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The Black Hole

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A bedroom with a metal bed frame, a stone-patterned wall, a window with curtains, and a mounted fire alarm. - The Black Hole (Winchester)
A dining area with a checkered floor, a wooden table with a bowl and cutlery, a red polka dot tablecloth, and a shelf with kitchen items. - The Black Hole (Winchester)
A two-story building with a sign for 'The Black Hole Bar' on the ground floor. - The Black Hole (Winchester)
A room with a checkered floor, a red patterned rug, a framed artwork on the wall, and a cabinet with shelves. - The Black Hole (Winchester)
A rooftop terrace with tiled flooring, metal chairs, and round tables, each with a vase of yellow flowers. - The Black Hole (Winchester)
Located close to Winchester Cathedral, The Black Hole provides free breakfast, a terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry

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A bedroom with a metal bed frame, a stone-patterned wall, a window with curtains, and a mounted fire alarm.

Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a wooden ceiling, a window, a TV, a door, and a bathtub.

Double Room (Attic room - child up to 14years)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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A room with a bed, a window, a wooden wardrobe, and a radiator.

Double Room (Easy Access Ground floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Winchester City Center, a neighborhood in Winchester, is home to The Black Hole. Southampton Cruise Terminal and Stoneham Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Winchester Sport & Leisure Park and The Deanery. Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium and Marwell Zoo are also worth visiting. Visit our Winchester travel guide
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1 Wharf Hill,, Winchester, England, SO23 9NQ

What's nearby

  • A yellow two-story building with white-framed windows and a green door.
    Winchester College
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A historic cathedral with tall spires and large stained glass windows.
    Winchester Cathedral
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • A cathedral interior with high vaulted ceilings, large stained glass windows, and a prominent circular stained glass window at the center.
    Great Hall
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Winchester Guildhall
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Winchester Christmas Market
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Winchester Station
    9 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU)
    20 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Coffee Van
    11 min walk
  • The Bishop on the Bridge, Winchester
    5 min walk
  • Crown & Anchor
    7 min walk
  • Alfie's
    8 min walk
  • The Willow Tree
    10 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

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  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom

Entertainment

  • TV

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  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [The Black Boy Pub]
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 15.00 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 15.00 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is The Black Hole pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 15.00 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What time is check-in at The Black Hole?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Black Hole?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Black Hole located?

Located in Winchester City Center, this bed & breakfast is within a 15-minute walk of Winchester College and Winchester Cathedral. Wolvesey Castle and Winchester City Mill are also within 10 minutes. Winchester Station is 21 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

The Black Hole Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Really great B&B, staff were lovely and really helpful. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Exceptional staff, fantastic breakfast and ideal location!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent stay. Great host, really lovely rooms and fresh cooked breakfast in the morning is a must. Great location, around a 5 - 10 minute walk to the city center and right next door to the pub. No parking on site but there is a large multi-story public parking nearby which is a good cheap option.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Room was quirky and spotlessly clean, as was bathroom. Very central to Winchester and car park just across road
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This was a fun and unique place. The bed was super comfy, the breakfasts were made to order, hot, and tasty. This Inn is nearby to everything, and it is quiet considering it is on a busy thoroughfare. This is the place to stay if you're starting east on the South Downs Way. Also! Don't miss their Pub next door!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was great. There is a breakfast room downstairs which is open all of the time to get coffee and tea etc. We were leaving on a Sunday morning around 8am before breakfast started, but the staff were really helpful and put some food out ready for us (cereal and milk was already out anyway). The pub is lovely next door
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was quirky and gorgeous, the hotel team were very welcoming and the cooked breakfast was delicious
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

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Very welcoming, quirky and unique experience. Breakfast amazing with lovely staff. Lovely clean cell only issue was didn't get much sleep due to the hard pillows. Definitely would stay again and recommended. Great pub next door .
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Quirky themed rooms and best breakfast in the City

Amazing place to stay with friendly staff, very comfortable beds and best English Breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Quirky rooms, immaculate and breakfast was second to none. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Well located

Everyone was lovely, the room comfortable and accessble. The bathroom was perfect and should be the standard for accessible bathrooms.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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We had a lovely stay and were made to feel extremely welcome. The room was very clean, modern and comfortable. Walking distance from town and close to multi-storey carpark, which was useful. There was a great selection for breakfast and it was possible to choose what you wanted for a cooked breakfast. Fantastic, quirky stay with mugshots of criminals lining the walls and prison doors into rooms. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Small but perfectly formed room. Comfy if squeaky bed. Good brekkers. No tea making facilities in room but the dining room is available 24h if you need a cuppa. Next door to black boy pub - quirky and well worth an hour or two whilst sinking some beers.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay. Really enjoyed the roof top terrace and amazing breakfast. Rooms are fun with the prison cell theme. Good base for exploring Winchester or the surrounding area. Staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I loved that the Black Hole had a design theme (Victorian prison) that extended to every aspect of the property. The rooms were smart. Beds comfortable. Smart new showers with very hot water. Great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Unique theme with great roooms!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Always a good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Positive experience visiting Winchester. Place with character and comfortable to the city center. We enjoyed very much the breakfast cooked for us. Good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing statin
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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A really great and unique experience that was different to the usual B&B offering. Room, breakfast and people were all excellent and would recommend a visit if in Winchester. Thanks! Neal
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Not the best

Very basic hotel with no room amenities at all. The lady who runs it was really lovely though
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Hygelig unik hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026