The Black Boy Inn
$140
/ night
Avg. for September
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$140
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at The Black Boy Inn average $87 in November, the cheapest month, and $173 in May, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | $90 |
| February | $97 |
| March | $103 |
| April | $126 |
| May | $173 |
| June | $152 |
| July | $149 |
| August | $147 |
| September | $140 |
| October | $117 |
| November | $87 |
| December | $96 |
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Most expensive: May (~$173)
Cheapest: November (~$87)
About this property
Stay in the heart of Caernarfon with a terrace, garden views, and two restaurants serving British cuisine.
Location
Located in Caernarfon, Black Boy Inn is in the city center and near the beach. Caernarfon Castle and Menai Bridge are notable landmarks and GreenWood Forest Park is a popular area attraction. National Slate Museum and St Tysilio's Church are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and parasailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
Parking
Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Housekeeping
Bicycle Rental
Garden
Location
Northgate Street, Stryd Pedwar A Chwech, Snowdonia, Caernarfon, Wales, United Kingdom
Guest reviews
8.9
Fabulous
Based on 933 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
7%
Couple
59%
Family
15%
Group
13%
Solo
4%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Travellers describe The Black Boy Inn as a historic, centrally located inn within Caernarfon’s walls, with friendly staff and characterful rooms, though practical quirks of an old building and parking arrangements affect some stays.
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What guests think
Travellers describe The Black Boy Inn as a historic, centrally located inn within Caernarfon’s walls, with friendly staff and characterful rooms, though practical quirks of an old building and parking arrangements affect some stays.
Many note clean, comfortable bedrooms and modernised bathrooms. Guests enjoy the atmospheric pub and generous portions, while breakfast quality or value feels average to a few. Recurring downsides include hot attic rooms with low beams, occasional noise from the bar or street, no lift with many stairs, and some rooms located in nearby annex buildings. Expect a charming stay with a great location and warm service, plus some old‑inn trade‑offs.
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Facilities
Historic inn with a lively pub; on-site parking is limited and often paid or a short walk, and access involves stairs with no lift.
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Ann
Jan 6, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Super stay on New Years Eve. Great parking at £10 for the night and smooth check in.
Super stay on New Years Eve. Great parking at £10 for the night and smooth check in.
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Charles
Apr 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
They also own a building around the corner... thats where we lodged. Had to walk a couple blocks for breakfast. Quiet , convenient, and clean. Parking is orivided by the Pub but it's a 5 min walk uphill to the lidgings.
They also own a building around the corner... thats where we lodged. Had to walk a couple blocks for breakfast. Quiet , convenient, and clean. Parking is orivided by the Pub but it's a 5 min walk uphill to the lidgings.
10
Terrence
Mar 28, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Only problem with black boy inn no lifts
Only problem with black boy inn no lifts
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Dawn
Oct 31, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Cute little inn just inside the medieval wall of the city of Caernarfon. Great food and atmosphere. Fair warning, on-site parking is limited though there is off-site parking nearby. Highly recommend!
Cute little inn just inside the medieval wall of the city of Caernarfon. Great food and atmosphere. Fair warning, on-site parking is limited though there is off-site parking nearby. Highly recommend!
10
Theresa
Sep 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice facilities in an older historic building. Stairs are a bit tricky for 60+ and suitcases.
Nice facilities in an older historic building. Stairs are a bit tricky for 60+ and suitcases.
10
Penny
Sep 13, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The wonderful Black Boy Inn was everything and more than I expected from a 500+ yr old. The bedroom and bathroom was spacious clean and modern, but with a feel of nostalgia in its furnishing. The food was generous and good honest home-style cooking. More than satisfactory I would recommend this Inn. The only issues was with the parking arrangement and the Wifi was not so reliable.
The wonderful Black Boy Inn was everything and more than I expected from a 500+ yr old. The bedroom and bathroom was spacious clean and modern, but with a feel of nostalgia in its furnishing. The food was generous and good honest home-style cooking. More than satisfactory I would recommend this Inn. The only issues was with the parking arrangement and the Wifi was not so reliable.
8
Ian
May 20, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Access in a car was tight but a decent car park (at a price). Reception very helpful. Room comfortable. Five minute walk to the castle. Food served in the bar.
