Galtres Lodge Hotel & Forest Restaurant

Hotels
8.7 (2327 reviews)
City Centre, 54 Low Petergate , York , gb

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Limited seating for guests
Shower issues noted

Categories

Cleanliness
8.28
Overall cleanliness was noted as spotless, but attention to detail could have been better.
Service
9.05
Staff were described as super helpful and friendly, providing a great experience.
Location
9.09
Amazing and very central location in York, close to attractions.
Room Quality
8.54
Rooms were mostly appreciated for their comfort and cleanliness, with small issues noted.
Amenities
8.57
General amenities were included, though specific mentions were limited.
Value for Money
8.53
Good value for the price, including breakfast.
Food and Beverage
8.78
Breakfast was noted as brilliant with a lot of choice.
Overall Experience
8.75
Overall sentiment toward the hotel was extremely positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-23 08:49

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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM

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 2327 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.28
Service: 9.05
Location: 9.09
Room Quality: 8.54
Amenities: 8.57
Value for Money: 8.53
Food and Beverage: 8.78
Overall Experience: 8.75
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Tanawan solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Location and very helpful staff.Good breakfast.

Cons:

Shower cubicle.

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Sofa._.people couple gb
7
Friendly staff, in a very central location.
Pros:

Great city centre location.

Cons:

Bathroom was a bit on the small side, but it is an old building so appreciate that the size matches the building layout.

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Rhyanna solo_traveller gb
9
A lovely stay and I would stay again!
Pros:

I loved the bath it was a lovely addition to the room. The hotel was close to all the shops and was very clean.

Cons:

There is nothing I disliked.

2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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Debbie solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Perfect stay, hotel was recommended by friends after they had breakfast. Lovely stay thank you

Cons:

Na

2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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Vicky couple gb
10
Pros:

Perfect location perfect stay will book again :)

2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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Karl couple ca
7
2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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Lee couple gb
10
Excellent hotel with friendly staff
Pros:

Excellent breakfast. The hotel is right in the middle of York so is ideal for shopping in The Shambles

2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Keeley couple gb
9
Pleasant and relaxing stay
Pros:

Location fab. Only 10 mins walk from station. Both breakfast and dinner was lovely.

Cons:

Window didn’t open in the room

2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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Vivien solo_traveller gb
10
2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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Tamsin solo_traveller gb
10
The staff, the ethos, the food….excellent!
Pros:

It had so many fabulous features, original beams, etc. really quirky.

Cons:

There wasn’t a lift, but the stairs weren’t too bad.

2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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Linda solo_traveller gb
8
I would give it another chance
Pros:

Location staff

Cons:

Breakfast was not good - don’t know why as everyone else’s looked good but mine had either been Sat a long tome and cooked twice

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Joy solo_traveller gb
6
Great Location
Pros:

You couldn't ask for a better location, staff lovely and breakfast excellent

Cons:

Didn't like the room, it was small which wasn't a problem for 2 nights,however the window was all frosted and you couldn't see outside. It felt very claustrophobic, it was very warm as no windows opened, even in the bathroom.
We did have a fan. The room wasn't serviced after the first night. We did tell the girl on reception and asked if could we have some milk, but still none when we got back,had to go and ask again.
The en suite was just not practical, no shelf to put our toiletries etc on, no room on the sink, no towel rail they had to go on the floor or toilet when closed.
The worst was nowhere to put the shampoo/ shower gel in the shower. All these things would greatly improve the stay

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Darren solo_traveller gb
10
2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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MK und AB solo_traveller de
9
Pros:

Spitzenlage direkt beim York Minster, gute Betten, gutes Frühstück, nettes Personal

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Sarah solo_traveller gb
9
2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Howard solo_traveller nl
9
2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Michael couple gb
8
2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Andrew couple gb
8
2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Jan couple gb
10
Fantastic hotel in a great location.. highly recommend.
Pros:

Fantastic stay in a beautiful hotel with so much character in the very centre of York. Great location… added benefit of a restaurant and bar downstairs. Clean, great bed and bedding for a good nights gets sleep. Lovely staff … thankyou for a great stay.

Cons:

Nothing… everything Just brilliant!!

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Stephanie couple gb
10
Amazing, would recommend!
Pros:

The bedrooms were gorgeous and so cosy! Everything was clean and tidy. In the room there was a cute book detailing everything and gave great suggestions on what to do during our stay! For the price, we got breakfast included which was amazing! Could not recommend this place enough. We also had such a lovely receptionist and helped us with everything :)

Cons:

The only negative was the room was slightly hot but the staff provided us with a fan. It was a hot day so nothing to do with the actual property!

2026-05-28 via Nuitee