Near Jorvik Viking Centre
With a stay at The Watergate Inn in York (City Centre), you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Shambles and Jorvik Viking Centre. This inn is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from York City Walls and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from York Minster.
Make yourself at home in one of the 13 guestrooms.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a picnic area.
English
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (7.2)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
Most popular facilities
Bar
Free wifi
Housekeeping
Double Room, Ensuite
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sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 4 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen BedMore detailsSuite, Ensuite
sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 5 2 Twin Beds and 2 Queen BedsMore detailsWonderful · 234 reviews
Cleanliness
7.2/10
Location
0.0/10
Recommendation
80.4%
Closest airports
The nearest major airport is Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
54.8 km / 34.1 mi
What's nearby
Yorkshire's Winter Wonderland
0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Merchant Adventurers' Hall
0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Shambles
0.3 km / 0.2 mi
National Centre for Early Music
0.3 km / 0.2 mi
St. Crux Parish Hall
0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Jorvik Viking Centre
0.3 km / 0.2 mi
St. Margaret's Church
0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Fairfax House
0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Coppergate Shopping Centre
0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Parish Church of All Saints' Pavement
0.4 km / 0.2 mi
York City Walls
0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Walmgate Bar
0.4 km / 0.3 mi
ARC Archaeological Resource Centre
0.4 km / 0.3 mi
King's Square
0.4 km / 0.3 mi
York Christmas Market
0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Most Popular Amenities
Bar
Free wifi
Housekeeping
Top family-friendly amenities
Extra beds/cribs
Food and drink
Barbecue grill(s)
A bar/lounges
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Restaurants on site
Number of bars/lounges - 1
Things to do
Television
Family friendly
No cribs (infant beds)
Conveniences
Luggage storage
Guest services
No housekeeping
Families love it for
No cribs (infant beds)
Languages spoken
English
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Common areas
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type.Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
General Instructions
Guests will receive an access code.
Cards accepted at this property
92% of our clients have rated us with 5 stars





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