Friars Rest Guest House

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Scored 9
Rated wonderful

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9.6

Set within 1.4 mi of York Minster and 1.5 mi of University of York, Friars Rest Guest House offers rooms in York. The property is close to York City Walls, Bettys Cafe Tea Rooms and Priory Church of the Holy Trinity. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. The units in the guest house are equipped with a kettle. At Friars Rest Guest House all rooms are equipped with a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. Popular points of interest near Friars Rest Guest House include York Barbican, Cliffords Tower and Grand Opera House. The nearest airport is Leeds Bradford International Airport, 32 mi from the guest house.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Private Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in York, this property has an excellent location score of 9.2!

  • Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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See what guests loved the most:

Jacqui
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very close to the town centre, secure car parking, owner very helpful and pleasant.”
Msmoneypenny
Germany Germany
“Walking distance to everything. Simple check in and check out. The room was cozy, clean, and well appointed.”
Katie
United States United States
“Host was extremely pleasant and accommodating, place was spotlessly clean.”
Abigail
United States United States
“I loved the location and how safe and secure it felt. It was very comfortable and I had a great stay!”
Pasquale
United States United States
“Anybody that I talked there for help or a question was always nice and responsive and helpful. The place was clean and nicer than I first thought.”
Bradley
United States United States
“The room 8 on the first floor was incredible. Very spacious, a lot of natural light, a big tv, a nice table to eat or use your laptop.”
Sandra
United States United States
“The room was close to the sights in York. The responsive host adjusted the room heat so we could be more comfortable. The bed and shower were great.”
Amy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The host was lovely, parking was nearby and secure. The location was good, safe, close to the river and a lovely walk into town. The bed was comfy, the bathroom was compact and clean. The room was large and nicely decorated. All facilities...”
Ștefan
Romania Romania
“Very close to the Barbican center and the city center, a quiet location”
Tarika
United States United States
“Clean, cozy, big window with lots of natural light. Compact room and bathroom but has all the essentials. Kettle with free tea and coffee was very handy. Quiet residential area about 15 minutes walk to main attractions in York. Budget-friendly and...”

Host Info

9.6
Host Review Score
Friars Rest Guest House. We are a family run business situated just out of York City Centre which is approximately a 10 minute walk away. We offer comfortable en suite rooms, well equipped and furnished, all at an affordable price. Parking is also available at a price of 7.00 per day when booked online.
We are a family run B&B situated just out of York City Centre which is approximately a 10 minute walk away. We are very close to the Barbican which is less than a 5 minute walk away.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Friars Rest Guest House

Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities

  • Private Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

House rules

Friars Rest Guest House takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

We no longer offer Breakfasts at this property

The property does not accept American Express.

Please note that the property does not have a elevator. Staff are happy to help with luggage.

On Saturdays, check-in is between 11:00 and 15:30.

Please inform Friars Rest Guest House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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