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Gillygate Guest House

4.0 star property
Guesthouse in York, 4-minute walk to York Minster

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Superior Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi
Deluxe Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi
Single Room | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Interior entrance
Twin Room | View from room
Close to York Minster and Shambles, Gillygate Guest House has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - double
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
IPod dock
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi

Single Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
IPod dock
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - double
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
IPod dock
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi

Twin Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
IPod dock
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
43 Gillygate, York, England, YO31 7EA

What's nearby

  • York St. John University - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • York Minster - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Shambles - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • York Christmas Market - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Jorvik Viking Centre - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • York Station - 12 min walk
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bootham Tavern - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Eagle & Child - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bean & Gone Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bennetts - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Guy Fawkes Inn - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Gillygate Guest House

Upscale guesthouse near York Minster
Near Shambles, Gillygate Guest House provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • English breakfast (surcharge)
Room features
All guestrooms at Gillygate Guest House have amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with DVD players
  • Coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 5 for adults and GBP 5 for children

Family friendly

  • DVD player

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 4 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 5 for adults and GBP 5 for children

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

Property is also known as

Gillygate Guest House Guesthouse York
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Frequently asked questions

Is Gillygate Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Gillygate Guest House?

Gillygate Guest House doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Gillygate Guest House?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM.

What time is check-out at Gillygate Guest House?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Gillygate Guest House located?

Located in Bootham, this guesthouse is within a 5-minute walk of York St. John University and York Minster. Bootham Bar and York Art Gallery are just steps away. York Station is 12 minutes by foot and York (QQY-York Train Station) is 12 minutes.

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Gillygate Guest House Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 24 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Buckeroo

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

Basic room very close to city center

We had a bit of trouble checking in, along with some confusion about breakfast being included or not, but it got sorted out and all worked out. The staff was very pleasant. The room we had was spacious with two huge windows that opened out to the street. The small tv was in an awkward spot but we weren’t there for the tv. The bed was low and of average comfort. The shower was small but water temp and pressure were good. I’d recommend this hotel for its location and price.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived to be told that they had no record of our booking. Even though they had twice sent an email confirmation. At the very last minute we had to find somewhere else which cost considerably more and was 2 miles out of york. Totally ruined our weekend. Their excuse was they dont use expedia any more. The hotel looked pretty shabby anyway. Parking was a joke and the owners were not very apologetic at what had happened
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The gillygate was not far from the minster ideal location. Staff where hel0full and friendly we would definitely recommend the gillygate guest house .
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kiersten

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

Stay Here!

It was a great stay! The room we were in was amazing! The bathroom was modern, shower was great, and the bedroom was large with a comfortable bed. Owners were very nice and accommodating. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chris, Queenscliff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Due to a problem caused by Expedia, our booking was confused. Cheers However Mark, our host, could not have been more helpful and allowed us to stay in a holiday let on the other side of York. An equally good location and we had the place to ourselves. A great spot from which to explore York’s Minster, Jorvik Centre, city walls and River Ouse.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here for 3 nights. We were made very welcome by the lady of the house who was very friendly and also very knowledgeable about York. Our room was on the first floor. The bed was comfortable (I suffer from a bad back) there was a sofa also for seating, a TV and a shower room en suite. the room was plenty warm enough and I actually opened to windows as we have just had an unseasonably warm February. We had a very good breakfast each morning and there was plenty of it served down stairs in the dining room. The guest house is located within 10 mins walk from the train station and very close to the Minster and the City walls. We will certainly return to this Guest House.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

4/10 Poor

Samantha

Not very happy, will not stay here again

Although the original place we were staying in was not available we were given a replacement accommodation which we were told was more convenient and of better quality. However we were not pleased the area was extremely noisy and we did not feel very comfortable in the guest house, we didn't even receive complimentary milk to make a drink.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Gillygate Guest house is the place to visit.

Our 4 day Christmas visit was a real pleasure and made so by a most welcoming atmosphere, excellent breakfasts, and very helpful hosts. We will most certainly return to this guesthouse on future visits to York, and recommend it to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Stephen

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

Good value, good location

Good value B&B, owners could not be more helpful. Mark even came with me in my car to find free parking space as the hotel spaces were already taken. There is only limited parking available behind the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

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

Great guest house!

The guest room looks just the same as the picture put up by the host. The guest hotel is owned and run by a cute couple Mark and Joyce, they are very kind, considerate and willing to offer help to the extent they can. Great location, great host and hostess, great breakfast, great room. One thing that can be improved is the slow shower draining, had to stop in the middle of shower to let the water go. But generally great place, will definitely recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

jing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
酒店位置很好，还有免费停车场，方便自驾游的客人。 老板很热情，帮我们泊车、拿行李，很周到。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

gra, farnham surrey

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

great value

great value with great breakfast. very helpful owner. very close to centre of York.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Wonderful little guest house

The owners were very friendly and helpful. We arrived in the morning and we were able to leave our luggage there. The location is very convenient, as the town center is just a short walk away. Our room was clean and spacious. Unfortunately we had to catch an early train, so we were not able to have their breakfast, but the selection looked wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Lovely room, comfy bed!

Lovely room with all the necessary amenities! Super comfy bed, nice breakfast. Nice location! We were right around the corner from the Three Legged Mare and heard some Great local talent. Be aware there are multiple stairs to rooms; not sure if there are main floor rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly,clean and tidy.Good breakfast could not ask for anymore.Good location for sightseeing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jason, Gainsborough

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

Pleasant stay

Very friendly and accommodating. Breakfast cooked to order. Parking tight, owner takes care of that well. Would use again for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Angela

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

Overnight stay in York

If you're looking for a comfortable bed and somewhere central for the City of York this is the place to stay. Very comfortable and convenient guest house. Within 30 seconds walk of the City gate. Also has parking at the rear of the property. Very friendly service and nice full English breakfast. Although very near the centre we found it quiet even though Saturday night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Great location

Enjoyed our stay at Gillygate. Very central location and excellent hosts Mark and Joyce. There is parking, which is at a premium for the area. Mark parked our car for us and was very helpful and attentive throughout our stay. Joyce es very kind in allowing us access to our room before it was turned over from previous guests. We left our bags and returned to a made over room. Our room was very quiet considering the flow of traffic on the other side of the building. Our room was tired, but functional and a fan was provided to help keep us cool. For the price we paid, around £75, we consider that value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

GREGORY

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

Lovely experience!

Gillygate was a delightful B&B! The room was recently remodeled and very clean. The host was so very helpful and very warm and friendly. The WiFi worked perfectly and the breakfasts were very good! We will book this one again if we visit York anytime in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

family guesthouse

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

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