Franklins Apartments
City Centre, 1 & 5 Franklins Yard Fossgate, York, YO1 9TN, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.9/10! (score from 274 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Central position in the city, great shopping and sight seeing. Facilities and complimentary welcome package were appreciated.. Thank you..

- Apartments
- Kitchen
- River view
- Washing machine
- Free WiFi
- Balcony
- Free parking
- Bathtub
- Non-smoking rooms
- Safe
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In York’s historic center, Franklins Apartments are a 5-minute walk from the Jorvik Viking Center. Awarded 5 Star Gold by Visit England, the stylish self-catering apartments feature free Wi-Fi access. Each spacious apartment features a seating area with a flat-screen TV, a fully fitted kitchen, and a bathroom with Molton Brown toiletries. If required, Bathrobes are available with advance notice prior to arrival. The modern kitchens have an oven, microwave and refrigerator, and kitchenware is provided. On arrival, guests will receive a chilled bottle of sparkling wine as well as a welcome basket of locally sourced produce such as artisan bread, handmade biscuits and jam, eggs, butter, farmhouse yogurts, still and sparkling water. A selection of tea, coffee and Nespresso pods is also provided with compliments. Franklins Apartments are located in the exclusive Franklins Yard area of York, beside the River Foss. Free on-site parking is available, and the magnificent York Minster is within a 5-minute walk.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.
Franklins Apartments has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Aug 18, 2011- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms

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- Graham
United Kingdom
“Central position in the city, great shopping and sight seeing. Facilities and complimentary welcome package were appreciated.. Thank you..” - Justine
Canada
“Spacious, thoughtfully designed, place. Comfortable sleep, great shower/bathroom and fully stocked kitchen. Welcome basket with champagne is a lovely touch. Staff very friendly and helpful. Location in Fossgate is fantastic. Highly recommend and...” - Michael
United Kingdom
“A very good welcome basket with drinks, champagne , eggs , bread , butter jam etc Excellent location - quiet but central, Bed very comfortable. Kitchen excellent, fully equipped. City guides and map very useful . Restaurants nearby , great...” - Jacqui
United Kingdom
“Centrally located, clean, well equipped with some very luxurious touches” - Lynette
United Kingdom
“Lovely spacious and homely feel. Has everything you need and more. Great location in the centre of York with everything on your doorstep.” - Catherine
United Kingdom
“The flat was close to all the York attractions, restaurants and coffee shops. The flat was well appointed and had everything you needed. The welcome basket was lovely and perfect to be able to have a cup of teas on arrival” - Graeme
United Kingdom
“Met by Kirsty who showed us the entry system and around the apartment. The parking spaces at Franklin’s yard were occupied but Kirsty showed us around to Stephenson’s Yard for the additional spaces then led us the short distance back to the...” - Tracy
United Kingdom
“Everything Best weekend away in York, ever Super. Perfect!!” - Kay
United Kingdom
“Excellent apartment in a superb location to explore York. Loved the welcome hamper thought of everything. Great to find an apartment with parking. Kirsty was very welcoming and helpful when we arrived. Had a wonderful anniversary weekend thanks to...” - Roy
United Kingdom
“perfect location, exceptional apartment, easy check in with helpful staff. Bottle of fizz and food basket was a lovely touch. Highly recommend.”
Property questions and answersBrowse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the propertyThe property usually replies within a few days
Can you choose the Apartment you stay in?
Yes, when you click on the accommodation type (shown as 'Large One Bedroom Apartment', 'Two Bedroom Apartment' etc...) further details are shown. This..Answered on 22 May 2021Is the parking far away?
We have 2 car parks, each accommodating 3 cars (1 per Apartment). One car park is directly outside the Apartments and the other car park is located to..Answered on 3 July 2021What is your pet policy please?
Hello. Thank you for your enquiry. I'm afraid we do not allow pets, only registered assistance dogs by prior arrangement and subject to our terms and ..Answered on 13 August 2020Do all bathrooms have shower facilities?
Thank you for your enquiry. Yes, all bathrooms have shower facilities - Apartment 1 has a walk-in shower (no bath), Apartments 2 & 4 have free-standin..Answered on 19 July 2021hi we are thinking of booking to stay and wanted to ask which is the nicest room as its our 30th wedding anniversary and wanted something nice quite l..
Hi, all 6 Apts have been awarded 5* Gold S/Catering, so are decorated & equipped to the same standard. The best river views are from Apts 2 & 4 which ..Answered on 1 September 2020Hi. Is there free or payable parking nearby? Thanks
Hi; thanks for your enquiry. We provide parking on site (1 car per Apartment). This is included within the rate. There is no additional charge. Please..Answered on 15 March 2021- Still looking?

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Amenities of Franklins ApartmentsGreat facilities! Review score, 9.9
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Accessible parking
- Private Bathroom
- Wine/Champagne
- Golf course (within 2 miles)Additional charge
- Baggage storage
- Smoke-free property
- Hypoallergenic room available
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- Smoke alarms
- Safe
- English
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
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
Cash is not accepted
Franklins Apartments accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info 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), this property has reduced reception and service hours.
Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Please inform Franklins Apartments 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.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
FAQs about Franklins Apartments
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You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Franklins Apartments (subject to availability) that can accommodate:
- 2 guests
- 4 guests
For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.
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Franklins Apartments is 1,000 feet from the center of York. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Check-in at Franklins Apartments is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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Franklins Apartments offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
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The prices at Franklins Apartments may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Yes, Franklins Apartments is popular with guests booking family stays.
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Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Franklins Apartments on this page.
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You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Franklins Apartments (subject to availability) that have:
- 1 bedroom
- 2 bedrooms
For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.