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The Watergate Inn

Property class: 3
3-star inn near York Minster

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A restaurant interior with wooden tables and chairs, a large mirror, and decorative wall panels.
A living room with a grey sofa, a small table, a wooden cabinet, a TV, and a bed with floral bedding.
A bedroom with a bed, dresser, vanity, and a large mirror.
A narrow street with red brick buildings, outdoor seating, and a clear sky.
A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a bed with a headboard. There is a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, and a plant.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Bar

Explore the area

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24 Walmgate, York, England, YO1 9TJ
  • Place, York City Walls
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Shambles
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, York Christmas Market
    ‪5 min walk‬

Room options

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A bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white sink with a towel, and a mirror above the sink.

Double Room, Ensuite

7.0 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a toilet, and a marble-patterned wall.

Comfort Double Room, Ensuite (Small Double Room )

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A bathroom with a white sink, a blue towel, and a glass shower enclosure.

Single Room, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a sink with a blue towel, and a mirror on the wall.

Twin Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A bathroom with a toilet, sink, and shower.

Triple Room, Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A bathroom with a shower, toilet, and sink.

Quadruple Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a bed with a headboard. There is a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, and a plant.

Suite, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

About the area

York

City Centre stay.At this City Centre inn, you'll be well placed to visit Shambles and York City Walls, both within a 5-minute walk. York Minster and Merchant Adventurers' Hall are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • York City Walls - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Jorvik Viking Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Shambles - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • York Christmas Market - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • York Minster - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • York Station - 15 min walk
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Stonebow - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Rise - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Spring Espresso - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cresci Pizzeria - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Red Lion - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Watergate Inn

3-star inn near York Minster
The Watergate Inn offers its guests barbecue grills and a picnic area. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge.

This 3-star York inn is smoke free.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
The Watergate Inn offers 13 accommodations.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an access code
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and JCB International.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Watergate Inn to the airport?

The Watergate Inn is 34.1 mi (70-min drive) away from the Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Watergate Inn?

As of Sept 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Watergate Inn on Oct 11, 2026 start from CA $122, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Watergate Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Watergate Inn.

Does The Watergate Inn offer free breakfast?

The Watergate Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Watergate Inn?

No, there is no casino at this inn.

What time is check-in at The Watergate Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Watergate Inn?

Free parking is not available at this inn.

Does The Watergate Inn have a pool?

The Watergate Inn does not have a pool.

Does The Watergate Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is The Watergate Inn to downtown York?

The Watergate Inn is 0.3 mi away from York.

The Watergate Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 327 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 111 out of 327 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 327 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 327 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 327 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room clean and tidy, staff helpful great location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Rooms are a bit dated but good price for location and parking great
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and staff very polite & helpful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is just a nice size for a single traveller and the layout of the bathroom was much easier to move around in. The location of being just outside the city centre helped and easy enough to get to the train station. There was some noise from the bar downstairs but it died down and was easy to ignore. For the price, amenities, location and ease of travel - I'd stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Really helpful and friendly staff, with clean though fairly basic rooms. The shower setup wasn’t ideal because of the door design and limited space. It was a little noisy until around midnight, but that’s to be expected for accommodation above a pub. The location was great overall, and it’s a good option if you’re looking for somewhere convenient and reasonably priced.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was in a very convenient location for visiting the Shambles and city core. We found the room itself to be a bit rough in terms of amenities. The stall shower was on the small side for me, but the hot water came quickly and didn’t run out. Our biggest complaint was that the TV signal was not stable (kept glitching out) and the room never really cooled down in the evening (no A/C). Granted, we were there during a record heat wave. The full English breakfast was large and well prepared.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I wasn’t expecting a lot as it was about the cheapest room without being a hostel. However, it suited my needs and was private. It lacks the amenities of the bigger hotels, but the check in was easy, the staff were friendly, and it was a short distance to the Shambles. The topper was that they serve a fantastic breakfast at a reasonable price!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was clean, spacious, and comfortable. The staff was very nice and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to be centrally located
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Lovely hotel in the centre of York! Staff were amazing 👏
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Loved the staff they were very helpful, friendly and courteous. Room was spotless and well worth the money paid.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very well located and friendly staff, highly reccomended
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly professional service small but adequate room for my wife and I for a one night stay close to the centre comfortable and warm bed with small en-suite, definitely worth the very reasonable price, we would use again most definitely
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable Stay

Happy with our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay

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 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic

Nice place / pub staff fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Exactly what I expected a clean bed in a small room with facilities . The WI had a good atmosphere and friendly staff was ideal for an overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good, budget stay

Staff were very helpful, room had all the essentials needed for a comfortable and enjoyable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Just what we needed

Great location and family room perfect for our stay Free packing a massive bonus with York parking costs
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean and very simple. Perfect for a few nights.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stay in York

Good experience, close to city centre
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Overnight stay

It was average but the price reflects this. It was just an ok place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness
It was ok, for the price about what you would expect, small TV and en-suite not the cleanest of places.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff! Safe and great walkable area
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024