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The Markets Tavern Hotel

2.5 star property
Charming gardens complement excellent food and drinks at this city-center hotel, where mornings begin with a full breakfast and days unfold at your own pace

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The Markets Tavern Hotel offers a peaceful retreat in the city center. Start your day with a full breakfast, then explore the garden or relax at the bar and restaurant. Enjoy free in-room WiFi and luggage storage for a comfortable, hassle-free stay.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Room options

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Comfort Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Comfort Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

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

Comfort Double or Twin Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Comfort Triple Room, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Comfort Double or Twin Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi
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About the neighborhood

Brecon is home to The Markets Tavern Hotel. Brecon Golf Club and Cradoc Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Brecon Beacons National Park and Brecon Beacons National Park Visitor Center. Brecon Leisure Centre and Maze are also worth visiting. Visit our Brecon travel guide
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36 Free Street, Brecon, Wales, ld3 7bl

What's nearby

  • A waterfall cascading into a calm pool surrounded by lush greenery and rocky cliffs.
    Brecon Beacons National Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • South Wales Borderers Museum
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Ely Tower
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Heritage Centre
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Brecon Cathedral
    9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Garth Station
    25 min drive
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL)
    83 min drive

Restaurants

  • The White Hart Inn
    10 min drive
  • Star Inn
    11 min drive
  • Hop In Beer and Gin House
    2 min walk
  • The George Hotel
    6 min walk
  • The Markets Tavern
    1 min walk

About this property

The Markets Tavern Hotel

  • Hotel near Brecon Beacons National Park
  • Free full breakfast, a garden, and a bar are just a few of the amenities provided at The Markets Tavern Hotel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a restaurant.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • Free self parking
    • Smoke-free premises and luggage storage
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at The Markets Tavern Hotel include amenities such as free WiFi.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels and DVD players
    • Cribs/infant beds, coffee/tea makers, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • DVD player

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from noon - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 10.00 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-in fee
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 10.00 per stay

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Markets Tavern Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 10 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Markets Tavern Hotel?

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

What time is check-out at The Markets Tavern Hotel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is The Markets Tavern Hotel located?

Situated in Brecon, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Brecknock Museum & Art Gallery, Ely Tower, and Heritage Centre. Brecon Cathedral and Brecon Leisure Centre are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Markets Tavern Hotel Reviews

7.4

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.0

Staff & service

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 82 reviews

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

peter

Lacking TLC

Stayed here as I was on business in the area and the hotel had just been added. Check in was easy and I was shown to my room, up 2 flights of stairs, the second of which was a tight, and through to many doors to mention. The room was basic but painting all of the walls white doesn't hide the fact that the hotel is in need of a lot of tlc. I appreciate that it may be a listed building but the inner decor is old and tired and starting to look shabby. No net curtains and both the bedroom and bathroom windows faced the main road. This was on the hottest day of the year so having windows open was a challenge. Dinner was an experience and it always amazes me why some people work in pubs and restaurants when they clearly have an issue with serving the general public. Breakfast was a pleasant experience and the lady who served me was obviously more talkative than the young man the night before. Good Welsh/English breakfast and I was quickly on my way. Would I stay here again? Probably not, a bit overpriced for the experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our hotel room was very dirty,the worst we ever stayed in,we were the only guests staying there
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel nice but looks tired room drafty. Quite pricey for what you get.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel needs a bit of a face lift but the bedding and towels were clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel clean and comfortable good food pleasant staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

See you soon

Nice people, nice place, nice town.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Nice place 2 stay ..akso nice warm room 👍
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly owners, very flexible with our late arrival time. The hotel is easy to find and there's off road parking alongside. The owners provide a door code so you can let yourselves in and out any time. Overall recommended, the only issues we had were the TV did not work, not did the bedside table. This wasn't an issue as were didn't need these anyway.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location for us, it's cheap and cheerful, got a pool table, dartboard serves a good range of beers and able to store our mountain bikes securely. Thank you for a pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
very good welcome, hotel is due to be refurbished January 2019 so will be worth another visit, ideally placed for town centre.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Eddy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I was well looked after. The hotel is about to undergo a refurb. Booked again for my next visit to Brecon
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

noelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

très bien

Personnel très accueillant et à l'écoute, chambre propre mais établissement dans son jus et assez bruyant. Bon petit déjeuner
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

alan

Liked: Staff & service
Although I had to cancel my stay at the Market Tavern due to circumstances, Wayne ,the proprietor, was very understanding in sorting out my cancellation. I would recommend dealing with him in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice atmosphere food was brilliant would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Very old tired room canvas wardrobe woodchip wallpaper bathroom shared in corridor. Wouldn’t choose to stay here if any other option available However breakfast good and staff friendly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Colin

A refurbishment is promised and long over due.

I noticed on another review that the manager suggested that the hotel was due for a refurbishment. This is overdue if the hotel is to compete with other offerings. The staff were pleasant, the bed was clean but the room was cramped. The shared bath room was spartan and dated. The stairs to the second floor would have been too much for older or infirm visitors. The breakfast was of the 'greasy spoon' variety set in a dining room which had not been cleaned from the night before. It was a cheap night for one but I would have been embarrassed if I had taken my wife.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My fiance was the one to go. She and her mom enjoyed themselves very much. Had a great time would go again to Brecon.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Lovely vegan-friendly pub

Lovely, family-run pub. Room and bathroom were very clean. The staff was extremely friendly. We said we were vegan and they emailed us a few days before our stay to ask us what we wanted for breakfast and provided everything we asked for. Once we got here it turned out even the veggie burger on their menu was vegan (and delicious!). The pub is very conveniently located in Brecon, very close to town centre but away from the busy roads. Perfect base to explore the Brecon Beacons!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

WILLIAM

nice place to stay

nice room and very quiet
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was in a great quiet location and only a 3 minute walk from Brecon town and shops. Staff were friendly, courteous and knowledgeable of the local area. Rooms and bathrooms were clean and comfortable, there was plenty to choose from for the included breakfast, all meals we had there were freshly cooked and delicious. I would not hesitate to recommend the Markets Tavern to anyone visiting the Brecon area, and look forward to staying there again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The staff were wonderful and we enjoyed our stay. The owners had only just taken over the hotel and have a few things to iron out, but are very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Great hotel for a break in the Brecon Beacons

Used this as a base for our trip to the Brecon Beacons. Great location and easy access to all of the National Park. The car park was an added benefit as there didn’t seem to be much free parking in Brecon. Located right next to a supermarket which was useful for gathering supplies to take into the country side. Our room was great and had more space than we needed. The entire ‘apartment’ was clean and had great facilities. Friendly staff during the check in process and when we saw them during breakfast. The included breakfast was great, a choice of cereals, fruit, hot and cold drinks, and yoghurt. Also we were offered a cooked breakfast every morning which was catered to what we wanted. Overall it was great! Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

4/10 Poor

Elisabeth

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Recht heruntergekommendes Hotel

Das Hotel liegt an einer recht lauten Strasse. Das schlimmste sind die Betten - die Matratzen sind unzumutbar, alte Federkernmatratzen, wo man jede Feder spürt, also wer sich gerne den Rücken ruinieren möchte... Auch ansonsten alles recht abgewohnt und runtergekommen, hellhörig - man hört jedes Wort im Nachbarzimmer - Türen, die nur knallend zu schließen sind, alles in allem kein angenehmer Aufenthalt.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Clean and comfortable room and friendly, helpful staff and great location for Brecon and surrounding areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Tidy Brecon hotel

Very helpful staff, clean room, lovely breakfast. In the heart of Brecon near to supermarket and other amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018