Located in historic Clifton, St Mary's Guest House offers a warm welcome with English breakfast and free in-room WiFi. Unwind in the smoke-free premises, knowing your luggage is safely stored nearby. Guests rave about the delicious breakfast and attentive staff.
St Mary's Guest House puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of York Minster and Shambles. Free perks include English breakfast and WiFi. Also, York Racecourse and University of York are within a short drive. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and breakfast.
At a glance
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Hotel size
10 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 3:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
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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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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Uncovered onsite self parking (GBP 12.50 per day)
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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
Free English breakfast
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Luggage storage
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shower only
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
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Daily housekeeping
Here's the breakdown, no surprises
Parking
Uncovered self parking costs GBP 12.50 per day
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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
National rating
This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.
Also known as
St Mary's Guest House York
St Mary's Guest House B&B
St Mary's Guest House York
St. Mary`s Guest House Hotel York
St Mary's Guest House Bed & breakfast
St Mary's Guest House Bed & breakfast York
Frequently asked questions
Does St Mary's Guest House offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, St Mary's Guest 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 St Mary's Guest House?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at St Mary's Guest House?
Yes. Self parking costs GBP 12.50 per day.
What are the check-in and check-out times at St Mary's Guest House?
Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-in is available.
What's the area around St Mary's Guest House like?
St Mary's Guest House is a short 9-minute walk from York Station and 11 minutes' walk from York Minster. Travelers recommend the bed & breakfast for its walkable location.
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Reviews
St Mary's Guest House Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
9.6
Cleanliness
9.4
Location
9.8
Staff & service
8.8
Eco-friendliness
8.8
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently excellent, cooked individually and a highlight of the stay. (56 reviews)
Parking was inexpensive and easy to use. (4 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 3, 2025
Our favourite place to stay!
This was our perfect idea for accommodations in the heart of York. The staff were absolutely lovely and the breakfast was amazing each day.
Heather
Heather, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 27, 2025
Friendly atmosphere and comfortable rooms in a great location, close enough to the center of York to be a short walk, but far enough to be quiet. Really enjoyed my stay here.
Peter
Peter, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 6, 2025
A very enjoyable stay. Nice, helpful staff. Clean room on a quiet street with a good location.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 9, 2025
We absolutely loved our stay at St Mary's, it is ideally situated and the staff go above and beyond to make your stay special.
Stephen
Stephen, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 19, 2025
Worth a visit
Very good B&B with the breakfast being a particular highlight and the staff all being extremely friendly.
Paul
Paul, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 6, 2025
Lovely place to stay, wonderful staff, lovely breakfast.
Kirsti
Kirsti, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 31, 2025
Convenient place, friendly staff
Chun Chuen
Chun Chuen, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 20, 2025
Central location, clean, tidy, staff very good and Full English breakfast stop om
Stuart
Stuart, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 5, 2025
Very friendly and accomodating- breakfast was great! Staff very helpful.
julie
julie, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 25, 2025
The location was great; close to the train station yet very quiet. The staff were super friendly and breakfast was great. The room was very comfortable and I slept well!
Lynda
Lynda, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 30, 2025
Staff was very helpful .
nancy
nancy, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 2, 2025
Staff very helpful and friendly. Friendly atmosphere all round. Quiet location, ten minutes walk into town along the river.
Jacqueline
Jacqueline, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 22, 2025
Excellent place to stay, most friendly and helpful staff. Highly recommended.
Karl
Karl, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 1, 2025
Lovely B/b very friendly. Easy short walk into centre of York. Only one thing if you are a coeliac make sure the staff are aware at breakfast. Would stay again.
hazel
hazel, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 26, 2025
Breakfast great and cooked individually, that is not a buffet.
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2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 18, 2025
Lovely York Guest House
Very friendly staff who were attentive and chatty. Always saying that if you needed anything else just ask. Breakfast was lovely. Ideally situated close to the river which made for a very pleasant walk alongside the river into the City just 5 minutes away. Room was clean and tidy. A lovely 3 night stay. My only criticism is that the wi-fi was very hit and miss, frustratingly dropping out very often.
Reginald
Reginald, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 29, 2025
Relaxing stay in York
It was a short walk from the train station and we were able to walk along the river and to the downtown. Breakfast was excellent and it was very quiet.
April
April, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 18, 2025
We enjoyed our stay. Convenient to the York sites we wanted to see in old city center. Excellent breakfast. Fair price. Nice staff. Very pleased.
John
John, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 25, 2025
Nice quiet b&b
Nice visit to St Mary B&B. Good clear communication about arrival time and instructions on parking and entry. Nice big rooms and did not heard any noise from the other rooms or train line which is nearby. It is in nice walking distance to York centre. Nice option for breakfast which had an option of difference set menu, but you could still add additional without issue
Erik
Erik, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 12, 2025
Great base
What a great base for a visit to York. Out of the hustle and bustle but close enough to enjoy the walk into town.
The staff were very polite and professional and our room was spotless and very quiet(room 10)
Thankyou for making our long weekend that much better
Keith
Keith, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 12, 2025
Great
Great location
Charlie
Charlie, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 18, 2025
Convenient guest house in a quiet location. Walking distance from the train station and the centre of York. Comfortable room with everything you need, but the decor was looking a bit tired and could do with a bit of a spruce. The breakfast was perfect and setsnyou up for the day.
Ann
Ann, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 14, 2025
The manager met me at the door and showed me how to get in this perfectly located guesthouse
pamela
pamela, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 22, 2025
Chaleureux et bien situé
L’accueil est très chaleureux. La chambre est confortable à l’exception des oreillers beaucoup trop minces. Très bien situé pour visiter le centre de York. Le petit déjeuner était très bien également. J’y retournerais.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 25, 2025
Wonderful place with a lovely quaint British feel. Super breakfast options. A great value.