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Barbican House

4.0 star property
City-center guesthouse within easy reach of Shambles

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Experience the historic charm of Barbican House in Fishergate, where comfort and connection blend seamlessly. Located close to Jorvik Viking Centre and York City Walls, this upscale guesthouse offers a warm welcome with free in-room WiFi and self parking.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (2)

  • Breakfast available
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Premium bedding
  • Free self parking
  • Free toiletries
The current price is CNY926
CNY1,111 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 1 - Jun 2

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Traditional Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Premium bedding, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Double Room, 1 Double Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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City Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Premium bedding, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

City Double Room, 1 Double Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Traditional Double Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, City View

  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
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  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
20 Barbican Road, York, England, YO10 5AA

What's nearby

  • York Barbican - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Jorvik Viking Centre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • York City Walls - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Shambles - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • York Christmas Market - 11 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 67 min drive
  • Cattal Station - 18 min drive
  • York (QQY-York Train Station) - 22 min walk
  • York Station - 23 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Postern Gate - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Khao San Rd - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Rook & Gaskill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Masons Arms - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Gatehouse Coffee - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Barbican House

Barbican House offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Shambles and University of York. Guests will have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Also, York Minster and York Racecourse are just a 5-minute drive away.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 9 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:30 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Children (9 years old and younger) not allowed
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Onsite parking limited
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No alcohol served onsite
    • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8 AM–9:30 AM

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1888

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Ceiling fan
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 17.50 per person

Policies

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.

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.

This property accepts credit cards, mobile payments and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Diners Club

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

This property charges a fee for violations of their non-smoking policy.

Also known as

Barbican House York

Barbican House Hotel York

Barbican House Guesthouse York

Barbican House Guesthouse

Barbican House York

Barbican House Guesthouse

Barbican House Guesthouse York

Frequently asked questions

Does Barbican House offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Barbican House does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Barbican House?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Barbican House?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Barbican House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What's the area around Barbican House like?

Barbican House is in Fishergate, a short 12-minute walk from Shambles and 13 minutes' walk from University of York.

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Reviews

Barbican House Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, plentiful, and beautifully cooked. (14 reviews)
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Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Parking very good and secure The hosts were very nice and friendly It was very pleasant experience Breakfast very good and plentiful
Ian, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great location , very friendly , welcoming and great breakfast thank you
1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Our host was extremely helpful, courteous and an absolute pleasure. The room was clean, comfortable with everything we needed and breakfast was plentiful and tasty. The location was great - close to the city centre and the Barbican, which is why we chose it. We would definitely stay there again if we were overnighting in York.
Ammy, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely property in a great location.
Katreena, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Higly recommended, excellent service, very friendly
Clive, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

A really nice place to stay very close to the Centre of York. The owners are really friendly, we will definitely return.
Steven, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The host was very kind and helpful. The Barbican is located just outside the wall, which is brilliant, as inside the walls is quite noisy until very late. We would definitely stay here again!
Amelia Jane Delarosbel, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Breakfast was very good . Room was spotless.10 mins walk to city centre . Very close to Barbican centre . Great choice of recommended restaurants we went to thai tapas khaosan road again very good .The owners were very nice and went out of their way to help. Will be booking next trip to york
Stephen, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff helped us get the car parked early in the day before check-in, so we could explore York. The location was fantastic, and the room was clean and adequate.
Ian, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

York stay

Lovely hosts, super clean and comfy rooms. Excellent breakfasts, and conveniently situated. Couldn't have asked for anything more
Robin, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The people were very welcoming & helpful. Breakfast was beautifully cooked and served. Very clean and comfortable. A thoroughly enjoyable stay.
Susan Margaret, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing place

Barbican House was amazing, the owners were very friendly and very helpful. The breakfast was beautiful so much that we ordered it for our second morning as well. The room was a lovely size and beds were very comfy.
Emma, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Clean room
Muhammad Sabeel, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely accommodation in a charming house

Lovely family-run B&B, walking distance from the city center. They were kind, helpful & accommodating to our early bag drop-off too. The room is spotless, comfortable & I would return for sure!
1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The host was genial, interesting, helpful and welcoming. The excellent service ethos was impressive. The room and breakfast were excellent and restaurant recommendations were most helpful. We would happily return to this lovely B&B.
Edward, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly host, very close to the Barbican Centre. We will be back next time we go to a concert.
Mike, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

York Visit!

