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23 St Mary's

3.5 star property
Bed & breakfast in York, 9-minute walk to York Minster

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Travelers find a welcoming haven at 23 St Mary's in Bootham, with a peaceful terrace and library for relaxation. Start the day with breakfast before exploring York Minster. Helpful staff assist with tours and tickets for local events.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Family Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Four Poster Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Four Poster Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Super King or Twin Room with City View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Super King or Twin Room with City View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

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Family Quadruple Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Family Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 2 Twin Beds and 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room

Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room

Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room

Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
23 St. Mary's, St. Mary's, Bootham, York, England, YO30 7DD

What's nearby

  • Yorkshire Museum Gardens - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • York St. John University - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • York Minster - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Shambles - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • York Christmas Market - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • York Station - 8 min walk
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bootham Tavern - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Brew & Brownie - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Eagle & Child - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Star Inn the City - ‬6 min walk

About this property

23 St Mary's

Bed & breakfast near York Minster
Located close to Shambles, 23 St Mary's provides a terrace, a library, and a snack bar/deli. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Express check-in, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as free WiFi and room service.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 10 per day); reservations required
  • Street parking available
  • Self parking on site (GBP 10 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 15 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in room
  • No elevator

More

  • Built in 1890
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Room service

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 10.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 15 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • Self parking fee: GBP 10 per day
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 10 per day (20 ft away)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 10.0 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 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

23 St Mary's
23 St Mary's B&B
23 St Mary's B&B York
23 St Mary's York
23 St Mary's House York
23 St Mary's House
23 St Mary's Guesthouse York
23 St Mary's Guesthouse
23 St Mary's York
23 St Mary's Bed & breakfast
23 St Mary's Bed & breakfast York

Frequently asked questions

Is 23 St Mary's pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for GBP 10 per day.

What time is check-in at 23 St Mary's?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM.

What time is check-out at 23 St Mary's?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is 23 St Mary's located?

Located in Bootham, this bed & breakfast is within a 10-minute walk of St Mary's Lodge and York Minster. Yorkshire Museum Gardens and St. Olave's Church are just steps away. York Station is 8 minutes by foot and York (QQY-York Train Station) is 8 minutes.

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Reviews

23 St Mary's Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.6

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 369 out of 539 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 135 out of 539 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 539 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 539 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 539 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place. Great location, staff are excellent, breakfast definitely worth the extra.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property, very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

Delightful, welcoming, perfect :D

Delightful place to stay, welcoming staff, beautiful rooms, perfect location!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
St Mary’s was clean, comfortable with an excellent breakfast and great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I can’t recommend this place enough! I had a lovely stay in this cute and cozy bed and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Faith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this guest house near the center of York! Fiona was a lovely host and provided so much insight and knowledge about what to do and where to go. Our room was quiet and comfortable along with excellent amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Convenient to city center and parking near by.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Min

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It located in very convenient area, easy acce s from station and city center Room was clean and cozy
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great option, perfect location, kind service, affordable
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful place to stay! Very convenient to the train station and close to York minster and the wall. We loved it!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Very charming.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hesham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, close to the center yet not too close to the noise. Quite rooms, taking care of every detail with warm and cozy style.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place as a base to explore York. Clean, quiet and comfy. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great accommodation in a convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful rooms, super comfortable bed and great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff,excellent location.great accommodation and fantastic breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Situated in a quiet street within easy walking distance of town. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
close to visit points
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

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

Relaxing stay

Delightful and quiet location and yet easy to get to all the main attractions of York city centre without the need for a car or taxi. The room and the bed were very comfortable and breakfast was really excellent. The staff were all very friendly and helpful and the property is well appointed just like on the photos.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

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

Lovely stay

Lovely stay! Perfect location near York Station and city centre. Cute and clean room.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jayme

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Smelt like damp Nd mould
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay! Very clean and cozy. The staff were very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Made very welcome, accommodation was great and easy walk to York minster
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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