In the heart of York, Tower Guest House offers a blend of modern comforts and academic charm. Unwind with WiFi in public areas, take advantage of an area shuttle to explore nearby York St. John University and York Minster, or get some work done at the business center.
At Tower Guest House, you'll be a short five-minute drive from York Minster and Shambles. Also, University of York and York Racecourse are within a short drive.
At a glance
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Hotel size
8 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in/out available
Minimum check-in age – 16
Check-out time is 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 16
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
No stag or hen parties
Property amenities
Working away
Business centre
Services
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Room amenities
Home comfort
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Freshen up
Towels
Stay connected
WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
Guidebooks/recommendations
Local maps
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Policies
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag and hen parties.
This property does not have lifts.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts major credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does Tower Guest House offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Tower Guest House does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Tower Guest House?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Tower Guest House?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Tower Guest House?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What's the area around Tower Guest House like?
Tower Guest House is a short 17-minute walk from York Minster and 2 minutes' walk from York Hospital.
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Tower Guest House Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Staff & service
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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Location
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Cities
Air conditioning
Parking
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, fresh, and cooked to perfection with a great choice of options. (29 reviews)
Free parking was a significant bonus, available on site and in nearby streets with a permit. (3 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
25 Aug 2025
Brilliant!
Great place to stay been quite a few times, always welcoming and the breakfast is anazing. Free parking a bonus
Debbie
Debbie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
23 May 2025
Wonderful traditional B&B
We loved our stay at the Tower Guest House! Highly recommended!
Lawrence
Lawrence, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 Feb 2025
Fantastic place to stay. The hosts were friendly and very helpful. The room was beautiful and very clean. Breakfast was excellent with so much choice and the guest house was an easy 10-15 min walk into the city centre. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 Feb 2025
Amazing
Fabulous place, faultless
Robert
Robert, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 May 2023
Wonderful stay
Tony and Diana are wonderful hosts. The breakfast is amazing and the room beautifully furnished.
Kerensa
Kerensa, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
1 Mar 2024
Great place to stay
Great place to stay, room was well equipped and the bed was so comfy. Breakfast was lovely and the host was very friendly and welcoming. Will definitely return
Jim
Jim, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 Mar 2023
Tower Guest House
Great stay, clean with excellent service, great place to stay while spending a few days away
Robert
Robert, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
4 Aug 2024
Great room. Excellent breakfast. Great location right by bus stop to centre of town. It’s also an easy walk.
vicki
vicki, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 May 2023
We had a lovely stay. The breakfast every morning was amazing. The bed was comfy and we loved being able to control the temp in the room.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 Aug 2022
Best
Best b&b we stayed in
Tim
Tim, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 Nov 2023
Beautiful room & tasty breakfast
Lovely large room with air conditioning and bathroom with beautiful slipper bath and wet room style shower cubicle. Breakfast was lovely and fresh with excellent choice.
Debbie
Debbie, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
13 Feb 2025
Fabulous! Tony & Diana - who run the property - were delightful and incredibly helpful. Rooms are beautifully decorated and, for once, are the same size in real life as they are in the publicity photos!
Very handy location: our car remained in the parking area right in front of the hotel for the duration of our stay and we walked into town every day.
Breakfast is included. There is a great choice and it is all cooked to perfection.
Would recommend without the slightest hesitation.
Jeremy
Jeremy, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 Apr 2025
Great 2 night stay, slight issue with Expedia which Tony sorted out for us swiftly, great service and a fantastic room, luxurious pillows and bedding/mattress so slept so well and didn’t hear any outside noise. The room has loads of technology if you want to use it. The aircon was a great extra and was lovely and quiet.The breakfast was really good, loads of choice and quality food. I recommend this to anyone staying in York. Having stayed in hundreds of hotels and B&Bs through my work I can honestly say this is one of the Best ! A real credit to the owners. Thank you Martyn and Fina :)
Martyn
Martyn, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 Jun 2023
Visit to york
Great hotel with themed rooms. Firm bed and very clean throughout. Great breakfast. Will definitely return.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 Mar 2023
Highly recommended
Perfect B and B. Everything of a very high standard. Free parking within walking distance of York centre. Excellent hosts who serve a delicious breakfast.
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 Oct 2024
Great place in York
The property is quirky and it shows that the owners have taken great care to chose every item in the decoration. It has lots of personality and it’s friendly and quiet. We had a lovely stay.
The owners cook breakfast for the guests every morning, we were very impressed.
The hotel uses an app where you can choose your breakfast options, and there is a lot of information in it. Our stay was very swift.
Marcia
Marcia, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
23 Jul 2022
Very hi-tech amenities including power shower, blinds, outlets, key system. Excellent breakfast. Comfortable rooms.
Bruce
Bruce, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
7 Jul 2025
Faultless from start to finish
I booked the stay as part of a surprise for my husband's birthday, and he was very impressed and absolutely raved about it. He could not fault a single thing about our stay. Starting with the location, it was not far to walk to York centre (around 20 minutes or so). We stayed in the Samurai suite. The theming of the room was fantastic, right down to the sunken bath. The bed was incredibly comfortable, and it was evident that the owners had not scrimped on quality of the furnishings or bedding. We had a very warm welcome from our hosts, and were greeted each morning at breakfast equally warmly and by name. The selection at breakfast was fantastic, even down to the homemade granola which was so tasty, I bought a bag to bring home with me. My husband thoroughly enjoyed his cooked breakfast which could be personalised when ordering the night before and ready for a time of our choosing. The whole stay was faultless from start to finish.
Rachel
Rachel, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 Jun 2024
We had a lovely stay in the Tower Guest House. The room was very clean and well appointed. Our hosts, Diana and Tony, were very gracious and helpful with sharing dining options and sights to see. It was also very convenient to order our breakfast using their app and the food came out hot and delicious. I very highly recommend staying at the Tower Guest House. We plan to return on our next holiday to York.
Krista
Krista, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 Nov 2023
Beautiful, unique room. Always wanted to visit York and staying at the Tower Guest House made our visit extra special. Thank you!
Sam
Sam, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 May 2023
We appreciated being allowed to check in early, leave our bags in the car and arrive back at 8PM - Thank you
Kenneth P.
Kenneth P., 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 Mar 2023
Short mid-week stay to take in the city of York and surrounding areas. The guest house was immaculate and the room was spacious, clean and comfortable. The guest house was well positioned within one mile walking distance into the city centre. There are a variety of breakfasts on offer, but the full English breakfast was superb. Ordering of breakfasts and mealtimes, temperature control of room and other facilities were all available through the Tower Guest House app.
Chris
Chris, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 Jul 2025
Rob
Rob, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
30 May 2025
10 out of 10 perfect stay
Great location 10-15 flat walk to Yorkminster. Brilliant attention to detail (tissues and cotton pads in the room). Very high quality bathroom, comfortable bed, quiet. Lovely breakfast, would recommend and will stay there again when in York.