The Watergate Inn
$96
/ night
Avg. for October
Prices for The Watergate Inn
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$96
/ night
Avg. for October
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at The Watergate Inn average $63 in January, the cheapest month, and $121 in May, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | $63 |
| February | $88 |
| March | $93 |
| April | $102 |
| May | $121 |
| June | $107 |
| July | $114 |
| August | $119 |
| September | $113 |
| October | $96 |
| November | $103 |
| December | $112 |
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Cheapest: January (~$63)
About this property
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a picnic area.
Amenities
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a picnic area.
Dining
Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 13 guestrooms.
Location
With a stay at The Watergate Inn in York (City Centre), you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Shambles and York City Walls. This inn is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from York Christmas Market and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from York Minster.
What's nearby
Merchant Adventurers' Hall(0.1 miles)
Yorkshire's Winter Wonderland(0.1 miles)
Shambles(0.2 miles)
St. Crux Parish Hall(0.2 miles)
Jorvik Viking Centre(0.2 miles)
Fairfax House(0.2 miles)
Coppergate Shopping Centre(0.2 miles)
National Centre for Early Music(0.2 miles)
York City Walls(0.2 miles)
King's Square(0.2 miles)
York Dungeon(0.3 miles)
York Christmas Market(0.3 miles)
Newgate Market(0.3 miles)
York's Chocolate Story(0.3 miles)
Clifford's Tower(0.3 miles)
The nearest major airport is Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)(34.1 miles)
Non-Smoking Rooms
Family Room
Cycling
Barber/Beauty Shop
Picnic Area/Tables
Luggage Storage
Location
24 Walmgate, City Centre, York, England, United Kingdom
Merchant Adventurers' Hall (0.1 miles)
Yorkshire's Winter Wonderland (0.1 miles)
Shambles (0.2 miles)
St. Crux Parish Hall (0.2 miles)
Jorvik Viking Centre (0.2 miles)
Fairfax House (0.2 miles)
Room options
1
Quadruple Room, Ensuite
Room details
1 Queen Bed
and 2 Twin Beds
Sleeps 4
Wi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
1
Double Room, Ensuite
Room details
1 Queen Bed
Sleeps 2
Wi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
1
Single Room, Ensuite
Room details
1 Twin Bed
Wi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
1
Comfort Double Room, Ensuite (Small Double Room )
Room details
1 Queen Bed
Sleeps 2
Wi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
3
Suite, Ensuite
Room details
2 Queen Beds
and 2 Twin Beds
Sleeps 5
Wi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
1
Twin Room, Ensuite
Room details
2 Twin Beds
Sleeps 2
Wi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
1
Triple Room, Ensuite
Room details
1 Queen Bed
and 1 Twin Bed
Sleeps 3
Wi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
Guest reviews of The Watergate Inn
7.3
Good
Based on 1,482 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
2%
Couple
46%
Family
13%
Group
30%
Solo
6%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Reviews of The Watergate Inn describe centrally located rooms above a pub offering basic, good-value stays, with many guests praising the friendly staff, walkable location, and convenient parking, while noting dated rooms and noise from the bar and street.
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What guests think
Reviews of The Watergate Inn describe centrally located rooms above a pub offering basic, good-value stays, with many guests praising the friendly staff, walkable location, and convenient parking, while noting dated rooms and noise from the bar and street.
Cleanliness is mixed: several mention spotless rooms, but recurring reports cite moldy or musty bathrooms, slow-draining showers, and worn furnishings. Rooms are generally small and basic, with variable mattress comfort and occasional maintenance issues; some family rooms are spacious. The pub downstairs and breakfast are often appreciated for convenience and value, though communication about parking or room problems can be inconsistent. Overall, expect a budget, central base with lively surroundings rather than a quiet or polished hotel.
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Facilities
On-site pub/restaurant is convenient and often praised for breakfast and meals. Free parking is a big plus, though a few guests reported confusion and used public parking; the property is dog friendly, and WiFi reliability is mixed.
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Andrew
Aug 18, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Central location, easily walkable. The rooms are a bit dated but clean. It’s dog friendly and the breakfast is very good value. The staff always have a smile and are very welcoming and friendly.
Central location, easily walkable. The rooms are a bit dated but clean. It’s dog friendly and the breakfast is very good value. The staff always have a smile and are very welcoming and friendly.
8
Jake
Sep 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great location and family room perfect for our stay Free packing a massive bonus with York parking costs
Great location and family room perfect for our stay Free packing a massive bonus with York parking costs
10
Theresa
Aug 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Good family room but right on street side so lots of street noise. Other rooms off street would be fine. Good food onsite and surrounded by tasty restaurants. Heart of old city. Approx 1 mile walk to train station.
Good family room but right on street side so lots of street noise. Other rooms off street would be fine. Good food onsite and surrounded by tasty restaurants. Heart of old city. Approx 1 mile walk to train station.
8
Verity
Jun 4, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Good location for centre of York and great to have a car park. Recently decorated. Friendly and helpful staff. Bar quiet after 11.30/12 on the Friday (and wasn't very noisy before that). Nothing fancy, but good for the location/price/being dog friendly.
