Golden Lion Hotel
St Ives
📍 Market Hill, St Ives, PE27 5AL
Photo: MalBarrows (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- Georgian coaching inn in the centre of St Ives
- Classic rooms with premium linens and smart TVs
- On-site bar and Modern British dining
- Dog-friendly rooms and dining available
- Walking distance to the town centre
The Golden Lion is a Georgian coaching inn turned contemporary hotel, standing right in the centre of St Ives, Cambridgeshire. Inside you'll find a cosy bar and Modern British dining using locally sourced produce, along with classic bedrooms offering premium linens, smart TVs and complimentary wifi. Dogs are warmly welcomed, with treats, comfy beds and pet-friendly dining on offer. The operator highlights its historic character, from Georgian façade to centuries-old beams, alongside modern comforts for today's traveller. Being in the heart of town, you're just a short stroll from local attractions such as the Norris Museum, only 0.2 miles away, with the Heritage Centre and The Raptor Foundation also within easy reach for those wanting to explore further afield.
How far to…
- Town centre
- at the centre of town
- Car park
- a few minutes walk away
- EV charging point
- short walk from the hotel
- Station
- 5 miles away
- Norris Museum
- 0.2 miles away
Practical details
- Check-in
- Guaranteed from 3.00pm
- Check-out
- 11.00am
- Pets
- Dogs welcome, nightly supplement applies
- Parking
- No on-site parking; nearby car parks available
Accommodation on site
- Deluxe Double Room
- Superior Double Room
- Superior Family Triple Room
- Classic Double Room
- Classic Twin Room
- Classic Single Room
Details taken from the operator's own website on 28 Sep 2026 — check current terms when you book.
Facilities
- ✓ Bar
- ✓ Restaurant
- ✓ Pet Friendly
- ✓ WiFi
- 🚌 Near a Bus Stop
- 🔌 EV Charging Nearby
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