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

A cozy living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a chair, and a cowhide rug.

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

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

1. Cariad Cottage

1.3 km from Hay Festival

￥99,563

￥119,476 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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 group of people seated around a table in a restaurant with a chalkboard menu listing specials.

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

2. The Harp Inn

4.6 km from Hay Festival

Chris

￥13,754

￥16,505 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A stone building with a wooden bench and a gate.

A traditional stone building with ivy-covered walls, multiple chimneys, and a stone wall entrance.

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

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

3. Three Cocks Hotel

6.1 km from Hay Festival

Laura

￥19,309

￥28,389 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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

A spacious loft-style living room with high ceilings, a chandelier, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

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.

4. Llangoed Hall

10.3 km from Hay Festival

Darryl

￥24,940

￥29,928 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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

A window with a view of a river, greenery, and a wooden fence.

5. Aberllynfi Riverside Guesthouse

5 km from Hay Festival

Kelly

￥20,009

￥24,011 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A plate with a piece of meat, vegetables, and a side of mashed potatoes.

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

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

6. The Griffin Inn

9.5 km from Hay Festival

Mike

￥13,310

￥17,642 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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

A well-maintained garden with picnic tables and green umbrellas, surrounded by lush greenery and a stone wall.

A modern gym with exercise equipment, a staircase, and a glass railing.

A multi-level gym with a staircase, exercise equipment, and a wooden floor.

7. The Burton Hotel and Cloud Nine

16.7 km from Hay Festival

Katie

￥22,042

￥26,450 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

A white building with a sign reading "Castle Hotel."

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

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

8. The Castle Hotel

10.2 km from Hay Festival

Andrew

￥13,572

￥16,286 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A stone building with a black door, a small patio with a table and a bench, and various potted plants.

A dining area with a round table set for two, a vase with flowers, and a clock on the wall.

A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a mirror, a window, and a shelf with decorative items.

A cozy kitchen with a dining table set for four, surrounded by wicker chairs. A clock and a window with a view of greenery are visible.

9. 7 Bell Street

10.3 km from Hay Festival

Keith

￥60,164

￥72,197 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

A glass-enclosed shower with a handheld showerhead and a handheld faucet.

A bed with a striped blue and white bedding, two bedside tables with lamps, and a framed picture on the wall.

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

10. Granary 2

19.5 km from Hay Festival

￥74,894

￥89,873 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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

A living room with a sofa, a small wooden table, a lamp, and a view of a garden through a large window.

A row of single-story houses with a well-maintained lawn and a clear blue sky.

A room with two beds, each with a headboard and footboard, a window with curtains, and two wall-mounted lamps.

11. Country Cottage

7.5 km from Hay Festival

Rosalind

￥87,317

￥104,780 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A dining area with a wooden table set for four, a white door, and a vase of yellow roses on the wall.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table with fruit, a TV, and a window with blinds.

A modern living room with a wooden coffee table, a white sofa, and a kitchen area with a microwave and toaster.

12. 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

￥74,894

￥89,873 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

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

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

A stone building with a gravel driveway and a picnic table.

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

13. 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

￥83,058

￥99,670 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a sofa set, a dining table, and a view of the outdoors.

A dining room with a table set for four, wooden chairs, a candle, and a view of a mountainous landscape through a window with plaid curtains.

A brown sofa with two pillows, a fluffy rug, and a small sheep statue in a room with wooden flooring and plaid curtains.

14. 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

￥137,365

￥164,838 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a television on a wooden stand, a wooden coffee table, and a sofa with cushions.

A two-story brick house with a pitched roof, a front porch, and a wooden gate.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table with a bowl of fruit, and a sofa with cushions.

A kitchen with a sink, a kettle, and a coffee maker. There is a wooden table and chairs in the background.

15. Point Cottage

16.4 km from Hay Festival

￥95,107

￥114,128 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

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 cozy living room with a sofa set, a wooden coffee table, and a lamp.

