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Located in the walled-city of York, The Plough Inn offers a restaurant, a bar, a garden and a terrace. There is also free WiFi access is available to all guests.

Each room provides a flat-screen TV and a seating area. There is also an electric kettle. Featuring a shower, private bathrooms also come with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Extras include linen and ironing facilities. All of the rooms benefit from air conditioning.

This is a very clean, stylish pub. Lovely pressed white linen and beautiful, soft bath sheets. Quiet room, excellent shower. Food was delicious with a great variety even for a fussy eater. The full English breakfast was excellent and cooked fresh whilst you waited. The variety for breakfast was huge. Lovely beer garden and ample parking. Excellent staff. Bus out the front for a 10 minute ride to York city centre.

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9.1
Superb
1,096 reviews
Price from
£157
per night

These stylish apartments are located on Micklegate and Tanner Row in York. Arranged around a traditional courtyard, they offer contemporary accommodation with free WiFi, 5 minutes’ walk from York Train Station.

Very comfortable and well located.

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9.2
Superb
5,990 reviews
Price from
£90
per night

Just 10 minutes' travel by bus from York Railway Station, Ascot House is a 15-minute walk from York Minster. It offers award-winning breakfasts, elegant bedrooms, free WiFi, and free parking.

Bedrooms at Ascot House hotel feature TVs and tea/coffee making facilities. Some rooms have a four-poster or canopy bed, and all benefit from an en suite bathroom.

Amazing place - the house is beautiful, staff really helpful and the area is just wonderful. Everything was fantastic. Our stay there was a delight.

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9.4
Superb
1,491 reviews
Price from
£130
per night

Set in secluded gardens, Clementine's Town House Hotel, BW Premier Collection has free WiFi and characterful rooms. Clementine's Town House Hotel, BW Premier Collection is just a 10-minute walk from York Minster and the Theatre Royal.

Where do I start. Owing to the national rail workers' strike, our plan to travel on the overnight sleeper train from Inverness down to London, and then potentially needing to get back to Hull, we figured we were better served getting to York hours before the strike kicked in, spending a couple of nights in York to sandwich the strike, and heading to Hull afterwards. I cannot express how blown away we were with this place. Not your archetypal city centre hotel, Clementine's retains a very rustic, unique vibe, is impeccably presented and maintained, and is quite honestly perhaps the best overnight property I've ever stayed. A little away from the city centre (albeit only a ten minute walk from the city walls), the peace and tranquility in the leafy outlying streets of York makes this the perfect place to stay when you've got little ones in tow. My ten year-old adored the place, I utterly adored it, and for sure on returning to York - which we will - it's here or bust.

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9.2
Superb
2,401 reviews
Price from
£89
per night

The 5-star Grand Hotel offers stylish rooms and a luxury vaulted spa. Set in the iconic Grade II listed former railway headquarters, it has bedrooms that feature free WiFi, a flat-screen TV, bathrobes, slippers, Molton Brown toiletries and an evening turn down service.

The doorman team was highly exceptional. They were the best! Love the room and bathroom, especially the size. Location was perfect.

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9.1
Superb
9,058 reviews
Price from
£189
per night

The individually designed rooms have a flat-screen TVs, Egyptian cotton bed linen, and tea and coffee making facilities. Some rooms have views of York Minster. Each offers en-suite facilities with luxury toiletries.

This guesthouse was so fantastic I had to leave a bit of a longer review than i normally would. My wife and I love the city of York anyway so we were excited to be coming back. But walking in the front door of this gorgeous, quirky guesthouse we knew we were in for a treat. We have quirky and eclectic tastes anyway, and this guesthouse far exceeded our expectations. Firstly the room was lovely and comfortable, and we felt right at home. But it's the front 'lounge/chill out' area that is the best thing. It's like stepping into someone's funky lounge room, actually a bit like our place lol. The owner has such great tastes. Lot's of knick knacks everywhere, funky little corners to chill out in, books everywhere to read. We got a great Nepalese takeout from down the road, a bottle of wine, and spent the night together reading some of the books to each other laughing and having such a wonderful and relaxing time. The place is so comfortable, nooky and feels so nice. And super close to town. I would recommend this place to everyone, and we can't wait to stay there again. The staff in the morning we spoke to were super lovely too. I wanted to say to the owner and the staff thank you from my wife and I, and please don't change anything about this place. There are already so many generic boring places out there to stay in. This place's differences are what makes it so refreshing

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9.3
Superb
1,634 reviews
Price from
£75
per night

Set on York’s Clifton Road, Burton Stone Inn - Free Parking on site offers free WiFi access and free parking for all guests.This quaint, historic grade II listed property is 9 minutes' drive from York Dungeon and JORVIK Viking Centre. York Castle Museum is 13 minutes' drive away.

