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

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Groups

    No special conditions apply for groups.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 1279 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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Kevin couple gb
6
2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Joanne solo_traveller gb
8
Lovley apartment very clean comfortable interesting view for people watching and historical building
Pros:

A perfect apartment for one or a couple …right in the centre on historical street. It was a heat wave when I stayed and I had two good fans to help with staying cool and earplugs provided! Slept well because of this. Very comfortable bed and nice linen sheets . Good coffee bags and Taylor’s tea and fresh milk in the fridge. These touches made all the difference!

Cons:

Toilet very small …. Not easy to navigate! Couldn’t open bedroom windows.

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Georgina Bashford solo_traveller gb
1
Do not stay!
Pros:

Absolutely horrendous stay, wouldn't recommend it to anyone. Noise levels are the worst I have ever experienced.

Cons:

No sleep, noise so bad until gone 4am and refused any refund.

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Mark couple gb
8
Enjoyed it despite being hot at night.
Pros:

Great location and a comfortable bed with a good shower in the en-suite.

Cons:

It was very hot in the room and very difficult to cool. The big fan which was supplied was excellent but the room stayed very hot.

2026-06-24 via Nuitee
J
Joanne couple gb
8
Nice hotel but avoid weekend stays
Pros:

The room was clean, the location is central

Cons:

The bathroom needs some hooks to hang clothes on.
The main issue was the noise from the club below, loud music until 2.30am

2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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Aileen couple ie
10
2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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Laura couple gb
10
Nice little gem
Pros:

Nice and clean very central and staff were lovely

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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Marco couple gb
1
Overpriced, Overhyped, and Overdue for an Honest Review
Pros:

The location is undeniably central, putting you within walking distance of York's main attractions, restaurants, pubs, and historic sites. If your plan is to spend most of your time exploring the city and very little time in your room, that convenience may appeal. The check-in was straightforward.

Cons:

Unfortunately, almost everything else.

The biggest issue is the mismatch between expectation and reality. The photographs create the impression of a stylish boutique hotel, but what you actually get feels much closer to a cleverly marketed hostel. At £260 for two nights, that discrepancy becomes very difficult to overlook.

The room was extremely small and felt cramped from the moment we arrived. There was barely enough space to move around comfortably, and the overall standard simply did not justify the price being charged.

The bed was uncomfortable, which would have been disappointing under any circumstances, but became particularly frustrating given the second major problem: the noise.

The Fort sits in the middle of a busy nightlife area, and the noise carries on well into the early hours. Music, shouting, drunken conversations, and general street noise continued late into the night. Earplugs are provided in the room, which is perhaps the clearest indication that this is a known issue rather than an occasional inconvenience.

Sleep was poor throughout our stay. What should have been a relaxing break in one of England's most beautiful cities became an exercise in ignoring the constant noise outside.

Ultimately, the problem is value for money. Had this cost half the price, many of the shortcomings would have been easier to accept. At £260 for two nights, however, the experience felt like a complete rip-off. York offers many accommodation options, and in hindsight, I would strongly recommend looking elsewhere.

I would not stay here again, nor would I recommend it to anyone seeking comfort, quiet, or a genuine hotel experience.

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Andrea solo_traveller gb
1
Very poor
Pros:

It was central to York

Cons:

There was an awful smell of sewage in the bathroom, I had to buy a spray cleaner to get rid of it, there was no headboard on the bed just bare walls, the curtains were thin an let in the lights from the street, there was a club/bar directly below that played music until the early hours of the morning with the room banging, I wouldn’t have booked had I known and I only had a couple of hours sleep each night as I was at a conference at the weekend. The bedding had a sweat smell

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Lisa couple gb
10
Fantastic apartment in a great location
Pros:

Location is fab, the apartment was lovely and the facilities were great.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
L
Liam solo_traveller gb
10
Bloody lovely
Pros:

It was lovely and spacious

Cons:

Nothing it’s was perfect

2026-06-14 via Nuitee
M
Molly couple gb
9
Fabulous location, perfect base to explore the city. Would happily stay again.
Pros:

Fabulous location, completely central and within walking distance of everything you could need. We were in the loft apartment and it was fabulous! Bright colours and amazing art buy also lovely and cosy. Comfy sofa and large TV, but also stocked with any essentials you could need as well as nice touches such as bottled water, earplugs, a fan, hairdryer and far more kitchen supplies than any other holiday apartment I've stayed in. Incredibly clean too! The bed was really comfy and could see the York mister from the window. Given we were there the weekend of York races, the noise was minimal and the only thing we could hear loudly was the minster bells which were beautiful to wake up too. So much to do in York and this was the perfect base, Would fully recommend for anyone looking for a weekend break or longer.

Cons:

The only negative was the bathrooms felt like a slight afterthought as there were 2 shower wetrooms, both with tiny sinks with the cheap feeling pull out plastic loo roll dispensers. It would've been more practical for us to have one for a shower room and the other to have a larger sink and toilet. The loo roll dispensers stood out as they didn't match the quality of the rest of the place. This is personal preference though and given everything else exceeded expectations it wouldn't change my opinion of staying again or overall rating.

2026-06-14 via Nuitee
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Jorge solo_traveller gb
9
In the heart of York
Pros:

Location, beds, easy process throughout

Cons:

Nothing!

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Ben couple gb
9
Brilliant location, slightly noisey if you want to get to bed early but didn’t bother us as we sat up listening to the l
Pros:

Location was brilliant, apartment was very spacious. We didn’t use the kitchen as your so central. Sainsbury’s round the corner for supplies.

Cons:

The mixer on the shower didn’t work so it was just insanely hot. I informed the property so
Should be sorted now. Other than that it was great. Would definitely stay again.

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Josephine couple gb
8
One night stay.
Pros:

Very clean easy check in.

Cons:

It was on a very noisy street, ear plugs provided nearly did the job.

2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Zoe solo_traveller gb
5
The location is good but be prepared for interrupted sleep!
Pros:

Good location
Room was clean

Cons:

The noise on a Wednesday night and early morning caused interrupted sleep.
Hallway had a strange smell of cooked vegetables.
Stayed in room 6 and there was a constant sound of what I can only describe as a humming generator.
Pillows on the bed were lumpy and need replacing.

2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Black solo_traveller gb
8
2026-06-01 via Nuitee
M
Melissa couple gb
10
We would 100% stay here again. The room, the staff, the adjoining tapas bar was 10/10, the location the interior des
Pros:

We loved EVERYTHING about the property !

Cons:

Nothing ! It was all perfect

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Shona solo_traveller gb
10
Cons:

The music from the pub at the side was noisy but we just put TV on

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
M
Matthew couple gb
6
2026-05-29 via Nuitee