Bed & Breakfasts in York

Quite often, we find ourselves referring tenants to local bed and breakfasts in and around York, whether they are waiting for a property to become available or in the process of moving and need temporary residence. There are many guest houses and B&B's in York city and its surrounding to choose from and you may wonder the advantages a B&B has over say a hotel.

Well typically, bed and breakfasts, B&Bs or guest houses as they are also often referred to, are usually run by families who really care about the welcoming factor you can expect to receive when you stay. They want you to feel at home, in a warm, comforting and friendly atmosphere and bed and breakfasts tend to do the best breakfasts you can get.

We decided it would make sense to publish our list of bed and breakfasts to aid anyone who may be looking for short term accomodation. We hope you find this list of use.

• Holmlea Guesthouse

  Holmlea Guesthouse offers ideal accommodation within walking distance of York city centre. We are located just 400 yards from York's medieval walls which surround the city centre. We are situated within the Bishopthorpe Road area of York, a quiet and safe base with good local amenities for your visit to our beautiful city. Holmlea is centrally placed for: York Minster, The Shambles, The Racecourse, The National Railway Museum and The Jorvik Centre. We provide free, safe on-street permit parking directly outside Holmlea

  Rates: £18-30 pp

  Address: 6 Southlands Road, York, Yorkshire, YO23 1NP

  Visit website or call (0)1904 621010

• The York Priory

  Located within walking distance from the centre of York, The Priory Guest house prides itself on its modern facilities, friendly staff and high levels of service that you would expect from a four star, family-run Guest House.

  Rates: £69-£110 pp

  Address: York Priory Guest House, 126 - 128 Fulford Road, York, YO10 4BE

  Visit website or call (0)1904 819022

• The Bar Convent

  Our location is also a real winner. We're just around the corner from York Railway Station and next to the historic city walls at Micklegate Bar, making it an easy 5 minute walk into the City Centre

  Rates: £35-£40pp

  Address: 17 Blossom Street, York, North Yorkshire, YO24 1AQ

  Visit website or call 01904 643238

• Barbican House

  Barbican House is a luxury guest house overlooking York's famous and historic medieval stone City Walls. Located just ten minutes walk from the City, our bed and breakfast is situated so guests can take full advantage of the many destinations and historic attractions the City has to offer including York Barbican, York University, York Minster, Jorvik Viking Centre, Early Music Centre, York Calvary Chapel Bible Collage and the Shambles

  Rates: £84-£123 per room

  Address: 20 Barbican Road, York, YO10 5AA

  Visit website or call (0)1904 627617

• The Hazelwood

  Built in 1862 it comprises two Victorian town houses with many original features and is located in the Gillygate (named after St. Giles church) conservation area adjacent to the ancient city wall.

  Rates: Single from £60pp

  Address: 24-25 Portland Street, York, YO31 7EH

  Visit website or call 01904 626 548

• Elliots

  Elliotts is a comfortable 8 bedroomed Guest house, retaining many original features. Its prime location allows easy access to the historic core of the city, only a short stroll through the nearby Museum Gardens or along the riverbank. We are family owned and operated, and offer a friendly, attentive service.

  Rates: Single occupancy of a double room from £55.00

  Address: 2 Sycamore Place, City Centre, York, YO30 7DW

  Visit website or call 01904 623 333

• Blossoms York

  We are ideally located for exploring York and its surrounding areas, and can provide advice on what to see and where to go. We have a free car park - a real bonus for somewhere so centrally located!

  Rates: Our rates vary from £20 to £55 per person per night,(based on 2+ sharing.)

  Address: Blossoms, 28 Clifton, York. YO30 6AE

  Visit website or call (0)1904 652 391

• Warrens

  Warrens is ideally situated within walking distance of all York's major attractions and for those wishing to visit further a field York is a great base for touring. We are within 40 minutes of the East Coast famous for its beautiful sandy beaches. Harry Potters' North Yorkshire Moors Steam Railway, Goathland made famous by Heartbeat, Castle Howard of Brideshead revisited fame and for those wanting more thrills there is Flamingo Land and all its rides.