Access in a car was tight but a decent car park (at a price). Reception very helpful. Room comfortable. Five minute walk to the castle. Food served in the bar.
10
Chris
Sep 9, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Ive been staying here on business for about 7 years now and i keep coming back, so it must be doing something right. My only criticisms would be that the quality and service at breakfast dont match that of the evening and the parking is a bit tight. These two things aside its spot on and I'd definitely recommend 👌
Ive been staying here on business for about 7 years now and i keep coming back, so it must be doing something right. My only criticisms would be that the quality and service at breakfast dont match that of the evening and the parking is a bit tight. These two things aside its spot on and I'd definitely recommend 👌
10
Michael
Aug 26, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
This place is a gem full of old world historic context, with gorgeous, lush hanging flower baskets adorning the front to greet you as you walk from the cobblestoned street. Eat at their festive outdoor seating or in a quaint interior. Staff helpful. Rooms available in a number of different buildings within the site. Very nice room but no elevator to upper floors in our building. Perfect place to stay to visit Caenarfon Wales, such a great walled town with one of the best castles in Wales nicely presented, several historic flag-lined streets with nice shops and eateries. Great base to visit nearby attractions such as Welsh Historic Railway, the quaint seaside village of Cricceith, and pleasant city plaza and boat tour of the Menai Strait and views of the castle.
This place is a gem full of old world historic context, with gorgeous, lush hanging flower baskets adorning the front to greet you as you walk from the cobblestoned street. Eat at their festive outdoor seating or in a quaint interior. Staff helpful. Rooms available in a number of different buildings within the site. Very nice room but no elevator to upper floors in our building. Perfect place to stay to visit Caenarfon Wales, such a great walled town with one of the best castles in Wales nicely presented, several historic flag-lined streets with nice shops and eateries. Great base to visit nearby attractions such as Welsh Historic Railway, the quaint seaside village of Cricceith, and pleasant city plaza and boat tour of the Menai Strait and views of the castle.
10
Darryl
Dec 15, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent historic hotel inside the walled town of Caernarfon within walking distance of the nightlife and shops Only small downside you have to pay £10 a night to park in their carpark
Excellent historic hotel inside the walled town of Caernarfon within walking distance of the nightlife and shops Only small downside you have to pay £10 a night to park in their carpark
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Cleanliness
Rooms are consistently described as very clean or immaculate, with good housekeeping. A few isolated complaints mention a dirty room.
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Theresa
Sep 19, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
We stayed for 2 nights and from check in to check out the staff were friendly and fantastic. The food was of good quality and quantity the selection of food was very good. The bedroom was lovely very big and very clean, there was a hostess tray which had a good selection of tea and coffee with biscuits too. The hotel is positioned in the an ideal location within the town and also to get to other attractions. I would definitely recommend The Black Boy Inn and will definitely be returning.
We stayed for 2 nights and from check in to check out the staff were friendly and fantastic. The food was of good quality and quantity the selection of food was very good. The bedroom was lovely very big and very clean, there was a hostess tray which had a good selection of tea and coffee with biscuits too. The hotel is positioned in the an ideal location within the town and also to get to other attractions. I would definitely recommend The Black Boy Inn and will definitely be returning.
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Mark
Oct 17, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff very helpful, clean & tidy room, very comfortable bed, very enjoyable stay, would stay again!
Staff very helpful, clean & tidy room, very comfortable bed, very enjoyable stay, would stay again!
10
Amanda Dawn
Dec 15, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great welcome and service comfortable and clean
Great welcome and service comfortable and clean
10
Sarah
Oct 17, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
We really enjoyed our stay, lovely clean rooms staff very friendly Breakfast was lovely nice hot food and a lovely variety
We really enjoyed our stay, lovely clean rooms staff very friendly Breakfast was lovely nice hot food and a lovely variety
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Anwen
Oct 29, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
A beautiful traditional hotel . Our room -37was immaculately clean . The bed was very comfortable and bathroom newly done out by the looks of it . Food in the restaurant was really good , tasty and home made . Can definitely recommend the steak and ale pie . Breakfast was delicious. Staff and amenities all excellent.
