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The Watergate Inn

3.0 star property
Inn with bar/lounge, near York City Walls

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Suite, Ensuite
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Interior
Food and drink

Reviews

7.2 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Bar/lounge
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Wedding services
  • Luggage storage
The price is $107
includes taxes & fees
$89 per night
Dec 2 - Dec 3

Room options

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Comfort Double Room, Ensuite (Small Double Room )

Comfort Double Room, Ensuite (Small Double Room )

Highlights

TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Quadruple Room, Ensuite | Bathroom

Quadruple Room, Ensuite

Highlights

TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, Ensuite

Suite, Ensuite

Highlights

TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Queen Beds

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Triple Room, Ensuite | Bathroom

Triple Room, Ensuite

Highlights

TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Single Room, Ensuite

Single Room, Ensuite

Highlights

TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room, Ensuite | Bathroom

Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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includes taxes & fees
$115 per night
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About the neighborhood

Map
24 Walmgate, York, England, YO1 9TJ

What's nearby

  • Shambles - 4 min walk
  • Jorvik Viking Centre - 4 min walk
  • York City Walls - 5 min walk
  • York Christmas Market - 6 min walk
  • York Minster - 10 min walk

Getting around

  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 65 min drive
  • York Station - 16 min walk
  • York (QQY-York Train Station) - 16 min walk
  • Ulleskelf Station - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Red Lion - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Piccadilly Tap - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cresci Pizzeria - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Walmgate Sandwich Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Fossgate Tap - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Watergate Inn

When you stay at The Watergate Inn, you'll be in a fantastic location, just a 5-minute walk from Shambles and York City Walls. Guests can keep active with nearby hiking/biking trails. Also, University of York and York Minster are just a 5-minute drive away. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 13 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Check-out time is 10:30 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • Guests will receive an access code

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Pets

  • Pets allowed (dogs only)
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Services

  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • Picnic area

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards.

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Watergate Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Watergate Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Watergate Inn?
Yes, dogs are welcome.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Watergate Inn?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.
What is there to do at The Watergate Inn and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, fishing, and hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes birdwatching. The Watergate Inn also has a picnic area.
What's the area around The Watergate Inn like?
The Watergate Inn is a short 4-minute walk from Shambles and 5 minutes' walk from York City Walls.

Reviews

7.2

Good

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very Good

Had some issues with accessing the key from the lock, staff were extremely helpful with sorting this. Room was clean and tidy, basic amenities were also provided. No noise issues overnight.
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Top stay
Excellent location right in the centre of York and offers free parking bargain !!
Mark, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

basic one-night stay
Accommodating of late check-in, good parking. Good central location. Bed clean. Bathroom mouldy. Noise from other rooms/toilets very loud. No blackout curtains and broken blinds. Lots of daylight and potential for onlookers.
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Arthur, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Rated on would I stay again. The answer would be no. Room was poor and the bathroom had mould on the ceiling, tiles and the shower hose and head needed a very good clean.
1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Nice place but spoilt by staff arguing very loudly outside our bedroom window, hard to get to sleep
deborah, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Nice stay in York
Good experience, close to city centre
2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff! Safe and great walkable area
Jana, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

The staff here was so nice! It isn't in the most scenic part of the city, but it was safe enough and the property was fine. There is a lovely deck outside overlooking a canal. If you are looking for a good deal that is a short walk from the more historic areas, this is a good choice.
Jenny, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

This property is a simple room above a small pub. There was no landline phone. The bathroom had no shelves or hooks which was an issue because the shower overflowed onto the floor, soaking anything placed in the bathroom. The shower did not drain well, so the basin quickly filled and leaked out onto the floor. It smelled like strong mildew. There is no AC so we had a fan going and the window open at night. The street was very noisy below. I tried to contact the management with some questions, but they did not respond to email and I did not get through on the phone. With that being said, the price was good and the location fantastic. We had an easy walk to the sights in York. The people working in the pub below were very kind and helpful and the breakfast we had there was delicious. Overall, we had a nice time, I just want people to have a good understanding of the property before choosing it.
Julia, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Alison, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Fun & friendly.
Our stay was brilliant the staff were fantastic & so friendly. I was unaware that there was on site free parking so I ended up paying but other than that it was an excellent stay.
Mel, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Liked the inn. The staff was wonderful. The premises could use a little updating.
J Kelly, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Away with friends
I stayed here with 3 other friends and we had an amazing time nothing was too much for the staff at the Inn. Next time I would love to stay in one of the shepherds huts
CATHERINE, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

A terrible experience in beautiful York
Awful awful awful - asked to park and was told we couldn't, later found out it was supposed to free and so lost £20, room was small, uncomfortable and then no hot water, and spent all night being kept up by what I can only describe as the local crack den. Avoid this at all costs if staying in York - we love the place but will never be coming back here, and personally feel we should be refunded in full.
Rupert, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Jack, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

You get what you pay for
The Watergate Inn is rooms above a pub. Excellently located in the centre of York, a close walk to anything in the city centre. The rooms are dated, however this is perfect example of getting what you pay for. It is much cheaper than other options in a similar location, and this is because it is a little worn and in need of some TLC. That being said, I slept well in a comfy bed with great heating so was nice and warm. The WiFi is not good and the pillows need replacing, but it was absolutely fine. It can be noisy, but in a city centre that should be expected. It is basic, but I would stay here again and did enjoy the experience.
Sophia, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Room#2: The shower was dirty and moldy. The water in the shower would not drain. There was hair in the sink drain. The toilet would not flush properly. One of the beds broke while my husband was putting my 3 year old to sleep. We told the staff on the first night and it didn’t get fixed on our stay. The staff was friendly and the Pub food was good. It is in walking distance of many attractions
Estefanie, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Dale, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Colin, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Would stay again
Perfect location for exploring York with free parking included. The staff were lovely, with a warm welcome and farewell. The room was equipped with a hairdryer and complimentary toiletries, which we hadn't expected. The proximity of the room to the road, and being above the bar meant it was noisy, but we were prepared for that. The owners obviously have an issue with drainage with it being such an old building, but we didn't see any issues with that other than having to stop the shower for a while to let the water drain away. Another table lamp in the bedroom, and a shelf in the bathroom were my only thoughts on improvements. The room was quite expensive, but that just seems to be the price situation for York in general.
Sally, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Watergate
Very pleasant stay. Staff were very good, courteous and efficient.
Bill, 8-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Bill, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Adam, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A great place to stay!
I have stayed here a few times over the years and have always been happy with this hotel. The beds were comfortable, and the toilet and shower were clean, with plenty of hot water. The room I stayed in, (5), was above the main gate which meant it could be a bit noisy early in the morning, but not too serious. Staying above a bar, can be a bit noisy, but that is only to be expected. The room was very warm, I had to turn the radiator down, not a bad thing. The hotel is situated five minutes walk from the shambles with plenty of bars and traditional pubs. I recommend the Blue Bell, two minutes away, and The Golden Fleece for it's ghosts and entertainment. All in all a very pleasurable stay. I look forward to returning soon.
Bill, 5-night trip
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