  Rates: Single From £45.00 to £70.00 per person per night

  Address: 30-32 Scarcroft Road YORK YO23 1NF

  Visit website or call (0)1904 643139

• Abbeyfields

  Situated in wonderful "Bootham Terrace"Grade II listed quiet Victorian Street. The Minster and very heart of ourancient city are just 400 metres stroll from this York B&B through the beautiful & historic Museum Gardens

  Rates: Single room £42 to £49pp

  Address: 19 Bootham Terrace, YORK, YO30 7DH

  Visit website or call (0)1904 636471

• Monkgate Guesthouse

  Monkgate Guest House was originally three cottages built in early 18th century. It is a grade II listed building just outside the ancient city walls of York on Monkgate, and is well situated for York Minster and the main city area so convenient for business or pleasure. Monkgate Guest House York offers a country atmosphere in a city centre environment.

  Rates: Single en-suite £45.00 per night. Double en-suite from £35.00 per person per night

  Address: 65 Monkgate,York,North Yorkshire,YO31 7PA

  Visit website or call 01904 655 947

• Friars Rest

  Friarsrest Guest House is a Central York Bed & Breakfast within a 8-10 minute Riverside walk to York City Centre and most attractions.

  Rates: Single occupancy of a double ensuite B&B £28 - £55

  Address: 81 Fulford Road, York, YO10 4BD

  Visit website or call 01904 629823

• Riverside Walk Guest House

  The bed and breakfast is a lovely Victorian house beautifully situated right on the banks of the River Ouse in a peaceful spot.

  Rates: £45 - £60

  Address: 9 Earlsborough Terrace, York Y030 7BQ

  Visit website or call 01904 620769

• Number 34

  We are located in a quiet street approximately five minutes walk into the heart of York and all its superb attractions. Number 34 is a cosy, friendly, family run York Bed & Breakfast offering attractive, comfortable York guest house accommodation and delicious home cooked breakfasts to set you up for your day ahead exploring our beautiful city of York.

  Rates: £30 - £34 per person per night (Based on two sharing). £35 - £40 per night (Single room)

  Address: Number 34, Bootham Crescent, Bootham, York, YO30 7AH

  Visit website or call 01904 645818

• Dairy Guesthouse

  Situated in central York, we are just 300 yards south of the medieval city walls and an easy stroll to York's many attractions and museums. Permits for On Street Parking in the local vicinity are available.

  Rates: £60 to £110 pp

  Address: 3 Scarcroft Road,York, YO23 1ND

  Visit website or call 01904 639367

• Feversham Lodge

  The only Guest House in York to have been award the accolade Guest House of the Year for two consecutive years Feversham Lodge Bed & Breakfast in York is within easy walking distance of York Minster Cathedral and the other many york tourist attractions

  Rates: £35 - £60pp

  Address: 1 Feversham Crescent, York, YO31 8HQ

  Visit website or call (0)1904 623882

• Southlands Guest House

  Located just minutes from the city centre. You can choose a stroll into the city comfortable or take a leisurely stroll through the spectacular Rowntree Park and along the river

  Rates: double room / twin room from £30-£45 pppn

  Address: 69 Nunmill Street, York, YO23 1NT

  Visit website or call 01904 675966

• Midway House Bed & Breakfast

  Because guests feel very welcome and comfortable at Midway House we were delighted to be awarded BEST GUEST HOUSE FINALIST for three consecutive years in THE YORK TOURISM AWARDS.Midway House Bed and Breakfast is a late Victorian Detached Villa built in 1897 and proudly stands on a corner site of Fulford Road which provides excellent PRIVATE CAR PARKING for all our guests.

  Rates: double en-suite room £32-£42 pppn. Single person occupancy £48-£66. standard single room £44-£52

  Address: 145 Fulford Road, York, YO10 4HG

  Visit website or call 01904 659272

• Acer Guest House

  The Acer is a 4 star, Siver Accolade, licensed B&B Located on a quiet residential street with free parking The Acer Guest House is only minutes walk from York city, the racecourse and the station. York Minster, Jorvik Viking Centre, York Castle Museum and the river Ouse are only a short stroll away.

  Rates: £79 - £99

  Address: 52 Scarcroft Hill, York, YO24 1DE

  Visit website or call 01904 653839

• The Cavalier

  Central York, just 500 yards from York Minster and only a few steps from the ancient city walls.Access to both the Rail Station and major routes to the East coast, the Moors and Dales and also the A1/M1.

  Rates: £32.50 - £85

  Address: 39 Monkgate, York, YO31 7PB

  Visit website or call 01904 636615

• Carlton House

  Carlton House is a lovingly restored 1830s Georgian Townhouse combining original features with modern amenitiesSituated on the tree lined Mount gateway to the historic City of York.