A beautiful traditional hotel . Our room -37was immaculately clean . The bed was very comfortable and bathroom newly done out by the looks of it . Food in the restaurant was really good , tasty and home made . Can definitely recommend the steak and ale pie . Breakfast was delicious. Staff and amenities all excellent.
10
Emily
Oct 4, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
Fantastic! A comfortable clean room, and the food served in the restaurant was delicious. Very happy with my stay.
Fantastic! A comfortable clean room, and the food served in the restaurant was delicious. Very happy with my stay.
10
Julia
Dec 11, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent location. The Black Boy in was welcoming and warm. Room was immaculate. Had evening meal and breakfast there both very high quality . All staff were efficient and friendly.
Excellent location. The Black Boy in was welcoming and warm. Room was immaculate. Had evening meal and breakfast there both very high quality . All staff were efficient and friendly.
10
Sandra
Jun 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Immaculately clean, lovely character room, friendly helpful staff and great dining options!
Immaculately clean, lovely character room, friendly helpful staff and great dining options!
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alan
Sep 16, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
no car park,very very small room,no furniture of any kind had to leave property on the floor.room right over reception so was very noisy,room dirty,staff useless and unfriendly,glad to leave the place after three nights stay!!!very very over priced for what you get !!
no car park,very very small room,no furniture of any kind had to leave property on the floor.room right over reception so was very noisy,room dirty,staff useless and unfriendly,glad to leave the place after three nights stay!!!very very over priced for what you get !!
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Cecile
Sep 25, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Inn is perfectly situated within the walls of Caernarfon Castle, convenient to shops, restaurants and bars. Staff are uniformly friendly and welcoming. My room (#34) was in an old building but had been completely modernized inside, including the bathroom. Room was immaculate and had plenty of well-located electrical outlets. Bed and linens were comfortable. Couldn't find a thermostat but HVAC seemed to be centrally controlled. It was nice and cozy by day and cooled down by bedtime; ditto for the heated towel rack. Breakfast was tasty and came quickly, accompanied by a big smile. Cold items were help-yourself and hot foods cooked to order. Dining room breathed history, as did the bar. Dinner was piping hot and tasty.
Inn is perfectly situated within the walls of Caernarfon Castle, convenient to shops, restaurants and bars. Staff are uniformly friendly and welcoming. My room (#34) was in an old building but had been completely modernized inside, including the bathroom. Room was immaculate and had plenty of well-located electrical outlets. Bed and linens were comfortable. Couldn't find a thermostat but HVAC seemed to be centrally controlled. It was nice and cozy by day and cooled down by bedtime; ditto for the heated towel rack. Breakfast was tasty and came quickly, accompanied by a big smile. Cold items were help-yourself and hot foods cooked to order. Dining room breathed history, as did the bar. Dinner was piping hot and tasty.
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Rooms
Characterful, comfortable rooms with modernised bathrooms and many spacious options. However, some attic rooms are hot with low beams, and noise affects rooms near the bar or street.
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Sean
Sep 15, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The room was lovely. Beware of low beams if you’re tall. The bed was very comfy, pillows a bit hard, the bathroom was spotless. Stayed in Room 24 at the top and a fan was provided which was great and it’s a spacious room. The way the bed is positioned is a pain if you’re sleeping on the right but no head bangs! The tea and coffee was topped up every day. We really enjoyed our stay and would recommend.
The room was lovely. Beware of low beams if you’re tall. The bed was very comfy, pillows a bit hard, the bathroom was spotless. Stayed in Room 24 at the top and a fan was provided which was great and it’s a spacious room. The way the bed is positioned is a pain if you’re sleeping on the right but no head bangs! The tea and coffee was topped up every day. We really enjoyed our stay and would recommend.
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Steve
Jun 5, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
All good except the room, which was on the upper floor and had awful headroom throughout - this wasn’t just in one area and caused us to not sleep well thinking about bathroom visits overnight
All good except the room, which was on the upper floor and had awful headroom throughout - this wasn’t just in one area and caused us to not sleep well thinking about bathroom visits overnight
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Toni
Sep 17, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The inn is a beautiful building but we stayed room 30 - supposed to be best room! Got woke up approx 5am every morning to music and people/stuff moving ! We complained and got told to ring next time but no apology.
