Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Laundry
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean rooms
Helpful staff
Central location
Cons:
Noisy environment
Small room sizes
High price for value

Categories

Cleanliness
7.39
Rooms were clean, but thin walls made it less satisfactory.
Service
8.86
Staff were helpful and accommodating.
Location
8.9
Great central location, very convenient.
Room Quality
6.85
Basic rooms with noise issues, especially on weekends.
Amenities
7.38
Basic amenities provided, but some rooms lack necessities.
Value for Money
6.84
Guests felt overpriced for the experience, especially noise disturbance.
Food and Beverage
8.39
No direct mention, assumed standard quality.
Overall Experience
7.76
Overall guests had mixed experiences - good location but noise issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 06:05

Property Description

Unique Boutique Stay in the Heart of York

Nestled off the medieval Stonegate, The Fort York offers a unique city centre boutique stay. Themed Private Rooms and Family Accommodation

Guests can choose from themed private rooms or spacious 8-bed family rooms, all equipped with convenient showering facilities. Dining at Kennedy's Bar and Restaurant

Indulge in a delightful culinary experience at Kennedy's Bar and Restaurant, serving an extensive menu from Wednesday to Sunday. Prime Location and Nearby Attractions

Conveniently located within walking distance to York Minster Cathedral, York Shambles, and other popular attractions, The Fort York is the perfect base to explore the city. Book now for an unforgettable stay in York!

Important information:

Check-in is at Kennedy's Bar & Restaurant, located next door to The Fort, or you can use our contactless self check in.

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.
This property is located in a busy area so guests might experience some noise.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 1317 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.39
Service: 8.86
Location: 8.9
Room Quality: 6.85
Amenities: 7.38
Value for Money: 6.84
Food and Beverage: 8.39
Overall Experience: 7.76
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Legon solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Ease of booking access and location.

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Emma couple gb
6
Good for a night out or couple stay
Pros:

The property was spotlessly clean located right in the centre of York. Received instructions on how to get into the property on the morning of our stay managed to get in an hour early so we could explore York without having to carry all our luggage around, the entrance was more like a teenagers bedroom with graffiti all over the walls, it was nice but this did not match the decor in any of the rooms, seemed a bit odd? however the rooms were really pleasant with nice decor and lots of extras such as bottled water snacks and the bathroom was huge. The bed was small but reasonably comfortable, central location so we were in walking distance to everything shops Yorkminster lots of restaurants etc. Saw one member of staff who was very polite and friendly.

Cons:

Although the Central located this was great during the day, on the evening with people stood around outside bars I can imagine this would feel alittle intimidating entering and exiting, luckily it was quite quiet but I wouldn’t feel happy to have my younger children with me and stay there. After reading reviews we knew the rooms were likely to be hot however even with a large industrial size fan the room was unbearably hot, this meant we had very little sleep. Ear Plugs were provided thank God as the noise from the surrounding bars and businesses woke us up, unfortunately we didn’t find the earplugs until we’d almost given up on sleep altogether, so did manage to have a couple of hours. The noise was wasn’t as bad at night. It started at about 5/430am, no idea what was going on or if this was a one off. As part of the stay it had been noted that there was free luggage storage at the next door bar, unfortunately why they had failed to mention is that said bar was closed for two days Mondays and Tuesdays, this isnt in any of the booking information. One of the reasons we decided to book this particular hotel/room was that it was central and also that there was luggage storage, we visited York a number of times and stayed overnight and wanted to make the most of our day so having to haul suitcases and bags around for the rest of the day along cobble streets was a bit of a nightmare, especially with very little sleep. Really disappointed that this was not mentioned prior, we would of made alternative arrangements or not booked the room if we’d known there was nowhere to start luggage. So for the rest of the day until we were leaving we had to carry all our belonging round with us on very busy crowded streets.

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
B
Brendan couple gb
10
You couldn’t ask for much more.
Pros:

Great facilities for the price

Cons:

N/a

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
I
Ingrid couple gb
10
Our second stay here and it won’t be our last .
Pros:

Very clean and well equippped . A perfect hideaway right in the centre of York . Conveniently located . It is up 6 flights of stairs but that kept us fit .

Cons:

That we had to leave

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Paul Taft solo_traveller gb
10
2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Cawdron solo_traveller gb
1
Pros:

The location, near to everything

Cons:

Did not sleep a wink, loud pounding music all night until early morning, absolutely sleep deprived.

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
M
Madeleine couple gb
8
A lovely flat
Pros:

Very nicely furnished and clean
Rachel was very efficient in allowing us to upgrade and to have an apartment ( with extra bed placed in living room) rather than a twin bed room

Cons:

It was very noisy at night outside

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
M
Menasci couple it
10
2026-08-22 via Nuitee
M
Matthew solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Fantastic location in the heart of York, nice clean and modern room

2026-08-21 via Nuitee
K
Kenneth solo_traveller gb
6
Pros:

Central location was the only plus but that had its downsize as I answered in the dislike column

Cons:

Unfortunately due to it Central location it was above the bar and restaurant and the loud music was going on to well on till midnight. The room was rather dimly lit and tea and coffee facilities were in the downstairs kitchen. The wet room suite was fine. Not value for money

2026-08-21 via Nuitee
J
Joe solo_traveller gb
10
2026-08-21 via Nuitee
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EmmaLue solo_traveller gb
10
2026-08-20 via Nuitee
G
Gail couple gb
8
Great location for a sight seeing break
Pros:

The property was very clean with good facilities and the location was perfect

Cons:

It was super noisy on a Friday and Saturday till 2.30am

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
D
Danny solo_traveller gb
9
Close to everything you need
Pros:

Close to everything I needed

Cons:

nothing

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
B
Brian couple au
10
Great position, clean and well maintained
Pros:

We appreciate the upgrade

2026-08-13 via Nuitee
C
Caroline solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

The room was lovely big comfortable modern and clean

Cons:

No lift but that's a minor detail

2026-08-13 via Nuitee
P
Paul couple gb
9
Excellent spot for a short break if you want somewhere as central as you can probably get.
Pros:

Very good location, quick walk from the train station and from all the major tourist spots.
Nice touch having the tea/coffee/water and snacks in the room.
Easy to access with instructions sent in good time before arrival.
Fan in room to help it keep cool.

Cons:

Be warned it is next to a bar so music can be loud if you are a light sleeper, but earplugs were provided. A/C would be a help to keep room cooler.

2026-08-12 via Nuitee
F
francisco josé solo_traveller es
9
Pros:

La ubicación, la limpieza y la atención

Cons:

Las escaleras

2026-08-12 via Nuitee
H
Howard couple gb
10
Great location and value.
Pros:

Fantastic location in central York. Nice room, tea making facilities with milk in the fridge.

Cons:

Nothing we didn’t like.

2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Laura solo_traveller fr
10
Excellent séjour à York
Pros:

Extrêmement bien situé
Appartement qui a du charme, bien aménagé, propre

Cons:

C'est bruyant la nuit, tôt le matin, mais c'est en plein centre-ville alors c'est normal

2026-08-11 via Nuitee