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.
The Watergate Inn offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Shambles and York Minster. Also, this inn is within a short drive of York Racecourse.
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 3-minute walk from Shambles and 9 minutes' walk from York Minster.
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Reviews
The Watergate Inn Reviews
7.4
Good
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7.4
Cleanliness
9.0
Location
7.8
Staff & service
6.8
Property conditions & facilities
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 18, 2026
Excellent location and staff very polite & helpful
Angela
Angela, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Apr 23, 2026
I wasn’t expecting a lot as it was about the cheapest room without being a hostel. However, it suited my needs and was private. It lacks the amenities of the bigger hotels, but the check in was easy, the staff were friendly, and it was a short distance to the Shambles. The topper was that they serve a fantastic breakfast at a reasonable price!
Trevor
Trevor, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
Mar 30, 2026
Great location
Pub downstairs does food.
Rooms are a little tired and the bathroom was freezing.
There is a kettle but the plug is on the floor next to the bed. It is also impossible to fill the kettle directly from the sink. We used the cups to fill it.
Onsite parking costs £10 which we weren’t aware about.
Claire
Claire, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Nov 26, 2025
The room was clean, spacious, and comfortable. The staff was very nice and friendly.
Emmely
Emmely, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 4, 2025
Loved the staff they were very helpful, friendly and courteous. Room was spotless and well worth the money paid.
Linda
Linda, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Dec 2, 2025
Friendly professional service small but adequate room for my wife and I for a one night stay close to the centre comfortable and warm bed with small en-suite, definitely worth the very reasonable price, we would use again most definitely
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 28, 2025
Lovely hotel in the centre of York! Staff were amazing 👏
Amy
Amy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 16, 2025
Great place to be centrally located
David
David, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
Dec 13, 2025
It was OK. Location was great, room was very basic, dated and tiny. Good to have parking, but was charged £10 cash for this although advertised as free parking..
Heather
Heather, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 19, 2025
Exactly what I expected a clean bed in a small room with facilities . The WI had a good atmosphere and friendly staff was ideal for an overnight stay
Linda
Linda, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Nov 14, 2025
Great location in centre of York, walking distance to shops, bars, restaurants and the Barbican centre.
Room itself was dated, no central heating, just two small stand-alone heaters (which did heat the room) and small bathroom with shower. Tea and coffee facilities were a nice touch.
Lisa
Lisa, 1-night trip
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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
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8/10 Very good
Sep 14, 2025
Loads of parking, nice bar, good food. The room showed its age but it's an old building so that's only to be expected. It really couldn't be better located. Make sure you have a GPS to find the place, though as the streets are what you'd expect in a 2000+ year old city. Would definitely stay here again.
John
John, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Oct 20, 2025
It’s ok and what you expect for the price in the city centre. The rooms are very dated but clean. The noise from the bars surrounding is loud as the old windows don’t really block much noise. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful. If you’re on a budget and just need a basic room for 1 night this place will do.
Darren
Darren, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Sep 22, 2025
Mattress was very soft, not good for the back. Staff were friendly and welcoming, good parking facilities and only a few minutes walk from the town centre.
Maxwell
Maxwell, 2-night trip
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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
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 22, 2025
While the room was a bit small, the location was great. You can walk to almost any of the many old-town attractions. There is a decent restaurant/bar below the hotel. The staff was all very friendly. And, as a bonus, there is free secure parking on the lot just behind the hotel (you enter through a gate that goes under the 2nd floor). It's a bit loud until 11:00 (on the weekend) and then very quiet afterward. Despite the crowded room, we loved it and would go back.
Richard
Richard, 2-night trip
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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
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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
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 4, 2024
Friendly staff! Safe and great walkable area
Jana
Jana, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 19, 2024
About a 30 minute walk from the train station. Nice, friendly staff. Comfortable rooms.
Bill
Bill, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 25, 2024
Top stay
Excellent location right in the centre of York and offers free parking bargain !!
Mark
Mark, 2-night trip
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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
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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
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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.