The inn is a beautiful building but we stayed room 30 - supposed to be best room! Got woke up approx 5am every morning to music and people/stuff moving ! We complained and got told to ring next time but no apology.
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Cheryl
Aug 3, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Difficult getting to the one side of the bed due to sloping ceiling. Room otherwise comfortable but very warm. Food very good.
Difficult getting to the one side of the bed due to sloping ceiling. Room otherwise comfortable but very warm. Food very good.
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Jade
Nov 24, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
We stayed in the four poster room which was huge and a really stunning, comfortable room, it had everything we needed and the shower is amazing. The only downside was this room is located above the coach house, I had to call down the reception twice around 11:30pm as the music was booming through to the room I suspect due to it being an older building as it didn't seem overly loud inside the pub, but this was solved and turned off and they were very helpful on the phone. We also had a similar problem in the morning as everyone has their breakfast in the coach house so you can hear everything.
We stayed in the four poster room which was huge and a really stunning, comfortable room, it had everything we needed and the shower is amazing. The only downside was this room is located above the coach house, I had to call down the reception twice around 11:30pm as the music was booming through to the room I suspect due to it being an older building as it didn't seem overly loud inside the pub, but this was solved and turned off and they were very helpful on the phone. We also had a similar problem in the morning as everyone has their breakfast in the coach house so you can hear everything.
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Janice
Aug 8, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Well appointed rooms, great shower, very clean and well cared for. Slightly noisy neighbours in adjacent room. Would be better if the external lighting could be dimmed
Well appointed rooms, great shower, very clean and well cared for. Slightly noisy neighbours in adjacent room. Would be better if the external lighting could be dimmed
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Paul
Jul 7, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Hotel is is charming and very old with a lot of character and in a great location . All staff except 1 barman were helpful and friendly . Our room was very hot and dark and also very noisy as over the main bar and entrance door there was no way round this so we didn’t sleep well at all . Other rooms may not have this problem but ours certainly did .
Hotel is is charming and very old with a lot of character and in a great location . All staff except 1 barman were helpful and friendly . Our room was very hot and dark and also very noisy as over the main bar and entrance door there was no way round this so we didn’t sleep well at all . Other rooms may not have this problem but ours certainly did .
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titia
Jul 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Beautifully located, totally charming, wo derfull staff. Only downer we had an attickroom when ot was 30+C way to hot and not enough possibilities to cool down the room.
Beautifully located, totally charming, wo derfull staff. Only downer we had an attickroom when ot was 30+C way to hot and not enough possibilities to cool down the room.
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Stuart
Apr 14, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Overall good we were in room 30 I do not know where it was coming from but we could hear music till late at night and early in the morning 🤔🤔🤔.
Overall good we were in room 30 I do not know where it was coming from but we could hear music till late at night and early in the morning 🤔🤔🤔.
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David
Jun 22, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location. The room was very hot the first night with only a fan.
Great location. The room was very hot the first night with only a fan.
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Service
Service is widely praised as friendly, helpful and efficient across reception and restaurant. Occasional reports note indifferent or rude bar service.
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Amanda
May 11, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great weekend in Caernarfon. Accidentally booked to stay the weekend of the food festival but we got a call to give us advice on parking and arriving super early to beat the crowds which was very helpful. We thoroughly enjoyed the stay. We were in the townhouse round the corner from the pub and the room was lovely, very clean and spacious! The staff were very helpful and welcoming too! Highly recommend!
Great weekend in Caernarfon. Accidentally booked to stay the weekend of the food festival but we got a call to give us advice on parking and arriving super early to beat the crowds which was very helpful. We thoroughly enjoyed the stay. We were in the townhouse round the corner from the pub and the room was lovely, very clean and spacious! The staff were very helpful and welcoming too! Highly recommend!
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Mark
Oct 17, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff very helpful, clean & tidy room, very comfortable bed, very enjoyable stay, would stay again!
Staff very helpful, clean & tidy room, very comfortable bed, very enjoyable stay, would stay again!
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Jacqueline
Jun 18, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Amazing Very friendly staff, went above and beyond.