Good location for centre of York and great to have a car park. Recently decorated. Friendly and helpful staff. Bar quiet after 11.30/12 on the Friday (and wasn't very noisy before that). Nothing fancy, but good for the location/price/being dog friendly.
10
Richard
Sep 22, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
While the room was a bit small, the location was great. You can walk to almost any of the many old-town attractions. There is a decent restaurant/bar below the hotel. The staff was all very friendly. And, as a bonus, there is free secure parking on the lot just behind the hotel (you enter through a gate that goes under the 2nd floor). It's a bit loud until 11:00 (on the weekend) and then very quiet afterward. Despite the crowded room, we loved it and would go back.
While the room was a bit small, the location was great. You can walk to almost any of the many old-town attractions. There is a decent restaurant/bar below the hotel. The staff was all very friendly. And, as a bonus, there is free secure parking on the lot just behind the hotel (you enter through a gate that goes under the 2nd floor). It's a bit loud until 11:00 (on the weekend) and then very quiet afterward. Despite the crowded room, we loved it and would go back.
8
John
Sep 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Loads of parking, nice bar, good food. The room showed its age but it's an old building so that's only to be expected. It really couldn't be better located. Make sure you have a GPS to find the place, though as the streets are what you'd expect in a 2000+ year old city. Would definitely stay here again.
Loads of parking, nice bar, good food. The room showed its age but it's an old building so that's only to be expected. It really couldn't be better located. Make sure you have a GPS to find the place, though as the streets are what you'd expect in a 2000+ year old city. Would definitely stay here again.
10
Celia
Sep 6, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We stayed a lot of places on our trip around the UK and Ireland, and even though this hotel wasn't the nicest, it was one of our favorites! Our room was small and bathroom had seen better days, but we loved staying here! It is above a pub/restaurant, so food and drinks were convenient. Staff was lovely and fish and chips were amazing! Lots of shops and restaurants around and an easy walk over to the Shambles! Thank you for the awesome stay, Watergate Inn! :D
We stayed a lot of places on our trip around the UK and Ireland, and even though this hotel wasn't the nicest, it was one of our favorites! Our room was small and bathroom had seen better days, but we loved staying here! It is above a pub/restaurant, so food and drinks were convenient. Staff was lovely and fish and chips were amazing! Lots of shops and restaurants around and an easy walk over to the Shambles! Thank you for the awesome stay, Watergate Inn! :D
10
Petr
Jan 29, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Very cool Inn next door to Brew York, downtown is also few steps away. Small but cozy rooms, amazing. Wifi signal could be stronger though.
Very cool Inn next door to Brew York, downtown is also few steps away. Small but cozy rooms, amazing. Wifi signal could be stronger though.
6
Sophia
Apr 28, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The Watergate Inn is rooms above a pub. Excellently located in the centre of York, a close walk to anything in the city centre. The rooms are dated, however this is perfect example of getting what you pay for. It is much cheaper than other options in a similar location, and this is because it is a little worn and in need of some TLC. That being said, I slept well in a comfy bed with great heating so was nice and warm. The WiFi is not good and the pillows need replacing, but it was absolutely fine. It can be noisy, but in a city centre that should be expected. It is basic, but I would stay here again and did enjoy the experience.
The Watergate Inn is rooms above a pub. Excellently located in the centre of York, a close walk to anything in the city centre. The rooms are dated, however this is perfect example of getting what you pay for. It is much cheaper than other options in a similar location, and this is because it is a little worn and in need of some TLC. That being said, I slept well in a comfy bed with great heating so was nice and warm. The WiFi is not good and the pillows need replacing, but it was absolutely fine. It can be noisy, but in a city centre that should be expected. It is basic, but I would stay here again and did enjoy the experience.
10
Mel
Jul 11, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Our stay was brilliant the staff were fantastic & so friendly. I was unaware that there was on site free parking so I ended up paying but other than that it was an excellent stay.
Our stay was brilliant the staff were fantastic & so friendly. I was unaware that there was on site free parking so I ended up paying but other than that it was an excellent stay.
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Cleanliness
Feedback is mixed: many found rooms clean or spotless, while several reported moldy showers, slow drainage, musty odors, and generally worn areas.
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Emmely
Nov 26, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The room was clean, spacious, and comfortable. The staff was very nice and friendly.
The room was clean, spacious, and comfortable. The staff was very nice and friendly.
6
Timothy
Aug 27, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Shower area looked to have some mold growing
Shower area looked to have some mold growing
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Diane
Sep 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This is the first time I was disappointed with a hotel booked through Expedia. From the very start, I should’ve been advised to take a cab from the train station to the Watergate Inn since there are crowds of people on narrow streets and uneven sidewalks. Traipsing through York with luggage and a bag was not pleasant. The room was junky looking. One of the chairs was dirty and soiled. The other chair was from their outside patio. Could NOT take a shower. Once I turned on the water, it started filling up in the base of the shower stall. Also saw mold in shower. Glad I only booked one night there.
