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The Queens Hotel & Victoria Cloisters

Property class: 2
Hotel near Shambles in York

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Water view
Front of property
Lounge
Exterior
Breakfast and dinner served, British cuisine

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Queens Staith, Skeldergate, York, England, YO1 6DH
  • Place, Jorvik Viking Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Shambles
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, York Minster
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(33 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Double Room Single Use, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

Standard Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, River View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Superior Single Room, 1 King Bed, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room, 1 King Bed

Family Room, 1 King Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Family Room, River View

Superior Family Room, River View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Smoking Room

Double Smoking Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Twin Room

Superior Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • River view
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Two Bed Apt. Dbl/Dbl Sleeps 4 (A12/A15) - No lift or accessible facilities (Annex)

Two Bed Apt. Dbl/Dbl Sleeps 4 (A12/A15) - No lift or accessible facilities (Annex)

  • 65 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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One Bed Apt.(Dbl) Sleep 2 (A1/A4/A7/A10) - No lift or accessible facilities (Annex)

One Bed Apt.(Dbl) Sleep 2 (A1/A4/A7/A10) - No lift or accessible facilities (Annex)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Two Bed Apt. Double/Twin Sleep 4 (A3/A6) - No lift or accessible facilities (Annex)

Two Bed Apt. Double/Twin Sleep 4 (A3/A6) - No lift or accessible facilities (Annex)

  • 53 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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One Bed Apt. Sleep 2 (Dbl) (A14/16) - No lift or accessible facilities (Annex) | Living area

One Bed Apt. Sleep 2 (Dbl) (A14/16) - No lift or accessible facilities (Annex)

  • 47 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for One Bed Apt. Sleep 4 (Twin&Sofa A5/8/11) - No lift or accessible facilities (Annex)

One Bed Apt. Sleep 4 (Twin&Sofa A5/8/11) - No lift or accessible facilities (Annex) | Living area

One Bed Apt. Sleep 4 (Twin&Sofa A5/8/11) - No lift or accessible facilities (Annex)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 47 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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One Bed Apt. Sleep 2 (Twin) (A9) - No lift or accessible facilities (Annex)

One Bed Apt. Sleep 2 (Twin) (A9) - No lift or accessible facilities (Annex)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 49 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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One Bed Apt. Sleep 4 (Dbl & Sofa) A2 - No lift or accessible facilities (Annex)

One Bed Apt. Sleep 4 (Dbl & Sofa) A2 - No lift or accessible facilities (Annex)

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Accessible Double Room with Shower

Accessible Double Room with Shower

  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Accessible Twin Room with Shower

Accessible Twin Room with Shower

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

York

City center stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Bishophill hotel, you'll find Shambles and York Minster. Yorvik Brass Rubbing Centre and York Grand Opera House are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • York Christmas Market - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Jorvik Viking Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • York City Walls - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Shambles - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • York Minster - 7 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • York Station - 9 min walk
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ackhorne Inn - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Golden Ball - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Slug & Lettuce - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Drift-In Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tank & Paddle - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Queens Hotel & Victoria Cloisters

Hotel near Shambles in York
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Queens Hotel & Victoria Cloisters also features multilingual staff, a television in a common area, and an elevator. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this York hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 78 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 2000
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Queens Hotel & Victoria Cloisters offers 78 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. 32-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Self parking on site (GBP 19.50 per night)
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 12.50 for adults and GBP 9.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (31 inch wide door)
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (44 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: GBP 100 per accommodation, per stay

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

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 12.50 for adults and GBP 9.50 for children
  • Self parking fee: GBP 19.50 per night

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking and high chair
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking and high chair. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

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Queens Hotel
Queens York
Queens Hotel York
Queens Hotel Hotel
Queens Hotel Hotel York

The Queens Hotel & Victoria Cloisters Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 518 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 351 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 100 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1004 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Linda

Travelled with group
It was ok for a night.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very clean, the staff couldn't do enough for you, parking was excellent, and the breakfast was, five star ,the hotel is in a great position to explore york ,will visit again 😀
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Julie

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Abdullah

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Christiana

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The apartment was spacious and the location was perfect. However, it wasn’t very clean especially the kitchen and bathroom. The sofa bed was terrible and very uneven.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Rooms clean, staff polite.. breakfast is good. Not a criticism but the public areas could do with an update to give a modern "vibe"
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

chris

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly greeting. Location perfect for exploring York
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

SERKAN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
clean, large room. quiet area, close to the city center
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were all excellent in every respect but the room and Hotel generally is very tired and really needs a refurb.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely central stay. Only criticism is I wasn’t informed there had been flooding to the car park so had to make last minute arrangements which was quite stressful
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly, and good breakfast. The room was very clean and good condition, but the decor is a little dated and there are no plug sockets by the bed. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent front staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were all brilliant, we ate here Sat eve, very good food. Room warm & comforftable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

theresa j

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good room. Just the basics
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
A bit rude and room was sad
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The Rooms were excellent and exceptionally clean and warm The Staff were extremely friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Had a lovely stay at this hotel. Rooms were clean and bed very comfy. Staff very friendly and will book to stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Kelly

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We was only there for 1 night, from start to finish, everything was perfect, will be back next yr
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joann

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our apartment at Victoria Cloisters was roomy, clean and well stocked. The staff are friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025