Amazing Very friendly staff, went above and beyond.
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Charmaine
Oct 18, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The staff was so outstanding. Without exception everyone we dealt with went out of their way to make our stay more comfortable. From the moment of arrival until the time we left they were looking out for us. Every wish was satisfied. We could not recommend one thing to improve our stay expect stay longer. Many good memories, thank each of you very, very much. Charmaine Birdsall
The staff was so outstanding. Without exception everyone we dealt with went out of their way to make our stay more comfortable. From the moment of arrival until the time we left they were looking out for us. Every wish was satisfied. We could not recommend one thing to improve our stay expect stay longer. Many good memories, thank each of you very, very much. Charmaine Birdsall
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Susan
Oct 29, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely room and very friendly helpful staff
Lovely room and very friendly helpful staff
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Paul
Jul 7, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Hotel is is charming and very old with a lot of character and in a great location . All staff except 1 barman were helpful and friendly . Our room was very hot and dark and also very noisy as over the main bar and entrance door there was no way round this so we didn’t sleep well at all . Other rooms may not have this problem but ours certainly did .
Hotel is is charming and very old with a lot of character and in a great location . All staff except 1 barman were helpful and friendly . Our room was very hot and dark and also very noisy as over the main bar and entrance door there was no way round this so we didn’t sleep well at all . Other rooms may not have this problem but ours certainly did .
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Ian
Jan 3, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
After climbing Snowdon earlier in the day, and soaked to the skin, staff couldn't have been more helpful, after a bath and change got table straight away for our evening meal. Excellent service and menu.
After climbing Snowdon earlier in the day, and soaked to the skin, staff couldn't have been more helpful, after a bath and change got table straight away for our evening meal. Excellent service and menu.
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Julia
Dec 11, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent location. The Black Boy in was welcoming and warm. Room was immaculate. Had evening meal and breakfast there both very high quality . All staff were efficient and friendly.
Excellent location. The Black Boy in was welcoming and warm. Room was immaculate. Had evening meal and breakfast there both very high quality . All staff were efficient and friendly.
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Edwin
Jul 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This is a great hotel to stay at. The locality is top notch. Only comment would be the bar staff on the night we stayed. They seemed to be particularly rude
This is a great hotel to stay at. The locality is top notch. Only comment would be the bar staff on the night we stayed. They seemed to be particularly rude
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Robert
Apr 6, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff was extremely professional and wonderfully helpful; quickly reassigned me to another room when an issue arose and helped book me a taxi for my departure. I would certainly return for my ‘third’ visit as its great value for money with ‘first-rate’ customer-service!
Staff was extremely professional and wonderfully helpful; quickly reassigned me to another room when an issue arose and helped book me a taxi for my departure. I would certainly return for my ‘third’ visit as its great value for money with ‘first-rate’ customer-service!
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Location
Excellent central position inside Caernarfon’s medieval walls, walkable to the castle, shops, restaurants and transport.
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Fiona
Oct 22, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely location walk to Caernarfon Castle
Lovely location walk to Caernarfon Castle
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Cheryl
Mar 23, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
The location within the city walls and the history of the 500 year old inn made it an adventure to stay in. The beautiful furnishings, walls, beams and decor created charm.
The location within the city walls and the history of the 500 year old inn made it an adventure to stay in. The beautiful furnishings, walls, beams and decor created charm.
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Dawn
Oct 31, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Cute little inn just inside the medieval wall of the city of Caernarfon. Great food and atmosphere. Fair warning, on-site parking is limited though there is off-site parking nearby. Highly recommend!
Cute little inn just inside the medieval wall of the city of Caernarfon. Great food and atmosphere. Fair warning, on-site parking is limited though there is off-site parking nearby. Highly recommend!
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Janet
Jul 12, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
I loved that the hotel is inside the castle walls.
I loved that the hotel is inside the castle walls.
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Barb
May 30, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The Black Boy is an authentic inn right in the heart of Caernarfon. The location is excellent, the staff very friendly, and the food and drink options are plentiful. We loved stepping back in time at the Black Boy!
The Black Boy is an authentic inn right in the heart of Caernarfon. The location is excellent, the staff very friendly, and the food and drink options are plentiful. We loved stepping back in time at the Black Boy!
