York hotels & places to stay

I loved everything about the Guy Fawkes Inn's location in Old York. Be advised that this part of York is for pedestrians only, so a cab is able to drop you off nearby, but there is no place to park at the inn. It is within walking distance of Yorkminster. My husband and I arrived by train and hailed a cab. Getting back to the train station to rent a car was more of a challenge than we preferred. Be aware that we saw a couple of vagrants, one across the narrow road from the inn, but he was gone by that evening. Overall, we felt very safe. Our room overlooked an outdoor eating area attached to the restaurant, with a wonderful wall mural. We would visit it again.

We enjoyed our stay at the Lamb and Lion very much. Wonderful staff (over and above the norm for service), nice variety for breakfasts. The room was comfortable and airy and not as small as I was led to believe from other reviews. The location in York was superb - right at a gate (bar) that leads to the city wall and within walking distance to everything in the old city and bell ringing distance from York Minster. A short walk from the train station. Not much vehicle traffic on the street so if you are driving (not our case) make prior arrangements for parking. Wanted to give a shout out to a night porter (sorry didn't get his name) who filled in at the breakfast service at a moment's notice and although he had never done this job, made out wonderfully. The staff members were all pleasant and friendly and welcoming.

I have stayed in York many times. Once I found this hotel ... well all I can say it I am now Glued to it. They take amazing care of you, their staff is ver kind and gracious! The lobby is to die for, you will want to just hang out and eat the incredible complimentary cookies that become an instant addiction. The location is everything, just across the street from entering the York Center. A++

The reception was very welcoming. The breakfast staff was very patient as I got an one yr old with me. The room was large so baby could crawl. Most of facilities in the room are in good condition n all well organised. The bed was too soft to me but everyone is different pref. Bathroom was spacious too that was handy with young kids. I highly recommend this hotel. I'll surely book again when I visit York.

We arrived before the usual 2pm check-in time but they allowed us to check in early. Room was spacious and the bed was nice and comfy. The location of the hotel is excellent, just a short 10-minute walk to the city centre. The staff at the reception was very helpful too when we asked for tourist attractions in the city. She gave us a map of places of interest nearby. Definitely would stay here again in our next visit to York.

Room was clean and well appointed with good sized bathroom. Decor was somewhat dated and bathroom in need of modernisation. Hotel was very clean and set in lovely location with easy access to York by taxi (£10 each way). Staff were welcoming and very helpful, this included check in, bar, restaurant and cleaners. Food was very good, we ate in for both nights and could not fault the excellent 3 course table d'hote menu.

We stayed at YHA York for 2 nights and had a nice experience. We booked a room for 2 people with a bunk bed. Everything was clean and in good condition, except they didn't provide towels (we wouldn't complain on this since they'd already notified in advance). Wifi was accessible in the room. You might have to climb as there's no lift. The hostel is not far from the Yorkminster (20 minutes walk). However, if you arrive at the train station then probably buses or taxis are better than getting on foot. Bus 2 (park and ride) is available within walking distance and takes you directly to the centre or the train station within few minutes. Taxis only take less than 5 minutes and cost £5-6. We accidentally cancelled our booking for the 1st night and arrived after midnight, fortunately the guy at reception on 3/4 Sep night was very helpful and he also let us stay in the same room for the 2nd night, although the 2 bookings were separated: 1 made at reception and the other on agoda. He was also very kind to lend my sister a hairdryer for free, usually you have to pay £2 and deposit £5. Another staff on 5 Sep early morning was also a great one. Without him continuously calling a taxi for a few times (since it was very early and drivers took about 30 minutes to arrive), we would've been late for our train at 6:30am. The other staffs were also friendly. Self-catering kitchen is equipped with enough devices and cutlery. Just remember to label your food and clean after dining. The hostel also offer several tours with cheaper price. Compared to other hostels I have stayed before in York, I would definitely recommend YHA York if you're travelling on a budget.

the large shower bathroom was the star of this stay. really pleasing decor. nice sized bedroom. comfortable enough bed and crisp bedlinen. again the decor was attractive. situated at the end of Walmgate it was an excellent location for good bars and cafes on Fossgate and the groovy container spot called Spark, as well as being close to town and the many sights to see. we didn’t have breakfast. but we did have a drink in the bar on Friday eve. the setting itself was nice, but the aircon was fierce, the lighting was not cosy and the tv was on loudly - it didn’t feel like a romantic place to sit and enjoy a drink and we didnt stay long. plenty of great bars in the area its not a big problem and we have already booked another night at this hotel?

