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City Guest House

4.0 star property
4-star adults-only guest house near Shambles

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Lobby
Twin Room, Ensuite (First floor - Room 4)
Exterior
Restaurant
Double Room, Ensuite (Small - Room 5)

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

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68 Monkgate, York, England, YO31 7PF
  • Place, York St. John University
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, York Minster
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Shambles
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite (Room 2 & 3)

Double Room, Ensuite (Room 2 & 3)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room, Ensuite (Small - Room 5)

Double Room, Ensuite (Small - Room 5)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Single Room, Ensuite (Room 7)

Single Room, Ensuite (Room 7)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Twin Room, Ensuite (First floor - Room 4)

Twin Room, Ensuite (First floor - Room 4)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite (Attic Room 6)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

Economy Single Room, Private Bathroom (Separate private toilet)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

York

The Groves stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this The Groves guesthouse, you'll find Shambles and York Minster. Richard III Museum and York St. John University are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • York St. John University - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • York Minster - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Shambles - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • York Christmas Market - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • York City Walls - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • York Station - 18 min walk
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Old White Swan - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Cross Keys - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪York Tandoori - Takeaway & Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Black Swan Inn - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Culture - ‬5 min walk

About this property

City Guest House

4-star adults-only guest house near Shambles
WiFi is free in public spaces.

This 4-star York guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • No smoking on site
City Guest House offers 7 accommodations.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; Check-in end time: 2:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests must notify this property in advance of their anticipated arrival time.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property welcomes adults only.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 25.0 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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 and Mastercard.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Frequently asked questions

How close is City Guest House to the airport?

City Guest House is 33.8 mi (70-min drive) away from the Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does City Guest House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at City Guest House.

Does City Guest House offer free breakfast?

City Guest House does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at City Guest House?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at City Guest House?

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; Check-in end time: 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at City Guest House?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does City Guest House have a pool?

City Guest House does not have a pool.

Does City Guest House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is City Guest House to downtown York?

City Guest House is 0.4 mi away from York.

City Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 510 out of 654 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 129 out of 654 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 654 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 654 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 654 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The facilities and the warm welcome from the owners were excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was lovely, the owners are super friendly and really accommodating, we really enjoyed our stay and would gladly stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable rooms, well situated, amazing breakfast and great hosts
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Great stay

All great - room, breakfast, hosts, location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

simon

Liked: Amenities
Comfortable and clean, great breakfast nice owner
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kind and helpful, delicious breakfast, very convenient location for sightseeing in York.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean, staff were polite & friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Julie and Alan were perfect hosts nothing was too much trouble - Close to York centre easy walking distance - Spotless premises and breakfast was remarkable - would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

m

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful little place run by excellent hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, Allan and Julie amazing hosts
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One of the best, if not best, hotel experience we’ve had. Allan and Julie, are the nicest and most serviceminded hosts there are. Was a lovely stay at their place, on a quiet street close to city centre.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Allan and Julie were very welcoming and accommodating. We loved the town of York and its proximity to the City Guest House. Excellent stay in an impeccable property. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice,fresh,clean room,hosts were most welcoming and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a wonderful stay, Allan and Julie were extremely friendly and accommodating. I would absolutely stay here again the next time I am in York.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good welcome. Room comfortable and clean. All in all a very enjoyable stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Warm and inviting hosts in a charming property with great history and character.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosalyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean property, treat breakfast and very friendly hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark

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

Amazing stay

We had a lovely stay here very friendly breakfast was lovely and they couldn't do enough to make our stay more happy thank you will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very lovely stay, I liked everything about it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved our stay here. Hosts were lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a lovely stay! Allen and Julie were really welcoming and friendly. The room was very clean and warm. The added breakfast was a really nice addition and a great way to start the day. Fab location in a lovely city, would highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A lovely place to stay, very very clean lovely people , great breakfast very central
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A lovely place to stay, only a couple of minutes walk to the City. Room very clean, cosy and warm. Breakfast is very nice with plenty of options. Julie and Alan both wonderful people who cant do enough to make your stay the best. I will be booking this guest house again on my next stay in York. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay, hosts could not be any better
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve

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

Cosy little B&B

Excellent.... Lovely owners....great location
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024