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The Black Boy

3.5 star property
Guesthouse with free breakfast, near University of Oxford

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite
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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

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is €172
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Heating
Separate bedroom
Memory foam bed
Fan
Blackout curtains
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Heating
Separate bedroom
Memory foam bed
Fan
Blackout curtains
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite | Bathroom

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Memory foam bed
Heating
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Hydromassage showerhead
Hairdryer
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
91 Old High Street, Headington, Oxford, England, OX3 9HT

What's nearby

  • John Radcliffe Hospital - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Nuffield Health - The Manor Hospital Oxford - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Oxford Brookes University - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Churchill Hospital - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • University of Oxford - 9 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Courtside At Bury Knowle - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Greggs - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The White Hart - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The White Horse - ‬14 min walk

About this property

The Black Boy

Guest house near University of Oxford
Free breakfast, a garden and a bar are just a few of the amenities provided at The Black Boy. Be sure to enjoy children's meals at the on-site restaurant. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Wedding services, a computer station and smoke-free property

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site 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 lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the property's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
A car is not required for transport 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 14 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Black Boy on 21 Oct 2025 start from €172.46, 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.

How much is parking at The Black Boy?

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?

Checkout 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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The Black Boy Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 107 out of 133 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 133 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 133 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 133 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 133 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

margarette

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

asha

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very relaxing stay, staff very friendly with excellent breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Jennifer

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

10/10 Excellent

Peyman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A bed & breakfast that far exceeded our expectations. Will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

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

Perfect stay!

We stayed at the black boy for 1 night, the room was lovely, the food was excellent and the staff were very friendly and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely pub stay. The room was very comfortable, forecourt parking, public transport short walk away. Breakfast included.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Antoni

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

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Lovely place to stay in Oxford

A lovely place to stay in Oxford. Easy to get into town, and a nice neighbourhood around the pub (pictured, and easy walking distance to the famous shark house!). Good food and numerous choices. Room was clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

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

Excellent place to stay

What a great find. We were going back & forth to JR from Reading but decided to stay over as it saves time and The Black Boy was excellent- staff so helpful and friendly, food was amazing and our room lovely - we will be going back.
Best lemon posset ever!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Short Break

Thoroughly enjoyable stay. No issues. Comfortable room great food and drink
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

ANNA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really great place to stop overnight. Lovely restaurant with delicious range of food on the menu. Greeted by friendly staff who were helpful. Lovely breakfast in the morning. Rooms were lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022