City Guest House

Property class: 4

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Close to York Minster and Shambles, City Guest House has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.

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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

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A neatly made bed with a floral bedspread, two bedside lamps, and framed pictures on the wall.

Double Room, Ensuite (Room 2 & 3)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, and framed pictures on the walls.

Double Room, Ensuite (Small - Room 5)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a lamp, a radiator, and a door.

Single Room, Ensuite (Room 7)

9.0 out of 10
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(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a television, a desk with a lamp, a chair, a dresser, and a painting on the wall.

Twin Room, Ensuite (First floor - Room 4)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite (Attic Room 6)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single 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

The Groves, a neighbourhood in York, is home to City Guest House. Shambles and York Minster are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit York Christmas Market. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at York Barbican or LNER Community Stadium. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like cycling. Visit our York travel guide
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68 Monkgate, York, England, YO31 7PF

What's nearby

  • A large brick building with multiple chimneys, a central entrance, and a well-maintained lawn with a curved pathway.
    York St. John University
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A large Gothic cathedral with intricate stonework and pointed arches.
    York Minster
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • A narrow street with brick buildings, a shop with a glass display, and a sign for a museum.
    Shambles
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • A market stall with illuminated star decorations and a sign listing prices.
    York Christmas Market
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • A historic cityscape with a prominent cathedral, a bridge, and a mix of traditional and modern buildings.
    York City Walls
    15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Black Swan Inn
    8 min walk
  • 200 Degrees Coffee
    8 min walk
  • The York Roast Co
    7 min walk
  • The Cross Keys
    5 min walk
  • La Vecchia Scuola
    8 min walk

About this property

City Guest House

  • Upscale guest house near York Minster
  • Close to Shambles and York Christmas Market, City Guest House has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
  • Other perks include:
  • Breakfast (surcharge) and smoke-free property

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Frequently asked questions

Is City Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at City Guest House?

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

What time is check-out at City Guest House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is City Guest House located?

Located in The Groves, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Trinity Methodist Church York, Shambles and York Minster. York Christmas Market and York City Walls are also within 15 minutes. York Station is 18 minutes by foot and York (QQY-York Train Station) is 18 minutes.

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Reviews

City Guest House Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 536 out of 682 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 131 out of 682 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 682 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 682 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 682 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely hosts! Everything you need and very close to the centre.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Truly one of the best travel stay experiences I’ve had. Extremely clean, breakfast cooked to order, extremely close to the city center and the kindest hosts ever!!! Made me feel right at home.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The guest house was like home from home and the breakfast was so good also very cental to the town and the owners were so nice they couldn't do enough for you will definitely go back to this guesthouse if l am ever visiting York in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything Very friendly staff and excellent breakfast Close enough to town as well
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Cosy and clean accommodation. Walking distance to city center, Shambles and Minster. Very good freshly cooked breakfast and choice of cereals. Julie and Allan friendly, efficient and helpful. Would definitely stay there again and recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I loved City Guest House! It’s super clean, well located, and offers a delicious breakfast. Julie and Allan are superb hosts! I’m looking forward to staying again, soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great room. We were really pleased. Lovely inn and the breakfast was fantastic. The location is just outside the gates of the city, a five minute walk. Very happy with everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Julie and Allan were very helpful and made us feel so welcome the guest house was clean and homely and was close to all amenities breakfast was lovely and plenty of options to suit every one will definitely be booking again in the future
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Alan and Julie are lovely hosts! The Hotel is very clean and perfectly located for walking in to York! Breakfasts are excellent!! Great value for money!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Excellent hosts, lovely breakfast ,all areas spotless and 10 mins from york minster and surounding areas
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Comfortable rooms, well situated, amazing breakfast and great hosts
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

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Breakfast was very good on the whole. Tasty sausage egg and bacon but a little skimpy on the toast.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Kind and helpful, delicious breakfast, very convenient location for sightseeing in York.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Amenities
Comfortable and clean, great breakfast nice owner
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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The breakfast was made every day really good well cooked. Lovey clean room lovey pelope who own it near the York mister and shops.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Hosts kindly accommodated for my late check in, had to change tickets due to disruption. Very clean rooms, breakfast was really good and Julie was lovely to chat with. All in all, strong recommendation.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely clean property, treat breakfast and very friendly hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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8/10 Good

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice,fresh,clean room,hosts were most welcoming and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Cosy little B&B

Excellent.... Lovely owners....great location
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hosts and accomodation. Very good breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024