Jorvik House

Hotels
9 (4279 reviews)
50-52 Marygate , York , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Fax/photocopying
Non-smoking throughout
Concierge service
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Physical distancing rules followed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Clean rooms
Cons:
Expensive parking
No communal bar area
Cold room temperatures

Categories

Cleanliness
8.5
Overall, the room was clean but some reviews mentioned issues like light bulbs not working and the need for more attention in cleaning.
Service
9.5
Staff were frequently noted as friendly and welcoming, enhancing the overall guest experience.
Location
10
Guests appreciated the central location and convenience to local attractions.
Room Quality
9
Rooms were described as lovely and cozy, although some mentioned issues like noise and cold temperatures.
Amenities
8.5
While there were good facilities, some reviews noted a lack of communal spaces such as a bar.
Value for Money
9
Many reviews indicated that the hotel was a good value, despite some parking costs mentioned.
Food and Beverage
8
Breakfast options were mentioned as being expensive, affecting the overall impression of dining quality.
Overall Experience
9.5
Guests reported having a fantastic time and expressed intentions to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 06:24

Property Description

Historic Charm and Modern Comforts

Dating back to the 1750s, Jorvik House offers a unique stay overlooking the 11th-century church of St Olafs and the remains of St Mary’s Abbey. With a 24-hour front desk and a cozy bar, guests can enjoy the perfect blend of historic charm and modern comforts.

Luxurious Room Amenities

Each room at Jorvik House is equipped with en-suite facilities featuring a bath and shower over or a convenient walk-in shower. Guests can indulge in complimentary toiletries and unwind while watching their favorite shows on the flat-screen TV with Freeview. With tea/coffee making facilities and plush Egyptian cotton sheets, relaxation is guaranteed.

Convenient Location and Breakfast

Situated just a 10-minute walk from York Rail Station and a short stroll from York Museum Gardens, Jorvik House offers a prime location for exploring the city. Start your day right with a delicious continental breakfast available each morning.

Experience the historic charm and modern comforts of Jorvik House - Book your stay now!

Important information:

Please note that the hotel does not accept American Express as a method of payment.Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • 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.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 4279 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.5
Service: 9.5
Location: 10
Room Quality: 9
Amenities: 8.5
Value for Money: 9
Food and Beverage: 8
Overall Experience: 9.5
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Chris couple gb
10
Brilliant place near to York Centre
Pros:

The room was superb, clean and well stocked with the makings for drinks. We ordered breakfast which is delivered to your room, it was super tasty and plenty of it, one of the biggest bacon sandwiches I have ever eaten. Would definitely stay here again, the location is great, a short walk from the train station and a similar short distance through the park into the heart of York.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-02-28 via Nuitee
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Holly couple gb
10
2026-02-28 via Nuitee
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Mike couple gb
10
2026-02-28 via Nuitee
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Alex couple gb
4
Clean room, but not particularly helpful staff.
Pros:

Location is great, clean rooms nicely decorated.

Cons:

The top floor room we had was very small (especially the bathroom and beds - we did request twin beds; but these were still very small) and at the time of our stay we weren’t told in advance about the building work going on outside of our room from very early morning, nor was anything done to address it when it was mentioned.

2026-02-28 via Nuitee
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James couple gb
10
2026-02-28 via Nuitee
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Sarah couple gb
10
2026-02-27 via Nuitee
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Ellie couple gb
6
Pros:

How close it was to the city centre and the rooms were nice

Cons:

Unfortunately our door locked and we couldn’t gain access to our room between the hours of 1am and 4.45am due to incompetent staff, he was rude and made our first night very stressful. The day staff were very helpful but the experience then dampened our stay due to being tired and having to push back our plans.

2026-02-26 via Nuitee
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Trevor couple gb
8
Great location
Pros:

Great location and staff

Cons:

Up two flights of stairs

2026-02-26 via Nuitee
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Dale family_with_children gb
10
2026-02-26 via Nuitee
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Ruth couple gb
8
2026-02-26 via Nuitee
J
james couple gb
10
Pros:

Beautiful room

2026-02-25 via Nuitee
A
Alison couple gb
5
Pros:

The Jorvik Hotel is very well placed, just a short walk across the museum gardens and you are in the center of York.

Cons:

We were given a slip of paper with our room key, which informed us that "for our convenience" they don't service the room unless you inform them before 10am that you would like it done, we didn't realise this until it was too late, resulting in me having to request some more toilet paper, we paid over £500 for a 2 night room only stay in the junior suite, for that price I wasn't expecting to have to request the basics!
This isn't for our convenience, its management money saving and they should be transparent enough to publish this on the booking sites or inform you when you check in.
Our room was nice but definitely not luxury, and not worth the money paid, it had a nice bath but the window overlooked the building site, also not something we were informed about.

2026-02-24 via Nuitee
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Julie couple gb
8
2026-02-24 via Nuitee
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Kate extended_group gb
7
A great weekend stay in an attractive hotel
Pros:

Location, decor, comfy bed, staff helpfulness. It’s a great place to explore the centre of York from. While it has no car park it’s very close to a long stay car park which made things easy.

Cons:

Doors were quite noisy to open and close which led to disturbed sleep. Ground floor Double Room had a faintly musty smell. Top floor twin was very close to another room hence the noise disturbance.

2026-02-23 via Nuitee
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Rachel couple gb
10
2026-02-23 via Nuitee
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Brian family_with_children gb
9
Great little city centre escape
Pros:

The friendly welcome and convenience of location

Cons:

The breakfast option being brought in on request

2026-02-23 via Nuitee
J
James couple gb
10
2026-02-23 via Nuitee
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Reed couple gb
9
2026-02-22 via Nuitee
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Marie family_with_children gb
10
Pros:

Super nice little hotel, perfect location (10 mins walk from the train station, 5 mins walk to the Minster). The staff at the reception was lovely, the room was cozy, quiet and warm. I have looked at other, slightly cheaper places in York and decided to splurge a bit and it was absolutely worth the money. 100% recommend!

2026-02-15 via Nuitee
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Jonathan couple gb
9
2026-02-14 via Nuitee