The Black Hat

3.5 star property
3.5-star inn near Ilkley Moor

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Front of property
Exterior
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Family Room | View from room
Reception

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • 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, Ilkley Pool and Lido
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double or Twin Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

King Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Ilkley

Near the airport.You'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Ilkley Moor and 9 miles (15 km) of Bolton Priory. Yorkshire Dales National Park is within 9 miles (15 km) and Skipton Castle is within 12 miles (20 km).

What's nearby

  • Ilkley Playhouse - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Manor House Museum - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • The DalesWay - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Ilkley Pool and Lido - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Ilkley Golf Club - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Ilkley Station - 5 min walk
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ilkley Tap - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bettys Café Tea Rooms - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Lister's Arms (Wetherspoon) - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Crescent - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Ilkley Cow - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Black Hat

3.5-star inn near Ilkley Moor
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.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Black Hat offers 7 accommodations with espresso makers and irons/ironing boards. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

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

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 6 per day)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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.

Property 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.

  • 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

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
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, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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The Black Hat Inn
The Black Hat Ilkley
The Black Hat Inn Ilkley
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The Black Hat Inn Ilkley

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Black Hat to the airport?

The Black Hat is 11.2 mi (22-min drive) away from the Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Black Hat?

As of May 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Black Hat on May 17, 2026 start from $114, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Black Hat have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Black Hat.

Does The Black Hat offer free breakfast?

The Black Hat does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Black Hat?

No, there is no casino at this inn, but Napoleons Casino (21-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Black Hat?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Black Hat?

Free parking is not available at this inn.

Does The Black Hat have a pool?

The Black Hat does not have a pool.

Does The Black Hat have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Black Hat have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is The Black Hat to downtown Ilkley?

The Black Hat is 0.1 mi away from Ilkley.

The Black Hat Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 173 out of 213 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 213 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 213 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 213 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 213 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Emma

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

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

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

10/10 Excellent

paul

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Business traveler
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

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

8/10 Good

Alan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Kate

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

10/10 Excellent

Steve

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Trudy, Mount Lawley

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

8/10 Good

Naomi

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great but as our room was at the front the traffic woke us up from 5 am
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

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

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Jayne

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