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Hocus Pocus Tiny Hotel

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in York, steps from Shambles

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Traditional Suite, Ensuite (Apothecary) | 1 bedroom
Traditional Suite, Ensuite (Apothecary) | 1 bedroom
Miscellaneous
Traditional Suite, Ensuite (Apothecary) | 1 bedroom
Miscellaneous
In the heart of York City Centre, Hocus Pocus Tiny Hotel offers a charming stay with public WiFi. With express check-in and multilingual staff, this guesthouse is close to Shambles and York City Walls.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite (Sorceryum) | 1 bedroom

Superior Double Room, Ensuite (Sorceryum)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Heating
Fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Traditional Suite, Ensuite (Apothecary) | 1 bedroom

Traditional Suite, Ensuite (Apothecary)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

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Traditional Quadruple Room, Ensuite (Itinerandum) | 1 bedroom

Traditional Quadruple Room, Ensuite (Itinerandum)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Heating
Fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Standard Quadruple Room, Ensuite (Libraryum) | 1 bedroom

Standard Quadruple Room, Ensuite (Libraryum)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Heating
Fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Design Double Room, Ensuite (Principium Magicae)

Design Double Room, Ensuite (Principium Magicae) | 1 bedroom

Design Double Room, Ensuite (Principium Magicae)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Heating
Fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

City Centre, a neighborhood in York, is home to Hocus Pocus Tiny Hotel. Shambles and York Minster are notable landmarks, and if an activity is on the agenda, check out York Racecourse. York Dungeon and Yorkshire's Winter Wonderland are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like cycling.
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2 Patrick Pool, York, England, YO1 8BB

What's nearby

  • Shambles - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • York Christmas Market - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • York Minster - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Jorvik Viking Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • York City Walls - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles

Getting around

  • York Station - 12 min walk
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Market Cat - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Krep Crepes & Galettes - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The York Roast Co - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Valhalla - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hocus Pocus Tiny Hotel

Guesthouse near Shambles
Close to York Minster, Hocus Pocus Tiny Hotel has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A front-desk safe, multilingual staff, and smoke-free premises
  • A computer station

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Conveniences

  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive smart lock details

Access methods

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/debit cards
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hocus Pocus Tiny Hotel York
Hocus Pocus Themed Accommodation
Hocus Pocus Tiny Hotel Guesthouse
Hocus Pocus Tiny Hotel Guesthouse York

Frequently asked questions

Is Hocus Pocus Tiny Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hocus Pocus Tiny Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hocus Pocus Tiny Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hocus Pocus Tiny Hotel located?

Located in City Centre, this guesthouse is steps from Newgate Market and Shambles. York's Chocolate Story and King's Square are just steps away. York Station is 12 minutes by foot and York (QQY-York Train Station) is 12 minutes.

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Hocus Pocus Tiny Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 44 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely as advertised
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Great hotel for overnight stay.

Great hotel and theme. Room was warm. Due to age of building air conditioning not available, fans provided however so thank you. Amazing location right next to The Shambles.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Amenities
Such a lovely hotel good position in town well worth the money spent very clean and very good decor will go back at some stage in the future
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most unique hotel I've ever stayed. Tight quarters, but very fun.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Antony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very quirky which we loved, ideally situated for the Shambles. Really enjoyed York and staying at the Hocus Pocus really added to the whole experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved our stay at this fun tiny hotel? The beds were very comfortable and the location Fantastic, l think everyone coming to York should spend at least one night here, l definitely will come back again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

susan

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

Amazing hotel you must try it soon ...

Amazing hotel in the center of York with everything in walking distance. Rooms were immaculately clean cant wait to return.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely fantastic hotel. The room was spotless and I was in my element the whole time.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, quirky property, a unique experience. It was very hot outside and no opening window in room but air coolers kept it reasonably cool and also fridge in room to keep drinks cold. Great location right in the centre of everything, but wasn't disturbed by any noise. Good size room. Only negative was mattress wasn't great so didn't sleep too well, or maybe that was because of the ghosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a cute little hotel! We really enjoyed the themed rooms and location. The one thing it could improve on is the quality of the bed but otherwise it was great.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

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

So much fun

Amazing, fun hotel stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andres

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cannot rate the staff, this is a self service hotel, but it’s really easy, you’ll get a couple of codes the day of your stay. The hotel is right in the heart of the shambles, as a tourist that’s exactly the area where you want to be. The hotel is like nothing that you ever have experienced before, I can guarantee it. Without spoiling your experience I will tell you that my hard-to-please teenager was flabbergasted with the experience, he said it’s in his top 5 hotels in the world.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Right in the middle of the Shambles, this hotel couldn’t be more convenient. It is also wonderfully quirky and delightful. Well worth a stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yasmin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely themed room! Check in was easy and convenient and in a prime location right on the Shambles.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Small but in a great location! Very quiet! Comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
loved everything
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Location, location.

Great location, right in the City Centre. A small but very different room giving the feeling you have travelled back in time, but with a little modern comforts. Heating and fridge!! Expensive, but then so is all accommodation in York. Quirky, bit pleased we have ticked this one off our list of places to stay. Probably not suited to an extended stay, one or two nights only. But an experience. 👍
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Excellent

Absolutely amazing. Such a change from your standard hotel. Very clean - couldn't fault anything. Will definitely be back
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

magical

This is a wonderful quirky little place. Really nice idea. Well executed to provide something different but in keeping with the York vibe. Highly recommend it if you want to something out of the ordinary.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim

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

Magically wonderful

Had the most magical stay at this hotel! I stayed in the sorceryum room and i felt like i had been transported back in time. My bed was so comfortable and i slept like a dream. Havnt stopped talking about this hotel since iv got back home, and many people now want to experience it for themselves. I will definitely be back
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a wonderfully unique property. This property can be noisy as there is a bar next door. We stayed on a Monday night so we had no issues. This property is very well done and the owners really took their time in setting up the decor. It’s location within the walls couldn’t be better. It iwas a quick walk from the train station. The rooms are quite small, but everything you need is there. We stayed in the librarium with our 2 older teenagers and it was just fine for a night. If you are looking for a unique place to stay, we would recommend this property to anyone looking to go to York.

8/10 Good

Erin

The only thing that made me uneasy about staying at this ADORABLE hotel-we felt completely alone. We were emailed a passcode to enter the hotel and another code to enter our room. We never had any interaction with staff. We didn’t feel very safe because of this. The hotel itself is very magical-as if you are inside Hogwarts (Harry Potter).
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Alexander

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very awesome experience! Excellent location right in the middle of everything. We would love to stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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