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Diamonds Villa

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in York, near York Minster

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Superior Twin Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom
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Experience the historic charm of York at Diamonds Villa, close to York St. John University and iconic York Minster. Unwind in a smoke-free environment with free WiFi, luggage storage for your convenience.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Bathroom

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Fan
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Twin Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom

Superior Twin Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom

Single Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room, Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom

Triple Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom

Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

York is home to Diamonds Villa. York Minster and Shambles are notable landmarks, and if an activity is on the agenda, check out York Racecourse. Clarence Gardens and Yorkshire Museum Gardens are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain biking nearby.
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2 Vyner Street, Haxby Road, York, England, YO31 8HS

What's nearby

  • York St. John University - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • York Minster - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Shambles - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • York Christmas Market - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Jorvik Viking Centre - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • York Station - 12 min drive
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Slice of Heaven - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Black Horse - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Hong Kong House - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Sea Catcher - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Diamonds Villa

Bed & breakfast near York Minster
Close to Shambles, Diamonds Villa has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Self parking (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

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
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

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

Property is also known as

Diamonds Villa Guesthouse York
Cumbria House Hotel York
Cumbria House York
Cumbria York
Diamonds Villa House York
Diamonds Villa House
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Diamonds Villa Guesthouse
Diamonds Villa York
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Guesthouse Diamonds Villa
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Cumbria House Hotel
OYO Diamonds Villa
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Diamonds Villa Bed & breakfast
Diamonds Villa Bed & breakfast York

Frequently asked questions

Is Diamonds Villa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Diamonds Villa?

Self parking is available for a fee.

What time is check-in at Diamonds Villa?

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

What time is check-out at Diamonds Villa?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Diamonds Villa located?

Situated in York, this bed & breakfast is within 1 mi (2 km) of Clarence Gardens, York Minster, and Shambles. White Cross Court and York Hospital are also within 10 minutes. York Station is 25 minutes by foot and York (QQY-York Train Station) is 26 minutes.

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Reviews

Diamonds Villa Reviews

7.8

Good

8.4

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

8.0

Staff & service

6.8

Eco-friendliness

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 311 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 105 out of 311 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 311 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 311 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 311 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to transport and off road parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Suwayne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The checkin process was annoying.It needs to be revamped.Checkout was seemless though.Didnt see a staff around in case anytg at no time of the day at all.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

It was very clean and the facilities were as described. We had a twin room. It was downstairs next to the front door but it was very quiet in the property. We weren’t disturbed. Good tea and coffee making facilities. Fridge and bottled water provided. Host was on hand when we checked in and explained everything we needed to know. Just stayed on night. Met our needs comfortably. Uber from Betty’s York area around £5 each way. It is walkable too.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Gerard

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good for an overnight stay if you’re attending an event,clean enough and in a quiet area
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terance

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

Diamond Villas stay

Clean and tidy. Easy access to and from city centre by bus.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

PAUL

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

Nice stay

The hotel is well located. I stayed in the annexe room at the rear of the building accessed through a small yard at the back. Recently decorated the room was clean, warm and surprisingly quiet. Bed was very comfortable, and a very spacious bathroom with nice thick towels. My only criticism would be that there is a strong smell of new carpet in the bedroom
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice room short walk into town center very polite and help staff definitely book again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hodie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very handy within walking distance of york centre
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was perfect for the price. Clean and welcoming. Shower was nice and the bed was comfortable. I was able to get in touch with the management on arrival. Tap in the ensuite was cold and despite running for a while, did not produce hot water. The building was subject to some noise pollution and you could clearly hear other guests in other rooms. Other than that, I would book again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Basic accommodation, clean and adequate.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

Could be better

Room was small. The shower was an add on in the room. Door didn’t shut, toilet was cold and the bed was extremely hard, instructions to get in were not great stood on the door waiting for 10 mins
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

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

Great place

After reading some of the negative reviews we were very pleasantly surprised. Staff were helpful and attentive and actually went above and beyond. Overall the property is a little dated and and in one of our rooms the tv wasn't working properly and in another the the lightbulbs needed replacing but it's clean, the beds are comfy and it's close to town. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ellie

