Name: Safestay York
Address: 88-90 Micklegate, York, YO1 6JX, United Kingdom, 88-90 Micklegate, North Yorkshire, YO1 6JX, UK
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $12 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.3

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Hostel Safestay York

88-90 Micklegate, York, YO1 6JX, United Kingdom –

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York Train Station: only 4 minutes away! (950 feet by foot)

*8.4* Jorvik Viking Centre: only 3 minutes away! (750 feet by foot)

*8.8* Priory Church of the Holy Trinity: only 1 minute away! (150 feet by foot)

*8.7* York Dungeon: only 6 minutes away! (1,600 feet by foot)

*8.2* Grand Opera House: only 6 minutes away! (1,650 feet by foot)

*8.9* Bettys Cafe Tea Rooms: only 6 minutes away! (1,550 feet by foot)

York Guildhall: only 5 minutes away! (1,250 feet by foot)

Lock in a great price for Safestay York – rated 8.3 by recent guests!

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The staff is really nice. Unfortunately I got a big problem because there was a woman who stayed in the same room always screamed and told bad words all the time (I thought she had a mental problem and she got drunk), but after I told the staff, she came quickly with me and she checked the situation that it was not ok for me staying in that room. So she gave me a new room. And she left the notes to every beds which were occupied by people who were going out at night to get a new room. I think the staff was so nice and be available to help everyone.

Ruamphon

Thailand

Eating room is spacious and clean. Location is good.

Bernardine

Canada

Great location close to city center. Good guitar to play and nice lower lounge area.

James

United States of America

It was a great location and offered the basic needs for travel. The breakfast was a good value.

Ryan

Cambodia

Bedroom was tall and airy, nice windows. Curtains on bunk beds were really nice to have. The building is an interesting old one, with an impressive lobby

Goodstay

United States of America

Central location in a lovely old building. We had high ceilings (private twin on the 2nd floor) and the room was bigger than I’d expected. Bunk beds were sturdy and comfortable. Parking not included but we were able to get street parking right outside the door (£2 in evening and free on Sunday until 1pm), also a pay and display lot 5-10 min walk as an alternative l.

Punkatilla

United Kingdom

Great location - only 10 minutes walk from York railway station and another 10 minutes slow walk to Betty's tea room. Staff were friendly.

Rachel

United States of America

The friendly helpful staff who sorted out a mixup with my booking quickly and efficiently

Sharon

United Kingdom

Best hostel I’ve stayed I so far. Toilet and shower in my room which was a pleasant surprise. Beautiful building with a lot of nice places to lounge. Breakfast for £3.50 was worth the price.

Matthew

Canada

Couldn't ask for more, staff were spot on and the place was spotless. Ideal location.

Iain

United Kingdom

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9.1

Excellent location!
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What guests loved the most:
“The staff is really nice. Unfortunately I got a big problem because there was a woman who stayed in the same room always screamed and told bad words all the time (I thought she had a mental problem...”

Ruamphon Thailand
“Eating room is spacious and clean. Location is good.”

Bernardine Canada
“Great location close to city center. Good guitar to play and nice lower lounge area.”

James United States of America
“It was a great location and offered the basic needs for travel. The breakfast was a good value.”

Ryan Cambodia
“Bedroom was tall and airy, nice windows. Curtains on bunk beds were really nice to have. The building is an interesting old one, with an impressive lobby”

Goodstay United States of America
“Central location in a lovely old building. We had high ceilings (private twin on the 2nd floor) and the room was bigger than I’d expected. Bunk beds were sturdy and comfortable.”

Punkatilla United Kingdom
“Great location - only 10 minutes walk from York railway station and another 10 minutes slow walk to Betty's tea room. Staff were friendly.”

Rachel United States of America
“The friendly helpful staff who sorted out a mixup with my booking quickly and efficiently”

Sharon United Kingdom
“Best hostel I’ve stayed I so far. Toilet and shower in my room which was a pleasant surprise. Beautiful building with a lot of nice places to lounge. Breakfast for £3.50 was worth the price.”

Matthew Canada
“Couldn't ask for more, staff were spot on and the place was spotless. Ideal location.”

Iain United Kingdom

Stay in the Heart of York –

One of our best sellers in York! In a Georgian town house, Safestay York offers spacious rooms with original features, free Wi-Fi and views of historic York. York Train Station is 950 feet away.

The hostel features wonderful exposed beams, grand fireplaces and hand-carved ceilings. The 16th-century basement has a TV game area and a courtyard garden.

Safestay York has private bedrooms and bright and spacious dorms, all with personal reading lights and orthopedic mattresses. Private rooms also have air conditioning and a personal safe.

Continental breakfasts are served daily in the dining room, which features elegant chandeliers and banquet tables. There is also a lively bar in the lobby, serving bottled beers and ciders.

The property overlooks Micklegate and the city’s medieval walls. York Minster is a 10-minute walk away, and the picturesque Shambles shopping area is just half a mile away.

This is our guests' favorite part of York, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Located in the real heart of York, this property has an excellent location score of 9.1!

