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A neatly made bed with white linens, a gray headboard, and a bedside table with a lamp.

A living room with a television, a sofa, a rocking chair, and a window with curtains.

A compact kitchen with a built-in oven, a coffee maker, and a clock on the wall.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a staircase, a sofa, and a window with curtains.

1. Little Pentwyn

2.6 km from Hay Festival

￥78,125

￥93,750 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

A modern living room with a leather sofa, a dining table, and a kitchen in the background.

A bedroom with two wooden beds, a dresser, a window with floral curtains, and a ceiling light.

A stone building with a wooden staircase, a window, and a metal fence.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black countertop, a sink, an oven, and a skylight.

2. Pentwyn Barn

2.6 km from Hay Festival

￥78,480

￥94,176 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

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

A rustic stone building with a sloped roof, surrounded by a garden with various plants and flowers.

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

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

￥98,969

￥118,763 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

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

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

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

4. The Griffin Inn

9.5 km from Hay Festival

Mike

￥13,721

￥18,187 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

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

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

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

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

5. Llangoed Hall

10.3 km from Hay Festival

Anne

￥25,215

￥30,258 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a bedside table, and a nightstand.

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.

6. The Burton Hotel and Cloud Nine

16.7 km from Hay Festival

Katie

￥25,109

￥30,131 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

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

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

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.

7. The Castle Hotel

10.2 km from Hay Festival

Andrew

￥16,078

￥19,293 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

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

A wooden sign with the text "Wagon @ Wiern" attached to a metal fence.

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

8. 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

￥16,068

￥19,282 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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

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

A modern living room with a round dining table, wicker chairs, a sofa, and a television.

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

9. Country Cottage

7.5 km from Hay Festival

Rosalind

￥90,005

￥108,006 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A cozy wooden cabin with a round table, wooden chairs, and a bench.

A wooden cabin with a large window and a door, surrounded by a grassy yard and a small shed.

A corner room with a wicker chair, a small table, a heater, and a door.

A compact kitchen with wooden walls, a built-in oven, a gas stove, and a small refrigerator.

10. Brown Hare Shepherds Hut

14.7 km from Hay Festival

￥44,637

￥53,564 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

A cozy wooden cabin interior with a round table, four wooden chairs, a bench, and a small window.

A compact kitchen with a stove, oven, and wooden shelves.

A wooden cabin with a door open, a small shed, and a green garden area.

A rural setting with a green shed, a red trailer, and a wooden cabin.

11. Tilly Gypsy-style Caravan Hut

14.7 km from Hay Festival

￥46,466

￥55,759 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A cozy room with a wooden interior, a round table with chairs, a window, and a small garden view.

A cozy room with a bunk bed, wicker chairs, a small table, and a window with floral curtains.

A rural setting with a green and red outhouse, a red trailer, and a wooden shed.

A compact kitchen with wooden walls, a built-in stove, and a wooden countertop with various kitchenware.

12. Sweet Briar Shepherds Hut

14.7 km from Hay Festival

￥44,637

￥53,564 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

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

A kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden countertop, a dining table with chairs, a clock on the wall, and a window with a view.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, wooden beams, a television, and a comfortable chair.

A kitchen with a wooden countertop, two windows with blinds, a door with a grid pattern, and a white cabinet.

13. Pool Cottage

14.6 km from Hay Festival

￥85,615

￥102,738 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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Top Hay Festival Hotel Reviews

Wellington

8/10 Good

"Excellent location. Hotel is tired and needs face lift"

Llangoed Hall

10/10 Excellent

"I loved the property and the stay. The only suggestion I have is to upgrade your sheets. They are a little bit scratchy..."

Dragon Inn Crickhowell

10/10 Excellent

"Nice little hotel / guest house in a beautiful area. Town is really nice with little shops, butchers, bakers, etc. Food was great in Dragons Inn and we had a nice hike up to Table Mountain!"

Hampton

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean room, but on the small side, and bathroom was tiny, comfy bed, staff fantastic, breakfast was ok, small carpark, but plenty on street parking, very handy location"

The Radnorshire Arms Hotel

8/10 Good

"A quaint old fashioned inn. Amenities a bit dated but all functioning. Bath with jets was a plus. Loved the provision of bottled water and little biscuits. Breakfast was a lovely continental affair. Only downside was the winding staircases that made taking luggage up and down difficult."

Green Dragon Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Would definitely stay here again ,very clean lovely staff , right in the center of everything ,"

Metropole Hotel and Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Located centrally in the town with excellent parking. Nice relaxed atmosphere. Was nice to sit outside under the beautiful wisteria and enjoy a drink in the evening sun. Brasserie food was excellent. Breakfast was really nice also. A great base for exploring."

The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely old former coaching inn. We were upgraded and enjoyed a beautiful spacious room with old stone fireplace, leather armchairs and half tester bed. We stayed during very hot weather and a small portable air conditioning unit would have made the room more comfortable. There was a very small fan but it was totally ineffective and the bedroom window would not open, although the bathroom one did. We ate dinner in the restaurant with an extensive menu and very tasty food (the pannacotta and excellent service. Breakfast was good, service not quite as attentive."

Three Cocks Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Really lovely coaching inn that has been refurbished beautifully"

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 relaxing 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 relaxing 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 quaint 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 26 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. Another good option is Three Cocks Hotel, located 3.8 mi (6.1 km) away.

How many hotels will I find close to Hay Festival?

Expedia has 26 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 Richard Booth's Bookshop, Hay Cheese Market, and Hey Butter Market.

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Our top choices for Hay Festival hotels

1. Little Pentwyn

2. Pentwyn Barn

3. Hoarders Cottage

4. The Griffin Inn

5. Llangoed Hall

6. The Burton Hotel and Cloud Nine

7. The Castle Hotel

8. Converted Railway Wagon

9. Country Cottage

10. Brown Hare Shepherds Hut

11. Tilly Gypsy-style Caravan Hut

12. Sweet Briar Shepherds Hut

13. Pool Cottage

Top Hay Festival Hotel Reviews

Wellington

Llangoed Hall

Dragon Inn Crickhowell

Hampton

The Radnorshire Arms Hotel

Green Dragon Hotel

Metropole Hotel and Spa

The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell

Three Cocks Hotel

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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