This is the first time I was disappointed with a hotel booked through Expedia. From the very start, I should’ve been advised to take a cab from the train station to the Watergate Inn since there are crowds of people on narrow streets and uneven sidewalks. Traipsing through York with luggage and a bag was not pleasant. The room was junky looking. One of the chairs was dirty and soiled. The other chair was from their outside patio. Could NOT take a shower. Once I turned on the water, it started filling up in the base of the shower stall. Also saw mold in shower. Glad I only booked one night there.
10
Linda
Nov 4, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Loved the staff they were very helpful, friendly and courteous. Room was spotless and well worth the money paid.
Loved the staff they were very helpful, friendly and courteous. Room was spotless and well worth the money paid.
4
Estefanie
Apr 25, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Room#2: The shower was dirty and moldy. The water in the shower would not drain. There was hair in the sink drain. The toilet would not flush properly. One of the beds broke while my husband was putting my 3 year old to sleep. We told the staff on the first night and it didn’t get fixed on our stay. The staff was friendly and the Pub food was good. It is in walking distance of many attractions
Room#2: The shower was dirty and moldy. The water in the shower would not drain. There was hair in the sink drain. The toilet would not flush properly. One of the beds broke while my husband was putting my 3 year old to sleep. We told the staff on the first night and it didn’t get fixed on our stay. The staff was friendly and the Pub food was good. It is in walking distance of many attractions
8
Philip
Apr 25, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Very convenient location for the city centre and easy to find. Pre-arrival communication was good and late/self check in available. Rooms are simply and adequately equipped. Kettle in room with tea and coffee. Bed comfortable and storage space to hang clothes. Room was impeccably clean. I was really impressed by the excellent level of cleanliness of the room and bathroom. Only thing is that noise does travel through the walls, and the rooms are over a pub. I could hear noise from outside until after midnight, so maybe not a place for light sleepers.
Very convenient location for the city centre and easy to find. Pre-arrival communication was good and late/self check in available. Rooms are simply and adequately equipped. Kettle in room with tea and coffee. Bed comfortable and storage space to hang clothes. Room was impeccably clean. I was really impressed by the excellent level of cleanliness of the room and bathroom. Only thing is that noise does travel through the walls, and the rooms are over a pub. I could hear noise from outside until after midnight, so maybe not a place for light sleepers.
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Amy
Apr 24, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
There is really not anything positive I can say. The bed was terrible! Thin, bad quality mattress, thin lousy pillows. Noisy outside the window from the pub downstairs until after 1AM Door lock was hard to use, we almost locked ourselves in. Mold in the shower. Just don't do it! We loved the town of York, but had a miserable night in this "Hotel"
There is really not anything positive I can say. The bed was terrible! Thin, bad quality mattress, thin lousy pillows. Noisy outside the window from the pub downstairs until after 1AM Door lock was hard to use, we almost locked ourselves in. Mold in the shower. Just don't do it! We loved the town of York, but had a miserable night in this "Hotel"
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Stephanie
Sep 30, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Rooms were musty, mold in the showers, hair all over the sinks. Carpet staples sticking up out of the carpet where my husband cut his foot walking in. Wouldn't even have stayed one night if we had the choice but there was no where else to stay in York as everything was fully booked. So we ended up sleeping with all our clothes on and a hood up. The only good thing about this property is the one employee they have working for them who was polite and kind. Gave poor service for Staff & Service as when we tried to deal with the manager they just ignored our concerns.
Rooms were musty, mold in the showers, hair all over the sinks. Carpet staples sticking up out of the carpet where my husband cut his foot walking in. Wouldn't even have stayed one night if we had the choice but there was no where else to stay in York as everything was fully booked. So we ended up sleeping with all our clothes on and a hood up. The only good thing about this property is the one employee they have working for them who was polite and kind. Gave poor service for Staff & Service as when we tried to deal with the manager they just ignored our concerns.
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Paul
Oct 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
It was ok, for the price about what you would expect, small TV and en-suite not the cleanest of places.
It was ok, for the price about what you would expect, small TV and en-suite not the cleanest of places.
8
Delanie
Oct 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Clean and very simple. Perfect for a few nights.
Clean and very simple. Perfect for a few nights.
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Rooms
Rooms are basic and often dated, with many small spaces and compact bathrooms; family rooms can be spacious. Mattress comfort varies and some maintenance issues (stuck shower doors, broken items, poor drainage) are reported.
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Maxwell
Sep 22, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Mattress was very soft, not good for the back. Staff were friendly and welcoming, good parking facilities and only a few minutes walk from the town centre.
Mattress was very soft, not good for the back. Staff were friendly and welcoming, good parking facilities and only a few minutes walk from the town centre.
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L
Sep 29, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We booked the accommodation last minute during York Food Festival, so availabilty was limited to the small double room. Small is an understatement. The bedroom was pretty grim with no opening windows, a small oscillating fan and a metal rack for clothing. There was a tiny, unnoticeable step into the bathroom, perfect for toe stubbing and the shower screen surround was pitted. That said, the breakfast and coffee was good and the staff were lovely. We glanced into other rooms which looked perfectly okay, so maybe we were unlucky with our choice.
