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The Markets Tavern Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel in Brecon with free breakfast and restaurant

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BBQ/picnic Area
Free self-parking
Interior
Desk, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, free WiFi
Front of property

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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36 Free Street, Brecon, Wales, ld3 7bl
  • Brecon Cathedral
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Pen y Fan
  • Brecon Beacons National Park Visitor Center
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Comfort Double or Twin Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Comfort Double or Twin Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Comfort Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Comfort Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

Comfort Triple Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

About the area

Brecon

The Markets Tavern Hotel places you steps from Brecknock Museum & Art Gallery and within a 10-minute stroll of Ely Tower. Highlights at this hotel include a complimentary breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a garden and a picnic area. .With a stay at this Brecon hotel, you'll be 3.4 km (2.1 mi) from Brecon Beacons National Park.

What's nearby

  • Brecon Cathedral - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Brecon Golf Club - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Brecon Beacons National Park - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Brecon Beacons National Park Visitor Center - 13 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Llangorse Lake - 20 min drive - 11.8 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
  • ‪National Park Visitor Centre - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Brecon Tap - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hop In Beer and Gin House - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Markets Tavern Hotel

Hotel in Brecon with free breakfast and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

The business-friendly The Markets Tavern Hotel also features a garden and a picnic area. Self parking is free.

This Brecon hotel is smoke free.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Markets Tavern Hotel offers 7 accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 AM to 10 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Cot (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

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 10 per pet, per stay
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Markets Tavern Hotel Brecon
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Markets Tavern Hotel?

The Markets Tavern Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Markets Tavern Hotel?

Yep, The Markets Tavern Hotel has a free self car park.

Is The Markets Tavern Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a picnic area, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that The Markets Tavern Hotel is a hit with families.

Does The Markets Tavern Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary full breakfast is available on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 8 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Markets Tavern Hotel?

No, The Markets Tavern Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Markets Tavern Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Markets Tavern Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

The Markets Tavern Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

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

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

2.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Glenn, Midlands

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Eddy, Prestatyn

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

6/10 Okay

alan, SWANSEA

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

WILLIAM

nice place to stay

nice room and very quiet
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dave, Ontario, Canada

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

6/10 Okay

Graham

Liked: Staff & service

Basic hotel in an old tired pub

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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