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About this property

Barbican House is a 4-stars guest house set in a late Victorian building, just 10 minutes’ walk from York city center and university and overlooking the medieval city walls. It offers en suite accommodations, free WiFi and a self-catering apartment. All the rooms at Barbican House are individually decorated, and feature a TV, a hairdryer and free toiletries. All rooms benefit from tea/coffee making facilities with Yorkshire tea and a selection of fruit/herbal teas, coffee, hot chocolate, biscuits and a complimentary sherry. A hearty English breakfast is served every morning in the dining room, between 08:00 and 09:30. A selection of fresh fruit, yogurt and muffins are also available, together with a vegetarian option. Breakfast is available at an extra cost. This property is 100 yards from York Barbican Theater and 20 minutes’ walk from York Minster, the largest Gothic cathedral city in northern Europe. JORVIK Viking Center and York Dungeon are both within 12 minutes’ walk.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Located in the real heart of York, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5!

    • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast Info

    • Full English/Irish, Vegetarian

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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2 twin beds
1 queen bed
1 full bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 full bed
1 queen bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Karen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Perfectly located for visiting the city, just a short walk away. Hosts were amazing and couldn't be more helpful. Breakfast was really tasty and well worth the money. Will definitely return here next time I visit York.
  • Hayley
    South Africa South Africa
    The staff were amazing. Extremely friendly and kind. The room was stunning. Everything we needed. Great location and in walking distance to everything.
  • Marcus
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Durga the owner was very helpful on arrival, very quiet location and the room was a good size and very clean
  • Kim
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location. Hosts. Cleanliness. We were going to the Barbican Theatre which is about 100 yards from Barbican House b&b.
  • Stephen
    United States United States
    Great location to York historical sites. Host was very friendly and helpful. The room was nice, very clean. The English breakfast was amazing!
  • Susan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely B&B, super friendly and attentive host, beautiful condition, immaculate, very comfortable bed, nice breakfast. We'd come again!
  • Senior
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were fantastic and the hotel was lovely. Great location for York Barbican and not far to the town. We didn't use our car. We felt very looked after. The bed was super comfy and the room nice and clean. I liked the touch of a Teapot for...
  • Carol
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Gret place to stay especially when visiting the BArbican theatre. Comfy room with great breakfast and lots of places to eat nearby.
  • David
    United States United States
    Guest host was caring when my wife took ill and made medical calls for us, and gave directions.
  • Debbie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Hosts were friendly. Room was clean and comfortable. Breakfast was nice.

Host Info

Company review score: 9.6Based on 539 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

We love welcoming guest's from all over the world to there home, we try to make guest's feel more like a friend than a customer, we are available to try to answer any questions about York and the surrounding area.

Property info

Barbican House has striven retain the character and feel of a Victorian house but with added modern facilities, retaining the period features where possible.

Neighborhood info

Barbican House is on the south east side of the City facing the Medieval City Walls, walking into York you will pass through the only Barbican entrance in York, this has just gone through a 12 month restoration, it has a small coffee shop. We have some of the best restaurants and pubs as you walk into York.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

House rules

Barbican House takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 10 are welcome.

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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.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that there is car space for 6 cars only, and parking operates on a first-come first-served basis.

Property reserves the right to charge guest's debit/credit card for breakages or damage to Barbican House and its contents. Property does not usually charge for small breakages. Barbican House is a totally non-smoking establishment, smoking in any room in Barbican House will incur a minimum 175 GBP charge to guest's debit/credit card.

This property cannot accommodate bookings by stag, hen or same-sex parties.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Barbican 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.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

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