We booked the accommodation last minute during York Food Festival, so availabilty was limited to the small double room. Small is an understatement. The bedroom was pretty grim with no opening windows, a small oscillating fan and a metal rack for clothing. There was a tiny, unnoticeable step into the bathroom, perfect for toe stubbing and the shower screen surround was pitted. That said, the breakfast and coffee was good and the staff were lovely. We glanced into other rooms which looked perfectly okay, so maybe we were unlucky with our choice.
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Darren
Oct 20, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
It’s ok and what you expect for the price in the city centre. The rooms are very dated but clean. The noise from the bars surrounding is loud as the old windows don’t really block much noise. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful. If you’re on a budget and just need a basic room for 1 night this place will do.
It’s ok and what you expect for the price in the city centre. The rooms are very dated but clean. The noise from the bars surrounding is loud as the old windows don’t really block much noise. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful. If you’re on a budget and just need a basic room for 1 night this place will do.
8
Sally
Apr 7, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Perfect location for exploring York with free parking included. The staff were lovely, with a warm welcome and farewell. The room was equipped with a hairdryer and complimentary toiletries, which we hadn't expected. The proximity of the room to the road, and being above the bar meant it was noisy, but we were prepared for that. The owners obviously have an issue with drainage with it being such an old building, but we didn't see any issues with that other than having to stop the shower for a while to let the water drain away. Another table lamp in the bedroom, and a shelf in the bathroom were my only thoughts on improvements. The room was quite expensive, but that just seems to be the price situation for York in general.
Perfect location for exploring York with free parking included. The staff were lovely, with a warm welcome and farewell. The room was equipped with a hairdryer and complimentary toiletries, which we hadn't expected. The proximity of the room to the road, and being above the bar meant it was noisy, but we were prepared for that. The owners obviously have an issue with drainage with it being such an old building, but we didn't see any issues with that other than having to stop the shower for a while to let the water drain away. Another table lamp in the bedroom, and a shelf in the bathroom were my only thoughts on improvements. The room was quite expensive, but that just seems to be the price situation for York in general.
10
Richard
Sep 22, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
While the room was a bit small, the location was great. You can walk to almost any of the many old-town attractions. There is a decent restaurant/bar below the hotel. The staff was all very friendly. And, as a bonus, there is free secure parking on the lot just behind the hotel (you enter through a gate that goes under the 2nd floor). It's a bit loud until 11:00 (on the weekend) and then very quiet afterward. Despite the crowded room, we loved it and would go back.
While the room was a bit small, the location was great. You can walk to almost any of the many old-town attractions. There is a decent restaurant/bar below the hotel. The staff was all very friendly. And, as a bonus, there is free secure parking on the lot just behind the hotel (you enter through a gate that goes under the 2nd floor). It's a bit loud until 11:00 (on the weekend) and then very quiet afterward. Despite the crowded room, we loved it and would go back.
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Julia
Jul 23, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
This property is a simple room above a small pub. There was no landline phone. The bathroom had no shelves or hooks which was an issue because the shower overflowed onto the floor, soaking anything placed in the bathroom. The shower did not drain well, so the basin quickly filled and leaked out onto the floor. It smelled like strong mildew. There is no AC so we had a fan going and the window open at night. The street was very noisy below. I tried to contact the management with some questions, but they did not respond to email and I did not get through on the phone. With that being said, the price was good and the location fantastic. We had an easy walk to the sights in York. The people working in the pub below were very kind and helpful and the breakfast we had there was delicious. Overall, we had a nice time, I just want people to have a good understanding of the property before choosing it.
This property is a simple room above a small pub. There was no landline phone. The bathroom had no shelves or hooks which was an issue because the shower overflowed onto the floor, soaking anything placed in the bathroom. The shower did not drain well, so the basin quickly filled and leaked out onto the floor. It smelled like strong mildew. There is no AC so we had a fan going and the window open at night. The street was very noisy below. I tried to contact the management with some questions, but they did not respond to email and I did not get through on the phone. With that being said, the price was good and the location fantastic. We had an easy walk to the sights in York. The people working in the pub below were very kind and helpful and the breakfast we had there was delicious. Overall, we had a nice time, I just want people to have a good understanding of the property before choosing it.
6
Jenny
Jul 1, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We stayed for 1 night as a halfway stop en route, the staff were extremely helpful and polite. Unfortunately the facilities in the room were lacking, the bed was very low and the tiny shower door didnt open fully i had requested a low floor room because i have mobility issues at the moment, but was placed up a flight of stairs. They need to make it absolutely clear on their website that they are not suitable for anyone with mobility problems. The food was really good as was the beer.
We stayed for 1 night as a halfway stop en route, the staff were extremely helpful and polite. Unfortunately the facilities in the room were lacking, the bed was very low and the tiny shower door didnt open fully i had requested a low floor room because i have mobility issues at the moment, but was placed up a flight of stairs. They need to make it absolutely clear on their website that they are not suitable for anyone with mobility problems. The food was really good as was the beer.
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Jennifer
Aug 4, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
New floor coverings & shower. Broken handles & bed had a thin mattress. Quite basic for the cost.
New floor coverings & shower. Broken handles & bed had a thin mattress. Quite basic for the cost.
