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The Victoria

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An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and benches, a brick building, and hanging white flowers. - The Victoria (York)
A cozy library with wooden tables and chairs, bookshelves filled with books, and a brick archway. - The Victoria (York)
A traditional pub with a brick facade, a signboard advertising food and quiz nights, and a gated entrance. - The Victoria (York)
A bar area with a wooden counter, multiple beer taps, and a sign indicating the location of toilets. - The Victoria (York)
A hotel room with two single beds, a bedside table with a lamp, a dresser, and a window with curtains. - The Victoria (York)
Close to York City Walls and Shambles, The Victoria provides a terrace, a bar, and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

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Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Double Room (Sometimes noisy)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Fishergate, a neighborhood in York, is home to The Victoria. Notable landmarks in the area include York City Walls and Shambles. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at York Barbican or Bootham Crescent Stadium. Visit our York travel guide
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1 Heslington Road, York, England, YO10 5AR

What's nearby

  • A historic stone castle with a large archway and towers.
    York Barbican
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A snow-covered path with a sunset in the background, a lone tree, and a few people walking.
    University of York
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • A historic cityscape with a prominent cathedral, a bridge, and a mix of traditional and modern buildings.
    York City Walls
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • A narrow street with brick buildings, a shop with a glass display, and a sign for a museum.
    Shambles
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • A market stall with illuminated star decorations and a sign listing prices.
    York Christmas Market
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • York (QQY-York Train Station)
    6 min drive
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
    55 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Postern Gate
    6 min walk
  • Gatehouse Coffee
    5 min walk
  • Piccadilly Tap
    9 min walk
  • The Masons Arms
    5 min walk
  • The Rook & Gaskill
    4 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

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

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 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

The host will greet guests on arrival

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

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 cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Victoria pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at The Victoria?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Victoria?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Victoria located?

Located in Fishergate, this inn is within a 15-minute walk of York Barbican, York City Walls, and Shambles. Walmgate Bar and National Centre for Early Music are also within 10 minutes. York Station is 22 minutes by foot and York (QQY-York Train Station) is 22 minutes.

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Reviews

The Victoria Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 81 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leighton

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, comfy beds, great pub atmosphere, easy walking distance to Xmas market.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, 10 mins walk along the old walks to the city. Quiet area. Lovely room and very clean. Fantastic English full breakfast included. Free parking. Couldn't ask for more. Well recommended
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great breakfast ideas, and excellent service. The breakfast that we had were very tasty. Evening meals were also great well worth coming back for. Good selection of drinks at the bar very nice public area.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were stunning. Host was very welcoming and the pub itself had a lot of history and we loved our time there.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

Good trip

Lovely place , very clean, helpful hosts, breakfast was a good start to the day. Would stay again if we visit york again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Corin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location to access the city/uni on foot. The landlord couldn't have been more helpful, great service. The room was great for our purposes, just for one night, nothing fancy but good value and a bonus to have free parking and leave the car there the next day.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Friendly Pub

Lovely local pub, very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dave

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

Weekend in york

Good clean place friendly staff. Good location for what we wanted. Have no problem staying there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Location was good for the Xmas markets 15 mins walk. There was parking at the hotel and the staff were very helpful. The beds were comfy and very clean. Breakfast was excellent, would stay there again if we go to York.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Staff were so friendly and helpful. Very clean room. Excellent bar on premises. Loads of eating shops very handy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is very conveniently located right next to York Barbican. I had an event there so this hotel was a great choice. The staff were prompt and friendly, and explained everything well. The property is very secure with the gate locked and a code required to unlock and access the building. I felt very safe! Everyone staying at the hotel was considerate and quiet. I tried to keep as quiet as possible when returning, as my event didn’t end until 1am. I love that the property is also a pub, although I unfortunately didn’t have time to get a drink here due to having alternate plans. The room is bright and very clean, as is the bathroom! There’s a TV, kettle and some tea and biscuits available in the room. The only con I would mention is that my room was a little noisy due to the traffic outside. There was also a strange rattling outside of the window, maybe caused by wind. I did also struggle with the lock to my room but luckily had friends who were able to help me out before they left to go home. Overall, I was happy with my stay and would definitely return :)
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is an edge of town pub. Main use for the local population but has a few rooms that make it ideal location for the Barbican theatre. It's not 4/5 star so the people who complain about a hair on the tolet floor, those fools need not go.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay in the Victoria in York. Near the centre. Free parking. Friendly and helpful staff. Breakfast was really good. Great selection. Room was clean, comfortable and quiet. Would definitely recommend too anyone ☀️
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service lovely chap , would stay again . Decent location good selection of beers nice breakfast included.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

oliver

Will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very convenient stay for York without the expense of being in the centre of the city - good value for money, would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Bargain stay

Very good price, bed comfy, easily walkable to the centre
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is a gem of a place for visiting the York Barbican, free car parking, a nice lovely room, absolutely lovely welcome and a warm atmosphere from the staff, breakfast is amazing, honestly I will stay here again and i would recommend. We had an evening meal here also, and it was excellent, proper Home Cooking, excellent thank you to the staff, if you read this...thank you
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A good room for a low price, and surprisingly quiet for accommodation above a pub. The room was very cold, however.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location for the Barbican, however unable to order a drink for the room when we returned just after 11:30 and there were still people in the bar
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Shuren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Need to pay for breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Andrew

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rang up say ok to park car said ok then rang me back to say my room had a flood.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Ben

Disappointed

Noisy due to the bar and no sound proofing between rooms/landing. The room was lit all night from the emergency exit light, i get this is a requirement but never seen it almost directly above the bed before.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Avoid!

Sub standard, very poor decor, not cleaned to expected standard. Poor facilities and no one who could authorise on site. Not even a request for extra pillows. After serious consideration we changed our plans and decided not to stay and drove home after seeing our show. Manageress was not available until after we had left and have emailed our complaint as instructed. She agreed to refund the breakfast costs which we pre paid on booking in but was very defensive otherwise. Not satisfied but cannot be bothered to push for full refund. Will not recommend and will definitely not visit again. Oh and we would not have returned a full pint if there was nothing wrong with it. Customer service is sadly lacking these days .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024