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The Sycamore Guest House

4.0 star property
Edwardian guesthouse in York with free breakfast

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Property entrance
Fireplace
Free daily English breakfast
Exterior
Double Room (Second Floor) | Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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King or Twin Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated

King or Twin Room

Highlights

Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated

Standard Double Room

Highlights

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Double Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated

Classic Double Room

Highlights

Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • City view
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Small Double Room with Private External Bathroom | Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated

Small Double Room with Private External Bathroom

Highlights

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • City view
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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King Double or Twin | Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated

King Double or Twin

Highlights

Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room (Second Floor) | Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated

Double Room (Second Floor)

Highlights

Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • City view
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
19 Sycamore Place, Bootham, York, England, YO30 7DW

What's nearby

  • York Minster - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • York St. John University - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Shambles - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • York City Walls - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Jorvik Viking Centre - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • York (QQY-York Train Station) - 9 min walk
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Love Cheese - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Garden Room - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Bootham Tavern - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Brew & Brownie - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Sycamore Guest House

Upscale guesthouse near York Minster
Close to Shambles and York City Walls, The Sycamore Guest House provides amenities like free English breakfast. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Self parking (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Smoke-free premises, tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and down comforters
  • Rainfall showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 24-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels and DVD players
  • Private yards, coffee/tea makers, and heating

Languages

English, Greek

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 2 per night)
  • Self parking on site (GBP 2 per night)

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1904
  • Edwardian architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 24-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 9 AM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
An early check-in fee will be charged
Late check-in fee
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 11 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 8 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 8 are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: GBP 2 per night
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 2.00 per night
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system

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
Children 8 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

Sycamore Guest House
Sycamore Guest House York
Sycamore York
Sycamore Guest House Hotel York
Sycamore Guest House Guesthouse York
Sycamore Guest House Guesthouse
The Sycamore Guest House York
The Sycamore Guest House Guesthouse
The Sycamore Guest House Guesthouse York

Frequently asked questions

Is The Sycamore Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Sycamore Guest House?

Self parking is available for GBP 2 per night.

What time is check-in at The Sycamore Guest House?

Check-in start time: 9 AM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Sycamore Guest House?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Sycamore Guest House located?

Located in Clifton, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of St Mary's Lodge, York Minster, and Shambles. St. Olave's Church and Yorkshire Museum Gardens are also within 5 minutes. York (QQY-York Train Station) is 9 minutes by foot and York Station is 10 minutes.

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The Sycamore Guest House Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 160 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 160 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 160 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 160 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 160 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gabriele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the train station, the beautiful gardens around the abbey ruins and the historic centre of York. Enjoyed the owners friendliness and warmth. Felt very much at home. Excellent breakfast too.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catharine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable.Natalie was so gracious very helpful kind. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel is a little dated tiny bathroom but the hosts were lovely and the breakfast was great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Owner very attentive and courteous. Thouroughly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely host and wonderful experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Close to city centre
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison

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

Sycamore guest house

Lovely B&B. Spirios was very welcoming and accommodating and always had a smile on his face. Room was clean and tidy and mirrored the rest of the guest house. Close to York city centre and 10 minutes from the train station. Would highly recommend a stay at this little gem
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

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

Great spot for all York's attractions

Very well placed but quiet spot close to all of York's sights and only 10 minutes from train station. Fabulous breakfast and both Spiros and his son were great hosts. If you like antique furniture and quirkiness whilst retaining the essential mod cons you'll love this b&b.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

NIGEL

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

Sycamore Guest House

Went to York to see Christmas market,so looked for somewhere that was a a short walk from the centre. This is a quaint period property that is privately run. The host was very helpful and nothing was too much bother. Would certainly stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Cosy weekend away

Our host Stavros was an excellent host from start to finish. He made us feel so welcome. room very small but very clean, external bathroom small but fine for us. guest house in general very dated , however this gave us the comfortable cosy feel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Not pleasant

The room was at the top of the house the en-suite was terrible too small 🙈🙈
If you sat on the toilet you’re knees hit the wall
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Decent stay with some disappointments

Host was nice enough, and location was good. Can’t speak for other rooms. But my room in particular was on the top floor, was really small and had a detached private bathroom that was also small and inconvenient. Although the bathroom situation was disclosed, the tight spaces and inconvenient access were not. I also needed to leave very early and made the room available for most of my stay and wasn’t offered even part of the payment back. I realize that’s policy. But some flexibility considering the very early departure would have been nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Guy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Best stay in York

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Anna-Lena

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Åse

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

Her kommer vi gjerne tilbake

The Sycamore Guest House er et koselig lite hotell med kort vei til og fra jernbane og bysentrum i York. Alt var rent og pent, og atmosfæren trivelig. Rommet vi bodde på var hjemmekoselig innredet, og sengene over gjennomsnittet komfortable. God og variert frokost i hyggelige omgivelser. Topp service fra vertskapet!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Christine

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

10/10 Excellent

Zain

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Marianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022