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Diamonds Guest House

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

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8.2 out of 10
Very good

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, chair, desk, and a mirror.

Double Room, Ensuite

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Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A room with two beds, a wardrobe, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Triple Room, Ensuite (Deluxe)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a fireplace.

Superior Quadruple Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with four single beds, a flat-screen TV, a standing fan, a radiator, and a mirror on the wall.

Deluxe Suite, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 5 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a radiator, a heater, a mirror, and a fireplace.

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

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Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A bedroom with two beds, a dresser, a chair, and a radiator.

Standard Triple Room, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

About the neighborhood

South Bank, a neighborhood in York, is home to Diamonds Guest House. Notable landmarks in the area include York City Walls and Shambles. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at York Barbican or Bootham Crescent Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling. Visit our York travel guide
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114 Bishopthorpe Road, York, England, YO23 1JX

What's nearby

  • A bridge at night with illuminated red and purple lights.
    Rowntree Park
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A stadium with a modern design, featuring a large roof structure and seating areas.
    York Racecourse
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • A historic cityscape with a prominent cathedral, a bridge, and a mix of traditional and modern buildings.
    York City Walls
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • A narrow street with brick buildings, a shop with a glass display, and a sign for a museum.
    Shambles
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • A market stall with illuminated star decorations and a sign listing prices.
    York Christmas Market
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • York (QQY-York Train Station)
    18 min walk
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
    62 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Punch Bowl
    14 min walk
  • The Postern Gate
    14 min walk
  • Golden Ball
    11 min walk
  • The Swan
    7 min walk
  • KFC
    12 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Karaoke
  • Outdoor tennis court

Family friendly

  • High chair

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an access code

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Diamonds Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Diamonds Guest House?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Diamonds Guest House?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Diamonds Guest House located?

Located in South Bank, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Rowntree Park and York City Walls. Shambles and York Minster are also within 1 mi (2 km). York (QQY-York Train Station) is 18 minutes by foot and York Station is 19 minutes.

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Reviews

Diamonds Guest House Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.2

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 236 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 88 out of 236 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 236 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 236 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 236 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dauda Victor

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

Nice place for family or a group travelling.

Great location with a nice pub for food and drinks just across the road.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Very quiet and comfortable room. Thoughtful amenities, easy walk to train and center, nice high street and nearby park. Would stay again, for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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6/10 Okay

Louise

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
A very convenient location not far from the city centre. Host contacted us to check check-in time and give property/room codes, so very easy to access. The accommodation and room were a bit shabby: fraying carpets; couldn't reach the Velux to open it without standing on a chair (average height); Velux blind that did not stay down at night so we had to open the window and wedge it in the crack to keep it down; very squeaky rolling bathroom door which woke us up whenever someone wanted to use the bathroom at night; shower was a bit grimy and the sealant needs replacing; light above the mirror did not work; bathroom mirror had not been cleaned - there were toothpaste flecks on it; fridge noisy so had to switch it off at night; very limited space to store clothes. Useful having the kitchen available, though we didn't need to use it. Good amenities apart from only having 3 teabags for 2 people and not enough milk for more than 2 cups. Bed was comfy. USB charging ports by bedside which were useful. Generally felt like things needed updating and cleaning a little better, but otherwise a comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

Fantastic Guesthouse

Had a fantastic nights stay at this guesthouse and already looking at booking again. Room was great, tea and coffee making facilities along with shower gel, shampoo and plenty of towels. Check in was easy…just one phone call and code was given to gain entry to property. Can’t wait to visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our stay at Diamonds Guest House in York was absolutely amazing! It was our family’s first time visiting York, and the whole experience was truly memorable. The guest house was spotless, tidy, and very comfortable. The location was perfect and easy to find, plus it’s just a short drive to the town centre, which made exploring York super convenient. The price was very affordable too, so it’s great value for money. The staff were so friendly and made us feel right at home from the moment we arrived. We loved every bit of our stay and can’t wait to come back again. Definitely recommend Diamonds Guest House to anyone visiting York!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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6/10 Okay

Lorraine

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was quick and efficient staff helpful and polite. Room was serviceable but a little tired and basic. Easy walk to York city centre and pubs close by for eating etc
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spacious room, very clean. Beds very comfortable. Lots of storage space. En-suite spotless. Tea and coffee very welcome, as were toiletries in bathroom, (shower gel, shampoo & conditioner). Hairdryer supplied as well. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Priscilla

Family trip in York

Nice accommodation in York in residential area, far from train station but nice walking along the old city walls. Hotel check in via phone but everything in easy mode. Room is nice and tidy, comfortable beds and room conditions except the shower facilities, some minor issues on the shower head holder but not affecting our stay. It is recommended if you don’t mind walking about 20mins from station.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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6/10 Okay

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There's hardly any reference to parking space!!!!...I drove 6 hours through heavy congestion and found a place in the Guest Houses' designated space and then discovered that guests have to pay for that..and as nobody was around on site to ask how to pay was unsure if i would get a fine..so I found myself creeping out at 3.45 a.m. to put my car in a free overnight car park not 5 minutes walk from the place!!! Very bad!!! Also, checking in at 7.45pm there was nobody there to let me in and I panicked as I had to wait 5 minutes for a reply...but the woman was very kind and explained how to get in etc. The room was lovely and clean and there was plenty of tea and coffee to drink. There should be a plug next to the bed to charge the phone too. Shower was excellent! Bed was excellent too!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great for our stay , room was in a very clean condition and served us well as a base.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a lovely, comfortable guest house, Spacious room, quiet street
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Stephanie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First I was sent a text with check in instructions for the wrong room so nearly walked in on another family. Then there was a party in the room directly beside ours that were up until 4am yelling, laughing, banging around etc. both inside and outside the property. There was no staff on site at any point in time to deal with these messes so we had to handle by phone or text.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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4/10 Poor

Liam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
The room itself was ok but after arriving i was informed I had to pay a £50 deposit. I had no issues paying the deposit but I still haven't received the money back and the hotel has not answered my emails or messages
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dalton

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was good, i had a pleasant night
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable room, really
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Yi

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Safe and clean hotel with friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mujtaba

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Contactless check-in, highly responsive to our needs, and very clean and comfortable for our large family.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
nice property
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well appointed triple room ,x& great bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janet

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

Great location

Very nice stay, ideal location, walking distance into town. Lots of nearby restaurants. Comfortable bed, only negative was the shower is particularly feeble and needs a shower pump.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Eryk

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

Budget getaways.

Great two nights stay at Diamond Guesthouse on Bishopthorpe road. Located in a nice part of York, and very close to the centre of the city. Would definitely recommend it, especially for a family looking for a budget weekend break.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff member. Comfortable spacious room. Closer attention to maintenance needed e.g. portable heater lacked one wheel and one wobbly
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Maria

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

Good area and value for money

Family run venue close to nice cafes and bars on Bishopthorpe Road. Good value for money, even at times of the year when some venues put their prices extortionately.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Freda

Fastest from railway station
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
15 mins walk into york city centre
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025