Everything about 23 St Mary's was great! Before I arrived, I received an SMS from Fiona who runs the place, asking what time I would be arriving and if I needed a free parking permit. As I was arriving late, I had to do a self check-in, and very clear instructions were given by Fiona so everything went smoothly. I had also received a free upgrade as the room was available, and it was absolutely beautiful; a good size and the bed was very very comfortable. Breakfast was amazing, with a wide selection of hot food as well as cereal and fruits. Wifi signal was strong so I could get some work done while on holiday. This place is a treasure, and I would definitely stay here again the next time I visit York Thank you for the exceptional hospitality Fiona!

If you are into smaller boutique hotels then this is the one for you. Welcomed by the owner, who couldn’t do enough for us and was extremely accommodating. The Center of York is on your doorstep and as the name is the hotel suggests, very close to the Barbican theatre. We aren’t morning people so we unfortunately missed breakfast....other reviews say it’s very good. Highly recommend as good value and there’s a ‘personal touch’, unlike in the bigger hotels.

This boutique hotel brand has expanded dramatically over the past few years. The York establishment is one of the smaller ones but still manages to combine old-world charm with brisk efficiency. Every property boasts a high-class bistro and so there is no need to search out a decent restaurant if you are only there for one night as the hotel bistro will usually offer some of the best dining in the vicinity. The hotel in York is situated a little out of the old town on a main road about a 20 minute walk to York Minster. No problem with noise as we overlooked the rear garden. All in all an very enjoyable experience and highly recommended.

Grove House B&B is literally perfect! It offers relaxed, super comfortable accommodation in a beautiful area, ideally located to the historical city of York. Owner Linda is a wonderful lady who clearly takes great pride in her establishment. The house itself is a lovely building with large gardens and a garage. Inside, the bedrooms are spacious, tastefully decorated and our king sized bed ensured a great nights sleep. The bathroom is large, with a roll-top bath and separate power shower. A wide choice of breakfasts are available, the full English is served using locally sourced produce and is delicious. With the train station only a short walk from the B&B and only one stop from York, there’s no need to take the car. Having such high standards, you’ll find Linda’s attention to detail unrivalled...she has managed to think of everything! Thank you Linda, for making our stay so memorable. We both look forward to visiting your beautiful home again when we’re next in the U.K.

Staff were very friendly and helpful. After we checked out they asked if we wanted to leave our luggage there while we explored York. Breakfast was awesome! The room was very comfortable and very warm. The house is a short walk from York City Centre, and from York Train station. Walking to the City Centre requires walking through the park, which is very beautiful. Overall highly recommended

Mike the owner of DGH has taken care of his house in detail, from freshly cooked brekkie each morning, amenities & generous tea-coffee-chocolate pack in the room and nice accompanying chats - particularly valuable for me as a solo traveler. Coming all the way from south-eastern part of the globe, I felt like I was coming to a cozy, homey room each time after a whole day of walking around the highly historic York city. Will keep an eye of DGH, should I come back next time.

Location smack in the middle of town-cannot be better. Attractions were all accessible on foot so no need for the car. The Owners were extremely hospitable, gracious and accomodating. While the car parking can be very challenging (due to the central location) this did not in any way cause any distress or unhappiness as almost everyone was accomodating. Breakfast was excellent & the room was very clean & well kept despite its age. Will definitely recommend this property to anyone spending the night in York.

Our stay was just ok. The bed was comfortable, the large lounge room conveniently next door and the dining room just across the hall. However the quality of the services was not what we had experienced in other B&Bs elsewhere. The room was clean, but the usual bathroom toiletries were missing ( replaced when we mentioned it) the breakfast was substantial but the scrambled eggs tasteless and there was no choice of any other style of egg preparation. The front yard was huge but paved and poorly maintained, plenty of room for a nice flower garden. So in short our stay was ok, but with a bit more TLC by the team, could have been terrific.

Great location right next to the entrance at Monk Bar/tower. We had a car so being located next to the fort wall was better than trying to drive in the heart of the amazing city. Parking was right around the corner too. Walking to the center had to be less than 10 minutes. Nice to have staff show you to your room and when then found out we had one more child then they were expecting they immediately got us another bed.