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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
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

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
$148 nightly
The total price is $177
Nov 26 - Nov 27
Total with taxes and fees

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

Traditional Double Room, 1 Double Bed

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Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2015
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Designer toiletries
  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Traditional Double Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
  • 220 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, City View | Premium bedding, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, City View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 260 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, City View | Premium bedding, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2015
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 260 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
  • 230 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Designer toiletries
  • 220 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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) - 55 min drive
  • Ulleskelf Station - 21 min drive
  • York Station - 22 min walk
  • York (QQY-York Train Station) - 22 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Postern Gate - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Waggon & Horses - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bison Coffee House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Edinburgh Arms - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Masons Arms - ‬5 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, this guest house is just a 5-minute drive from York Minster.

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
    • 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
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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

Fee & policy details

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 12 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

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, plentiful, and of the highest quality. (15 reviews)
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Reviews

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

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

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

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

10/10 Exceptional

Best hotel in York

Brilliant host, comfortable room and excellent breakfast
D, 2-night trip

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

10/10 Exceptional

A beautiful property and terrific owners.
Grant, 2-night trip

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Exceptional

Cosy and clean rooms; kind and very helpful host; Lovely breakfast in a nicely decorated dining room. In general, we were happy with everything.
Mina, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location

The guest house is perfect location for York centre and the host was very friendly and helpful room was spacious and had very good choice of facilities compared to hotels where limited choice if tea and coffee in room and also bathroom even had ear buds for example we would definitely stay here again if visiting York
Richard, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

York Visit!

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

10/10 Exceptional

Charming

A wonderful welcome. Very charming establishment. Great location for The Barbican and a 10 minute walk into Town. We were on the top floor and had views of the minster. Thoroughly enjoyed oir visit
SALLIE, 1-night trip

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

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

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful hosts, breakfast and room

A wonderful old home ... family hosts...all attention to details met. Durga and his wife served a delicious breakfast in English style.Room was relatively small as most are but very comfortable with an opening window.. recommend
Mrs Lesley, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

What a wonderful guest house. Our beautiful room overlooked the city walls and gate. We had great beds and were within a short walk to the city center. Durga, the owner, ensured we had all that we needed, including a place to park. We would happily stay here again.

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely guest house

Very welcoming. Comfortable. Easy walk to city centre
P, 2-night trip

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