Visiting York for the weekend. Fantastic room with great views. Very comfortable!!
Trent, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

we found the property spotlessly clean and the father and daughter team we interacted with to be very friendly and accommodating. Only criticism is that the bed was very soft and hammock-like.
Randy and Joyce, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Property was close to old York. Clean. Host very friendly.
ROBERT, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Gem of a place

Lovely place to stay with very friendly and helpful owners. Absolutely recommend. Room spacious, clean and comfortable with everything you need. 2 min walk to York Barbican and 10 min walk to city centre. We will definitely return. Overall, an amazing 2 night break! Thank you for having us.
Julie, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely place

Barbican House is lovely. Very comfortable bed and room was decorated very nicely. Breakfast with tea was wonderful ( you need to order the night before and it is an extra charge). Durga is lovely and even ordered a taxi for me to get to the airport.
Lisa, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

A real Gem

We booked the Barbican House as we had tickets to see Paul Weller at the Barbican. From the minute we arrived they were so helpful. The room itself was spotlessly clean with the most comfortable bed I have ever slept in. We hadn't booked breakfast but decided to order as we arrived, the cost was £15 each per night, it was delicious with fresh fruit and cereal to start and then a full English with gorgeous bacon and sausages. Nothing was too much trouble for the host, he was so lovely. We had such a wonderful stay we didn't want to go home. Would definitely stay here again it's a gem of a place. Thank you again for your hospitality.
Gina, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful stay at Barbican House!

Our stay at the Barbican House could have not been better! Sabina got in touch with us before our arrival to ask about our estimated arrival time and whether we required parking. Durga kindly welcomed us on our arrival and he suggested various places and restaurants to go to. In addition, there were many other additional recommendations in the guest book we found at the room we stayed in. Fantastic communication all the time! The room was spotless, very comfortable, and had everything we needed. In addition, the hotel is within walking distance to all the places we had time to visit during our short stay. We would have loved to try their breakfast as all reviews were extremely positive about it! Unfortunately, we had a very early event to attend both days, and sadly we had to miss it. If we ever come back to York, our first place to check will for sure be the Barbican House. Thanks ever so much, Durga and Sabina, we really had a wonderful time!
2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

This was a very cute bed and breakfast and the host was beyond helpful. I really can't say enough good things about him! We unfortunately were not able to have breakfast as they don't start serving until 9 and we needed to be on our way for the day by 9 :) The room was clean, although the bathroom could have been cleaner. Speaking of the bathroom, the shower was tiny. The shower in a travel trailer is bigger. If you are a larger individual, or if ladies want to shave their legs, not a chance. It is like being in a sardine can. The other item to note is the location. It is very conveniently located for walking to downtown to see the attractions, however, it is on a very busy intersection which was very loud and had bright lights all night from traffic.
Pam, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

The owner, Mr Durung is such a nice man, friendly, helpful and with an impeccable military background too. My room was very nice. Lovely furnishings, clean en suite bathroom with a nice shower plus multiple tea tray options and plenty of milk and sugar which is often kept to a minimum at other places. The bathroom toiletries (The White Company) are not cheap and they smell absolutely lovely. The B & B is well situated with the nicest smelling fauna on the exterior corner. Access to the city wall, the Shambles, Minster and all that York City centre has to offer is a convenient short walk away. The only downside for me was the noise of the traffic outside but that's a personal slant as it wouldn't be an issue for a heavier sleeper. All in all, I would throughly recommend Barbican House. The 'No vacancies' sign was displayed while I was there and I can totally understand why it's such a popular place to stay.
JAY, 1-night trip