The Bar Convent Guest House
17 Blossom Street, York, YO24 1AQ, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map – Railway access
The Bar Convent Guest House
Situated in the heart of York, The Bar Convent Guest House is only a 15-minute minute walk from the city centre and just over 300 metres from York Railway Station. The Grade I listed building offers an exhibition on the history of the site, a garden and free WiFi. All of our rooms have en-suite facilities and also enjoy the use of our newly renovated guest kitchen and sitting area. Breakfast is served in the on-site café, where guests may enjoy a well-stocked continental buffet breakfast including fresh fruit, pastries, toast and cereals or upgrade to our award-winning full English breakfast. Breakfast is served until 10:00 on a weekend, and until 9.30 from Monday to Friday. Many historic sites can be visited within York’s city centre, such as York Minister - one of the largest Gothic cathedrals in Europe. Clifford’s Tower, York Dungeon and the National Railway Museum are also on offer.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
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- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Lift
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Guests who stayed here loved
- KateUnited Kingdom“Great location. Nice clean and quiet room. Good facilities”
- HenryUnited States“Fascinating history! Beautifully renovated! Great location to explore York, ancient and modern. Lovely rooms”
- IanUnited Kingdom“It's one of the few hotels that has a genuine single room. It's near the railway station, has a good breakfast, and very pleasant staff. I have stayed there many times, and it's always my first choice when staying in York.”
- AndrewUnited Kingdom“The interior reminded me of when I was at Boarding School. The decor was lovely and full of rich history. The tiling was beautiful. The Chapel and gardens were really lovely”
- JohnUnited Kingdom“Very comfortable room and clean. Surprisingly quiet given location on a busy main road into York.”
- EdUnited Kingdom“Great location and nice cafe. Friendly and helpful staff. Good vibe.”
- MarkNew Zealand“Most of the experience was great, the hotel staff amazing, loved my room too”
- IIanUnited Kingdom“The single room was clean and had everything I needed. Ideally placed being close to the station. The staff were lovely. The breakfast was lovely. The heritage centre it is part of is fascinating.”
- JackieUnited Kingdom“The location was great. The room was really comfortable and clean. Breakfast was good and staff really helpful. No complaints at all. I did like the self catering facilities and the sitting room”
- PatriciaUnited Kingdom“With York hotels so booked out at weekends it was refreshing to find this unusual accommodation in a historic convent building. Our room was comfortable and tastefully decorated and there is a lift to both floors (usually not a consideration but...”
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Facilities of The Bar Convent Guest HouseGreat facilities! Review score, 8.9
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Lift
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Additional toilet
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Outdoor furniture
- Garden
- Shared kitchen
- Electric kettle
- Desk
- Flat-screen TV
- TV
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Daily housekeeping
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Luggage storage
- LaundryAdditional charge
- 24-hour front desk
- Meeting/banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Invoice provided
- Board games/puzzles
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- Smoke alarms
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Chapel/shrine
- Carpeted
- Lift
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- English
House rulesThe Bar Convent Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
Check-in is from 15:00 until 00:00 unless by prior arrangement.
Please note, this property is unable to accommodate stag and hen parties or similar groups. Please note that our Superior Single Rooms are on a floor accessed by a narrow staircase and there is no lift service.
As part our conservation programme to maintain the high standards of our historic house, external painting and minor repairs work will be taking place at various times between Monday 4th March – Friday 30th August 2024. This is expected to have no impact on your enjoyment of the Centre whatsoever, however out of courtesy we wanted to let you know that sections of scaffolding may be seen outside of the house in the garden and over the atrium area to enable access for the team, who will be working between the hours of 9am – 5pm weekdays during.
If you have any concerns please speak to our Reception team on 01904 643238 or email us at info@barconvent.co.uk
We apologise for any minor disturbance that this may cause.
Please inform The Bar Convent Guest House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).
In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travellers, during dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be cancelled on arrival.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.
FAQs about The Bar Convent Guest House
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The prices at The Bar Convent Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Check-in at The Bar Convent Guest House is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.
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The Bar Convent Guest House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
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Room options at The Bar Convent Guest House include:
- Single
- Twin
- Double
- Family
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Guests staying at The Bar Convent Guest House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.0).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Buffet
- Breakfast to go
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The Bar Convent Guest House is 800 yards from the centre of York. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.