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Barbican House

4.0 star property

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, City View
Interior entrance
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Exterior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
20 Barbican Road, York, England, YO10 5AA
  • Shambles
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • York City Walls
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • York Minster
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, 1 King Bed

Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Traditional Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Traditional Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Traditional Double Room, 1 King Bed | Room amenity

Traditional Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, City View

Superior Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, City View

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

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City Double Room, 1 Double Bed

City Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, City View

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, City View

  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

York

A stay at Barbican House places you in the heart of York, within a 15-minute walk of Jorvik Viking Centre and Shambles. .This guesthouse is 0.6 mi (1 km) from York City Walls and 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from York Minster.
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What's nearby

  • York Barbican - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Jorvik Viking Centre - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Shambles - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • York City Walls - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • York Minster - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • York (QQY-York Train Station) - 7 min drive
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Postern Gate - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Walmgate Sandwich Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Lighthorseman - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Waggon & Horses - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Masons Arms - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Barbican House

Guesthouse with free parking, near York Minster
Barbican House offers 9 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

Stay in one of 9 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers.
This smoke-free guesthouse was built in 1888.
Full breakfasts are available daily from 8 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8 AM and 9:30 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 17.50 per person

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 9 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 9 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 17.50 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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
Children 9 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is 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

Barbican House Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 131 out of 162 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 162 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 162 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 162 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 162 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly host, very close to the Barbican Centre. We will be back next time we go to a concert.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan Margaret

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The people were very welcoming & helpful. Breakfast was beautifully cooked and served. Very clean and comfortable. A thoroughly enjoyable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
we stayed at Barbican House as we were going to the Barbican theatre, 2 minutes walk away. The room was lovely, clean and comfortable with plenty of tea and coffee to choose from. Breakfast was good to. Parking was a bit tight but the owner parked the car for me and it fit in well.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

SALLIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
York stay
Lovely hosts, super clean and comfy rooms. Excellent breakfasts, and conveniently situated. Couldn't have asked for anything more
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

JAY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
York Visit!
Visiting York for the weekend. Fantastic room with great views. Very comfortable!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Stuart

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy and Joyce

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location , very friendly , welcoming and great breakfast thank you
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katreena

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property in a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A really nice place to stay very close to the Centre of York. The owners are really friendly, we will definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was close to old York. Clean. Host very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mina

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cosy and clean rooms; kind and very helpful host; Lovely breakfast in a nicely decorated dining room. In general, we were happy with everything.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

domb

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property is in mild condition. The room small and very very hot. No air condition. No elevator.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location and nice to be able to park there- York is NOT an east place to park. Room was comfortable and clean. A very charming place overall, and very good value. Not pleased that the breakfast was unavailable to us- as we hadn't booked it. We were late arriving the previous evening, but were not asked about breakfast the next morning. One usually assumes the 2nd B in B&B is a given- even if it costs extra, as is advertised. But we woke up expecting breakfast and were told we should have booked it the night before. The place is renowned for its excellent breakfast, but had to find it elsewhere. Some better communication would be beneficial.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023