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The Vanguard - York Residence

4.0 star property
Travelers find attentive service at this sophisticated retreat perfectly positioned between York St. John University and the magnificent York Minster

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The Vanguard - York Residence in The Groves neighborhood offers easy access to York's historic landmarks. Enjoy reliable WiFi and a smoke-free environment. Express check-in/out saves valuable sightseeing time.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$178
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan

Room options

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Minibar
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Minibar
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite

Family Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Minibar
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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About the area

Located in The Groves, a neighbourhood in York, The Vanguard - York Residence is near a train station. Notable landmarks in the area include Shambles and York Minster. Clarence Gardens and Yorkshire Museum Gardens are also worth visiting. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like horse riding and hiking/biking trails. Visit our York travel guide
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83 Eldon St, York, England, YO31 7NH

What's nearby

  • York St. John University.
    York St. John University
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • York Hospital
    York Hospital
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • York Minster featuring a square or plaza, heritage architecture and a church or cathedral
    York Minster
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Shambles featuring a small town or village, heritage architecture and street scenes
    Shambles
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Jorvik Viking Centre which includes interior views
    Jorvik Viking Centre
    18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • York Station
    7 min drive
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
    57 min drive

Restaurants

  • Costa Coffee
    8 min walk
  • Costa Coffee
    12 min walk
  • Ambiente
    11 min walk
  • Royal Oak
    12 min walk
  • The Golden Slipper
    12 min walk

About this property

The Vanguard - York Residence

Upscale guest house near Shambles
Near York Minster, The Vanguard - York Residence provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this guest house include:
  • Self-parking (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in
  • Luggage storage and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at The Vanguard - York Residence include amenities, such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls, in addition to minibars and free bottled water. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Showers, hairdryers and shampoo
  • 40-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services and digital channels
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (GBP 7 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 10.0 per week

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A damage deposit of GBP 200 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Self-parking fee: GBP 7 per night
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 10.0 per week
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a debit card 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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

The Vanguard York York
The Vanguard York Residence
The Vanguard - York Residence York
The Vanguard - York Residence Guesthouse
The Vanguard - York Residence Guesthouse York

Frequently asked questions

Is The Vanguard - York Residence pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Vanguard - York Residence?

As of 25 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Vanguard - York Residence on 26 Jan 2026 start from AU$178.49, including 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.

How much is parking at The Vanguard - York Residence?

Self-parking is available for GBP 7 per night.

What time is check-in at The Vanguard - York Residence?

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

What time is check-out at The Vanguard - York Residence?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Vanguard - York Residence located?

Located in The Groves, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of York St. John University and Shambles. Clarence Gardens and White Cross Court are also within 10 minutes. York Station is 22 minutes by foot and York (QQY-York Train Station) is 23 minutes.

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Reviews

The Vanguard - York Residence Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.2

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 83 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend. Comfy beds. Room spotless 10 min walk in to the centre.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Bank holiday stay

Excellent accommodation. Clean, modern, great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Claire

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

Not bad 😊

Enterance could do with a freshen especially the carpet , but easy to enter , comfy bed , lovely en suit , poss stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was really comfortable and clean. Really happy with our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Iris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and comfortable staying with very good and detailed instructions for check in and parking
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy walking distance of York city centre, clean and plenty of room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicky

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

Lovely little place

Lovely little place, not far from the centre, very modern and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

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

Lovely stay

Lovely stay, the room was very clean and had coffee/tea facilities and a fridge. Water was hot and good pressure for a shower. Room was a little snug but it is fine for a night or two. 15 min walk to York and parking. Area seemed safe
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

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

Great quiet location and a good nights sleep

This isnt a manned hotel.. Its comfortable clean rooms in an unoccupied house. That being said its secure warm and a great stay. Slept really well. The bathroom and shower where great. 10 min walk into town great quiet location. I had to contact owners as door code wasn't received. Call was answered quickly and help was brilliant
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Great spot!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Self check-in instructions were very easy to follow. Hotel is very conveniently located - only a short walk into the main city area of York. Would happily stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable stay. Would have liked some breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacinta

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

Perfect comfortable room for the night

Easy check in with lots of information provided and good communication with the wonders just a message away. Comfortable room with everything we needed, very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Nice place close to city centre

Nice new room in an older renovated house walking didtancd to the centre and free parking
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great communication, we only stayed 1 night. Walking distance to the Shambles and great shops. We were even allowed to leave our luggage there until we were ready to go.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Very pleasant stay 😀

Excellent place to stay very convenient for york city centre (20 minute walk). Toomm was clean and well presented. The owners keep you informed of the check in procedure which was very easy to follow and straightforward.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Amenities
Charming boutique hotel a short walk to city center and olde town. Great communication with owner easy self check in. We loved all the great little touches that made the stay special!! Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good service. Nice air conditioning in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

Would stay again

Nice room. 10 minute walk to town centre so very convenient. Complimentary bottles of water. Good contact with hosts. I left my tablet in the room when we checked out, good communication to get it returned to me
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect long weekend stay

A great long weekend stay. Lovely room stocked with all we needed. Clean, comfortable and good space. Clear self check in and parking instructions. Hosts made sure we were happy with everything and gave a super breakfast recommendedation! Ideal location for short walk into York. Doddle of a check out too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kay

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

York stay

Place and service was excellent and the owner helped us so much with check in and parking , only 1 issue with our stay the 10am check out wasn’t late enough think 11am would be a lot better for all clients . But nice place and had a great sleep very peaceful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marion

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

Lovely break.

Really loved the Vanguard. Felt well looked after, communication excellent. Liked being able to walk into York. Very comfortable. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frances

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

Superb Accommodation !

One nights stay in a beautifully maintained clean guest house . Fifteen minute slow walk to York Minster Communication excellent throughout . Thankyou !
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paige

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

10/10

Room was lovely. Right near the centre. Host was accommodating with great communication. Would 100% stay again. The big open shower was amazing also!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clare

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

Great find

Brilliant communication, and a relief that there was air con given the random heat wave we are in! Good walking distance from the centre.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023