Situated 500 metres from York Minster in York, 23 St Mary's features free WiFi access.York Art Gallery is an 8-minute walk away. Most rooms include a seating area where you can relax. Every room has en-suite facilities and a flat-screen TV. There is a shared lounge at the property and the rooms and guest areas feature original artwork and antiques. Breakfast uses locally and responsibly sourced ingredients. The National Railway Museum is 600 metres from the property. York train station can be reached within 10 minutes by foot, The nearest airport is Leeds Bradford International Airport, 39 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in York, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
2 single beds
and
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
2 single beds
or
1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
8.7
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • M
    Maureen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent location,friendly staff superb breakfast
  • Jane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Clean, pleasant, quirky. Friendly staff. Breakfast was great.
  • Fiona
    Australia Australia
    Super comfortable, great location and excellent breakfast.
  • Karen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location for walking into the city. Parking space provided by St Mary’s for £10 for 24hrs. Stylish townhouse and beautifully decorated. We had 2 basement rooms but had large window to let light in. Very clean, comfortable beds, luxury...
  • C
    Christopher
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely stay great location and car parking onsite. Communication was brilliant. Nicely tucked away three story house, l ocated in a quiet street just a short walk from the centre. Recommend to anyone looking for a short stay in York
  • Katie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Brilliant location; 10 mins to everything! Fab parking - really close to the house. We kept it there for two days, while we explored York. Immaculately clean. Quirky! Helpful staff.
  • Maggie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly helpful staff. Comfortable room. Excellent breakfast. Good location.
  • James
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Simple check in, pleasant staff. Lovely clean room too
  • Eric
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Carol the friendly and informative about the hotel and the local area
  • Ella
    Australia Australia
    Beautifully decorated room, delicious breakfast, friendly staff and a very central location (short walk to the train station and the center of the city). I really like the bath gel brand as well. 5 stars experience. Highly recommended.

Property questions and answers
Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property
The property usually replies within a few days

  • Do the bathrooms have a bath as well as a shower?

    Hi no all the standard doubles only have showers no baths
    Answered on 15 November 2019
  • can we get an evening meal

    Hello! We are currently not serving evening meals on a routine basis. If you give us a call, we will be able to offer a range of alternatives, includi..
    Answered on 7 April 2021
  • I am booked in for 17 April I am disabled how far is the car park and where is it

    If you have a blue badge you are able to park outside, however the car park is less than a minutes walk from us
    Answered on 7 November 2021
  • Is there car parking spaces available?

    Hi, There is a public car park very close by, when booking on our website parking is included free of charge
    Answered on 18 October 2021
  • Hi - I have booked a room for my boss Oliver Caroe on 24th September. He's coming for a handover as new Surveyor to the Fabric at York Minster where h..

    Hi, How fantastic and exciting, of course we will try and make this extra special ,If you would like to give me a call we can discuss more options K..
    Answered on 10 September 2020
  • Is the breakfast charge per day Or are we coveredfor our 2 day stay

    Hi, if you have booked a room including breakfast it is automatically included. If you have booked room only, then it would be per day Kindest regards Fiona
    Answered on 6 November 2019
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Host Information

Company review score: 9.3Based on 767 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

We are a friendly, family-run business. We Are from Yorkshire and love the city of York and the lovely countryside and monuments of Yorkshire. We are keen to help our guests experience the best of what this city and area has to offer - whether this be in the high quality ingredients in our breakfast or the attention to detail in guests' rooms.

Property information

23 St. Mary’s is a beautiful Victorian townhouse in the heart of York. Our guesthouse is full of interesting antiques and art work, and we pride ourselves on giving guests high quality, personal service. We are no more than a 5 minute stroll through the lovely museum gardens or along the river into the historic centre of this wonderful city. We all strive to make sure that guests who come to 23 St Mary's are happy, comfortable and well looked after. Using our extensive and detailed knowledge of this wonderful city, we want you to get the most out of your precious time here by sharing our best insider tips with you, booking you in at the tastiest restaurants and tailoring your stay to your wishes. After a good night's sleep in a quiet and comfortable room, we invite you to fill up with our extensive breakfast menu featuring local, high quality produce and head out on foot to explore the historic delights of York which are literally just around the corner. You can come back in the afternoon to read and relax in our cosy lounge before heading out to sample York's great nightlife and here again we love to share our favourite haunts with you.

Neighbourhood information

The immediate neighbourhood is full of architectural and historic gems. Everywhere is accessible on foot. Within 10 minutes you can be at York Minster, the National Ceramics Gallery, the National Railway Museum, the York Theatre Royal and numerous independent shops and art galleries. We are just off Bootham, a beautiful avenue which is famous for its interesting galleries and shops. The city walls are just around the corner and you can enjoy wonderful views from many of the rooms here. 23 St Mary's is located on a quiet street of historic townhouses and we are fortunate to have no passing traffic so although you are right in the middle of town, you can hardly hear any noise.

Languages spoken

German,English,Spanish,French

Property surroundings

Facilities of 23 St Mary's
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and costs £10 per day.
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Room service
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French

House rules
23 St Mary's takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:30 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Extra bed upon request
£20 per child, per night
Cot upon request
£10 per child, per night
2 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
£20 per child, per night
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
£30 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardMaestroUnionPay credit cardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note, the property can provide a third bed for a child if required.

Please inform 23 St Mary's in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about 23 St Mary's

  • Room options at 23 St Mary's include:

    • Double
    • Family
    • Twin/Double

  • The prices at 23 St Mary's may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • 23 St Mary's is 950 yards from the centre of York. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at 23 St Mary's is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

  • Guests staying at 23 St Mary's can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free

  • 23 St Mary's offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 3 km)