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Area Info

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Closest Landmarks *

Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
0 miles
City of York Council
0.1 miles
Jorvik Viking Centre
0.1 miles
York Train Station
0.2 miles
York Train Station
0.2 miles
Bar Convent Museum
0.2 miles
York Guildhall
0.2 miles
Bettys Cafe Tea Rooms
0.3 miles
York Dungeon
0.3 miles
Grand Opera House
0.3 miles

Restaurants & Markets *

Sainsbury's Local Supermarket
0.2 miles
SPAR Supermarket
0.2 miles
Tesco Express Supermarket
0.3 miles
The Golden Fleece Cafe/Bar
0.4 miles
The York Roast Co Restaurant
0.5 miles
Betty's Cafe Tea Rooms Cafe/Bar
0.5 miles
Shambles Market Market
0.5 miles

Closest Airports *

Leeds Bradford Airport
24 miles
Doncaster Sheffield Airport
33.6 miles
Humberside Airport
39.7 miles

Shopping Nearby – All Within 500 Yards! *

Coney Street Shopping Street
Popular brands like: H&M, Zara

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Good location close to train station and city center. Breakfast worth the price”

Marcin

United Kingdom

9.1

“The location is very central with friendly staff and the common room has a nice, relaxed atmosphere. The rooms were spacious and the beds were comfortable, I li...”

Kilroej

United Kingdom

8.3

“Excellent stay in York! Beautiful hostel Superb room and bed Everything is clean Washing machine available Place heated outside for smoking Staff at the t...”

Julien

France

9.5

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Until 10:00 AM

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Children & Beds

Children not allowed.

This property doesn't offer cribs.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking for more than 6 people, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Safestay York accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Please note that guests are required to show some form of valid photo identification upon check-in, preferably a valid passport or driving license.

Bookings cannot be accepted from any person under the age of 18 unless they are accompanied by an adult (over 18) who is staying in the same dorm/room.

When booking for 6 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.

Families with children under the age of 16 years are welcome. However, they must book and pay for all beds in order to make the room private (i.e. in the case of 4 bedded dorms or larger). Alternatively the property have 2 bedded and 3 bedded private rooms available, subject to availability.

“The staff is really nice. Unfortunately I got a big problem because there was a woman who stayed in the same room always screamed and told bad words all the time (I thought she had a mental problem and she got drunk), but after I told the staff, she came quickly with me and she checked the situation that it was not ok for me staying in that room. So she gave me a new room. And she left the notes to every beds which were occupied by people who were going out at night to get a new room. I think the staff was so nice and be available to help everyone.”

“Central location in a lovely old building. We had high ceilings (private twin on the 2nd floor) and the room was bigger than I’d expected. Bunk beds were sturdy and comfortable. Parking not included but we were able to get street parking right outside the door (£2 in evening and free on Sunday until 1pm), also a pay and display lot 5-10 min walk as an alternative l.”

“Best hostel I’ve stayed I so far. Toilet and shower in my room which was a pleasant surprise. Beautiful building with a lot of nice places to lounge. Breakfast for £3.50 was worth the price.”

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Reviewed: October 15, 2019

James
Germany
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 2 nights
The building was exceptionally old so the toilet and shower for the rooms are in a plastic box in the rooms. The one in my room was pretty gross.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: October 14, 2019

Marcin
United Kingdom

4 helpful votes
9.2

“I will stay again”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
Wifi sometimes poor
Good location close to train station and city center. Breakfast worth the price

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 14, 2019

William
United Kingdom
10

“Highly recommended”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
Excellent staff and facilities

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 13, 2019

Susan
United Kingdom
7.1

Good
- • Business trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 1 night
Breakfast was poor and difficult to find cheap parking nearby.
Great location and friendly staff.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 13, 2019

Pete
United Kingdom
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Great value and location.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 12, 2019

Anonymous
United Kingdom
7.9

“Good location and value of money.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 1 night
heater was not working in my room
location and value of money

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 11, 2019

Kilroej
United Kingdom

4 helpful votes
8.3

“Good! ”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The bathrooms in the rooms were a little small and cramped, the hot water for the shower didn't work.
The location is very central with friendly staff and the common room has a nice, relaxed atmosphere. The rooms were spacious and the beds were comfortable, I liked the curtains around the beds if you wanted some privacy.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 9, 2019

Anonymous
Argentina
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
It is an adapted historic mansion, situated right in the city centre. Each bed has a flashlight and curtains around it. There are cages under the beds for people to leave their belongings secured and if you don't have a padlock, you can buy one at the reception. If you like staying at hostels, this would be a good place to stay.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 8, 2019

Julien
France
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
the only problem is that there is nothing to do is even to eat ... or oven, or hob ...
Excellent stay in York! Beautiful hostel Superb room and bed Everything is clean Washing machine available Place heated outside for smoking Staff at the top Location I recommend this hostel!

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 8, 2019

Polina
Canada

1 helpful vote
7.5

“Good for a budget stay, quiet”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The female only bathroom was smelly and tiny and filthy. No tables or any type of counter in toilet to put your stuff while showering. Not enough furniture in the dorm. There need to be bed stands or stuff is strewn about the floor.
Really good price and amazing location. You will save money and time traveling around. Great decor and building is really cool.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 7, 2019

Rohan
United Kingdom
5.0

“it was excellant apart from the problem with the door.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 5 nights
The window seal in the room was so dirty.
It was a nice place the staff were exceptional very helpful.There was a problem with the door to the room it can't be opened once u closed it. The staff always helped us no one in the room could open the door. The staff said they knew about it it was like that for months.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: October 7, 2019

A
Ireland
6.7

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Small bathrooms, poor quantity in the hole hostel. Just 1 for all in the main floor and 2 in the second floor.
Location

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 6, 2019

Jiang
China
10

“excellent place for traveller”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
the shower was too loud and strong to control
perfect location in York center! very cozy bed and homelike decoration

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: October 6, 2019

Na
United Kingdom
7.5

“Classical”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 16 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nice old-fashioned house, classical decoration, beautiful memory

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: October 6, 2019

Lee
United Kingdom
7.9

“Good value, bit more toilet”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Not enough toilets in 10 bed dorm
Good value

Stayed in September 2019

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