Step into The Watergate Inn, located in the heart of City Centre, and discover a warm atmosphere with a cozy bar. Connect to WiFi in public areas, store your luggage safely, and enjoy barbecue grills. Guests rave about the helpful staff.
When you stay at The Watergate Inn, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Shambles and York Minster. Also, University of York and York Racecourse are within a short drive.
At a glance
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Hotel size
13 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Check-out time is 10:30 AM
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Special check-in instructions
Guests will receive an access code
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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
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Bar/lounge
Barbecue grills
What to do
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Services
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Facilities
Picnic area
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, JCB International
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Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at The Watergate Inn?
Yes, dogs are welcome.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Watergate Inn?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.
What is there to do at The Watergate Inn and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like cycling and fishing. Additional recreation nearby includes birdwatching. The Watergate Inn also has a picnic area.
What's the area around The Watergate Inn like?
The Watergate Inn is a short 4-minute walk from Shambles and 10 minutes' walk from York Minster.
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The Watergate Inn Reviews
Reviews
7.4
Good
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7.4/10
Cleanliness
7.8/10
Staff & service
7.4/10
Amenities
6.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.2/10
Eco-friendliness
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 8, 2025
Fantastic
Nice place / pub staff fantastic
John
John, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 13, 2025
Just what we needed
Great location and family room perfect for our stay
Free packing a massive bonus with York parking costs
Jake
Jake, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 5, 2025
Overnight stay
It was average but the price reflects this. It was just an ok place to stay
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 31, 2025
Good experience
Spacious bedroom for our family of four and dog. Parking. Friendly staff. All good.
Natalia
Natalia, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 21, 2025
1 night in York
Good family room but right on street side so lots of street noise. Other rooms off street would be fine. Good food onsite and surrounded by tasty restaurants. Heart of old city. Approx 1 mile walk to train station.
Theresa
Theresa, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
May 21, 2025
It was tired but very convenient as 10 minute walk from York walls and Shambles
Kim
Kim, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 31, 2025
Lovely stay
Stayed here for one night - great room, comfy bed, clean en-suite.
Easy self check in and staff were very accommodating to requests.
Definitely stay here again.
Lucy
Lucy, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 18, 2025
Average fusty room.
The room was average, you get what you pay for.
Everything just smelt fusty.
Then at 1:30 the fella next door felt like he needed to let me know he was coming back slamming his door 4 times.
LIAM
LIAM, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 22, 2025
The place itself was lovely a little dated in the bedrooms but so clean, short walk to the shambles, food at the hotel was fantastic excellent price, can recommend the Eggs Benedict for breakfast, outside lovely seating area right by the river and last but not least staff are so welcoming very attentive 5 star service will be going back again
Nancy
Nancy, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jul 24, 2025
This hotel was a little dated, i emailed them before to see if we could park there noone got back to me, therefore we ended paying £23 for parking
carrie
carrie, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jul 1, 2025
Lovely staff and food
We stayed for 1 night as a halfway stop en route, the staff were extremely helpful and polite. Unfortunately the facilities in the room were lacking, the bed was very low and the tiny shower door didnt open fully i had requested a low floor room because i have mobility issues at the moment, but was placed up a flight of stairs. They need to make it absolutely clear on their website that they are not suitable for anyone with mobility problems. The food was really good as was the beer.
Jenny
Jenny, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 5, 2025
good value for money
good location. I stayed in room 3, it was basic, clean and great value for money.
Jeanette
Jeanette, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 2, 2025
Great value
Joel
Joel, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 30, 2025
The Walkergate Inn was a fab little pub with rooms to stay at.
The room I stayed in was fab for the night, with a double, TV, kettle with tea & coffee.
A bathroom with shower.
The room was safe & secure & a 3 minute walk from the main town centre.
The staff I ment on check in/out were warm & friendly.
I would definitely stay there again.
Marcus
Marcus, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 6, 2024
Nice stay in York
Good experience, close to city centre
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 18, 2023
Very well located and friendly staff, highly reccomended
GILBERTO
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 4, 2024
Friendly staff! Safe and great walkable area
Jana
Jana, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
May 3, 2025
We chose this property for it's location, right in the old part of York, which as fantastic. The room itself was noisy, over crowded with a few broken items. The sheets didn't fit the bed properly and kept coming off in the night making it quite uncomfortable.
caroline
caroline, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 4, 2022
Comfortable Stay
Happy with our stay.
Fathima
Fathima, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 23, 2023
Good, budget stay
Staff were very helpful, room had all the essentials needed for a comfortable and enjoyable stay.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 19, 2024
Away with friends
I stayed here with 3 other friends and we had an amazing time nothing was too much for the staff at the Inn.
Next time I would love to stay in one of the shepherds huts
CATHERINE
CATHERINE, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 11, 2024
Fun & friendly.
Our stay was brilliant the staff were fantastic & so friendly. I was unaware that there was on site free parking so I ended up paying but other than that it was an excellent stay.
Mel
Mel, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 30, 2022
The staff was very friendly and the room clean and warm. Town centre with all the shops and places to visit are very close, just a short walk.
Catia
6/10 Good
Jun 20, 2024
Liked the inn. The staff was wonderful. The premises could use a little updating.
J Kelly
J Kelly, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 22, 2024
Excellent location. The staff in the pub were friendly and delightful. The room was clean. The double bed in room 7 needs a new mattress and a wood slate is underneath the bed and should be fixed. But overall a very pleasant stay for the one night.