Located in Builth Wells, The Lion Hotel is in the city centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Brecon Beacons National Park and Gilfach Nature Reserve, while Erwood Station Craft Centre, Gallery and Tea Rooms and National Cycle Collection are cultural highlights. Royal Welsh Showground and Rock Park are also worth visiting. Visit our Builth Wells travel guide
2 Broad St, Builth Wells, Wales, LD2 3DT
What's nearby
River Wye
1 min walk - 0.2 km
Royal Welsh Showground
15 min walk - 1.3 km
Brecon Beacons National Park
17 min drive - 27.9 km
Elan Valley
28 min drive - 29.3 km
Builth Wells Golf Club
17 min walk - 1.4 km
Getting around
Builth Road Station
3 min drive
Cardiff International Airport (CWL)
115 min drive
Restaurants
The Temple Bar & Bistro
11 min drive
Burger King
5 min walk
Artists & Makers
2 min walk
Feast Builth
6 min walk
The White Horse Hotel
1 min walk
About this property
The Lion Hotel
Hotel in the city centre
The Lion Hotel provides everything that you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
Free self-parking
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and smoke-free property
A gift shop
Room features
All guest rooms at The Lion Hotel have comforts, such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to
Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much does it cost to stay at The Lion Hotel?
As of 23 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lion Hotel on 24 Oct 2026 start from RM502, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at The Lion Hotel?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at The Lion Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 30 (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at The Lion Hotel?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for GBP 30 (subject to availability).
Where is The Lion Hotel located?
Located in the heart of Builth Wells, this hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of River Wye, Royal Welsh Showground and Builth Wells Golf Club. Builth Castle and Erwood Station Craft Centre, Gallery and Tea Rooms are also within 9 miles (15 km).
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Reviews
The Lion Hotel Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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This hotel is exceptional. Itwas absolutely top notch. Could have been much dearer price. Breakfast was fantastic. Reception staff couldn’t have been more helpful. Supplied with dog bed for our terrier. Lovely town with lots of classy shops. Good dog walks.
A must!!! Will hopefully visit again.
PS. The hotel interior inc all decorations is outstanding. Not to be missed!!
Good hotel. Nice clean rooms, with windows that open properly! Very helpful staff.
Car park is quite tight, but there is a big public one a couple hundred meters away.
Online check-in seems unnecessary and causes a bit of confusion.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Linda
10 Aug 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean.
Bathroom shower leaking and very small.
Tea, coffee and microwave available. Would of liked a long mirror in the bedroom to dry hair ect as had to run extension lead to bathroom, not ideal.
Staff are amazing,
Parking very tight so to get a space pull up after the 11am check out.
Breakfast choices wonderful, lots of choices and all fresh.
We stayed at the Lion last weekend and the owner Helen and her staff were super welcoming. Rooms were comfortable and we loved the extra strong shower pressure! We will be back.
Very clean room in the newly refurbished hotel. Very friendly helpful lady at reception who showed us to our room. Would love to stay again if we're back in the area :)
Really enjoyed our stay here. Beautifully furnished, comfy beds and has such a relaxed and welcoming feel. Would 100% recommend and will be back next time we are in the area
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.
Booked last minute, location fantastic, central with parking. Room was lovely, very comfortable bed. Owner Helen took the time to tell us about the building and all the renovations that have been done and ongoing. The public areas are beautiful, mix of old and new, really suits the place itself, all the staff were very friendly and gave us tips on where to eat out. We will definitely stay here again and would highly recommend a visit. We look forward to a very warm welcome in the future. 😊