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The Fort York is nestled off the medieval Stonegate in the heart of York. It offers a mixture of themed private rooms and dormitories with modern shared bathroom and showering facilities. Free WiFi access is available throughout the property.

The on-site Kennedy's Bar and Restaurant offers an extensive food and drink menu which is available Wednesday through Sunday.

The Fort is 5 minutes' walk from York Minster Cathedral and York Shambles, while the Dungeon is 7 minutes' walk away. Guests will find a huge range of restaurants and bars in the area. York's Railway Station is 11 minutes' walk away.

Bettys Cafe and Tea Rooms are just 2 minutes' walk away. York Castle Museum is a 10-minute walk away and the National Railway Museum York is a 13-minute walk away.

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

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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About The Fort York

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  • Are sheets and towels included?

    Yes


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    Answered on December 6, 2019
  • Do I need a lock for the lockers?

    Yes


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  • Is there any street parking

    No street parking.


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    Asked about: Twin Room • Answered on November 12, 2019
  • car parking

    No parking onsite


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    Answered on December 6, 2019
  • could i check in at 8.00am?

    Probably not, but you can drop your bags off.


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    Answered on December 8, 2019
  • Hi do the double rooms have a private bathroom and toilet

    Hi, all our private doubles have an en-suite. We only have one double of which the bathroom is shared.


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  • Is there parking close by and how much would it be?

    We recommend the long stay car-park at York Train Station or The Black Horse Pub £5 YO31 7PB


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    Answered on August 12, 2020
  • Hi is there any chance i can book under a free cancellation or pay a deposit?

    Hi, You can book with the 'flexible' rate which gives you a free cancellation period of up to one week prior to your arrival date. Kind regards, The Fort.


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    Answered on July 28, 2021
  • Hi, your reception open only from 8am to 11.30pm on Sunday and Monday. Understand there is a refundable key deposit of GBP15 upon check in. If I'm checking out at 6am on Monday morning to catch a train, how do i get back the deposit n how do i drop the key?

    Hi There, If you explain the situation to the staff member checking you in, we will organize an alternative process.


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    Answered on November 7, 2019
  • Hi do you have twin beds with en suite

    HI There, All twin rooms have an en suite


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  • Do you offer luggage storage?

    Yes


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    Answered on December 6, 2019
  • I’m looking to book for Monday 26th but have a zoom meeting at 2pm which I can’t miss. Could I check in at 1.30 instead of 3pm?

    Hi, Early check-in is possible in most circumstances! Please let us know what room you have booked (if you have!) and we can arrange this for you. Kind regards, The Fort.


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    Answered on July 28, 2021
  • is there parking facilities

    Hi, Thanks for getting in touch! Due to our very central location in a pedestrianised area, parking is not available. Parking is available a ten minute walk away and we can advise you, on booking, the cheapest to use. Kind regards, The Fort.


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    Answered on June 9, 2021
  • Hi do you except hen parties ?

    Hi, We do accept hen parties. We have two 8 bed dorm rooms next to each other which are perfect for bigger groups! Kind regards, The Fort.


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  • Do you accept small dogs as guests too?

    Hi, Thanks for getting in touch! We don't accept dogs unfortunately (except service dogs). Many thanks, The Fort.


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    Answered on June 9, 2021
  • Hi , I’ve got 2 questions. Is there a hairdryer in the one bed apartments? Is there condiments like tea , coffee etc?

    Hi, There is a hairdryer in each of our rooms/ apartments. Tea, coffee and fresh milk are available in the apartments and also in the small communal area for the rest of the rooms :-) Kind regards, The Fort.


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  • It says check in is between 13:00 - 17:00, we're thinking of staying for a weekend but might not be able to arrive on the Friday until 18:00/19:00, would this be a problem? Thank you

    Hi, Thank you for getting in touch. Check in is available any time from 3pm onwards. Between 6pm-7pm is no problem at all :) Kind regards, The Fort.


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  • Is parking included?

    Hi, We don't have parking on site as we are right in the city centre. We can advise you of the closest/ cheapest parking on booking :) Kind regards, The Fort.


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  • Can I check in after 5pm?

    Hi, Thanks for getting in touch! Check in is available any time after 3pm. Kind regards, The Fort.


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  • I am looking to book on the 1/11/21 for one night for two people. We are watching the snooker but due to the start time, do you offer early check in.

    Hi There, We can offer an early check in for a small fee. Just let us know when you book, what time you are likely to arrive.


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What's nearby
  • Stonegate
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  • Bettys Cafe Tea Rooms
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  • York Guildhall
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  • York Central Library
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  • York Minster
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  • York Theatre Royal
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  • Kings Square
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  • York's Chocolate Story
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  • York Christmas Market
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  • Goodramgate
    0.2 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant Kennedy's Bar & Restaurant
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  • Cafe/Bar Kennedy's Bar & Restaurant
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  • Cafe/Bar Sotano
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  • Restaurant Lots of city centre places
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  • Cafe/Bar Lots of city bars
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Top attractions
  • York Train Station
    0.4 miles
  • York Train Station
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Closest Airports
  • Leeds Bradford International Airport
    24.3 miles
  • Doncaster Sheffield Airport
    33.8 miles
  • Humberside Airport
    39.7 miles
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2 Restaurants On Site

    Kennedy's Bar & Restaurant

    Food: British

    Kennedy's Bar & Restaurant

    Food: British

Amenities of The Fort York
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Live music/Performance
  • Bar crawls
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Evening entertainment
  • Nightclub/DJ
  • Game room
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Front Desk Services
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English
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Sustainability initiatives

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House rules The Fort York takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

3:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations 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.

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Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking for more than 14 people, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Solo American Express The Fort York accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Check-in is at Kennedy's Bar & Restaurant, next door to The Fort Boutique Hostel.

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

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.

A damage deposit of GBP 15 is required upon arrival – that's about 20.20USD. This deposit is fully refundable at check-out as long as there's been no damage to the property.

FAQs about The Fort York

  • The Fort York has 2 restaurants:

    • Kennedy's Bar & Restaurant
    • Kennedy's Bar & Restaurant

  • The prices at The Fort York may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at The Fort York include:

    • Twin
    • Double
    • Bed in Dorm
    • Family
    • Apartment

  • The Fort York is 1,000 feet from the center of York.

  • The Fort York offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Game room
    • Evening entertainment
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Nightclub/DJ
    • Bar crawls
    • Live music/Performance

  • Check-in at The Fort York is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.