Guest houses in York

18 properties in York are guest houses and homestays, starting at € 78 per night for two adults with a typical price of € 128. That is about 20% below the city median of € 160.

Live prices for a two-night stay a month ahead — search your own dates. Measured 2026-09-25.

See all 18 guest houses in York

How guest houses in York compare

Of everything we can book in York at the moment, roughly 17% is guest houses and homestays — 18 properties out of 105. Half of what is bookable sits between € 78 and € 144 a night, with the midpoint at € 128. That is about 20% below the York median of € 160, so choosing on this filter does not cost you anything here. Among the best-reviewed the star ratings run from 3 to 4, so this is not one class of property. The highest-rated right now is Pinfold Cottage York at 9.6/10 from 261 reviews, around € 136 a night. The six best-reviewed in this group average 9.3 out of 10 between them.

Highly rated

Pinfold Cottage York
Pinfold Cottage York
9.6/10 · 261 reviews
€ 136 from / night
Ascot House
Ascot House
9.4/10 · 1 932 reviews
€ 171 from / night
Camaraderie Guest House
Camaraderie Guest House
9.2/10 · 438 reviews
€ 118 from / night
Abbey Guest House York
Abbey Guest House York
9.2/10 · 222 reviews
€ 149 from / night
The Vanguard - York Residence
The Vanguard - York Residence
9.2/10 · 59 reviews
€ 195 from / night
The Apple House
The Apple House
9.1/10 · 1 395 reviews
€ 122 from / night

What to look for in guest houses in York

Small, owner-run properties: more personal than a hotel, more serviced than an apartment. You usually get local knowledge you cannot get anywhere else, and you usually give up the things a chain guarantees — a 24-hour desk, a lift, air conditioning in every room.

Before you book, check

  • Reception hours. Many guest houses have no night staff and need an arrival time in advance.
  • Whether breakfast is served and at what time, which can be a single fixed sitting.
  • Whether there is a lift, if you have heavy luggage or stairs are difficult.
  • Whether cards are accepted. Smaller properties in some countries still prefer cash.
The thing people get caught by

Tell the owner your arrival time and keep them updated if it changes. At this size there is often literally one person with the key, and turning up unannounced at 23:00 can mean a locked door.

Worth it for: Travellers who want a place with a character, and destinations where the hotels are all chains.

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Frequently asked

How much do guest houses in York cost?

Starting from €78 per night for two adults, with a typical price of €128. That is about 20% below the city median of €160.

How many are there?

We can currently book 18 properties guest houses and homestays in York. The list is built from live availability, so it changes with the season and your dates.