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The Black Boy

3.5 star property
Guesthouse in Oxford with free breakfast and a restaurant

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Restaurant
Lounge
Double Room, Ensuite
Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite
Standard Double Room, Ensuite | Bathroom

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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91 Old High Street, Headington, Oxford, England, OX3 9HT
  • Place, John Radcliffe Hospital
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Nuffield Health - The Manor Hospital Oxford
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Oxford Brookes University
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 205 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite | Bathroom

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Oxford

Located in Headington, The Black Boy is within a 10-minute stroll of sights such as Headington Shark and Nuffield Health - The Manor Hospital Oxford. This 10-room, 3.5-star guesthouse welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, a restaurant, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • John Radcliffe Hospital - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Nuffield Health - The Manor Hospital Oxford - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Oxford Brookes University - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Churchill Hospital - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles

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
  • ‪The White Horse - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Pret A Manger - ‬13 min walk

About this property

The Black Boy

Guesthouse in Oxford with free breakfast and a restaurant
Guests staying at The Black Boy enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a computer station, and a garden. You can take advantage of free parking if you drive. This smoke-free guesthouse also has 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

  • Free breakfast available
  • 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
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Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

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
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-10:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The guesthouse can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • There are no elevators.
  • 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

What's there to see within easy reach of The Black Boy?

This guesthouse is situated in Headington within a short 8-minute walk of Headington Shark. You'll also find Thames River and Oxford University Museum of Natural History within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at The Black Boy?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the guesthouse.

Does The Black Boy have a casino on the premises?

No, The Black Boy doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Black Boy?

No, there is no indoor pool at this guesthouse.

Is The Black Boy a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this guesthouse will appreciate amenities like a bar plus some accommodations include memory foam mattresses and hydromassage showerheads.

Does The Black Boy have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this guesthouse.

Does The Black Boy have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, The Black Boy serves free breakfast from its restaurant.

Does The Black Boy allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Black Boy.

Are there connecting rooms at The Black Boy?

No, this guesthouse doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to The Black Boy?

The closest major airport to The Black Boy is Oxford (OXF), which is 9.2 mi away (25 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Black Boy?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at The Black Boy.

Does The Black Boy offer wedding services?

If wedding bells are in your future, take advantage of the wedding venue at The Black Boy.

The Black Boy Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 110 out of 136 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 136 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 136 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 136 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 136 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

margarette

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas, Columbia

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

tanya, Yakima

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lilia

Business traveler
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

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Traveled with family
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

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

10/10 Excellent

asha

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Business traveler
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

8/10 Good

alison

Traveled with group
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

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

asha

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

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo

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

8/10 Good

Barry

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Angela

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024