Market and Hey Butter Market.

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Our top choices for Hay Festival hotels

1. The Swan at Hay Hotel

2. Cariad Cottage

3. Hoarders Cottage

4. The Harp Inn

5. The Agent's House Bed and Breakfast

6. Aberllynfi Riverside Guesthouse

7. The Griffin Inn

8. Llangoed Hall

9. Three Cocks Hotel

10. Converted Railway Wagon

11. The Old Shop

12. The Castle Hotel

13. Penylodge

14. Bills Shepherds Hut

15. Buzzards Breg

16. Curtau

17. Railway Station Cottage

Top Hay Festival Hotel Reviews

Llangoed Hall

Porters Lodge

Lake Country House Hotel & Spa

The Lion Hotel

Metropole Hotel and Spa

Roadhouse LLanwenarth

Hampton

Wellington

The Griffin Inn

Other attractions near Hay Festival

The Warren

Hay Castle

Clyro Castle

Hay Cheese Market

Hey Butter Market

The Old House

The Lion Street Gallery

Richard Booth's Bookshop

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