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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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Basic Triple Room, Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Deluxe Quadruple Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
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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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
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
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
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Fan
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 169 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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

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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
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 238 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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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

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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
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Fan
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 198 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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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
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 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
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Fan
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 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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Emerald Residence Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

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

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Fine for the price
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

Ashfaqul

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice

Quiet and good family place to stay. Nice surrounding.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

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

8/10 Good

Mohammad Reza

Overall the property and the facilities were great for a short trip. We were very satisfied.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

stuart

Liked: Cleanliness
A bit out of the way, we dropped lucky with someone being onsite to let us in. Bit of a hike to get food and drink
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness
Very basic, bed was comfortable. Clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Mamdy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Lively place

Room 1 big room clean a d amazing beds and bedding everything needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

C ZHANG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Safe and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

John

A good clean and comfortable place on a main bus route 15 minutes into York City centre, all at a very reasonable cost!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann

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

Nice place to stay

I don't care about some negative review in this place. All I need is a place to sleep with while spending my holiday in York. And this place is perfect. It has everything I need (towel, toiletries, refreshments). Very clean and tidy. Nice toilet and shower. Location, it is very near in bus stops that could take you in a few minutes to the city center. I enjoy my stay here as much as I enjoy traveling York. I just want a little suggestion to atleast have a microwave oven so we can buy ready to eat foods. Besides that.. everything is perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It took till a lot later in the day to receive the smart lock details despite several chases through the Hotels.com system. Upon arrival the building was noisy with people in the corridor. The room was very basic with very thin curtains. The TV was mounted really high with dangling cables. There is a lot of road noise and noise from other rooms carries including people in the corridors and slamming of the front door. The water bottles and biscuits were a nice touch. There were a lot of tatty finishes, especially in the bathroom with paint overlapping in odd places. Would not stay again, especially at this price, way too expensive for what you get.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Eloisa

Disliked: Staff & service
It was hard to get hold to someone on the phone to check in, I am pregnant and I needed to go to the toilet as soon as, the person who I managed to speak to had issues with the system and took longer to give me the codes to access. Then about an hour after, while I was at a Dr appointment I received a message saying that I have to leave the room, all very random, they took my last name wrong and gave me the wrong number but there is no need to send a message like that and get me all into panic. Apart of that the room was fine, just that didn’t have any other light more than the main one, so if you want to read in bed then take your own lamp.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Inexpensive and noisy.

Remote check in,so it was a surprise to hear a couple loudly have sex when I arrived.Its cheap for York and it's clean,it was fresher's week apparently,so there was a lot of activity around midnight,lots of guests going outside to smoke,shout and slam the door .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

James

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Ok Wouldnt stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jo

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Comfy beds

Checkin required calling a mobile number which was awkward from our Australian mobile sim. Thankfully I had data so could find the UK area code to use to make the call. Due to traffic noise it was just a bit hard to hear the instructions. Once given the code for the room it was easy to manage. I would have preferred the instructions been emailed or SMS through. The room was upstairs and the beds were soft and comfortable which was wonderful. There was a small fridge. ( No freezer) The toilet hadn’t been cleaned behind the seat and a dark syrupy liquid had accumulated (not cleaning product) and the shower head was very mouldy. Being an older building noise reverberated from other guests using the property however this settled before midnight :) It was a nice walk through the park into town, and was close to Aldi.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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

Carpet in the bathroom

The bathroom had carpet on the floor something we found very unhygenic in a hotel. No staff present at all.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Booking in was fine. Room clean but glass found on top of wardrobe. Bins not emptied daily. No extra toilet rolls. Other guests left front door not shut properly sometimes with the snib on so would not lock. Door bell needs to be prominent hard to see.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

OKSANA

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Disappointing

Have asked for a 5 place room, got a dormitory with 5 beds aligned (not so confortable for parents and children). The green light of the fire alarm on the ceiling is too strong and disturbing in the night. Too hot without air conditioning (we avoided door opening as there were lots of mosquitoes outside). No towel change. Though, having a car park is useful. Some food shops are in the neighbourhood. The location is well to get to the downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jodie

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

Not worth the money

Room was damp bathroom paint was flaking, the room was shockingly freezing it was warmer outside the oil heater provided did nothing to warm it up. Took more than 10mins to get into the property as lady told us the wrong code more than 5 times. Would never stop again and would waste money a tent would have been warmer.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

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