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Emerald Residence

3.0 star property
Central guesthouse with free parking connected to a shopping center in York

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Front of property
Deluxe Quadruple Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Exterior
Basic Triple Room, Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Front of property
Emerald Residence provides a quiet retreat in Fulford with the convenience travelers need. Guests connect via in-room WiFi, relax in the garden, and take advantage of self-parking. The guesthouse earns praise for its strategic location near York Racecourse.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Showing 8 of 8 rooms

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Standard Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 122 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Triple Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Triple Room, Ensuite

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
  • 169 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Quadruple Room, Ensuite

Deluxe Quadruple Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Quadruple Room, Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Smart TV
Clothes dryer
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hair dryer
  • 271 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Quadruple Room, Ensuite

Standard Quadruple Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Quadruple Room, Ensuite

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Smart TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • 238 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Superior Suite, Ensuite

Superior Suite, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Superior Suite, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hair dryer
  • 241 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Twin Room, Ensuite

Superior Twin Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Superior Twin Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
  • 198 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Basic Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Basic Single Room, Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Basic Single Room, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Smart TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • 66 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Basic Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Basic Triple Room, Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Basic Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • 179 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
5 Main St, York, England, YO10 4HJ

What's nearby

  • University of York - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • York Racecourse - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • McArthur Glen Designer Outlet - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Shambles - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • York Minster - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

  • York (QQY-York Train Station) - 12 min drive
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Plough Inn - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Old Liquor Store Restaurant & Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Roger Kirk Centre - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Pig and Pastry - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Winning Post - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Emerald Residence

Guesthouse near University of York
Located close to Shambles, Emerald Residence has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
Room features
All guestrooms at Emerald Residence include thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs.
More amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • 36-inch Smart TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, daily housekeeping, and desks

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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 transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Conveniences

  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • 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.
  • No elevator
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 36-inch smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Access methods

Host will greet you, smart lock

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, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Emerald Residence York
Emerald Residence Guesthouse
Emerald Residence Guesthouse York

Frequently asked questions

Is Emerald Residence pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Emerald Residence?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Emerald Residence?

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

What time is check-out at Emerald Residence?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Emerald Residence located?

Located in Fulford, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kohima Museum and University of York. Rowntree Park and Fulford Golf Club are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Emerald Residence Reviews

7.6

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

7.0

Amenities

7.4

Staff & service

7.0

Eco-friendliness

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 156 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 156 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 156 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 156 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 156 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Loads of parking and lovely walk to York centre
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommended if looking for something convenient and excellent value.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Fab place to stay. Would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Ok for a 2star guest house, but more than a single star away from 4!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roderick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy admission and easy comings and goings
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
reasonable price easy parking .good place .central to york.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Lloyd

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient location with great parking off street. Out room needed a little maintenance attention but it was comfortable for the night and reasonably priced.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Recently had a stay here and have no complaints, the check in was nice and easy. The lady that did our check in was informative and friendly, didn't leave us needing anything. The room was clean and the room had complimentary bottled water and biscuits. If you need a well priced place to stay near York centre I'd recommend here
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

SUK LING

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
York - Good choice😎
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a lovely clean period property. Easy to find and very near to the main attractions in York.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jalaludin

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

A trip to remember

Great experience for a self check in stay. We arrived late but was attended to well by a friendly staff who happened to be at the premise.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Helpful staff. Clean comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Decent enough stay, was blanked twice in communcation attempts pre stay and checking in had to wait on a call back (along with other guests waiting outside) to access our rooms. Clean room, served purpose for the night
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Denzel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great. Easy check in, ample parking, bus stop right across the street.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

GARETH

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good stay for us as a family of three. Nothing really to complain about apart from other guest not returning the iron back for us to use
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very large. Access to streaming channels. Great area...right beside a bus stop to take you right into city centre.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Fine for the price
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Good stay

Good stay. About 30 min walk into York centre. We walked down the river into York which was much nicer than down the main road but takes about extra 5 mins. Room had everything we needed for a 1 night stay. Comfy bed and pillow. Plus car park is handy. Check in system was smooth.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Adon

Good location. Need a good renovation esp on the bedroom. Also the room and bldg lack of proper maintenance as cobweb could be seen everywhere. Bed is very comfortable and most impt, no bedbug. :).
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

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

Nice stay

Great stay warm comfortable tea coffee available comfortable bed about 20 minutes walk to barbican long straight road not to bad
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice clean accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A late change of plans meant i needed a last minute room in york on a bank holiday Sunday. This was cheap and in reasonable walking distance to rhe centre, about 20 mins brisk walk. I had low expectations however was pleasantly surprised, room small but clean with a minu fridge, complimentary tea/coffee making facilities, complimentary bottle of water and even had a hairdryer in the room. For the price paid excellent value for a single night.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location

Easy place to find and direct taxi's to
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Good for what you pay for

Overall, for the price we paid and for a place to simply sleep and shower I am happy with my experience. There is limited private parking at the rear of the building (about 4 car spaces) but also street parking is available. The people are lovely and they were swift and friendly with checking me into my room. We were in a double bed room plus a single bed with an ensuite, and it was all tidy and clean upon arrival. The only downsides was that one of the windows had a crack in it and the room gets quite warm (we stayed in mid July). The room comes with a standing fan you can use though. We also got a takeout to have in the hotel room and it was helpful that we had a mini fridge in our room. It came with cutlery but we did notice downstairs there is a seating area and a kitchen space that I think residents are welcome to use. They also have an ironing board and you can ask for an iron too from the friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Josephine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good clean comfortable room. Check in was a bit difficult as it is done over the phone and the guy was a bit stroppy. Apart from that room was pleasant, easy access and free parking was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

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