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Roberta
Dec 5, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff were very nice. Accomodations did not match the pictures. Room was painfully small. There was no place to open luggage. Full bed took up most of the room. No lighting by bedside, only one light overhead. Shower head sprayed water outside of shower and drain was so slow that overflow threatened to spill over onto floor. Only one outlet available and teapot needed to sit on floor to plug in because of length of cord. Mattress very thin futon. We were miserable.
Staff were very nice. Accomodations did not match the pictures. Room was painfully small. There was no place to open luggage. Full bed took up most of the room. No lighting by bedside, only one light overhead. Shower head sprayed water outside of shower and drain was so slow that overflow threatened to spill over onto floor. Only one outlet available and teapot needed to sit on floor to plug in because of length of cord. Mattress very thin futon. We were miserable.
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Monica
Nov 22, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent location. The staff in the pub were friendly and delightful. The room was clean. The double bed in room 7 needs a new mattress and a wood slate is underneath the bed and should be fixed. But overall a very pleasant stay for the one night.
Excellent location. The staff in the pub were friendly and delightful. The room was clean. The double bed in room 7 needs a new mattress and a wood slate is underneath the bed and should be fixed. But overall a very pleasant stay for the one night.
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Service
Service is frequently praised as friendly and helpful, with easy or flexible check-in noted by several guests. However, some reported communication gaps or unresponsiveness when resolving issues.
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Linda
Nov 4, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Loved the staff they were very helpful, friendly and courteous. Room was spotless and well worth the money paid.
Loved the staff they were very helpful, friendly and courteous. Room was spotless and well worth the money paid.
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Lucy
Mar 31, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Stayed here for one night - great room, comfy bed, clean en-suite. Easy self check in and staff were very accommodating to requests. Definitely stay here again.
Stayed here for one night - great room, comfy bed, clean en-suite. Easy self check in and staff were very accommodating to requests. Definitely stay here again.
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Richard
Sep 22, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
While the room was a bit small, the location was great. You can walk to almost any of the many old-town attractions. There is a decent restaurant/bar below the hotel. The staff was all very friendly. And, as a bonus, there is free secure parking on the lot just behind the hotel (you enter through a gate that goes under the 2nd floor). It's a bit loud until 11:00 (on the weekend) and then very quiet afterward. Despite the crowded room, we loved it and would go back.
While the room was a bit small, the location was great. You can walk to almost any of the many old-town attractions. There is a decent restaurant/bar below the hotel. The staff was all very friendly. And, as a bonus, there is free secure parking on the lot just behind the hotel (you enter through a gate that goes under the 2nd floor). It's a bit loud until 11:00 (on the weekend) and then very quiet afterward. Despite the crowded room, we loved it and would go back.
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Julia
Jul 23, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
This property is a simple room above a small pub. There was no landline phone. The bathroom had no shelves or hooks which was an issue because the shower overflowed onto the floor, soaking anything placed in the bathroom. The shower did not drain well, so the basin quickly filled and leaked out onto the floor. It smelled like strong mildew. There is no AC so we had a fan going and the window open at night. The street was very noisy below. I tried to contact the management with some questions, but they did not respond to email and I did not get through on the phone. With that being said, the price was good and the location fantastic. We had an easy walk to the sights in York. The people working in the pub below were very kind and helpful and the breakfast we had there was delicious. Overall, we had a nice time, I just want people to have a good understanding of the property before choosing it.
This property is a simple room above a small pub. There was no landline phone. The bathroom had no shelves or hooks which was an issue because the shower overflowed onto the floor, soaking anything placed in the bathroom. The shower did not drain well, so the basin quickly filled and leaked out onto the floor. It smelled like strong mildew. There is no AC so we had a fan going and the window open at night. The street was very noisy below. I tried to contact the management with some questions, but they did not respond to email and I did not get through on the phone. With that being said, the price was good and the location fantastic. We had an easy walk to the sights in York. The people working in the pub below were very kind and helpful and the breakfast we had there was delicious. Overall, we had a nice time, I just want people to have a good understanding of the property before choosing it.
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Sharon
Sep 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Good location but as it's attached to the pub it was noisy at night from people plus could hear noise from upstairs/next door. Room was sufficient for one night. Pillows were a little on the soft side. Bathroom compact, shower good. Can get discount on breakfast as staying there. All staff that I interacted with were very nice and helpful, could leave luggage to collect later. It was very close to shops and restaurants.
Good location but as it's attached to the pub it was noisy at night from people plus could hear noise from upstairs/next door. Room was sufficient for one night. Pillows were a little on the soft side. Bathroom compact, shower good. Can get discount on breakfast as staying there. All staff that I interacted with were very nice and helpful, could leave luggage to collect later. It was very close to shops and restaurants.
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Leisha
Sep 27, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The staff are exceptional! They are very friendly, helpful and go above and beyond for you. We couldn’t have asked for better. The breakfast in the pub below was good. When we needed ice for our sodas in our room they happily gave it to us. We were even allowed to check in early with no problems. High marks to the staff!! It’s in a wonderful and central location! Super close walk to the sites of York! The rooms are very dirty and in need of DEEP cleaning; new furniture and a complete overhaul. If they’d clean the rooms it would be a great place to stay. Again, amazing location and some of the best staff I’ve ever encountered!
