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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.

food was excellent, room was quaint and staff were brilliant.

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9.1
Superb
1,079 reviews
Price from
£136
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.

Big studio,position,renovated recently

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9.2
Superb
5,881 reviews
Price from
£95
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.

Very clean room, lovely Staff/owner very accommodating bed was very comfortable, Bonus it has a carpark breakfast was excellent.

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9.4
Superb
1,461 reviews
Price from
£125
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.

One of the most beautiful places booked by me and my wife. Many thanks to all the people there for their hospitality, especially to Edi, a very charismatic guy.

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9.2
Superb
2,354 reviews
Price from
£69
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.

Great location, extremely helpful and friendly staff.

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9.1
Superb
8,840 reviews
Price from
£159
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.

The Minster Walk Guest house was amazing, great location, amazing room, so fun, the front room feels so welcoming. We will definitely stay again.

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9.3
Superb
1,587 reviews
Price from
£79
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.

The location is very good. We parked car at back yard then walked to the city in 10 minutes. The room is big with two single beds and one double bed. there were also big windows with nice certain. The host peiple are very nice and also introduced the map and tourism places to us. we enjoyed the stay at Burton stone inn and will come again if visit York next time.

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9
Superb
936 reviews
Price from
£80
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.

Very comfortable appartement in an excellent location. Kitchen well equipped and Juliet and Nick bought us some lovely food: cakes, scones, breakfast things, coffee, etc., and even a bottle of wine. All good quality products and much appreciated! They clearly cared about our comfort and went out of their way to make us feel at home.

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9.9
Exceptional
100 reviews
Price from
£135
per night

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.

Our stay at Barbican House was amazing. Adorable furnishing and room decor (not only in the room itself but in the house in general as well) made the atmosphere comfortable and cosy. Everything was clean and quiet and our host was very helpful as well. A great place to stay in York. I will be back!!

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9.1
Superb
576 reviews
Price from
£122.04
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.

Gorgeous apartment. Everything we needed. Lovely host and a good location. Would stay again.

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9.4
Superb
295 reviews
Price from
£153
per night

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  • The Grand, York
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    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 8,840 reviews

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

    Stunning building exquisite food exceptional staff

  • Hampton by Hilton York
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 9,872 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.

    Good location and easy to access into the old town

  • Hotel Du Vin & Bistro York
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,955 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
     · 3,622 reviews

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

    Lovely couple of days staff very nice rooms clean great location

  • The Churchill Hotel
    Breakfast options
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 6,336 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 😊

  • Guy Fawkes Inn
    Breakfast options
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,137 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

  • The Lawrance Luxury Aparthotel - York
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 5,886 reviews

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

    Bathroom, amazing bath. Bed so comfy. Lovely location

  • Clementine's Town House Hotel
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 2,353 reviews

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

    Breakfast was delicious. Staff were very attentive

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  • Grays Court Hotel
    Budget options available
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 129 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
    Budget options available
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 805 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.

  • Budget options available
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 972 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
    Budget options available
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 631 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
    Budget options available
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 959 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

  • Trembling Madness Apartments
    Budget options available
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 187 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.

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  • Avg. price/night: £158.84
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 920 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
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 23 reviews
    The house was absolutely stunning! The interior design, and facilities were great! Secure parking in a garage 2 minutes walk was a real bonus for Central York too! The location was perfect, with nice bars and restaurants on the doorstep. Less than 5 minutes to the centre of York. We will definitely be returning! 😁
    Thompson
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £144
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 578 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
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 45 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: £301.50
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 6,137 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
     · 71 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
  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 73 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
     · 56 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: £214
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 8,537 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
     · 1,325 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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