When you stay at The Gillygate , you'll be in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of York Minster and Shambles. Free perks include WiFi, self-parking and full breakfast daily between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM. Also, this hotel is a short five-minute drive from York Racecourse.
When you stay at The Gillygate , you'll be in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of York Minster and Shambles. Free perks include WiFi, self-parking and full breakfast daily between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM. Also, this hotel is a short five-minute drive from York Racecourse.
At a glance
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Hotel size
6 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)
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Parking
Free uncovered on-site self-parking
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Other information
Designated smoking area (fines apply)
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free full breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
Services
Luggage storage
Facilities
Garden
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Room amenities
Home comfort
Heating
Iron/ironing board
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Soap and shampoo
Hairdryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 50+ Mbps)
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at The Gillygate ?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Gillygate ?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Gillygate ?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
What is there to do at The Gillygate and nearby?
The Gillygate has a garden.
What's the area around The Gillygate like?
The Gillygate is in Bootham, a short 5-minute walk from York Minster and 8 minutes' walk from Shambles.
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Reviews
The Gillygate Reviews
8.4
Very good
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9.2
Cleanliness
9.2
Amenities
9.4
Staff & service
8.4
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was great, delicious, and cooked fresh to order. (8 reviews)
Parking was very safe and free, a convenient feature for guests. (3 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
13 Mar 2026
Great location and price. Staff were all welcoming and friendly. The room was like a furnace and it did take me a moment or two to figure how to turn the heating down.
Sam
Sam, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
21 Sept 2025
Very friendly staff very helpful comfy bed good breakfast. And enjoyable stay
Karl
Karl, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
6 Nov 2025
Had a great time staff were great
gary
gary, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
31 Oct 2025
Nice pub nice location, helpful and friendly staff
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
17 Sept 2025
Lovely friendly place to stay at in York
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
23 Sept 2025
Very friendly staff, property is right in the centre of town so a great location
Nigel
Nigel, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
16 Oct 2025
An excellent location and quiet due to the rooms being behind the pub. Excellent full breakfast.
Michael
Michael, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
20 Oct 2025
Delicious breakfast, cooked exceptionally.
Parking very safe.
Very pleasant staff,eager to help.
Very clean room.
Jane
Jane, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
11 Dec 2025
Had a wonderful stay at Gillygate.
Fantastic location, near train station and main shopping area.
The room was lovely, everything was explained, about heating and other facilities.
The breakfast was also lovely, cooked fresh to order. Great quality too.
The staff super friendly.
Would definitely stay there again
Lisa
Lisa, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
25 Sept 2025
Close to city centre with parking and a good breakfast.single room was basic with separate private toilet and bathroom across the hall.
David
David, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
1 Dec 2025
We were in one of the rooms in a converted building at the back of the pub. And it was lovely. Beautifully decorated, comfy bed, lovely shower room. It was delightful.
Staff were really helpful, and breakfast was fabulous. We will certainly return.
Andrew
Andrew, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
8 Oct 2025
Very central location. Close to shops & has parking. Staff friendly & helpful. Breakfast delicious. Room was clean & spacious. Would recommend.
Alison
Alison, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
24 Sept 2025
Free, private off-road parking. Clean with helpful, friendly staff. Plenty of space in the suite.
Alasdair
Alasdair, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
28 Aug 2025
Highly recommend
The staff were superb, really lovely ladies.
Our room was spacious and the bathroom well equipped.
Breakfast was great and they are really close to the main tourist area.
Excellent value for money.
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1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
16 Oct 2025
|Staff great, parking safe. Hotel being refurbished soon I was told. Only just been taken over and they working hard to improve the overall experience.
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I R, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
27 Sept 2025
One night stay at The Gillygate
Stayed for one night. The room we got facec the road but it was not noisy. The location was superb because it was walking distance to many tourist places. Many restaurants & shops nearby. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Parking was very limited but no extra charges.
FADZILLAH
FADZILLAH, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
30 Oct 2025
Room OK, room 8, quiet in annex at rear of building. Comfortable bed and good night's sleep. Reception friendly, but bar closed when I returned, despite being told it would be open.
Mediocre breakfast, unfriendly service. Only rubbish instant coffee and no vegetarian option for full breakfast. Walk-ins have between 09:00 and 12:00, whilst hotel guests only have between 09:00 and 09:30. I presume this is to facilitate the unreasonably early checkout time of 10:00.
Poor value for what I paid, but not worth a formal complaint. I wouldn't stay here again.
John
John, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
26 Feb 2026
Great location great staff
Dave
Dave, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
4 May 2026
Very good for the price for the area. Very large room, comfortable clean bed and great drink facilities in room. Wonderful and helpful staff. Great relaxing pub atmosphere. Small car park which is a bonus. Relaxed breakfast atmosphere. Definitely be staying here again.
Katie
Katie, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
5 Mar 2026
Very good stay.
Cathy
Cathy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
5 Oct 2025
Wonderful place to stay close to everything lovely breakfast would definitely stay again
Jacqueline
Jacqueline, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
27 Jul 2025
Very Good place!
Israel
Israel, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
13 May 2026
Travel for business, average 3 hotel night stays a week, this was reasonable price for location £125 for Tuesday night.
Stayed in WBC room, good sized and comfortable.
Booked on the premises Breakfast is served 7.30-9:30 according to website, however got there and told only served 9-9:30 to account for walk ins from 10am!
Luckily the pub has nothing on Tuesday night, so was advised of an 11pm close, however the extremely loud music continued on after this, making it an extremely restless night for an early start for work the next day. Thankfully, as soon as i contacted the bar manager/landlady the music was turned off.
The smart tv signal isnt very good so channels kept cutting out, but if you are yravelling for pleasure the real advantage is not needing the TV as the walking distance location to everything would cater for being out of the room more.
Wouldn't return if travelling for business, but would consider for leisure due to location and helpfullness/friendliness of staff!
Gemma
Gemma, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
25 Jan 2026
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Ian
Ian, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
20 Mar 2026
The staff were lovely generally with the exception of the person I met on the last day who was downright hostile . They did a sandwich for me to take away in day one which was lovey. The WiFi didn’t work which was disappointing. I was advised to collect a router in my return but I feel this should have been addressed. I wasn’t great about staying in a room used for pets but it is what it is . The room was ok, I slept well but the shower was very slow which may not be in the control of the owners .