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Hotels in Monmouth

Wye-border hotels — square-and-bridge base, not a Chepstow race room.

Monmouth hotels sit toward Agincourt Square, Monnow Bridge and the Wye — useful if you are mixing a border stop with the market. Confirm parking; Saturday fills the streets. Chepstow racecourse rooms are a different product on the same taxi table.

Source: Visit Wales — places to stay · Checked: 2026-08-20 · Visitor accommodation guidance for Monmouth, Wales

Not approved — opted out for foreseeable future (as of Sep 2026)
Visitor levy status for this council

What to know

Monmouth (Trefynwy) is a Wye border market town — English side is minutes away; Monmouthshire taxi table, check which council a skip or cab is licensed to.

Hotels in Monmouth

The King's Head Hotel (8 Agincourt Square, NP25 3DY; 01600 710500) is the traditional coaching-inn stay on the square — short walk to the castle ruins, Monnow Street, and (when open) Shire Hall. Premier Inn Monmouth (Portal Road, NP25 5FP; 0333 234 6455) is the modern edge-of-town option with easier parking and EV-friendly stays.

Monmouthshire has no active visitor levy as of September 2026. Book early around school holidays and Food Festival season.

What to check

From Monnow Bridge / Agincourt Square to the station (May Hill, a short hop). Independent hotels: parking, breakfast, cancellation, noise.

Local markers for this chapter: Trefynwy, border, market, English.

Monnow Bridge / Agincourt Square to the station (May Hill, a short hop) — city centre; walk to.

Recommended

The Abergavenny HotelStay

FSA rating 5/5 — independent stay, Abergavenny Hotel.

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The Kings Head HotelStay

FSA rating 5/5 — independent stay, 8 Agincourt Square.

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Riverside HotelStay

FSA rating 5/5 — independent stay, Riverside Hotel.

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Society of the Sacred CrossStay

FSA rating 5/5 — independent stay, Ty Mawr Convent.

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Common questions

Where should I stay on Agincourt Square in Monmouth?
The King's Head Hotel (01600 710500) is the coaching-inn option on the square. Premier Inn Monmouth on Portal Road (0333 234 6455) is the modern alternative with easier parking.
Where should I stay in Monmouth?
Monmouth (Trefynwy) is a Wye border market town — English side is minutes away; Monmouthshire taxi table, check which council a skip or cab is licensed to. A typical hop is Monnow Bridge / Agincourt Square to the station (May Hill, a short hop). Trefynwy is the Welsh name for the same town.
What should I check before I book hotels in Monmouth?
Hours, price and where to stay. Monmouth (Trefynwy) is a Wye border market town — English side is minutes away; Monmouthshire taxi table, check which council a skip or cab is licensed to. A typical hop is Monnow Bridge / Agincourt Square to the station (May Hill, a short hop).
How do I choose hotels in Monmouth?
Use this page for the local checks, then confirm with the venue or operator. A typical hop is Monnow Bridge / Agincourt Square to the station (May Hill, a short hop). People also mention room types and noise.
Do you rank hotels in Monmouth?
No. Know Wales does not rank venues or call anything cheapest. We explain where to stay and the local checks, then you decide. A typical hop is Monnow Bridge / Agincourt Square to the station (May Hill, a short hop).

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