Old Bull Inn

Hotels
7.7 (862 reviews)
56 High Street , Royston , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Bar
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good breakfast
Convenient location
Cons:
Tired decor
Issues with room cleanliness
Overpriced rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
7.08
Many reviews indicated worn or tired decor and lack of thorough cleaning.
Service
8.55
Staff were consistently described as friendly and helpful.
Location
8.09
Location was noted as ideal and convenient for guests.
Room Quality
7.24
Rooms were often mentioned as dated and needing updates.
Amenities
7.07
Limited amenities were addressed; a few issues were mentioned with heating.
Value for Money
7.53
Prices were noted as a bit high for the overall experience.
Food and Beverage
8.58
Breakfast was frequently highlighted as very good.
Overall Experience
7.45
Overall experience was mixed; guests had both positive and negative feedback.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 02:29

Property Description

Historical Charm and Traditional Features
Set in a 16th-century coaching inn, The Old Bull exudes historical features and traditional charm, offering a unique stay in Royston.

Individually Designed Rooms
Royston’s oldest hostelry, The Old Bull, boasts individually designed rooms with features like large windows and exposed beams, providing a cozy and characterful accommodation experience.

Delicious Dining Options and Convenient Location
Enjoy traditional homemade British cuisine and Sunday lunches at the inn's restaurant, with beverages and snacks available at the bar. Conveniently located near attractions like Duxford's Aviation and Imperial War Museum and Royston Golf Club, The Old Bull is the perfect choice for your stay in Royston.

Book your stay at The Old Bull now to experience a blend of history, comfort, and convenience in Royston.

Important information:

Early check-in (before 2 p.m.) will be accommodated where possible, subject to advance notification and availability. Late arrivals (after 11 p.m.) should be notified in advance.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 16 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.7
Based on 862 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.08
Service: 8.55
Location: 8.09
Room Quality: 7.24
Amenities: 7.07
Value for Money: 7.53
Food and Beverage: 8.58
Overall Experience: 7.45
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Luca solo_traveller ch
9
Lovely experience
Pros:

Warm place and lovely environment

Cons:

The waiters / waitresses take a long time to take you order, but once you order they are fast

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Kevin Berlyn solo_traveller gb
4
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Shower was filthy with last tenants left over shower bottles and mold around bath
Breakfast coffee was cold.
Poached egg felt like it just came out of the fridge.
7am wake up from people outside the window in garden arguing. No staff in sight

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Beryl extended_group gb
5
Disappointing
Pros:

Good breakfast, friendly staff, centre of town

Cons:

Small room no air conditioning

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Stacey couple gb
10
Staff really made this hotel a joy to stay in.
Pros:

Really central, welcoming and comfortable, also had character. Delicious and big breakfast :-)

Cons:

There was nothing I didn’t like, it was perfect for our one night stay.

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Leigh solo_traveller gb
10
Good price,good staff,good food
Pros:

Very friendly staff,lovely atmosphere

Cons:

Quaint Hertfordshire town,and the old bull central to it

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Matthew couple gb
3
Won’t be coming back.
Pros:

Bed was lovely and comfortable.

Cons:

Toilet was broken. Shower door too narrow, both of us unable to fit. Security door to the corridor leading to the rooms was propped open throughout the night. TV wasn’t working, no channels available. Staff didn’t know about car parking availability or what time breakfast was served.

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Tracy couple gb
10
Comfy and clean staff very friendly
Pros:

Very comfy bed but room is very dated

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Lee couple gb
4
Cons:

We didn’t get in our room when we returned as the keys wouldn’t work and took over an hour to get in

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Tracey couple gb
8
Okay for one night
Cons:

Shower wasn’t great. Heard street noise and beer barrels being moved at 6.30 am Saturday morning and people sitting at the rear garden talking loudly at 6.00a.m.

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
Y
Ying Keung solo_traveller gb
7
2026-07-17 via Nuitee
C
Chris solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Wonderful old building,
Lovely staff

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
S
Stéphanie solo_traveller be
6
Pros:

Het bed en het personeel. Heel vriendelijk en behulpzaam.

Cons:

De kamer. Heel erg gedateerd en badkamer deur sluit niet goed en schimmel. Het bed was heel erg goed. Veel overlast maar kan het hotel niets aan doen. Het is een oud gebouw.

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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John solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

The staff were friendly and the location was great.

Cons:

The room was very dated, small and very hot.

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Tracey family_with_children gb
1
We will never stay here again and will hesitate to use Booking.Com again because of this experience
Pros:

The staff were friendly and helpful

Cons:

We booked a room for 3 adults in The Old Bull Inn, our actual room was in a different building in a different street!
It was absolutely filthy dirty, badly maintained and inadequate for 3 adults, it felt like a sort of building I would not want to be in, not a pub or Hotel, it gave the impression of an abandoned university student accommodation. The hallway and stairs were filthy and stained thread bare broken carpets, the white handrails were filthy with dirty hand prints and dirt spills that had not been cleaned for months, thick cobwebs, some of which had been ripped out of the wall. The walls were all badly marked and filthy. The door lock to our room had obviously been forced at some stage and no longer locked properly. The doors did not shut in the bedroom or bathroom. The bed for the 3rd person was not made up, was an ancient bed settee with a disgusting mattress, filthy pillows, no covers for the quilt or pillows, bathroom sink was dirty, we had a half used soap dispenser that had a dirty plunger, the shower head was so clogged that the water came out like a tap not sprinkling, when we turned on the shower the lights flickered in the bathroom, one of the white towels was stained with brown marks. The bedroom drawer had hairs and crumbs in , the bedroom floor had clumps of dirt with hairs stuck to it, the headboard had a thick layer of dust on it. The hair dryer, kettle both did not have PAT test stickers on and the hairdryer had a screw and bolt in the drawer next to it possibly broken from the dryer ?
The kettle had thick lime scale in it and was half full of water which meant it had not been cleaned from the last guest, the plates in the cupboard still had food on them ! We were left a fairy washing up liquid bottle with a centimetre dept of liquid in it. The side tables had peeling off edging and very loose handles. The wardrobe doors overlapped and did not close.
The mats for the table were badly stained .

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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John couple gb
9
Lovely stay
Pros:

great location, comfortable, the staff were so helpful

Cons:

everything was great

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Angela solo_traveller gb
5
Pros:

Friendly and helpful staff

Cons:

Room was very tired. Bathroom needs upgrading.

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
K
Kevin solo_traveller gb
10
2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Andrew solo_traveller at
7
Fine for a short stay!
Pros:

Friendly & Hospitable.

Cons:

Menu a little lacking in variety.

2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Claire family_with_children gb
8
Lovely stay.
2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Laith solo_traveller gb
6
A very lovely inn and short one night stay, but a bit tired but nothing a refurb wouldn't fix
Pros:

Breakfast and the staff were exceptional-10/10 for both. Bar area and outside seating were nice.

Cons:

It could do with refurbishing as it looks a bit tired. Carpets were frayed and my room (10) had a tap that you couldn't turn off. Mattress very soft so not for everyone.

2026-07-09 via Nuitee