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Judges Court

5.0 star property
5-star luxury guest house near Shambles

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

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Judges Court, Coney Street, York, England, YO1 9ND
  • Place, York Christmas Market
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Shambles
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, York Minster
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Airport, Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
    ‪48 min drive‬

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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
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  • 220 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Room (Four Poster Bed)

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

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Classic Twin Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Classic Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Double Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Classic Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

York

City center retreat .Within a 10-minute walk of this City Centre guesthouse, you'll find Shambles and York Minster. York Guildhall and St. Helen's Square are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • York Christmas Market - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Shambles - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Jorvik Viking Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • York City Walls - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • York Minster - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • York Station - 9 min walk
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bettys Café Tea Rooms - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Three Cranes Inn - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dusk - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Yates York - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Judges Court

5-star luxury guest house near Shambles
As a guest of Judges Court, you'll find a terrace, room service (during limited hours), and express check-out. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This 5-star York guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 1720
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
Judges Court offers 15 accommodations with espresso makers and coffee/tea makers. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This York guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking within 0.4 miles (GBP 22 per night)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out fee: GBP 25
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 17 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 17 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.

  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 22 per night (1969 ft away)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 25

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 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.

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 17 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

Property is also known as

Judges Court House York
Judges Court House
Judges Court York
Judges Court
Judges Court Guesthouse York
Judges Court Guesthouse
Judges Court York
Judges Court Guesthouse
Judges Court Guesthouse York

Frequently asked questions

How close is Judges Court to the airport?

Judges Court is 30.6 mi (57-min drive) away from the Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Judges Court have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Judges Court.

Does Judges Court offer free breakfast?

Judges Court does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Judges Court?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Judges Court?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Judges Court?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does Judges Court have a pool?

Judges Court does not have a pool.

Does Judges Court have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Judges Court to downtown York?

Judges Court is 0.1 mi away from York.

Reviews

Judges Court Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 539 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 285 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 103 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1020 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

PAUL, Olivette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A clean room with a comfortable bed, extra pillows in closet, ample space, friendly/ helpful reception and reliable wifi. My only critique is the room could use a fresh coat of paint.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

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

Second stay better than the first!

Second time staying here and was even better than the first. Was on the top floor this time, lovely big bathroom and very quiet. Receptionists were super friendly on check in and check out. Thank you and see you next month!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Juliette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda, New Plymouth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a cute Hotel, in a very central convenient location. Our room was ready for us to check in early which was a lovely surprise. Clean, comfortable and quiet. I highly recommend this hotel and would stay again if im ever back in York. Thankyou.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall good room was hot but a fan is provided would of been nice to see a mini fridge in room to keep our drinks cool
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah, Guelph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely small hotel in the middle of the pedestrian area of York. Easy walking distance to everything. Funky decor but modern bathroom and very clean. Highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness

Very Basic

Room was nice enough but a bit basic, considering we were in a luxury king room. But then the whole hotel was basic with no restaurant and the bar was a fridge in reception. Some staff were friendly others not so much. My main complaint is the lack of cleaning. There was a safety pin on the carpet when we arrived and it was still there when we left 3 days later. The towels were changed but the bathroom wasn't cleaned. I don't know how Judges Court got to be a 4 star hotel. Also someone should check the photos on their website as it certainly doesn't look anything like the photos. This is very misleading. Definitely won't be returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

A K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Incredibly helpful staff. Superb room. Can't recommend highly enough!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tucked away from the bustling streets so it was nice and quiet. Perfect for a stay in York!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great central position. Historical. Didn’t like wallpaper in room 10. It was creepy lol. I love the hotel though. Fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a charming property. Our room was in the lower level with a low, vaulted brick ceiling which was fine for us but would properly be challenging for anyone who is tall. As well, because it was in the lower level, it was a little musty smelling and wifi access was spotty at best. We still thoroughly enjoyed our stay and the location in York is great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely unique property with great history. In the heat of York, walkable to all sites and great pubs. Not for you if looking for modern hotel, but great is you don’t mind a few ghosts. Excellent bedroom, bed and modern bathroom; average size with reasonable storage space. Fun stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Margaret

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location in town but it was a small hike from parking lot. Close to shopping, bars and restaurants. You do need to climb very narrow steps so don’t bring a lot of bags. No a/c. Room was nice and bathroom had been remodeled and was super nice.
Front of hotel
Narrow steps with cool lighting
Double bed
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Kelly

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
I chose this location because the pictures looked luxurious. I wanted to experience the feeling of York. It didn’t dawn on me to ask about air conditioning, which it did not have. It also didn’t occur to ask about an elevator, which it did not have. So after toting our carry-ons up three flights to the top floor, no air-conditioning was a shocker. The only reason we continued to stay was because it was just overnight, and luckily it was cool outside. The location is phenomenal, but York is easily walkable. If you have a knee problem, or like air conditioning, I would not recommend. The room is much smaller than in the pictures and the furnishings looked shabbier. The bed was comfortable, but I didn’t really sleep well because I had to leave the window open and the sun rose at 5 am. If you’re young and none of this bothers you, the then I would recommends it is in the heart of the city.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amelia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was in a great location right in the centre but it was still quiet in the room. Everything was great- nice staff and lovely bed. Nice toiletries provided. The only down side was that the room was really hot. There was a fan but it was still really hot.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Anne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Might have ended up with a room not yet renovated. Bed was extremely squeaky, with the smallest movement. Carpet stained, cracks in the walls cobwebs in the corners. Expedia says it has room service, it hasn't. Location and staff amazing though. Bedding soft and very clean. Different room, might stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Sophia

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Disappointed with our room

We stayed one night, just two of us. Before booking, I read really good reviews and I liked the character,quirkiness and history about the hotel. Hotel looks great, however I think we pulled the short straw with room 1. It was at the very bottom of the building, very low ceilings. Although I did like the character, it was a tunnel at some point in history. So we felt like we was sleeping under a bridge. The bathroom smelt of damp, the extraction fan was useless. Lots of patches of paint touch ups all over and cobwebs and scratches etc. I couldn’t use the wifi, signal so bad. But wasn’t suprised given where we were. Room very hot, opened windows in night , no breeze came through because the windows were under street level and behind a wall. Coffee machine water tank was broke, the lid kept falling into it. Difficult to see what you are doing whilst making a brew as it was in the corner, behind the wardrobe and it’s all black. Could do with more lighting or clever lighting to make the space feel brighter and less like you in a prison cell/under a bridge. I think if we was put in another room , I would be writing a different review as the hotel has great character and theme and the staff who we met were friendly. The location is spot on for shopping, pubs and restaurants. We didn’t complain as we was only sleeping for one night and didn’t spend any time in the room, only to get changed before going out at night. I don’t think it was worth £150 we paid.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel, quiet, very clean. Location fantastic. Could not improve as competitive price too.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic city centre location. We were able to leave our bags which were placed in our room when we checked in later in the day. Staff were very friendly and efficient. Room lovely and bed very comfortable. Overall a very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Quiet. Quirky.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ptivate Courtyard right in the centre of town
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025