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The Black Boy

3.5 star property
Travelers find a welcoming retreat where they can relax with family-friendly meals or socialize over drinks at the bar in this comfortable establishment

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The Black Boy creates a warm, inviting atmosphere with its garden space and sociable bar. Guests start their day with free breakfast and can enjoy kids' meals at the restaurant. WiFi is available in public areas, and the staff consistently earns praise for their helpfulness.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is ￥23,423
￥28,108 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 27 - Mar 28

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite | Bathroom

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the neighborhood

Headington, a neighborhood in Oxford, is home to The Black Boy. Ashmolean Museum and Oxford Playhouse are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Oxford Ice Rink and Waterperry Gardens. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Iffley Road Track or Oxford Greyhound Stadium. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like cycling. Visit our Oxford travel guide
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OX3 9HT, England, Oxford, 91 Old High Street, Headington

What's nearby

  • The Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, part of The University of Oxford in United Kingdom
    John Radcliffe Hospital
    7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Nuffield Health - The Manor Hospital Oxford
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Oxford Brookes University
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Churchill Hospital
    3 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Islip Station
    12 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF)
    25 min drive

Restaurants

  • Courtside At Bury Knowle
    6 min walk
  • M&S Café
    11 min walk
  • McDonald's
    17 min walk
  • Cafe Bonjour
    6 min walk
  • Pret A Manger
    13 min walk

About this property

The Black Boy

Guesthouse near University of Oxford
A garden, a bar, and a restaurant are just a few of the amenities provided at The Black Boy. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and a computer station
  • Wedding services

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 15.00 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Black Boy Pub Hotel Oxford
Black Boy Pub Hotel
Black Boy Pub Oxford
The Black Boy Oxford
The Black Boy Pub Hotel
The Black Boy Guesthouse
The Black Boy Guesthouse Oxford

Frequently asked questions

Is The Black Boy pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Black Boy?

As of Mar 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Black Boy on Mar 27, 2026 start from ￥23,423, 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?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at The Black Boy?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Black Boy?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Black Boy located?

Located in Headington, this guesthouse is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Headington Shark and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from University of Oxford. Nuffield Health - The Manor Hospital Oxford and John Radcliffe Hospital are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

The Black Boy Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 140 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 140 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 140 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 140 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 140 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our fourth stay at the Black Boy - cosy comfortable room with a delicious breakfast and dinner added on . Good location with parking on the front , walking distance for hospital visits .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our second stay at the Black Boy - good room with a delicious dinner and breakfast added on . Within walking distance of hospitals which is a bonus for us.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LisaMarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very lovely place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really welcoming and friendly staff. Room was comfortable, clean and well equipped. Had evening meal in the pub and even though they had two large groups in for Christmas meals they looked after us really well. Staff are the standout but the place overall was great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

margarette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Food was fabulous staff excellent. Breakfast great absolutely amazing food.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

All the staff very friendly, professional and supportive. Lovely room, very comfortable bed, fresh linen and with the best shower ever.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff, loved the dining options and the walkable area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay thanks to wonderful staff, though not as quiet or restful as I would have liked. Location is convenient for Oxford Brookes University and bus stops with routes into Oxford Centre. On arrival, I found out breakfast is served between 8 and 10, so I would miss breakfast on the two mornings of my course, as I had to leave at 7:30 on Saturday and 7:45 on Sunday. For Saturday there was nothing to be done, but for Sunday the incredibly lovely and attentive staff made me an early packed breakfast + lunch (as an alternative to make up for missed breakfast on Saturday). I am so grateful for the staff's kindness and flexibility, arriving early on Sunday to make sure I was fed - this is why I'm rating with 5 stars. I was only able to enjoy the delicious breakfast served on site on Monday - great variety and everything super tasty. Room and bathroom was super clean, nicely decorated and with welcoming touches: complimentary still and sparkling water, coffee, and biscuits. Mattress was uncomfortable, pillows were nice. Important to know: the rooms are right above the pub and three of them (mine included) face the street. Windows are not double glazed, so it is quite noisy until 11 pm on Friday and Saturday (car noise from street, conversations, laughter, music, and doors slamming). Lack of double glazing also makes for draughty rooms, and for some cigarette smell to sneak in from outside.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Stefania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
English pub in a quiet, but well connetted, area in Oxford. The room is nice, well equipped and with an en-suite, new bathroom. Great English breakfast served every morning and very helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the staff, food and cleanliness are what makes this property worth the stay. The food was excellent quality, the rooms were super clean, its easy to get into oxford from there and the above all else the staff went above and beyond. Wonderful stay and would go again if visiting oxford thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Staff & service
Very clean, smallish room, comfortable bed. Climate control and window options appreciated. Nice restaurant and bar. Attractive patio for drinks out back. Nice atmosphere, friendly service and very good breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice all round

Very nice all round. Great room and great food. Would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place in great location

Friendly establishment-the food was great and it was a perfect base for Oxford and Blenheim Palace.Large,quiet rooms and comfy bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly and great Customer Service

This is a lovely thoughtfully styled hotel. The staff are all genuinely friendly and helpful. The room was comfortable and clean. Decent water pressure in the shower. Generous supply of tea/coffee in room. Variety of tasty options on the dinner menu. The Full English Breakfast is a must have. Good central location for sightseeing. Would highly recommend and definitely would return.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

asha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
always love this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay, lovely food and friendly service. It’s great base to get into Oxford.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Nice place in Oxford with good breakfast and Parking
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent place to stay

Lovely place to stay very clean room as well presented had all the immunities the place itself is very nice staff very friendly and the breakfast was excellent. Couldn’t fault it in any way
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely food
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Goede locatie, goed hotel en aardige mensen..
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean modern room . excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly and helpful. The food was wonderful and artfully presented (both breakfast and dinner in the dining room). We thought our accommodations were very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Antoni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful facility with delightful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Oxford overnight

Nicely renovated pub with comfortable room. Had even fresh flowers in the room which was a nice touch. Staff friendly and helpful and food was good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024