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Suzanne
May 30, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
One of the oldest Inn’s in Wales. Inside the Castle walls and totally unique. An awesome cute tiny pub and they say the Inn has a resident ghost! Only a 5 minute walk to Castle Caernarfon which is an amazingly well preserved castle from 1283.
One of the oldest Inn’s in Wales. Inside the Castle walls and totally unique. An awesome cute tiny pub and they say the Inn has a resident ghost! Only a 5 minute walk to Castle Caernarfon which is an amazingly well preserved castle from 1283.
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Kenneth
Sep 22, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Lovely central location with great breakfast and bar
Lovely central location with great breakfast and bar
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Ian
May 20, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Access in a car was tight but a decent car park (at a price). Reception very helpful. Room comfortable. Five minute walk to the castle. Food served in the bar.
Access in a car was tight but a decent car park (at a price). Reception very helpful. Room comfortable. Five minute walk to the castle. Food served in the bar.
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Sandra
Dec 30, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Perfect location. Friendly, helpful staff. Food in restaurants was great and locals are lovely!
Perfect location. Friendly, helpful staff. Food in restaurants was great and locals are lovely!
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Cecile
Sep 25, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Inn is perfectly situated within the walls of Caernarfon Castle, convenient to shops, restaurants and bars. Staff are uniformly friendly and welcoming. My room (#34) was in an old building but had been completely modernized inside, including the bathroom. Room was immaculate and had plenty of well-located electrical outlets. Bed and linens were comfortable. Couldn't find a thermostat but HVAC seemed to be centrally controlled. It was nice and cozy by day and cooled down by bedtime; ditto for the heated towel rack. Breakfast was tasty and came quickly, accompanied by a big smile. Cold items were help-yourself and hot foods cooked to order. Dining room breathed history, as did the bar. Dinner was piping hot and tasty.
Inn is perfectly situated within the walls of Caernarfon Castle, convenient to shops, restaurants and bars. Staff are uniformly friendly and welcoming. My room (#34) was in an old building but had been completely modernized inside, including the bathroom. Room was immaculate and had plenty of well-located electrical outlets. Bed and linens were comfortable. Couldn't find a thermostat but HVAC seemed to be centrally controlled. It was nice and cozy by day and cooled down by bedtime; ditto for the heated towel rack. Breakfast was tasty and came quickly, accompanied by a big smile. Cold items were help-yourself and hot foods cooked to order. Dining room breathed history, as did the bar. Dinner was piping hot and tasty.
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Dining
Food is popular, hearty and well cooked in an atmospheric pub setting. Breakfast can feel average or overpriced to some, and a few note music or service niggles.
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Nancy
Sep 8, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Historic. Wonderful food.
Historic. Wonderful food.
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Stephen
Jan 13, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely stay at The Black Boy. Nice comfortable room with a great shower. Fantastic evening meal and breakfast with attentive friendly staff. Convient for the bus to Llanberis/peny Pass Reccommend highly and would stay again.
Lovely stay at The Black Boy. Nice comfortable room with a great shower. Fantastic evening meal and breakfast with attentive friendly staff. Convient for the bus to Llanberis/peny Pass Reccommend highly and would stay again.
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Sharon
Jun 30, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
If you’re looking for a historic experience while visiting the castle, you can’t get better than this Inn. It’s obviously been modernized, but eating downstairs has such a tavern feel to it. The portions are huge and the food is delicious especially the welsh pie and soups. Within the castle walls, you’ll have an array of local shops and pubs to frequent after touring the castle. Enjoy a walk along the water. As others have mentioned, there are stairs and it can be a bit of a maze to get to your room. I was worried but this actually did not bother me. As long as you can lift your suitcase up stairs, you’ll be fine.
If you’re looking for a historic experience while visiting the castle, you can’t get better than this Inn. It’s obviously been modernized, but eating downstairs has such a tavern feel to it. The portions are huge and the food is delicious especially the welsh pie and soups. Within the castle walls, you’ll have an array of local shops and pubs to frequent after touring the castle. Enjoy a walk along the water. As others have mentioned, there are stairs and it can be a bit of a maze to get to your room. I was worried but this actually did not bother me. As long as you can lift your suitcase up stairs, you’ll be fine.
