Galtres Lodge Hotel & Forest Restaurant

Hotels
8.7 (2171 reviews)
City Centre, 54 Low Petergate , York , gb

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Electric bicycle charging station
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Packed lunches
Non-smoking throughout
Kid meals
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Central location
Friendly staff
Good breakfast quality
Quirky room designs
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Small room sizes

Categories

Cleanliness
8.16
Several reviews indicated some cleanliness issues, such as a poor shower enclosure state.
Service
9.13
Reviews consistently praised the staff as friendly and helpful.
Location
9.17
Many reviews highlighted the hotel's fantastic central location.
Room Quality
8.62
Guests appreciated the quirky room design, though some rooms were noted as small.
Amenities
8.65
Guests mentioned positive experiences with amenities like dog-friendly services.
Value for Money
8.61
Many guests felt the hotel provided good value for their stay.
Food and Beverage
8.66
Breakfast received positive mentions, highlighting variety and quality.
Overall Experience
8.63
Overall sentiment was very positive with guests expressing their intention to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 19:34

Property Description

Spectacular Views of York Minster
Experience breathtaking views of the iconic York Minster from our elegant Georgian residence. Immerse yourself in the historic city centre, surrounded by medieval streets and modern boutiques.

Ideal Location in York’s Café Quarter
Located in the vibrant café quarter of York, Galtres Lodge is the perfect base to explore the city's attractions. Enjoy Wi-Fi internet, comfortable rooms, and delicious brasserie-style meals just a short stroll away.

Personalized Service and Comfort
Our friendly staff is dedicated to providing you with the best personal service for a memorable stay. Relax in our comfortable, non-smoking rooms and let us ensure your visit to York is enjoyable and stress-free.

Book your stay at Galtres Lodge now for an unforgettable experience in the heart of historic York.

Important information:

The property offers a 25% discount at Q-Park Shambles, Garden Place, York YO1 7NT, 5 minutes' walk from the hotel. Please contact the property directly for the discount code. Parking must be booked online 24 hours prior to arrival.

Pets are only allowed by prior arrangement. Please note that an extra charge of GBP 15 per night applies.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM
Airport code: LBA

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

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

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 15 years old stay for £15 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    People 16 years old and over stay for £25 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and costs GBP 18 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 2171 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.16
Service: 9.13
Location: 9.17
Room Quality: 8.62
Amenities: 8.65
Value for Money: 8.61
Food and Beverage: 8.66
Overall Experience: 8.63
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Alyn • couple • gb
10
Holibobs
Pros:

Everything. It's such a magnificent, welcoming hotel

Cons:

Nothing or was all perfect

2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • gb
9
Great hotel, in a great location. Would drfinitely stay again if in the area
Pros:

Quirky hotel with individual bedrooms and layout.
Staff couldn't do more to help. Had an excellent evening meal in the attached restaurant

Cons:

Whilst we enjoyed our steak meals, one could argue tgat the menu was somewhat limited

2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Moacyr Dario • family_with_children • br
9
2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Hilton • couple • gb
7
Pros:

Location was super easy to find. Hard to forget where it was

Cons:

I payed for a room with a view and it said something about a bath tub snd instead I got the very top floor that looked down upon the street and all we could hear was non stop buskers and screaming

2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Lynne • couple • gb
9
We had a lovely stay . Breakfast was very nice . Staff were very helpful and attentive . Would definitely stay again
Pros:

The property was in a very central position .

Cons:

The building is very old and some parts need some upgrading . The stairs to the rooms was steep and could be an issue for some people .

2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Margaret • couple • gb
6
It was an acceptable and friendly hotel to sleep in while visiting York, but not a place comfortable enough to spend tim
Pros:

The staff members were all very friendly and helpful. The location is great. In the shower, the water was hot and the pressure good.

Cons:

While it is clear that the hotel is in the process of being refurbished and hopefully issues will be addressed, there are some things like lack of surfaces, places to hang wet towels, lack of sockets for charging phones etc that could do with being sorted out. Our room had two very tiny bedside tables, containing lamps with large bases. As these were the only available surfaces, it wasn't ideal. There is room to put larger ones in.
Tea and coffee making facilities were on a tiny shelf just long and deep enough for a small kettle and two cups and saucers. This is not really safe when dealing with boiling water.
It was cold, so we needed to turn both the radiators on. Unfortunately the curtains rested on top of one radiator, again not really safe.
A net or other window covering would be good, so that in daytime you don't have to draw the curtains to get changed.
A socket for charging would be useful. The lamps had USB sockets, but a lot of phones/ipads etc use USB-C, so need a socket.
There was a huge gap under the door, so that when I turned over in bed to lay on my side, it was like having a searchlight shining in my eyes. I blocked the gap with my husband's socks(!), which while effective, again, wasn't really safe in the event of a fire etc.
Somewhere to hang wet towels. We ended up using the coat hooks which wasn't ideal, as we needed to hang our wet coats there as well.
These are all things that are easy and fairly cheap to deal with and they would make a big difference to the comfort of the room.

2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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Kirsty • couple • gb
10
Perfect York Stay
Pros:

Amazing location, comfortable bed and bath in room. Breakfast was also delicious.

2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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Sue Smith • couple • gb
10
Fantastic hotel and well worth a stay - I would definitely recommend
Pros:

The hotel is located centrally. The staff were amazing from arriving to leaving we felt welcome and valued. The breakfast was lovely with a lot of choice. The room was cosy and clean and the bed comfy and warm. We had a great stay and would recommend

Cons:

The only thing I could say that I didn't like is, the shower cubicle was on the small side

2026-03-25 • via Nuitee
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Jonathon • couple • us
10
Cute hotel in the heart of the city
Pros:

Great location

2026-03-25 • via Nuitee
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Kris • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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Nina • family_with_children • fr
8
2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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Julia • couple • gb
9
Would always stay at Galtres Lodge when visiting York.
Pros:

Loved the location - so handy for shops and restaurants. And it exudes period charm! (Always prefer historic hotels to modern, generic chain hotels). The breakfast, and food generally, is excellent!

Cons:

Nothing really - except that there is only one mirror (in the shower room) in Room no 9.

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Paulina • couple • cl
10
Pros:

La ubicación y la cama

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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jacqueline • couple • gb
8
Great,will use again
Pros:

Location fantastic , lovely fresh breakfast

Cons:

Bath in bedroom which I chose . Should have read the info better as there wasn’t a shower in bathroom

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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James • couple • gb
10
Would definitely go back superb
Pros:

It was superb all round staff food location

Cons:

No chair in room

2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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Gallagher • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Breakfast was great
Staff were polite

2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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Joanne • couple • gb
8
Very nice comfortable central hotel.
Pros:

Comfortable hotel. Was able to check in early. Room was really comfortable. En suite was a little small but really good shower. Comfortable bed.

Cons:

Slightly awkward to get into bathroom as toilet was behind the door. Door squeaked so slightly annoying at night. Only one hook behind door for towels.

2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Alison • couple • gb
10
Beautiful hotel, ideal location
Pros:

Hotel was ideally situated for wandering around The Shambles. Building was beautiful and quirky. Old, traditional style with a quirky twist

Cons:

Nothing at all - all fab

2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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Brian • couple • us
10
2026-03-19 • via Nuitee