  Rates: £50 - £130

  Address: 134 The Mount, York, North Yorkshire, YO24 1AS

  Visit website or call 01904 622265

• Crook Lodge

  Welcome to Crook Lodge, offering Bed and Breakfast Guest House Accommodation in the centre of York. An Elegant Victorian residence build in 1851 on land belonging to the Rowntree family. We are situated in a quiet York city centre location, with private car park and are ideally placed for a relaxing visit to York or as a base to explore the Yorkshire countryside.

  Rates: £45 Single Occupancy - £75 Double Room

  Address: Crook Lodge Guest House, 26 St Mary's, Bootham, York, YO30 7DD

  Visit website or call (01904) 655614

• Acres Dene

  Acres Dene Guest House in York is a comfortable six-bedroomed guesthouse offering bed and breakfast near to York city centre. We are centrally located for; York city centre - York University - York Racecourse For your extra comfort we have a relaxing lounge available to all our guests, where you may browse brochures and plan where to go and what sites to visit or simply to rest after a day's sightseeing or shopping!

  Rates: Double room for single occupancy £30-£70. Double/twin room £50-£80. Triple family room £60-£90

  Address: Acres Dene, 87 Fulford Road, York, YO10 4BD

  Visit website or call 01904 647482

• The Apple House

  The Apple House is a no smoking Guest House & is Children friendly - Conveniently situated for coastal roads, North Yorkshire Moors, Dales, York station & the Knavesmire York Racecourse.

  Rates: Double/twin room £35 - £40 pppn. Single room from £35 pppn, Family rooms £80 - £120 per room per night

  Address: 74-76 Holgate Road, York, North Yorkshire, UK, Y024 4AB

  Visit website or call (0)1904 625081

• Abbey Guest House

  Our bed and breakfast offers riverside accommodation overlooking the River Ouse. We are located right on the riverside within easy walking distance to the city centre of York and to all of York's main attractions – including the Railway Museum, York Minster, Castle Museum, Jorvik and many more.

  Rates: Double / twin room £78 single occupancy £58

  Address: 13/14 Earlsborough Terrace, Marygate, York, YO30 7BQ

  Visit website or call 01904 627782

• Ashley Guesthouse

  Ashley Guest House is in an excellent location just minutes from the city walls, historic locations and half way between the city centre and racecourse. We also provide free on-street parking when you stay with us.

  Rates: 01904 647520

  Address: 76 Scott Street, Off Scarcroft Road, York, YO23 1NS

  Visit website or call 01904 647520

• Ashbourne House Guest House

  Ashbourne House is a popular York guest house with eight tastefully furnished bedrooms which perfectly combine convenience and comfort. Off street car parking is provided and guests may leave their cars in the car park whilst visiting the city from our ideally situated York guest house. The centre of York is a pleasant 20 minute riverside stroll away, and for those who wish to conserve their energy for sightseeing, there is a frequent bus service into the city centre.

  Rates: Double room £55 - £110, double room for single use £40 - £75 per room per night, Family rooms from £70 - £140 per room per night

  Address: Ashbourne House, 139 Fulford Road, York, YO10 4HG

  Visit website or call 01904 639912

• Dalescroft York

  Situated on the south side of the city, Dalescroft Guest House is within 20 minutes walking distance of the railway station, city centre, racecourse and all amenities. This fine example of a Victorian town house was recently refurbished and decorated 'sympathetically' to the original Victorian decor and theme by the present owners.

  Rates: Double / Twin from £55.00 to £70.00 -Family / Triple from £75.00 to £105.00. Single from £45.00 to £65.00 price per room

  Address: 10 Southlands Road, York, YO23 1NP

  Visit website or call 01904 626801

• Northolme Guest House

  Gill and Joe welcome you to our family run 1930's detached guest house is in a semi-rural residential area on the outskirts of York. We are approximately one and a half miles from the city centre and are well served with a local bus service and the Park and Ride is only a stone's throw away. A 25 minute stroll takes you to the heart of the city. We have a private car park, a garden and hold a full fire certificate.