The stylish rooms feature a flat-screen TV, a Bluetooth alarm/clock radio, a dressing table and tea/coffee making facilities.

Staff lovely,very helpful and accommodating. We loved our room and the breakfast was amazing. We will definitely return.

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9
Superb
963 reviews
Price from
£90
per night

Coppergate Apartments are found within a Grade II listed building which has been converted to high class apartments whilst retaining its classic charm. Each stylish apartment contains quality furniture, an elegant French bed with handmade mattress and Egyptian cotton bedding, a modern bathroom and a flat-screen TV.

Juliet was a wonderful host, made our anniversary getaway extra special. The apartment was lovely, in a great location and we loved the delicious welcome bundle. If you ever stay in York, this should be the play you stay - we'll certainly be recommending to friends and family.

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9.9
Exceptional
107 reviews

Barbican House is a 4-stars guest house set in a late Victorian building, just 10 minutes’ walk from York city centre and university and overlooking the medieval city walls. It offers en suite accommodation, free WiFi and a self-catering apartment.

Cozy and very clean room with everything you need. Really close to the city center, great restaurants around the corner. Comfortable bed, delicious breakfast and the most important amazing hosts, absolutely recommend!

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9.1
Superb
584 reviews
Price from
£124.30
per night

Poplar House Serviced Apartment are located in the Georgian ‘Mount’ residential area, 5 minutes’ walk from York's historic Micklegate Bar and the medieval city walls. They offer stylish accommodation with free Wi-Fi and free parking for 1 vehicle per apartment.

Excellent accommodation. Friendly host. Will he back!

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9.4
Superb
295 reviews
Price from
£184
per night

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  • Clementine's Town House Hotel
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 2,401 reviews

    Set in secluded gardens, Clementine's Town House Hotel, BW Premier Collection has free WiFi and characterful rooms.

    We enjoyed relaxing in the garden with a cold drink!

  • The Grand, York
    Breakfast options
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 9,056 reviews

    The 5-star Grand Hotel offers stylish rooms and a luxury vaulted spa.

    Fantastic location friendly helpful staff very good food

  • Tower Guest House
    Breakfast options
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 994 reviews

    Award-winner of Visit York Tourism Awards 2019 and 2017 B&B of the Year, Tower Guest House offers boutique-style accommodation in a grand Victorian town house in York, about 1 mile from York Minster...

    Everything, did not dissapoint, nice touches, lovely breakfast.

  • Ashbourne House
    Breakfast options
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 643 reviews

    The property offers limited free off-street parking but also has free non restricted parking in the two adjacent streets and frequent bus services to the centre pass the property regularly.

    Great place with great and very accomodating hosts.

  • No 1 by GuestHouse, York
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 995 reviews

    A boutique hotel in the heart of York just a 10-minute walk from York Minster.

    This property without a shadow of a doubt was just amazing

  • Hampton by Hilton York
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 10,028 reviews

    Located overlooking the city’s Roman walls, The Hampton by Hilton York is opposite York Railway Station and a 10-minute walk from the historic centre.

    Very clean, friendly staff and bang on with the breakfast

  • Hotel Du Vin & Bistro York
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,974 reviews

    In the Mount area of York, this Hotel du Vin features elegant boutique rooms and a bistro-style restaurant. York’s city centre is only 0.5 miles from this 19th-century, Grade II listed building.

    Charming hotel, lovely room, great bar/restaurant areas

  • Holiday Inn York City Centre, an IHG Hotel
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,723 reviews

    Holiday Inn York City Centre is a modern hotel, within the historic city walls.

    Very clean and welcoming had everything we needed.

Great access to the city centre! Check these boutique hotels in York

  • Grays Court Hotel
    Central location
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 135 reviews

    With views across York’s medieval walls, Grays Court Hotel is a beautiful historic house with leafy gardens, an intimate restaurant and free Wi-Fi.

    Very central location, food excellent, staff always friendly

  • City Apartments - Reubens Court
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 819 reviews

    City Apartments - Reubens Court are just a 5-minute walk from York’s historical centre and less than a mile from York railway station.

