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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.

The traditional comfortable rooms , the excellent food , from the great choice and quality of the evening meal to the belly buster lovely full English for breakfast, and i have never stayed at hotel with a more friendly , helpful staff , everyone of them , it was a pleasure for me and my wife to stay there

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9.1
Superb
1,089 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.

Excellent location and beautiful, big apartment.

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9.2
Superb
5,966 reviews
Price from
£100
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.

Absolutely splendid accomodation, truly classical in the best sense. One of the most pleasant and cosy hotels I have ever been at. Authentic good old times here.

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9.4
Superb
1,481 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.

Quirky, characteristic bed and breakfast a short walk from central York.

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9.2
Superb
2,389 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.

Perfect location (near the station and city center). Friendly staff. Nice SPA. It was all good.

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9.1
Superb
9,003 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.

The place is superb. Our room was spacious with a large double bed I think was king size, bathroom was spotless and everything very well curated.

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9.3
Superb
1,623 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.

very nice room. Great hosts and really enjoyed the breakfast.

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9
Superb
954 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.

Great location in historic York. Close to everything including parking. Hosts were very welcoming. Apartment was perfect for a couple. Would stay again.

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9.9
Exceptional
104 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.

Barbican House is a quaint house very fitting with the town of York. The property is exceptionally clean and the room very cosy and comfortable with everything you need. Durga and his wife are very welcoming and accommodating hosts and the breakfast is a perfect way to start your day. Would highly recommend Barbican House to anyone wanting an authentic visit to York. Location is excellent.

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9.1
Superb
581 reviews
Price from
£118.65
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
£184
per night

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  • Clementine's Town House Hotel
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 2,389 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

  • Hampton by Hilton York
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 9,998 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
     · 1,972 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
     · 3,694 reviews

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

    Great hotel ,nice and clean ,superb breakfast included in price

  • The Churchill Hotel
    Breakfast options
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 6,415 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
     · 1,143 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 Grand, York
    Breakfast options
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 9,003 reviews

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

    Spotlessly clean, friendly staff, excellent facilities.

  • Grays Court Hotel
    Breakfast options
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 133 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

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  • City Apartments - Reubens Court
    Budget options available
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 816 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.

  • Tower Guest House
    Budget options available
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 989 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
     · 640 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
     · 984 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

  • The Fort York
    Budget options available
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,226 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

  • 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: £89.10
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 4,368 reviews
    check in was quick, shown to room in lovely small courtyard. Room was nice, themed, tucked away in corner, quiet spot. Location of hotel great for city centre either small bus ride with stop outside hotel or taxi and easily accessible from designer outlet.
    paul
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £282
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 47 reviews
    Central location, clean, lots of space. Lovely interior design.
    Lucy
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £85
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 328 reviews
    Overall this was everything you need for a short break. It was such a lovely, cozy place to stay and we felt very safe there. Staff were very friendly and accommodating, bed was *incredibly* comfortable and the room was very clean, nicely decorated and provided tea, coffee, shampoo and soap. We personally weren't disturbed by traffic noise or pub noise at all. The stay includes free parking on pub car park, is very close to a bus stop and only a 5 minute drive from the designer outlet
    Helen
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £122.85
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 640 reviews
    Very friendly and welcoming on arrival, nothing was too much trouble. Lovely room and comfortable, was nice and warm especially for this time of year! Cute little tea and coffee station with some sweet treats which also got replenished when the room was cleaned 😊 the location was fabulous too bus stop outside to get to the town centre and designer outlets. Would definitely be back!!
    Elisha
    Young couple
  • 10
    Scored 10
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 28 reviews
    We have had a great time here at Crookback House. It has been a perfect base for our business trip over the past few days. If you want somewhere that is a little different for all the right reasons, this place fits the bill as you can see from the pictures. It is comfortable, classy with all the amenities anyone could want including a huge lounge area, well equipped kitchen, a beautifully designed bar area, 4 great sized bedrooms and a rooftop patio area only a few feet from the walls. It’s the easiest 5 star rating I’ve given in a long time.
    Michael
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £158
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 3,987 reviews
    The interior design, the bathroom, all lovely.
    Nola
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £134.10
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 2,389 reviews
    Friendly staff, beautiful authentic english house, stylish interior design, cosy room (we also got an upgrade), clean, tasty breakfast, free city tour, 9 minutes walk to the old town.
    John
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £152
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 8,651 reviews
    great design and location. lovely staff
    Judie
    People with friends
  • 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: £112.50
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,977 reviews
    Great location, 10 minute walk straight into York. Really stylish design, lots of nice touches. Bathroom in the Lodge family room was gorgeous! Staff friendly and helpful. We only stayed one night en route home but would happily return.
    Sarah
    Family with young children

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