Crickhowell (Welsh: Crughywel or Crucywel) is a town in Powys, traditional county of Brecknockshire, mid Wales. It lies on the River Usk, in the Black Mountains of the Brecon Beacons. The town has a population of around 2,000 people.

Notable buildings in Crickhowell include its seventeenth century bridge, fourteenth century parish church and the ruins of Crickhowell Castle .