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Friars Rest Guest House

3.0 star property

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Standard Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Basic Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Basic Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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81 Fulford Rd, York, England, YO10 4BD
  • Place, York Barbican
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, University of York
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Shambles
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
    ‪67 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Basic Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

York

Located in Fishergate, Friars Rest Guest House is within a mile (2 km) of popular sights such as University of York and Shambles. The 7 rooms at this 3-star guesthouse include coffee makers and flat-screen TVs.
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What's nearby

  • York Barbican - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Jorvik Viking Centre - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • York City Walls - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • University of York - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Shambles - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • York Station - 3 min drive
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Postern Gate - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Rook & Gaskill - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Masons Arms - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Robinsons Cafe - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Bison Coffee House - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Friars Rest Guest House

At Friars Rest Guest House, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas. Self parking is offered for GBP 7 per day.
Guests can enjoy flat-screen TVs and stay connected with free WiFi. Coffee makers, hair dryers, and wardrobes or closets are other standard amenities.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 7 per day)
  • Limited onsite self parking

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

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  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • This property doesn't allow children 18 and younger (only guests older than 18 are allowed)

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Self parking fee: GBP 7 per day

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Check-in: noon
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Friars Rest Guest House?

Friars Rest Guest House offers free cancellation on certain room rates. To learn more, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do around Friars Rest Guest House?

This guesthouse is situated in Fishergate within a 10-minute walk of York Barbican, Walmgate Bar, and Kohima Museum. You'll also find Shambles and York Minster within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Friars Rest Guest House?

Yes, parking is offered for GBP 7 per day.

Does Friars Rest Guest House include a casino?

No, Friars Rest Guest House doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Friars Rest Guest House?

No, there is no indoor pool at this guesthouse.

Are there hot tubs at Friars Rest Guest House?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this guesthouse.

Does Friars Rest Guest House have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, Friars Rest Guest House doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Friars Rest Guest House allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Friars Rest Guest House.

Are there connecting rooms at Friars Rest Guest House?

No, this guesthouse doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from Friars Rest Guest House?

The closest major airport to Friars Rest Guest House is Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford), which is about 24.5 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Friars Rest Guest House?

No, there aren't any accommodations at Friars Rest Guest House that offer a balcony.

Friars Rest Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 40 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Very helpful host, clean room and comfortable bed. With earplugs I slept very well.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was within a 10 minute walk!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, creaky floor. Room at front of hotel so there was noise from road. Handy for bus route and for walk along the river into the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good for short stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Steve was great whilst the front window was double glazed the road noise was terrible coming through the gaps.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda, Ottsville

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect spot to stay within walking distance to the city
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Innes

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

barry

It was very clean,the room i booked didn't have en suite. Good options to get to centre of town, bus just opposite guesthouse or walk 20 minutes
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely host
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good, clean, comfortable place to stay. Ideally situated for both York Uni and the town centre. Steve was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mick

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
No breakfasts available advertising as bed and breakfast but don't do food.to noisy right on busy road .90pound a night should be charging about 40 to 50 pound
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindi

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Friars Guest House

Guest house is lovely, arrival was smooth, car park was quite small and the driveway is very narrow not ideal if you have a large car as makes getting in and out difficult. Our double room was clean and nicely decorated, mattress was ok however the wooden bed frame was very creaky and we could also hear our neighbours bed too. The walls are quite thin and due to it being an older property floor boards creak. We were woken at 1am by guests in the room next door coming home, talking and walking around the room for nearly an hour it was as though they were in the room with us. Overall our stay was good, just didn’t have the best sleep.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jade

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Duncan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff and well located
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Jacky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Joe

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhiannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Thanks :)

Convenient if you want to stay close to town centre. Very clean and staff lovely, thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

All you need

Great location cosy room had everything we needed would go again lovely owner
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Curtis

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic value

Hotel was easy to get to by walking although the bus stops very near. Hotel staff were friendly and helpful. I was impressed by how clean the communal areas were. Although I have never stayed in a place where it was semi en-suite- this was not an issue at all. I was impressed with the television as it had Netflix available as so often there is nothing to watch in the hotel rooms. This hotel was a reasonable price and worth every penny. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

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