Friars Rest Guest House

Property class: 3

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Close to York City Walls and Shambles, Friars Rest Guest House has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a wardrobe, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, white bedding, and two folded towels. A bedside table with a lamp and a cup is visible. A window with curtains and a view of buildings outside is present.

Basic Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Fishergate, a neighbourhood in York, is home to Friars Rest Guest House. York City Walls and Shambles are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit York Christmas Market. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at York Barbican or LNER Community Stadium. Visit our York travel guide
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81 Fulford Rd, York, England, YO10 4BD

What's nearby

  • A historic stone castle with a large archway and towers.
    York Barbican
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • A historic cityscape with a prominent cathedral, a bridge, and a mix of traditional and modern buildings.
    York City Walls
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • A dimly lit room with a reflective floor, wooden walls, and a person standing near a display case.
    Jorvik Viking Centre
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • A narrow street with brick buildings, a shop with a glass display, and a sign for a museum.
    Shambles
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • A market stall with illuminated star decorations and a sign listing prices.
    York Christmas Market
    15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • York Station
    3 min drive
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
    41 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Postern Gate
    8 min walk
  • Gatehouse Coffee
    10 min walk
  • The Swan
    15 min walk
  • The Rook & Gaskill
    9 min walk
  • Fulford Arms
    3 min walk

About this property

Friars Rest Guest House

  • Guest house near York City Walls
  • Close to Shambles and York Christmas Market, Friars Rest Guest House has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • Additional perks include:
  • Self-parking (surcharge) and smoke-free property
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Friars Rest Guest House have amenities, such as free WiFi.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Showers and hairdryers
    • Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and heating

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Frequently asked questions

Is Friars Rest Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Friars Rest Guest House?

Self-parking is available for GBP 7 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Friars Rest Guest House?

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 7:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Friars Rest Guest House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Friars Rest Guest House located?

Located in Fishergate, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of York Barbican and York City Walls. Shambles and York Christmas Market are also within 1 mile (2 km). York Station is 24 minutes by foot and York (QQY-York Train Station) is 24 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Friars Rest Guest House Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 45 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and price. Very helpful and kind staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic guest house. Great customer service. Clean and fresh room and good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very clean.....Steve was very helpful....giving us directions into town and booked taxi ......very friendly....would recommend.... would definitely use again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff and well located
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Very helpful host, clean room and comfortable bed. With earplugs I slept very well.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Steve was a lovely and very personable host. The hotel was excellently situated near uni and close to great restaurants and cafés. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good, clean, comfortable place to stay. Ideally situated for both York Uni and the town centre. Steve was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Thanks :)

Convenient if you want to stay close to town centre. Very clean and staff lovely, thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, creaky floor. Room at front of hotel so there was noise from road. Handy for bus route and for walk along the river into the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

It was very clean,the room i booked didn't have en suite. Good options to get to centre of town, bus just opposite guesthouse or walk 20 minutes
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Friars Guest House

Guest house is lovely, arrival was smooth, car park was quite small and the driveway is very narrow not ideal if you have a large car as makes getting in and out difficult. Our double room was clean and nicely decorated, mattress was ok however the wooden bed frame was very creaky and we could also hear our neighbours bed too. The walls are quite thin and due to it being an older property floor boards creak. We were woken at 1am by guests in the room next door coming home, talking and walking around the room for nearly an hour it was as though they were in the room with us. Overall our stay was good, just didn’t have the best sleep.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean, well located and really helpful staff. Will definitely stay here again when i visit york :)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good for short stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had a great experience here. Stayed for 2 nights. The property was very clean and everything was very well maintained. Also the staff were very warm and kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect spot to stay within walking distance to the city
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was within a 10 minute walk!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy walking distance from central York. Lovely clean room, with everything you would expect. Easy check-in arrangements despite not being continually staffed. Tea tray replenished, bins emptied and bed tidied while I was out for the day. Well priced. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was lovely and quiet from the traffic nearby
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely host
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

All you need

Great location cosy room had everything we needed would go again lovely owner
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic value

Hotel was easy to get to by walking although the bus stops very near. Hotel staff were friendly and helpful. I was impressed by how clean the communal areas were. Although I have never stayed in a place where it was semi en-suite- this was not an issue at all. I was impressed with the television as it had Netflix available as so often there is nothing to watch in the hotel rooms. This hotel was a reasonable price and worth every penny. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was spotless and in great decorative order. I was delighted by the size of the room. Public transport is excellent. The Number 7 bus goes from outside the Railway Station and drops you outside. It is also walkable if you are attending an event at the Barbican. Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Steve was great whilst the front window was double glazed the road noise was terrible coming through the gaps.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
No breakfasts available advertising as bed and breakfast but don't do food.to noisy right on busy road .90pound a night should be charging about 40 to 50 pound
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024