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The Black Hat

3.5 star property

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Family Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Restaurant
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Church Street, Ilkley, England, LS29 9DR
  • Place, Ilkley Playhouse
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, The DalesWay
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Millenium Maize
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Black Hat

This smoke-free inn features a restaurant, a bar/lounge and a garden. WiFi in public areas is free. Change of towels is available on request
The Black Hat offers 7 accommodations with espresso makers and an iron/ironing board. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and change of towels can be requested.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Black Hat. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from The DalesWay. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • 9 minutes by car from Bolton Priory and 10 minutes from Yorkshire Dales National Park
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This 3.5-star Ilkley inn is smoke free.

The Black Hat has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 6 per day)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
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 - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15 per accommodation, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 6 per day
  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
The front desk at this property is open daily from 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

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The Black Hat Ilkley
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The Black Hat Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 174 out of 216 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 216 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 216 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 216 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 216 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great traditional pub in the centre of town, Bedrooms look to have been recently refurbished and were very clean and well appointed. Breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay and great value
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Amazing room, lovely staff, great stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious & very clean room, comfy bed, large bathroom. Good cooked breakfast and late check out.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes excellent stay toni the manager goes above and beyond makes your stay more pleasant 10 out of 10 for the manager he works very hard and nothing is to much trouble
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming friendly staff - good atmosphere Clean comfy room - good toiletries Very good breakfast with loads of choice Excellent value for money
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely rooms, nicely decorated & clean. Good nights sleep! All the amenities you could need. Tony is very funny and welcoming. A tasty breakfast, cooked however you like it.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great value and very comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, staff were great. Centre of Ilkley. Included breakfast was fab. We stayed Monday and Tuesday nights. Would definitely stop there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good pub, Rooms in good decorative order, new fittings, comfortable beds and even over the bar quiet . Staff very pleasant and attentive from the manager down. We felt well looked after.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hosting from Tony and the team. Feel really looked after. Thank you so much!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was immaculately clean and the staff were excellent (so welcoming) especially Tony, who also cooked us a fantastic breakfast - we will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Comfortable place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Check-in was easy, the staff very friendly, had evening meal before we went to the theatre then a couple of drinks back at the black hat, lively pub but very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

Top place to stay in Ilkley

A wonderful and warm welcome from the manager Tony, outstanding breakfast and Ilkley is beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice pub - lovely room - breakfast spot on and so nothing fancy but a nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A room above a pub.. bit not just any room. A cosy comfortable and really clean room with a great bed and really good shower!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodation in a great town
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura

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

Great place to stay

Really nice and friendly environment
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette

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

Really enjoyed our stay at the black hat , this is

Really enjoyed our stay, service very friendly especially Jorden as he went the extra mile to help , rooms immaculate very spacious Highly recommend Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was a good size and clean. We had no trouble sleeping. Good choice at breakfast. Landlord and staff lovely and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay and very helpful staff as usual.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great friendly reception, nice room and excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff Great room Spot on
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean, large rooms and friendly staff, breakfast fantastic also
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

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