Metacognition refers to the ability to understand one’s cognitive skills and monitor them during a task, encompassing self-efficacy and locus of control more broadly. In auditory perception, this skill is particularly important in challenging listening situations (e.g., hearing in noise), as monitoring one’s internal states and understanding one’s abilities can facilitate task performance by informing the use of effective strategies. This skill becomes even more relevant with aging. Recent experimental studies have shown that metacognitive abilities related to listening in noise are preserved in older adults, in contrast to other domains like metamemory. In this study, we measured metacognitive skills related to listening in noise, examining both task-specific components (such as metacognitive monitoring) and more general aspects (such as self-efficacy, locus of control, and metacognitive knowledge) in three groups: 26 young adults with normal hearing, 26 older adults with normal hearing, and 27 older adults with mild hearing loss who do not use hearing aids. The primary objective was to explore whether metacognition for hearing in noise changes in individuals with age-related hearing loss. Secondly, we assessed the frequency with which these groups of participants reported using behavioral strategies to manage listening challenges in complex auditory situations. Our findings showed no significant differences in metacognitive abilities related to listening between young and older adults. Older adults with hearing impairment showed lower self-efficacy and a stronger external locus of control regarding hearing (i.e., a greater perception of having a hearing difficulty) compared to their normal-hearing peers. However, older adults with hearing impairment reported using certain behavioral strategies less frequently than their normal-hearing counterparts. These findings suggest that older adults maintain preserved metacognitive abilities in the auditory domain and good awareness of their hearing impairment when present. However, there appears to be a challenge for older adults with hearing loss in translating this awareness into practical everyday strategies. Therefore, our findings encourage future studies to test and design targeted support interventions for this population, with an emphasis on effectively measuring both behaviors and attitudes toward action.