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Eirwen
May 28, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We had a lovely time pub has loads of quirky charm, excellent food ,plenty of options to suit all, with fantastic staff which are all so helpful, thank you All
We had a lovely time pub has loads of quirky charm, excellent food ,plenty of options to suit all, with fantastic staff which are all so helpful, thank you All
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William
Jun 8, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Charming and historic property inside Castle walls. Food was well above expectations with an absolutely superb Lemon & white chocolate “parfait” with lemon ice cream and raspberry coulis. One of best desserts ever!
Charming and historic property inside Castle walls. Food was well above expectations with an absolutely superb Lemon & white chocolate “parfait” with lemon ice cream and raspberry coulis. One of best desserts ever!
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Penny
Sep 13, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The wonderful Black Boy Inn was everything and more than I expected from a 500+ yr old. The bedroom and bathroom was spacious clean and modern, but with a feel of nostalgia in its furnishing. The food was generous and good honest home-style cooking. More than satisfactory I would recommend this Inn. The only issues was with the parking arrangement and the Wifi was not so reliable.
The wonderful Black Boy Inn was everything and more than I expected from a 500+ yr old. The bedroom and bathroom was spacious clean and modern, but with a feel of nostalgia in its furnishing. The food was generous and good honest home-style cooking. More than satisfactory I would recommend this Inn. The only issues was with the parking arrangement and the Wifi was not so reliable.
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Barry
Jun 4, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
A very busy pub, even a little manic at times but very pleasant and helpful staff. Breakfast was very good even though we had to pay extra for it
A very busy pub, even a little manic at times but very pleasant and helpful staff. Breakfast was very good even though we had to pay extra for it
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Chris
Sep 9, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Ive been staying here on business for about 7 years now and i keep coming back, so it must be doing something right. My only criticisms would be that the quality and service at breakfast dont match that of the evening and the parking is a bit tight. These two things aside its spot on and I'd definitely recommend 👌
Ive been staying here on business for about 7 years now and i keep coming back, so it must be doing something right. My only criticisms would be that the quality and service at breakfast dont match that of the evening and the parking is a bit tight. These two things aside its spot on and I'd definitely recommend 👌
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Julia
Dec 11, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent location. The Black Boy in was welcoming and warm. Room was immaculate. Had evening meal and breakfast there both very high quality . All staff were efficient and friendly.
Excellent location. The Black Boy in was welcoming and warm. Room was immaculate. Had evening meal and breakfast there both very high quality . All staff were efficient and friendly.
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Nicola
Sep 26, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
This is a lovely hotel but very overpriced for area. We were told by reception, when enquiring whether breakfast was included (i couldn't remember what was booked ). Her response was , 'it depends who you booked through'. She checked and when noting it was Hotels.com , asvised it wasn't! At £140 a night, out of season , you would expect breakfast. Also made a note of credit card number on booking stating 'becsuse you booked through 'expedia'' For £140 a night for an out of season stay in Caernarvon , would expect breakfast. Food was nice but again over priced and we told by various more frequent travellers there to go elsewhere.
This is a lovely hotel but very overpriced for area. We were told by reception, when enquiring whether breakfast was included (i couldn't remember what was booked ). Her response was , 'it depends who you booked through'. She checked and when noting it was Hotels.com , asvised it wasn't! At £140 a night, out of season , you would expect breakfast. Also made a note of credit card number on booking stating 'becsuse you booked through 'expedia'' For £140 a night for an out of season stay in Caernarvon , would expect breakfast. Food was nice but again over priced and we told by various more frequent travellers there to go elsewhere.
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Charles
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 2 nights
Our 3rd stay at The Black Boy and everything was very good. I
Our 3rd stay at The Black Boy and everything was very good. I
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Geoff
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent choice of food.
Excellent choice of food.
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Robert
4 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
What a great location. Food was terrific. Staff made us feel welcome.
What a great location. Food was terrific. Staff made us feel welcome.
