Kings Head Hotel
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Book it if you want to stay on the market square itself, with a restaurant, gym and well-liked staff, and you accept paying more than the town median. Skip it if price is your main filter or if a fast breakfast service matters to you.
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The Kings Head is our Best Value pick in Cirencester. It suits couples and weekend visitors who want to step out of the door into the town centre, with shops, pubs and restaurants close by. Family rooms are listed, so it can work for families too.
Pets appear in the property tags. The actual policy and any charge are not confirmed, so ask before you travel with one.
If you want the lowest price in town, this is not it. Guests in a hurry at breakfast may also find the service slow.
Location and getting around
The address is 24 Market Place. The Church of St John the Baptist is about 0.1 km away, roughly a minute on foot. Guests repeatedly mention the central spot on the market square, and the location score is a high 9.6 out of 10.
South Cerney Castle is a different story. It is about 5 km away, around 63 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate. That is far, so plan on public transport or a taxi to get there.
Parking arrangements are not confirmed in the data. If you drive, ask the hotel what is available and what it costs.
What guests say
The hotel scores 8.4 out of 10 from 827 reviews, joint top of the three hotels we compared on guest score.
Location is the first thing guests praise: the market square, with shops, pubs and restaurants around it. The second is the team, described as friendly, attentive and professional, with a warm welcome.
Breakfast divides opinion. The cooked food is called tasty, but guests say service is often slow and continental choices are limited. The listed breakfast range is wide on paper (continental, full English or Irish, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and buffet), so the issue seems to be speed and depth rather than options. Room size, noise and condition have not been assessed.
Price and how it compares with our other Cirencester picks
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 (10 to 12 November, 2 adults, one room) was €174.86 per night, close to €350 for both nights. The sample median was €151.54, so this sits above it. These are reference prices, not live quotes. Check today's price for your dates.
Our Budget pick, De Vere Cotswold Water Park, came in at €140.59 a night with an 8.1 score and 4 stars. It is cheaper, but not in the town centre.
The Luxury pick, The Fleece at Cirencester, is a 5-star with an 8.3 score at €151.54 a night. On these reference dates it was actually cheaper than the Kings Head. That is unusual, and it is worth comparing both for your own dates.
What the extra money buys here is the position on Market Place, the slightly higher score, a gym, a restaurant, a terrace, air conditioning and free Wi-Fi.
Why it made our top 3
We compared three eligible hotels in Cirencester. The Best Value choice balances guest score, number of reviews and reference price. It is not meant to be the cheapest.
The Kings Head led on score, has a solid review count and the strongest location rating of the group. That combination earned it the slot.
Before you book
Compare the price with The Fleece for your dates, since the Luxury pick was cheaper in our reference stay. Check whether breakfast is included and what the cancellation terms are; neither is confirmed.
Ask about room size if space matters, and confirm parking and the pet policy if relevant. Opening hours and any fees for the gym and restaurant should also be checked.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Where is the Kings Head Hotel in Cirencester?
It is at 24 Market Place, on the town's market square. The Church of St John the Baptist is about a minute's walk away.
Is breakfast included?
That is not confirmed. A wide range is listed, including full English, vegan and gluten-free, but guests say service can be slow. Check your rate terms.
Can I walk to South Cerney Castle?
It is about 5 km away, roughly 63 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate. That is far, so use public transport or a taxi.
How much does it cost per night?
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 was €174.86 per night for 2 adults. Check today's price for your dates.
Does the hotel have a gym?
A gym and fitness centre are listed among the facilities. Check opening times and any fees before you go.