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Holiday Inn York City Centre by IHG

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Shambles

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British cuisine
Lobby sitting area
Lobby
Premium Room, Multiple Beds | Desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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53 Piccadilly, York, England, YO1 9PL
  • Jorvik Viking Centre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Shambles
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • York Minster
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium Room, Multiple Beds | Desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Room, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(23 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

York

City center retreat .Within a 15-minute walk of this City Centre hotel, you'll find Shambles and York Minster. Yorkshire's Winter Wonderland and York Barbican are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • York Barbican - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Jorvik Viking Centre - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • York Christmas Market - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Shambles - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • York Minster - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • York (QQY-York Train Station) - 17 min walk
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brew York Craft Brewery & Tap Room - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Piccadilly Tap - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Watergate Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Masons Arms - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Edinburgh Arms - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn York City Centre by IHG

4-star hotel near Shambles
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 1292 square feet (120 square meters) and includes conference space. A fitness center, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn York City Centre by IHG.

This 4-star York hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 100 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 1292 sq ft of conference space
  • 120 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2002
  • Deli
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Holiday Inn York City Centre by IHG offers 100 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. A pillow menu is available. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 16 per day)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 16.99 to 18.99 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 20

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 11 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 30 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 16.99 to 18.99 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 16 per day (1148 ft away)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 20 (subject to availability)

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 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; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
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 credit 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, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, and Barclaycard. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

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.
  • Up to 2 children 11 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

53 Hotel
53 York
Hotel 53
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53 Hotel York
Holiday Inn York City Centre Hotel
York City Centre By Ihg York
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Holiday Inn York City Centre by IHG York
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Holiday Inn York City Centre by IHG to the airport?

Holiday Inn York City Centre by IHG is 33.9 mi (69-min drive) away from the Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Holiday Inn York City Centre by IHG have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Holiday Inn York City Centre by IHG.

Does Holiday Inn York City Centre by IHG offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Holiday Inn York City Centre by IHG, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of between GBP 16.99 and 18.99 per person. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Holiday Inn York City Centre by IHG?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn York City Centre by IHG?

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

Is there free parking at Holiday Inn York City Centre by IHG?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Holiday Inn York City Centre by IHG have a pool?

Holiday Inn York City Centre by IHG does not have a pool.

Does Holiday Inn York City Centre by IHG have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Holiday Inn York City Centre by IHG have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Holiday Inn York City Centre by IHG to downtown York?

Holiday Inn York City Centre by IHG is 0.4 mi away from York.

Holiday Inn York City Centre by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 393 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 366 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 140 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 1003 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great location, staff were excellent, bathroom was slightly tired looking but fully functioning, the family room we had was great with a king bed and a double pull out bed which was perfect for the kids, close to all the sights, would recommend and book again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness
Check in took far too long as your system was apparently running slow. The bar was manned by reception staff which may have been the cause for delay. Waiting time at the bar, service slow. Out room was on the 2nd floor & very noisy due to drunk women in the adjacent room. Soap dispenser pumps not working, it took 5 minutes to get a decent amount out. TV set to Babestation every time we put the TV on changed channel. Breakfast was good, staff efficient. We arrived early so we were OK but there was no seating at 9.30am. We have been returning customer to Holiday Inn but its time for a change.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mhari-Claire

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

Good hotel & decent breakfast

Great hotel in good location. Enjoyed the breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toni

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, payable parking a short walk away.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

james

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

Great place and spot

This was a nice place, comfy bed, good shower and towels ( full size ) not the half size some places have. Breakfast was good, walking distance to so many sites and food and drink. We would definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in a great location, staff were friendly & helpful Only 2 minir gripes
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Average.

Staff very friendly and welcoming. Room was very small considering what we paid for our 2-night stay and could do with a freshen up decoratively. Didn't eat in the hotel so cant comment on the food. There are much better hotels in York for the price paid.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Weekend stay

Had a very enjoyable atay. Staff were really helpful and friendly and were quick to help when we had an issue with a room. Rooms were clean and decent selection of food for breakfast. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sceonaid

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cannot fault the room or staff, excellent choices for breakfast too
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xiaozhi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Overall good experience

Overall good, however we didn't like the policy where GBP 30 deposit was collected from us at the time of check in. We had prepaid for the room and nowhere in the app was this mentioned. If Hotels start this practice I think it will leave a bad impression overall. If the hotel is worried about something, charging all customers 30 GBP at checkin as a contingency is not the answer. They need to look at what other policies or other measures that can be taken instead of inconveniencing all customers. Otherwise service was good, room was also nice however the double bed felt a bit small.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to Barbican
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Darla

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay was good
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

In line with price

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ali

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

Perfect location

Stayed with my husband for the night. Warm welcome upon arrival and easy check in. Bedroom was nice and quiet and up high as requested which was great. Room was warm through the night but air con worked well. Bar staff need to be better trained as I requested a Bacardi and coke and it was server in a pint glass! Breakfast £16 pp so didn’t eat here. Always stay in this area of york as close to centre. We used Q parking at the Barbican and it worked out at £14 for 24 hours and was only a 5 minute walk.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

cameron

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property location was great. The check-in delay, uncleanly
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Brian

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Gary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was great but property is tired and rundown Rooms are small, the beds are small and uncomfortable. Only paid parking available almost a block away. Overcrowded with too many bus tours. Not a good value for the cost.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Systems need to be improved although accommodation

Given a room which was out of order and being repaired to start with. Had to go back to reception and queue for 22 minutes before getting re seen and another room offered and made out as they were doing us a favour!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALEXANDER

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

8/10 Good

Liam

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025