The staff are exceptional! They are very friendly, helpful and go above and beyond for you. We couldn’t have asked for better. The breakfast in the pub below was good. When we needed ice for our sodas in our room they happily gave it to us. We were even allowed to check in early with no problems. High marks to the staff!! It’s in a wonderful and central location! Super close walk to the sites of York! The rooms are very dirty and in need of DEEP cleaning; new furniture and a complete overhaul. If they’d clean the rooms it would be a great place to stay. Again, amazing location and some of the best staff I’ve ever encountered!
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Amy
Aug 28, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely hotel in the centre of York! Staff were amazing 👏
Lovely hotel in the centre of York! Staff were amazing 👏
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Jennifer
Jul 26, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
While the property was relatively clean etc, and the location very central. The location meant the room was very noisy (particularly with garbage collection of bottles at 5am outside the window). We also had a problem with the hot water not working on our second morning and it wasn't able to be fixed for hours so had to have cold showers. The other area we were disappointed with was communication. We tried to call and email to make amendments to our booking before arrival and couldn't get through. Then after check out we realised we had left an item of jewellery in the room but even though we emailed and called multiple times we were unable to get anyone to answer, and left multiple messages.
While the property was relatively clean etc, and the location very central. The location meant the room was very noisy (particularly with garbage collection of bottles at 5am outside the window). We also had a problem with the hot water not working on our second morning and it wasn't able to be fixed for hours so had to have cold showers. The other area we were disappointed with was communication. We tried to call and email to make amendments to our booking before arrival and couldn't get through. Then after check out we realised we had left an item of jewellery in the room but even though we emailed and called multiple times we were unable to get anyone to answer, and left multiple messages.
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Stephanie
Sep 30, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Rooms were musty, mold in the showers, hair all over the sinks. Carpet staples sticking up out of the carpet where my husband cut his foot walking in. Wouldn't even have stayed one night if we had the choice but there was no where else to stay in York as everything was fully booked. So we ended up sleeping with all our clothes on and a hood up. The only good thing about this property is the one employee they have working for them who was polite and kind. Gave poor service for Staff & Service as when we tried to deal with the manager they just ignored our concerns.
Rooms were musty, mold in the showers, hair all over the sinks. Carpet staples sticking up out of the carpet where my husband cut his foot walking in. Wouldn't even have stayed one night if we had the choice but there was no where else to stay in York as everything was fully booked. So we ended up sleeping with all our clothes on and a hood up. The only good thing about this property is the one employee they have working for them who was polite and kind. Gave poor service for Staff & Service as when we tried to deal with the manager they just ignored our concerns.
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David Eduardo
Aug 19, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great attention from the personnel. Monica was really nice and helpful
Great attention from the personnel. Monica was really nice and helpful
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Location
Central and very walkable for York’s sights. Street and bar noise are common, especially late, so light sleepers should be aware.
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Darren
Oct 20, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
It’s ok and what you expect for the price in the city centre. The rooms are very dated but clean. The noise from the bars surrounding is loud as the old windows don’t really block much noise. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful. If you’re on a budget and just need a basic room for 1 night this place will do.
It’s ok and what you expect for the price in the city centre. The rooms are very dated but clean. The noise from the bars surrounding is loud as the old windows don’t really block much noise. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful. If you’re on a budget and just need a basic room for 1 night this place will do.
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Jake
Sep 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great location and family room perfect for our stay Free packing a massive bonus with York parking costs
Great location and family room perfect for our stay Free packing a massive bonus with York parking costs
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Theresa
Aug 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Good family room but right on street side so lots of street noise. Other rooms off street would be fine. Good food onsite and surrounded by tasty restaurants. Heart of old city. Approx 1 mile walk to train station.
Good family room but right on street side so lots of street noise. Other rooms off street would be fine. Good food onsite and surrounded by tasty restaurants. Heart of old city. Approx 1 mile walk to train station.
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Richard
Sep 22, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
While the room was a bit small, the location was great. You can walk to almost any of the many old-town attractions. There is a decent restaurant/bar below the hotel. The staff was all very friendly. And, as a bonus, there is free secure parking on the lot just behind the hotel (you enter through a gate that goes under the 2nd floor). It's a bit loud until 11:00 (on the weekend) and then very quiet afterward. Despite the crowded room, we loved it and would go back.
While the room was a bit small, the location was great. You can walk to almost any of the many old-town attractions. There is a decent restaurant/bar below the hotel. The staff was all very friendly. And, as a bonus, there is free secure parking on the lot just behind the hotel (you enter through a gate that goes under the 2nd floor). It's a bit loud until 11:00 (on the weekend) and then very quiet afterward. Despite the crowded room, we loved it and would go back.
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Sharon
Sep 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Good location but as it's attached to the pub it was noisy at night from people plus could hear noise from upstairs/next door. Room was sufficient for one night. Pillows were a little on the soft side. Bathroom compact, shower good. Can get discount on breakfast as staying there. All staff that I interacted with were very nice and helpful, could leave luggage to collect later. It was very close to shops and restaurants.