  Rates: Single .. From £45 Standard double ..From £33 En-suite double/twin ..From £35 pppn

  Address: 114 Shipton Road, Rawcliffe, York, YO30 5RN

  Visit website or call 01904 639132

• Fourposter Lodge

  Victorian Villa, guesthouse accommodation built in 1865. It has been lovingly restored and furnished for your relaxation and comfort. All rooms fourposter beds. Ten minutes walk to the city centre via Fishergate or Walmgate Bar.Secure limited space private flood lit car park

  Rates: Double en-suite room £60 - £90 single occ £45 - £60 family room en-suite £65 - £110 per room per night

  Address: 68 - 70 Heslington Road, York, YO10 5AU

  Visit website or call 01904 651170

• The Sycamore Guest House

  This Edwardian property, originally built as a gentleman's residence around 1904, is now a small family run York Bed and Breakfast. Standing in a quiet cul-de-sac overlooking a bowling green, we are only 5 minutes walk, through the Museum Gardens, to the famous Minster and the City Centre. Free On street Parking.5 Minute Walk from City Centre.Access to Rooms at All Times

  Rates: Double bed /twin room from £64 - £74 family room from £90 - £102. Single occ £30 - £75 family suite = two rooms £115 - £124 per room per night

  Address: 19 Sycamore Place, Bootham, York, YO30 7DW

  Visit website or call (0)1904 624712

• Pinfold Cottage Guest House

  Pinfold Cottage is a pretty 19th Century cottage, built circa 1865 that has been sympathetically restored and decorated. We are situated on the south side of York, only a pleasant 30 minutes walk to the city centre or 10 minute drive and we are served by regular buses. You will be close to York University, Science City York, York Racecourse, McArthur Glen Designer Outlet and Fulford Imphal Barracks.

  Rates: Double bedded rooms, when 2 sharing £35.00 per person per night.Child up to 16 years old, when sharing with 2 adults £10.00 per night. Sole Occupancy of a double room from £45.00- £70.00 per night (subject to availability Fri & Sat)

  Address: 145-147 Main Street, Fulford, York, YO10 4PR

  Visit website or call 01904 634 683

• Bootham Guest House

  A warm welcome to our family run bed and breakfast in the heart of historic York. We offer an exceptionally high standard of comfort and cleanliness throughout, and are renowned for our fabulous English breakfast that will set you up for your day! We are only a few minutes walk from historic York City Centre and it's many attractions.

  Rates: Double /twin en-suite rooms from £85 single from £60 family room from £130

  Address: Bootham Guest House, 56 Bootham Crescent, York, YO30 7AH

  Visit website or call (01904) 672123

• St Marys, York

  One of the finest Guest houses in York with quality and comfort bed & breakfast accommodation assured. Located Just a few minutes walk from York city centre and in a beautiful tree lined street St Mary's is the most perfect location from which to enjoy all that York has to offer. Complimented by Free residents parking and a breakfast to shout about, we are confident that your expectations will be exceeded and our friendly and professional service second to none.

  Rates: Double/twin room form £30 - £40 king bedded £35 - £45 pppn single from £35 -£45

  Address: St. Mary's Guest House, 17 Longfield Terrace, Bootham, York

  Visit website or call (0)1904 626972

• Park View Guest House

  Park View offers comfortable friendly accommodation within a few minutes walking distance of York's historic city centre. Park View Guest House itself overlooks Haxby Park and Bowls Field, with private off street car parking for up to six vehicles available for guests use. As part of the refurbishment a ground floor bedroom has been provided with wide, level wheel chair access, ideal for the elderly or disabled.

  Rates: From £30 per adult per night (£20 child)

  Address: 22 Haxby Road, York, YO31 8JX

  Visit website or call (0)1904 611396

• The Beckett

  If you are looking for a b & b in York that is close to all the York City Centre amenities, York Guest Houses are ideal for shopping and sightseeing, with free on street parking, it is only a short stroll from the city walls and York Minster. Established for over 14 years, we provide a quality driven service whilst still maintaining affordable prices. The family room is now available so even the smallest of children will enjoy their stay. Other facilities include a welcome tray, hairdryer, colour digital TV, wi-fi broadband and internet access, and all rooms are en-suite.

  Rates: Doubles/Twin £30.00 per person per night £35.00 per person per night (weekends). Singles £35.00 per per night

  Address: 58 Bootham Crescent, York,North Yorkshire, YO30 7AH

  Visit website or call 01904 644728

• The Limes

  We are a family run business and pride ourselves on the personal touch and attention to detail to make your stay as relaxing and comfortable as possible.We are ideally located for the city centre which is a pleasant tree lined stroll along the river Ouse We provide a free private car park, free wireless internet access and for added comfort The Limes is fully non-smoking throughout.

  Rates: £35 - £85

  Address: The Limes, 135 Fulford Road, YORK. YO10 4HE

  Visit website or call 01904 624548

Note: rates may have changed since this list was published so always check with the establishment for up to date rates