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Dyfed
Aug 4, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Just a amazing hotel
Just a amazing hotel
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mark
Aug 4, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
A perfect place to stay - location,parking, food, rooms, staff etc of the emost excellent quality. a 100% recommendation for anyone
A perfect place to stay - location,parking, food, rooms, staff etc of the emost excellent quality. a 100% recommendation for anyone
Property Policies
Check-in
Check-out
From 15:00 to 20:30
Before 11:00
FAQs about The Black Boy Inn
Is parking available at the hotel?
Parking is available at the hotel for a fee of GBP 5.00 per night. It is a limited on-site parking facility.
What type of breakfast is offered?
A complimentary breakfast is offered, providing a delightful start to the day.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 15:00 to 20:30, and check-out is by 11:00. Guests arriving after 21:00 should notify the hotel in advance for check-in instructions.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The hotel offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas. However, specific features may vary, so guests are encouraged to inquire directly for detailed information.
Where is the hotel located?
The hotel is located in the city center of Caernarfon, near notable landmarks such as Caernarfon Castle and Menai Bridge. It is also close to outdoor activities like hiking and kayaking.
Are children allowed at the hotel?
Children are welcome at the hotel, and there is no minimum age requirement for them to stay for free.
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- 2026-09-05: NO DATA
- 2026-09-06: 132.50626605529786USD
- 2026-09-07: 161.13914619140624USD
- 2026-09-08: 166.3564081970215USD
- 2026-09-09: 181.89599903259278USD
- 2026-09-10: 170.09567457580567USD
- 2026-09-11: 188.1071037109375USD
- 2026-09-12: 200.50570795288087USD
- 2026-09-13: 169.2638601043701USD
- 2026-09-14: 150.67513350830077USD
- 2026-09-15: 133.9427932373047USD
- 2026-09-16: 148.78534204711914USD
- 2026-09-17: 146.6551044921875USD
- 2026-09-18: 148.70710137023926USD
- 2026-09-19: 175.91173029174806USD
- 2026-09-20: 165.00721285095216USD
- 2026-09-21: 132.30159092559813USD
- 2026-09-22: 174.07896680297853USD
- 2026-09-23: 160.46282066650392USD
- 2026-09-24: 175.8317706237793USD
- 2026-09-25: 202.88821188049317USD
- 2026-09-26: 179.70341703796387USD
- 2026-09-27: 135.38207612152098USD
- 2026-09-28: 133.9427932373047USD
- 2026-09-29: 135.38207612152098USD
- 2026-09-30: 135.42205595550536USD
- 2026-10-01: 138.03074898376465USD
- 2026-10-02: 153.44350663146972USD
- 2026-10-03: 154.4543442779541USD
- 2026-10-04: 160.1486351715088USD
- 2026-10-05: 147.81078928985596USD
- 2026-10-06: 167.71584660339354USD
- 2026-10-07: 167.71584660339354USD
- 2026-10-08: 153.5129751373291USD
- 2026-10-09: 162.30855633544923USD
- 2026-10-10: 160.95923693847655USD
- 2026-10-11: 152.84331291809082USD
- 2026-10-12: 167.7758163543701USD
- 2026-10-13: 146.07670829467773USD
- 2026-10-14: 146.09457162475584USD
- 2026-10-15: 156.0916921508789USD
- 2026-10-16: 175.85133522338867USD
- 2026-10-17: 161.0192066894531USD
- 2026-10-18: 150.62159668273927USD
- 2026-10-19: 161.44898990478515USD
- 2026-10-20: 146.07670829467773USD
- 2026-10-21: 146.09457162475584USD
- 2026-10-22: 158.32056789550782USD
- 2026-10-23: 217.783748147583USD
- 2026-10-24: 240.75919822998046USD
- 2026-10-25: 166.37836520690917USD
- 2026-10-26: 140.63943315124513USD
- 2026-10-27: 140.63943315124513USD
- 2026-10-28: 138.09023139190674USD
- 2026-10-29: 137.56564670410157USD
- 2026-10-30: 155.9342538330078USD
- 2026-10-31: 152.16296459960938USD
- 2026-11-01: 134.22971411590575USD
- 2026-11-02: 144.63511274719238USD
- 2026-11-03: 144.8783588470459USD
- 2026-11-04: 161.37835177612305USD
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