A fenced garden with a variety of plants and a clear blue sky.

16. Buzzards Breg

12.8 km from Hay Festival

￥65,596

￥78,714 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

A bedroom with a stone wall, wooden beams, a wooden bed frame, a green bedspread, and a window with curtains.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a leather sofa with a plaid pillow, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

17. Penarth

14.4 km from Hay Festival

￥178,539

￥214,247 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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.

18. Curtau

17.5 km from Hay Festival

￥156,177

￥187,412 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

A cozy living room with a grey sofa, a plaid armchair, and a framed picture on the wall.

19. Railway Station Cottage

18.8 km from Hay Festival

￥65,843

￥79,012 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

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Top Hay Festival Hotel Reviews

Hoarders Cottage

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely cottage and wonderful hosts, very friendly and helpful. Ideally site near the centre of Hay and a great base for local walks."

A stylish family house close to the centre of Hay-on-Wye

8/10 Good

"Great location, parking was great addition. I think that the house is a work in progress- upstairs and front rooms appeared to have been renovated ( although couldn’t turn on hot tap on bathroom sink and main lights in bedroom didn’t light - we were ok using the side lights)Kitchen and lean to in need of updating, and garden needs attention. However I would return as it was clean, comfortable and in great location"

Pretty cottage, perfect readers' retreat in centre of Hay, parking & fast wifi

10/10 Excellent

"We enjoyed staying on Chancery Lane. The location was perfect to explore the town without using the car. Sue was a very gracious host. All of our needs were met and then some."

The Swan at Hay Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The most helpful staff and lovely location"

Romantic quirky cottage in Hay On Wye

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely little terraced cottage very close to the centre of Hay. The hosts communication was perfect and we would thoroughly recommend this property for a romantic getaway."

4 bedroom accommodation in Hay-on-Wye

10/10 Excellent

"The Courthouse was perfect for what we required - easy to walk to the centre of Hay on Wye and all its bookshops and other unique shops, cafe's, pubs and restaurants. Having a bedroom and bathroom on the level access ground floor was ideal for our party (one could not manage stairs) The house was lovely and warm and cosy to come back too after some hours of book searching! Everything was as described and access via key lock worked well. We enjoyed our welcome pack to include fresh milk and a bottle of wine. The TV Firestick took a little working out, but we did in the end find the channels we wanted - perhaps a basic note with instructions? We all thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and will definately be back."

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 browse for the perfect souvenirs at Hay Cheese Market during your stay in Hay on Wye. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.

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Hey Butter Market

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Hey Butter Market during your trip 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 when you take a trip to 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 studying the exhibits at The Lion Street Gallery 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 search for that perfect souvenir at Richard Booth's Bookshop during your stay in 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. Travelers like this welcoming area for its gardens. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 30 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

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

The Swan at Hay Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler 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 will I find close to Hay Festival?

Expedia has 30 hotels and other accommodations 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, most hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near Hay Festival.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Hay Festival?

To find more details about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Hay Festival, head over to our customer service page.

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. Cariad Cottage

2. The Harp Inn

3. Three Cocks Hotel

4. Llangoed Hall

5. Aberllynfi Riverside Guesthouse

6. The Griffin Inn

7. The Burton Hotel and Cloud Nine

8. The Castle Hotel

9. 7 Bell Street

10. Granary 2

11. Country Cottage

12. Granary 1

13. The Old Shop

14. Pen Y Banc

15. Point Cottage

16. Buzzards Breg

17. Penarth

18. Curtau

19. Railway Station Cottage

Top Hay Festival Hotel Reviews

Hoarders Cottage

A stylish family house close to the centre of Hay-on-Wye

Pretty cottage, perfect readers' retreat in centre of Hay, parking & fast wifi

The Swan at Hay Hotel

Romantic quirky cottage in Hay On Wye

4 bedroom accommodation in Hay-on-Wye

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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