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Friars Rest Guest House

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in York, near Shambles

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Front of property
Basic Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Basic Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Close to Shambles and University of York, Friars Rest Guest House has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Detached private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Fishergate, a neighborhood in York, is home to Friars Rest Guest House. Shambles and York Minster are notable landmarks, and if an activity is on the agenda, check out York Racecourse. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at York Barbican or LNER Community Stadium.
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Map
81 Fulford Rd, York, England, YO10 4BD

What's nearby

  • York Barbican - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • University of York - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Shambles - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • York Minster - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • York Racecourse - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • York Station - 3 min drive
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bison Coffee House - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Masons Arms - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Winning Post - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Edinburgh Arms - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Garden of India - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Friars Rest Guest House

Guesthouse near University of York
Close to Shambles and York Racecourse, Friars Rest Guest House has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Self parking (surcharge) and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Friars Rest Guest House have amenities such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and hair dryers
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 7 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking

Guest services

  • 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.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 18 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: GBP 7 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Friars Rest Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Friars Rest Guest House?

Self parking is available for GBP 7 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Friars Rest Guest House?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Friars Rest Guest House?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Friars Rest Guest House located?

Located in Fishergate, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kohima Museum, University of York, and Shambles. York Minster and York Racecourse are also within 1 mi (2 km). York Station is 24 minutes by foot and York (QQY-York Train Station) is 24 minutes.

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Friars Rest Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 33 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good for short stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good, clean, comfortable place to stay. Ideally situated for both York Uni and the town centre. Steve was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was lovely and quiet from the traffic nearby

10/10 Excellent

Rhiannon

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

Thanks :)

Convenient if you want to stay close to town centre. Very clean and staff lovely, thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Steve was great whilst the front window was double glazed the road noise was terrible coming through the gaps.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

All you need

Great location cosy room had everything we needed would go again lovely owner
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

barry

It was very clean,the room i booked didn't have en suite. Good options to get to centre of town, bus just opposite guesthouse or walk 20 minutes
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

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

Fantastic value

Hotel was easy to get to by walking although the bus stops very near. Hotel staff were friendly and helpful. I was impressed by how clean the communal areas were. Although I have never stayed in a place where it was semi en-suite- this was not an issue at all. I was impressed with the television as it had Netflix available as so often there is nothing to watch in the hotel rooms. This hotel was a reasonable price and worth every penny. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was spotless and in great decorative order. I was delighted by the size of the room. Public transport is excellent. The Number 7 bus goes from outside the Railway Station and drops you outside. It is also walkable if you are attending an event at the Barbican. Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Mick

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
No breakfasts available advertising as bed and breakfast but don't do food.to noisy right on busy road .90pound a night should be charging about 40 to 50 pound
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Friars Guest House

Guest house is lovely, arrival was smooth, car park was quite small and the driveway is very narrow not ideal if you have a large car as makes getting in and out difficult. Our double room was clean and nicely decorated, mattress was ok however the wooden bed frame was very creaky and we could also hear our neighbours bed too. The walls are quite thin and due to it being an older property floor boards creak. We were woken at 1am by guests in the room next door coming home, talking and walking around the room for nearly an hour it was as though they were in the room with us. Overall our stay was good, just didn’t have the best sleep.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect spot to stay within walking distance to the city
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Innes

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely host
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindi

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Duncan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff and well located
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Jacky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

YOLANDA

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Curtis

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

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