The Old Post Office

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Lounge
Exterior
Bar (on property)
Double Room, Ensuite

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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1 Milk Street, Shrewsbury, England, SY1 1SZ
  • Place, The Quarry Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Shrewsbury Castle
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Attingham Park
    ‪9 min walk‬

Room options

Double Room, Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double Room, Private Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Twin Room, Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Basic Single Room, Shared Bathroom (Room 7)

  • 90 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Shrewsbury

The Old Post Office places you next to Henry Tudor House and St Alkmond's Church. This 6-room, 3-star inn welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and karaoke.

What's nearby

  • Old Market Hall - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • The Quarry Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Shrewsbury Castle - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Shrewsbury Abbey - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Attingham Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Shrewsbury Station - 9 min walk
  • Birmingham Airport (BHX) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Camellias Tea Rooms - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Golden Cross - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cromwell’s Tap House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Nag's Head - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Old Post Office

At The Old Post Office, guests have access to karaoke, free WiFi in public areas, and a meeting room. Helpful staff is there to provide luggage storage, as well as offer insight about the area.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Karaoke

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Business services

  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:30 AM

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:

  • There are no elevators.

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to see near The Old Post Office?

This inn is located in Shrewsbury, just steps from Old Market Hall and Henry Tudor House, and within a short walk of The Quarry Park. You'll also find Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery and Shrewsbury Castle less than a mile away.

How much does it cost to stay at The Old Post Office?

As of Jun 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Old Post Office on Jun 28, 2026 start from $81, including 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.

Is there parking available at The Old Post Office?

No, this inn doesn't offer parking.

Does The Old Post Office include a casino?

No, The Old Post Office doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Old Post Office?

No, there is no indoor pool at this inn.

What amenities will couples enjoy at The Old Post Office?

Couples staying at this inn will appreciate amenities like a restaurant and a bar/lounge plus some guestrooms include free WiFi.

Does The Old Post Office have a hot tub?

No, this inn doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Old Post Office have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Old Post Office serves breakfast for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will The Old Post Office allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Old Post Office.

Does The Old Post Office have connecting rooms available?

No, this inn doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies at The Old Post Office?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at The Old Post Office.

The Old Post Office Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 183 out of 483 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 207 out of 483 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 483 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 483 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 483 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great central location, large clean room, fab breakfast and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lenora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay Lovely dinner and breakfast Room Very good Staff excellent Would throughly recommend the Old Post Officey
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chloe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Breakfast was lovely. Beds were comfy will definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
My favourite place to stay in Shrewsbury. It's a gorgeous historic building in a convenient location and the staff were so friendly and helpful. The room was lovely, with a very comfy bed and the vegan breakfast was simple but filling
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff were friendly, good breakfast, ideally placed for getting a round.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely old building, staff are great and breakfast smashing
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room. Great location. Nice breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Islwyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff very helpfull, the bedroom was cold when we arrived about 3.30pm.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay here, very clean hotel, staff very nice and friendly ☺️
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old world character and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value and very conveniently located. All you need for a one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

A must place to stay

Always a pleasure to stay there food is awsome too .. staff brilliant 👏
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bar staff friendly, plenty of choices. The room was clean but the only problem was the pillows, not at all comfortable, the bed was slightly hard but acceptable. Breakfast was very good and staff very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Ok and would stay again

Came for 2 nights, stayed in room 5 and wash quiet considering it’s above a pub.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, good staff, good room and friendly service.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff very friendly and hotel was good. The mattress on the double bed was very uncomfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A comfortable stay, friendly atmosphere.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Well positioned B&B.

Well positioned location right in centre of town, rooms are a bit dated and in need of renovation. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent very historical "Inn"
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really nice old property of character conveniently situated for entertainment and dining venues in the area perfect for our requirements.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very big room and bathroom the only thing wrong was bed was too soft for us, but everything else no complaints from me very friendly polite staff, good breakfast, good location, clean and spacious nice atmosphere in the pub. Definitely will be returning, and you can come and go toll whatever time you want.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’ve stayed here a few times & I’ll be honest a first impression is mmmm….. but in reality the rooms, staff, location & breakfast are great & once tried you’ll come back again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old building right in the city centre Staff were great and the food was very reasonably priced good portions and very tasty
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

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

Nice 2 night stay

booked here last minute, nice little pub to stay for couple nights, room with ensuite was great , breakfast was really good, good location , would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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

Comfortable stay in city centre

Convenient for city visit. Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024