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The Vanguard - York Residence

4.0 star property
Guesthouse in York, near York Minster

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Standard Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, soundproofing, free WiFi
Family Suite | Living room | 40-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV, Netflix
Exterior
Family Suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, soundproofing, free WiFi
Interior
The Vanguard - York Residence in The Groves neighborhood offers easy access to York's historic landmarks. Enjoy reliable WiFi and a smoke-free environment. Express check-in/out saves valuable sightseeing time.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, soundproofing, free WiFi

Standard Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, soundproofing, free WiFi

Family Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, soundproofing, free WiFi

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in The Groves, a neighborhood in York, The Vanguard - York Residence is near a train station. Shambles and York Minster are notable landmarks, and if an activity is on the agenda, check out York Racecourse. Clarence Gardens and Yorkshire Museum Gardens are also worth visiting. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like horse riding and hiking/biking trails.
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83 Eldon St, York, England, YO31 7NH

What's nearby

  • York St. John University - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • York Minster - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Shambles - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • York Christmas Market - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Jorvik Viking Centre - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • York Station - 7 min drive
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Slice of Heaven - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Black Horse - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Ambiente - ‬11 min walk

About this property

The Vanguard - York Residence

Upscale guesthouse near Shambles
Near York Minster, The Vanguard - York Residence provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this guesthouse include:
  • Self parking (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Luggage storage and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Vanguard - York Residence offer amenities such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls, in addition to minibars and free bottled water. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Showers, hair dryers, and shampoo
  • 40-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and digital channels
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

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

  • Self parking on site (GBP 7 per night)

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

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.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 10.0 per week

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A damage deposit of GBP 200 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: GBP 7 per night
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 10.0 per week
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20.0 per night

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 debit card 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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

The Vanguard York York
The Vanguard York Residence
The Vanguard - York Residence York
The Vanguard - York Residence Guesthouse
The Vanguard - York Residence Guesthouse York

Frequently asked questions

Is The Vanguard - York Residence pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Vanguard - York Residence?

Self parking is available for GBP 7 per night.

What time is check-in at The Vanguard - York Residence?

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

What time is check-out at The Vanguard - York Residence?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Vanguard - York Residence located?

Located in The Groves, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of York St. John University and Shambles. Clarence Gardens and White Cross Court are also within 10 minutes. York Station is 22 minutes by foot and York (QQY-York Train Station) is 23 minutes.

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Reviews

The Vanguard - York Residence Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 78 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 78 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 78 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 78 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 78 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was perfect for what we wanted
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Bank holiday stay

Excellent accommodation. Clean, modern, great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Xiaoyu

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small and beddings are not that clean. Definitely not a feeling of a 4 star level hotel, would say 2 star level.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was really comfortable and clean. Really happy with our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy walking distance of York city centre, clean and plenty of room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicky

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

Lovely little place

Lovely little place, not far from the centre, very modern and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Iris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and comfortable staying with very good and detailed instructions for check in and parking
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great, really nice room, great value
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very nice. A couple of small things: 1- It would have been nice to know there was a flight of narrow stairs to get to room, 2- Bathroom sink is blocked by overhanging cabinets, toothbrushing very difficult, 3- bathroom door drifts open against the bed unless closed and then the bathroom is very hot.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice but not a hotel for a romantic night away more like a simple room in a budget
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable stop over for the evening & easy walk in to the town.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable, spacious room, perfect for a family. Great location, very attentive service.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Great spot!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Self check-in instructions were very easy to follow. Hotel is very conveniently located - only a short walk into the main city area of York. Would happily stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Apartment as described, will defo stay again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

Would stay again

Nice room. 10 minute walk to town centre so very convenient. Complimentary bottles of water. Good contact with hosts. I left my tablet in the room when we checked out, good communication to get it returned to me
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great communication, we only stayed 1 night. Walking distance to the Shambles and great shops. We were even allowed to leave our luggage there until we were ready to go.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Nice place close to city centre

Nice new room in an older renovated house walking didtancd to the centre and free parking
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable stay. Would have liked some breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was very comfortable and finished to a high standard. The check in was very smooth and the staff were very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neil

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

FANTASTIC VALUE

Superb facilities, spotlessly clean, fantastic shower, great value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacinta

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

Perfect comfortable room for the night

Easy check in with lots of information provided and good communication with the wonders just a message away. Comfortable room with everything we needed, very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very efficient self-checking in process. Easy 20 min walk to centre of York.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jay

A nice room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

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