Good location but as it's attached to the pub it was noisy at night from people plus could hear noise from upstairs/next door. Room was sufficient for one night. Pillows were a little on the soft side. Bathroom compact, shower good. Can get discount on breakfast as staying there. All staff that I interacted with were very nice and helpful, could leave luggage to collect later. It was very close to shops and restaurants.
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John
Sep 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Loads of parking, nice bar, good food. The room showed its age but it's an old building so that's only to be expected. It really couldn't be better located. Make sure you have a GPS to find the place, though as the streets are what you'd expect in a 2000+ year old city. Would definitely stay here again.
Loads of parking, nice bar, good food. The room showed its age but it's an old building so that's only to be expected. It really couldn't be better located. Make sure you have a GPS to find the place, though as the streets are what you'd expect in a 2000+ year old city. Would definitely stay here again.
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David
Jul 16, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great place to be centrally located
Great place to be centrally located
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shaun
Sep 3, 2023
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Stayed 5 nights
Excellent location to the city centre no more than 5 minute walk.
Excellent location to the city centre no more than 5 minute walk.
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Kim
May 21, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
It was tired but very convenient as 10 minute walk from York walls and Shambles
It was tired but very convenient as 10 minute walk from York walls and Shambles
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Mark
Oct 25, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent location right in the centre of York and offers free parking bargain !!
Excellent location right in the centre of York and offers free parking bargain !!
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Dining
The on-site pub and breakfast receive frequent praise for value and taste, with several guests enjoying convenient meals. A few noted times when food wasn’t available.
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Robert
Aug 27, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
No food and we couldn’t get our suitcases up the stairs
No food and we couldn’t get our suitcases up the stairs
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Andrew
Aug 18, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Central location, easily walkable. The rooms are a bit dated but clean. It’s dog friendly and the breakfast is very good value. The staff always have a smile and are very welcoming and friendly.
Central location, easily walkable. The rooms are a bit dated but clean. It’s dog friendly and the breakfast is very good value. The staff always have a smile and are very welcoming and friendly.
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Nancy
Apr 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The place itself was lovely a little dated in the bedrooms but so clean, short walk to the shambles, food at the hotel was fantastic excellent price, can recommend the Eggs Benedict for breakfast, outside lovely seating area right by the river and last but not least staff are so welcoming very attentive 5 star service will be going back again
The place itself was lovely a little dated in the bedrooms but so clean, short walk to the shambles, food at the hotel was fantastic excellent price, can recommend the Eggs Benedict for breakfast, outside lovely seating area right by the river and last but not least staff are so welcoming very attentive 5 star service will be going back again
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Theresa
Aug 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Good family room but right on street side so lots of street noise. Other rooms off street would be fine. Good food onsite and surrounded by tasty restaurants. Heart of old city. Approx 1 mile walk to train station.
Good family room but right on street side so lots of street noise. Other rooms off street would be fine. Good food onsite and surrounded by tasty restaurants. Heart of old city. Approx 1 mile walk to train station.
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Richard
Sep 22, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
While the room was a bit small, the location was great. You can walk to almost any of the many old-town attractions. There is a decent restaurant/bar below the hotel. The staff was all very friendly. And, as a bonus, there is free secure parking on the lot just behind the hotel (you enter through a gate that goes under the 2nd floor). It's a bit loud until 11:00 (on the weekend) and then very quiet afterward. Despite the crowded room, we loved it and would go back.
While the room was a bit small, the location was great. You can walk to almost any of the many old-town attractions. There is a decent restaurant/bar below the hotel. The staff was all very friendly. And, as a bonus, there is free secure parking on the lot just behind the hotel (you enter through a gate that goes under the 2nd floor). It's a bit loud until 11:00 (on the weekend) and then very quiet afterward. Despite the crowded room, we loved it and would go back.
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Julia
Jul 23, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
This property is a simple room above a small pub. There was no landline phone. The bathroom had no shelves or hooks which was an issue because the shower overflowed onto the floor, soaking anything placed in the bathroom. The shower did not drain well, so the basin quickly filled and leaked out onto the floor. It smelled like strong mildew. There is no AC so we had a fan going and the window open at night. The street was very noisy below. I tried to contact the management with some questions, but they did not respond to email and I did not get through on the phone. With that being said, the price was good and the location fantastic. We had an easy walk to the sights in York. The people working in the pub below were very kind and helpful and the breakfast we had there was delicious. Overall, we had a nice time, I just want people to have a good understanding of the property before choosing it.
This property is a simple room above a small pub. There was no landline phone. The bathroom had no shelves or hooks which was an issue because the shower overflowed onto the floor, soaking anything placed in the bathroom. The shower did not drain well, so the basin quickly filled and leaked out onto the floor. It smelled like strong mildew. There is no AC so we had a fan going and the window open at night. The street was very noisy below. I tried to contact the management with some questions, but they did not respond to email and I did not get through on the phone. With that being said, the price was good and the location fantastic. We had an easy walk to the sights in York. The people working in the pub below were very kind and helpful and the breakfast we had there was delicious. Overall, we had a nice time, I just want people to have a good understanding of the property before choosing it.