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

York 2024 visit

We enjoyed our stay at the Diamond Villa hotel, for our weekend in York The room we stayed in was clean, although for the 3 of us we found it was a little difficult to move around, however we managed. Thank-you for having us
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
As a solo traveller with simple requirements, the property ticked all the boxes - own shower and immediate hot water, toilet, TV, kettle, bed was comfy. Just about close to town. Room was small but perfectly functional. Price was very fair. However - to me it is not made clear that there is no full-time reception. On arrival with no answer of the doorbell I had to ring a mobile number. What if my phone had been flat? This needs to be made very clear, especially for solo travellers. The check-in over the phone worked OK and I got into the room, but it is quite hard carrying bags and receiving instructions on phone about numbers to put on keypads. On arrival into my room I wasn't expecting stairs down and didn't see them as I was on phone receiving instructions as to where keycard was in room. If you want to go fully remote, these instructions could surely just be emailed on day of planned arrival? So very serviceable room, building/decor needs a bit of TLC and remote check-in needs to be streamlined.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Conor

Disliked: Staff & service
Nothing special, literally a room with a shared bathroom. Fairly cold but it when it’s £37 a night it’s pretty good.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Neil Antony

Contact prior to my stay was a little problematic but on the day itself the people I spoke to were friendly and very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Irma

Liked: Staff & service
The property is okay but a little bit old. The cleaning is in the UK standard. The place is 20 min from the city centre in a quiet and safe area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

Perfectly acceptable

The stay was perfectly acceptable for the money paid. The room and bathroom were large enough. The check in was very efficient. Could do with some hooks in the bathroom, but this is by no means the only place I have stayed where these are missing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Carl

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

Better than a tent (just)............

Basic as it gets, no towels provided, no staff on site, you need a degree to get through security locks, strong smell of cigarette smoke. Plus side: Close to York Minster and the hospital. Nuff said, line drawn and will not be revisiting.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Iveta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for 2 nights.Very nice,bright and clean room.Comfy bed.Everything what you need is in the room.Clean towels,coffee,tea,cold water in fridge,fan.Not far from city centre.Next time when we will be in York ,Diamond Villa will be our 1st choice.Definitely recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Ryan

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Shocking

Minging room to be honest Staines on walls .. wall paper hanging off All chrome rusty Shower door covered in grime on seals Whole place had a wierd smell and extractor fan rattled all night. Avoid
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Mslcolm

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I didn't like anything I was told I would be on the first floor double bed but when I got there the owner said go round the back and gave me the key safe code which opened on a bedroom on the ground floor the bathroom was moldy and dirty I am reporting it to the council environmental and hotel inspector don't go pay the extra for a better hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eddie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Slept here for a few hours and was pleasantly surprised by the cleanliness and amazing service from Ismail and Kay. All were very helpful and was offered an upgraded room and parking. Thanks! I was given two codes for the main and bedroom doors which was easy enough to use and access. There were no en-suite rooms left at the time but that was not a problem as my room had a sink, kettle and even a fridge with usual tea and coffee sachets as well as plenty of towels and small individual tubes of shower gels and etc. I will return because Ismail was so helpful! Well done!

8/10 Good

Zuzanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was staying in the property for four nights, spending most days sightseeing. For a double room it was a bit cramped, but for a single traveller on a tight budget perfectly sufficient. The room was equipped with an electric kettle and a mini-fridge, which was convenient for a few day stay. The room also contained a well-stocked toilet (which however needs a hook for a towel) and a shower cabin opening to a room - not what I expected but not really a problem (if you can figure out how to set water temperature). I found opening the front and room doors with a card very practical and easy. Property is in general quiet, but other guests can be heard. Most of York attractions are located within 20-30 minutes walk from the property and personally I found no need for public transport in this town, I happily hiked all over it. And a tip for future guests: on your way to York Minster you will pass Aly's Bakery: their San Sebastian cheesecake is heavenly, not to be missed!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Nightmare Anniversary Stay

Arrived and stood outside in the cold for 35 mins as no one was answering the phone. Finally got through and was given the pin for the door. Got told ‘My colleague left all this information in a message’ but never received this message. Two men checking in behind us never got a message either. Got moved from a double room to twin singles. Staff weren’t apologetic - made me feel like they’d done me a favour for not cancelling the booking last minute. Our room was freezing cold, so we kept waking up through the night. It also says alcohol isn’t permitted on the premises!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

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