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The Black Boy

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

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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

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
Fan
Heating
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Memory foam mattress
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 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
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Memory foam bed
Fan
Rainfall showerhead
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Memory foam mattress
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
Fan
Heating
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Memory foam mattress
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 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
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Heating
Hair dryer
Hydromassage showerhead
Rainfall showerhead
Heating
Memory foam mattress
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Hydromassage showerhead
Rainfall showerhead
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • John Radcliffe Hospital - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Nuffield Health - The Manor Hospital Oxford - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Oxford Brookes University - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Churchill Hospital - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • University of Oxford - 9 min drive - 2.7 miles

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
  • ‪The White Horse - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪M&S Café - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Greggs - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Black Boy

Guesthouse 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 kids' meals at the on-site restaurant. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, a computer station, and 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 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
A car is not required for transportation 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 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?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Black Boy located?

Located in Headington, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Headington Shark and Nuffield Health - The Manor Hospital Oxford. John Radcliffe Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre 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

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

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

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly host; made the whole stay so pleasurable and relaxing! Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Hidden Gem

We stayed at The Black Boy, Headington, hidden away on the outskirts of Oxford and a cheap taxi ride into town. From the moment we arrived the manager and her staff were so welcoming and really helpful. Atmosphere was great, room comfy and breakfast lovely. Would recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cara

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

Lovely pub inn stay

The Black Boy was a lovely stay in an original pub. The staff were lovely, as well as helpful, the pub was a short walk from shops and cafes. And the staff graciously called us a taxi into Oxford. We stayed here for a wedding in Oxford and it was the perfect stay. The room was very clean, well stocked with tea and coffee, and the local soaps were nice in the clean and modern bathroom. Breakfast in the morning was great, too, with a proper full English breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They were so kind to us opening breakfast early so we could get to LHR at a time they also helped us determine. The room was great, I would recommend this to anyone. Oxford is a bit of a mess right now with all the road work so staying on the outskirts was a benefit.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As our son lives nearby my wife and i have stayed before and also been in regularly for drinks and found every experience a good one. Staff are aways so polite and helpful. Rooms are excellent and breakfast also excellent. My wife very impressed with the vegetarian breakfast as few places get this right. We have already booked to stsy again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

Very high standard of comfortable accommodation

Could not fault the friendly welcome, helpful advice on local services, breakfast and dinner options/menu and comfort/cleanliness of the Black Boy Inn. It is located within 5 minutes walk of regular bus services into Central Oxford (about 15 minutes away). It has off-street on-site parking which is important in the narrow, busy streets. Can highly recommend the Black Boy Inn for its accommodation and meals and I would not hesitate to stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

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

Great Oxford stay!

Having a pub/restaurant downstairs was fantastic! Both nights I took my travel journal downstairs and sat and enjoyed a drink or dessert and wrote and enjoyed the fireplace. The room was quiet, with a comfy bed. The staff was warm and very helpful. The included breakfast was the best I had on my trip. I wasn't driving, so having the bus into city center just a few blocks down the street was helpful. The area around the inn was quiet and felt safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

alison

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

asha

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

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

Jo

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

8/10 Good

Jos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Goede locatie, goed hotel en aardige mensen..
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean modern room . excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

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

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