    It was some comfortable and in a perfect location.

  • The Lawrance Luxury Aparthotel - York
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 5,990 reviews

    These stylish apartments are located on Micklegate and Tanner Row in York.

    The apartment in general, and the quality of fixtures.

  • The Churchill Hotel
    Central location
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 6,440 reviews

    This Georgian mansion is in York city centre. It mixes original features with modern style and facilities, including car parking and free Wi-Fi.

    The Staff , the food & the hotel was all great 😊

  • Trembling Madness Apartments
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 188 reviews

    Tucked in an ancient courtyard where the first Norman house was built in the 12th century, these holiday apartments overlook York Minster.

    Excellent friendly staff and lovely accommodation.

  • The Fort York
    Central location
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,231 reviews

    The Fort York is a city centre boutique stay nestled off the medieval Stonegate in the heart of York. It offers a mixture of themed private rooms, 8 bed family rooms and showering facilities.

    It was clean and cozy and had two bathrooms for one room

  • Guy Fawkes Inn
    Central location
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,144 reviews

    Standing next to York Minster, Guy Fawkes Inn, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western was the birthplace of the notorious plotter, Guido Fawkes.

    The quirkiness and history of the Inn,the location

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  • 9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 4 reviews
    The lodge is perfect for a couples getaway. The interior design is amazing, very unique. The location is great, very quiet and relaxing but a short drive from York and a number of stunning villages. The host made the holiday for us though, Kay was great and the attention to detail was outstanding. We've been on a number of holidays and this was a stand out. Can't wait to be back.
    Niall Welsh
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £148.85
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 902 reviews
    Had everything you need in one compact little apartment. What a great design. Liked all the modern technology. Lovely shower. Clean, very comfortable bed and duvet.
    Ted
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £144
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 599 reviews
    The decor was quirky but stylish. A lot of attention has been made to design and if you like dark moody sumptuous decor then the Impossible is for you. Hand made soap and pastries and coffee in bed were a lovely touch and the staff couldn’t be more attentive. We loved the 4 poster bed and velvet drapes. Touch of luxury.
    Jen
    Young couple
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 42 reviews
    The property was in an amazing location. It was very fitting of York, old building but beautifully preserved. The interior was stunning and the attention to detail not overlooked. My partner is an interior designer and she was blown away by this amazing place.
    Matthew
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £188.10
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 6,255 reviews
    Beautiful building and interior design including stunning staircase, comfy bed and beautifully finished bathrooms. Location is great. Swimming pool and stylish bar
    A
    Anna
    Young couple
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 74 reviews
    The Sweet Pea Hut is a gorgeous little heaven. It is kitted out with everything you could need in a lovely contemporary way. The family who own the huts were so welcoming and communication regarding our stay was spot on. the location is perfect for getting into York and also the designer outlet.
    Natasha
    Young couple
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 70 reviews
    Beautifully located along the River. Perfect location within a peaceful village and a gorgeous pub 2mins walk away. Enjoyed two lovely meals from the Blacksmiths pub, the food is gorgeous. The property was very clean and cosy, and had everything we needed. Ideal for the designer outlet shopping centre as 5mins away in car. Log burner was an added bonus on those cold nights. Bed very comfy, slept like a log. We even got milk left in the fridge and the hut was lovely and warm for when we arrived.
    annabel
    Young couple
  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 57 reviews
    The apartment is absolutely stunning - designer everything. It was largely immaculate (literally spotless) with a couple of very small exceptions, noted below. Smeg kettle and toaster, no less. Beautiful bathrooms and bedrooms with an open plan living room with dining area, kitchen, living area and floor to ceiling windows. Lovely welcome pack. Short walk to the attractions of York.
    Beverley
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £166
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 8,709 reviews
    Gorgeous stay at Malmaison Beautiful rooms, nice style & interior design, comfortable beds. Breakfast sooooo nice, fabulous choice well worth having Rooftop terrace is lovely 😊 We didn’t eat at the hotel as we had a table booked at Skosh (fab restaurant, highly recommended)
    Lisa
    Young couple
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,354 reviews
    Gorgeous quaint little property, lovely staff, beautiful room! Super quick walk to the city centre, we walked everywhere! And just a five minute walk to the bus stop where you can get a bus to York designer outlet :)
    Ellie
    Young couple

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