Judges Court

5.0 star property
5-star luxury guest house near Shambles

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Property grounds
Classic Double Room
Interior
Exterior
A staircase with blue walls and wooden railings, leading to a room with a door marked "Rooms 12-16".

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Judges Court, Coney Street, York, England, YO1 9ND
  • Place, York Christmas Market
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Shambles
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, York Minster
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(31 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Classic Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Luxury Room (Four Poster Bed)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Luxury King with Rolltop Bath

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

York

City center retreat .A stay at this City Centre guesthouse places you steps from York Christmas Market and a 5-minute walk from Shambles. York Guildhall and St. Helen's Square are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • York Christmas Market - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Shambles - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • York City Walls - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Jorvik Viking Centre - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • York Minster - 6 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • York Station - 9 min walk
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bettys Café Tea Rooms - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Northern Monk Refectory // YRK - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dusk - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Three Cranes Inn - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Middle Feast - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Judges Court

5-star luxury guest house near Shambles
Judges Court offers its guests a terrace and express check-out. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This 5-star York guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 1720
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
Judges Court offers 15 accommodations with espresso makers and coffee/tea makers. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This York guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking within 0.4 miles (GBP 22 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily on-the-go breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 7 per person

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out fee: GBP 25
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 17 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 17 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately GBP 7 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 22 per night (1969 ft away)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 25

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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 is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

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.
  • Children 17 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Judges Court to the airport?

Judges Court is 32.4 mi (75-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 Judges Court?

As of Jun 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Judges Court on Jul 1, 2026 start from CA $154, 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 Judges Court have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Judges Court.

Does Judges Court offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Judges Court, but to-go breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 7 per person. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Judges Court?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Judges Court?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Judges Court?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does Judges Court have a pool?

Judges Court does not have a pool.

Does Judges Court have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Judges Court to downtown York?

Judges Court is 0.1 mi away from York.

Judges Court Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 544 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 266 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1001 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Nicoletta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely room and lovely staff - right in the centre of York
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Although right in the centre very quiet .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All round great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marcy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location, comfortable bed, quiet location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Perfect location, Good bed, charming hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice room and bathroom, we saw 5 staff members of which3 were excellent whereas two bordered on rude.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice staff, excellent location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly and polite.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff very lovely, room great, location amazing
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location modern trendy hotel which lovely staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Spotless room, fantastic room, lovely staff and in a fantastic location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Arrived a little early, to be greeted at reception, and told we could have the room early as it was ready Lovely sized room, and bathroom Comfy bed Brew kit Lovely stay, even if the misses thought see saw a ghost in the night lol
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jude

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fantastic boutique hotel in york centre - excellent tourist spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Wouter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, very central and perfect for what we needed as a base for seeing York at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Every thing was perfect staff couldn't do enough to help you the hotel is
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean though old fashioned and dated.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An excellent little hotel with everything we needed for a Christmas break in York. Fantastic location right in the centre. Rooms lovely and bathroom spotless. Will definitely book again next time we visit York.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room aesthetic and appearance was excellent, bed was very comfy, temperature was easy to regulate and we had it just right, and the location is excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was close to restaurants, bars and tourist attractions. The room was clean, qiuet and very spacious. The staff were very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not spotless, but overall good cleanliness. Bedding and shower were spotless. Few small bits on carpet.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

MICHAEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice little hotel in the old District of York. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location and great staff in this delightfully historic hotel, highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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4/10 Poor

Cloey

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was damp neglected Smelled damp Needs good clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super room with comfy king size bed, roll top bath and separate shower in a great position in the centre of York
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very nice and cozy stay :) thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025