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Leisha
Sep 27, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The staff are exceptional! They are very friendly, helpful and go above and beyond for you. We couldn’t have asked for better. The breakfast in the pub below was good. When we needed ice for our sodas in our room they happily gave it to us. We were even allowed to check in early with no problems. High marks to the staff!! It’s in a wonderful and central location! Super close walk to the sites of York! The rooms are very dirty and in need of DEEP cleaning; new furniture and a complete overhaul. If they’d clean the rooms it would be a great place to stay. Again, amazing location and some of the best staff I’ve ever encountered!
The staff are exceptional! They are very friendly, helpful and go above and beyond for you. We couldn’t have asked for better. The breakfast in the pub below was good. When we needed ice for our sodas in our room they happily gave it to us. We were even allowed to check in early with no problems. High marks to the staff!! It’s in a wonderful and central location! Super close walk to the sites of York! The rooms are very dirty and in need of DEEP cleaning; new furniture and a complete overhaul. If they’d clean the rooms it would be a great place to stay. Again, amazing location and some of the best staff I’ve ever encountered!
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John
Sep 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Loads of parking, nice bar, good food. The room showed its age but it's an old building so that's only to be expected. It really couldn't be better located. Make sure you have a GPS to find the place, though as the streets are what you'd expect in a 2000+ year old city. Would definitely stay here again.
Loads of parking, nice bar, good food. The room showed its age but it's an old building so that's only to be expected. It really couldn't be better located. Make sure you have a GPS to find the place, though as the streets are what you'd expect in a 2000+ year old city. Would definitely stay here again.
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Celia
Sep 6, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We stayed a lot of places on our trip around the UK and Ireland, and even though this hotel wasn't the nicest, it was one of our favorites! Our room was small and bathroom had seen better days, but we loved staying here! It is above a pub/restaurant, so food and drinks were convenient. Staff was lovely and fish and chips were amazing! Lots of shops and restaurants around and an easy walk over to the Shambles! Thank you for the awesome stay, Watergate Inn! :D
We stayed a lot of places on our trip around the UK and Ireland, and even though this hotel wasn't the nicest, it was one of our favorites! Our room was small and bathroom had seen better days, but we loved staying here! It is above a pub/restaurant, so food and drinks were convenient. Staff was lovely and fish and chips were amazing! Lots of shops and restaurants around and an easy walk over to the Shambles! Thank you for the awesome stay, Watergate Inn! :D
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Jenny
Jul 1, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We stayed for 1 night as a halfway stop en route, the staff were extremely helpful and polite. Unfortunately the facilities in the room were lacking, the bed was very low and the tiny shower door didnt open fully i had requested a low floor room because i have mobility issues at the moment, but was placed up a flight of stairs. They need to make it absolutely clear on their website that they are not suitable for anyone with mobility problems. The food was really good as was the beer.
We stayed for 1 night as a halfway stop en route, the staff were extremely helpful and polite. Unfortunately the facilities in the room were lacking, the bed was very low and the tiny shower door didnt open fully i had requested a low floor room because i have mobility issues at the moment, but was placed up a flight of stairs. They need to make it absolutely clear on their website that they are not suitable for anyone with mobility problems. The food was really good as was the beer.
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Tammy
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
The rooms are quite small. It is not luxury but more than adequate to spend a night to explore Yorks city center. It was very quiet once the inn closed at 10 and being able to park the car right behind the inn was great. We arrived shortly after noon and only wanted to park the car. But our room was ready so they let us check in three hours early which was a bonus we were not expecting!
The rooms are quite small. It is not luxury but more than adequate to spend a night to explore Yorks city center. It was very quiet once the inn closed at 10 and being able to park the car right behind the inn was great. We arrived shortly after noon and only wanted to park the car. But our room was ready so they let us check in three hours early which was a bonus we were not expecting!
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Ryan
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Terrible room. Mattress wafer thin. Curtains not doing anything. Can't open bathroom door even halfway as it hit the bed. Toilet sounded like a fog horn. Shower leaked everywhere. Tiny towels. Cheap. Not very cheerful.
Terrible room. Mattress wafer thin. Curtains not doing anything. Can't open bathroom door even halfway as it hit the bed. Toilet sounded like a fog horn. Shower leaked everywhere. Tiny towels. Cheap. Not very cheerful.
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Carey
Sep 8, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Good, bar adjacent accommodation in the centre of town accessible to all the key places. Staff were helpful and friendly
Good, bar adjacent accommodation in the centre of town accessible to all the key places. Staff were helpful and friendly
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Derek
Sep 6, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Location is great. Hotel is very very basic. No frills but gets the job done.
Location is great. Hotel is very very basic. No frills but gets the job done.
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Mark
Aug 26, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent place to stay in the center of York!
Excellent place to stay in the center of York!
FAQs about The Watergate Inn
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 15:00 until 20:00, and check-out is by 10:30. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located in central York, just a 3-minute walk from Shambles and a 9-minute walk from York Minster. It is approximately 1 mile from the University of York and 1.9 miles from York Racecourse.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property, but specific age policies for free stays are not mentioned.
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Non-Smoking Rooms
Barber/Beauty Shop
Picnic Area/Tables
Family Room
Services
Luggage Storage
Internet
Free Wi-Fi
Activities
Cycling