Gillygate Guest House

43 Gillygate, York, YO31 7EA, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.7/10! <small>(score from <b>1333</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very Good
Rated very good
1,333 reviews

Great location next to city walls, view of the minster

Steph United Kingdom
a living room with a bed and a fireplace at Gillygate Guest House in York
a bedroom with a bed and a chair and a fireplace at Gillygate Guest House in York
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Gillygate Guest House

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Located in the center of historic York, next to the old city walls and only 3 minutes' walk away from the York Minster, this 4-star guest house offers free Wi-Fi and free private parking on site. Rooms at Gillygate Guest House are elegant and contemporary furnished, and each benefits from a flat-screen TV with a DVD player, and an private bathroom with free toiletries. Tea and coffee making facilities with chocolates and biscuits are also provided. York Minster is 3 minutes' walk away, and is the largest gothic cathedral in northern Europe. Gillygate is next to the old city walls, and is just 10 minutes’ walk from York Rail Station.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

Located in the real heart of York, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7!

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
1 full bed
1 twin bed
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
Bedroom :
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
9.1
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Steph
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Great location next to city walls, view of the minster”
  • Richard
    United States of America United States of America
    “The bed was really comfy, the shower was a great size, and the area was great for accessing the city The host was very friendly and attentive without being in the way, very nice personality.”
  • Valeria
    United States of America United States of America
    “Great location. Great host !✨ We are very thankful for the kindness and the local advices! We ended up wishing we stayed more time ! We are definitely coming back and stay here longer next time!!”

Host Info

Company review score: 9.5Based on 1,326 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

We love living in York and been a proud Yorkshireman like to show and explain where to get the best out of your time in and around the city or excursions in the Rest of our beautiful county of Yorkshire. However you can spend a week in York and still won't see it all.. Personally I love the old charm of strolling around the ancient city streets and Snicleways as the smaller streets are called here. There are excellent Museums and attractions so if the weather is inclement you still can be entertained. Then there are numerous excellent resteraunts bars and theatres to visit in the evenings or try a Ghost walk

Property info

Gillygate Guesthouse is a city centre Victorian period property complete with original fireplaces and ceiling roses. The views from our front rooms offer City views of York and higher rooms have stunning scenes of the ancient city walls and York Minster which is Northern Europes biggest Gothic Catherdral.

Neighborhood info

Gillygate is city centre strreet of shops pubs resteeraunts hair and beauty parlours with lots going on around us like Museum Gardens, Art Museum St Johns University the city walls Cathedral and the theatre all withing 300 metres..

Languages Spoken

English,Chinese

Area info

Amenities of Gillygate Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Living Area
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Chinese

Property practice

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House rules

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Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Check-out

From 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 4 are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 4 and up are allowed)

Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Gillygate Guest House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Gillygate Guest House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

FAQs about Gillygate Guest House

  • The prices at Gillygate Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Gillygate Guest House include:

    • Twin
    • Double
    • Single
    • Apartment

  • Check-in at Gillygate Guest House is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

  • Gillygate Guest House is 2,300 feet from the center of York. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Gillygate Guest House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):