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Barbican House

4.0 star property
4-star guest house near Jorvik Viking Centre

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Terrace/patio
Interior entrance
Daily full breakfast (GBP 17.50 per person)
Exterior
Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, City View | Premium bedding, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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20 Barbican Road, York, England, YO10 5AA
  • Jorvik Viking Centre
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Shambles
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • York Minster
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Room options

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

Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • 220 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Traditional Double Room, 1 Double Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Traditional Double Room, 1 King Bed | Room amenity

Traditional Double Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 220 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 230 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

  • 260 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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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)
  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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)
  • 260 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

York

City center stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Fishergate guesthouse, you'll find Jorvik Viking Centre and Shambles. Walmgate Bar and York Barbican are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • York Barbican - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Jorvik Viking Centre - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • York City Walls - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Shambles - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • York Minster - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

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

4-star guest house near Jorvik Viking Centre
Public spaces have free WiFi. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star York guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1888
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • No smoking on site
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.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 17.50 per person

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

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

  • No pets 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.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 17.50 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Diners Club, cash, and mobile payments.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

This property charges a fee for violations of their non-smoking policy.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Children 9 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Barbican House.

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Barbican House to the airport?

Barbican House is 33.7 mi (55-min drive) away from the Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Barbican House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Barbican House.

Does Barbican House offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Barbican House, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 17.50 per person. It's available every day from 8 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Barbican House?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Barbican House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Barbican House?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Barbican House have a pool?

Barbican House does not have a pool.

Does Barbican House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Barbican House to downtown York?

Barbican House is 0.6 mi away from York.

Barbican House Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 134 out of 166 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 166 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 166 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 166 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 166 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler
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

Traveled 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 traveler

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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