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The Watergate Inn

3.0 star property
Inn with a bar, a short walk to Shambles

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Suite, Ensuite
Terrace/patio
Interior
Exterior
Food and drink

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Comfort Double Room, Ensuite (Small Double Room )

Highlights

TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Quadruple Room, Ensuite

Highlights

TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, Ensuite

Suite, Ensuite

Highlights

TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Queen Beds

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Triple Room, Ensuite

Highlights

TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Single Room, Ensuite

Single Room, Ensuite

Highlights

TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
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About the area

Map
24 Walmgate, York, England, YO1 9TJ

What's nearby

  • Shambles - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Jorvik Viking Centre - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • York City Walls - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • York Barbican - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • York Minster - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • York Station - 16 min walk
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Red Lion - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Piccadilly Tap - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cresci Pizzeria - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Walmgate Sandwich Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Fossgate Tap - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Watergate Inn

Inn near York Minster
Close to Jorvik Viking Centre and York City Walls, The Watergate Inn provides amenities like a bar. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Smoke-free premises, barbecue grills, and wedding services
  • Luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff

Languages

English

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includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an access code

Access methods

Access code

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Watergate Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Watergate Inn?

As of Mar 29, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Watergate Inn on Mar 30, 2025 start from CA $84.91, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at The Watergate Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Watergate Inn?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Watergate Inn located?

Located in City Centre, this inn is within a 5-minute walk of Yorkshire's Winter Wonderland, Shambles, and Jorvik Viking Centre. York City Walls and York Minster are also within 10 minutes. York Station is 16 minutes by foot and York (QQY-York Train Station) is 16 minutes.

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The Watergate Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 239 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 88 out of 239 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 239 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 239 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 239 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bill

About a 30 minute walk from the train station. Nice, friendly staff. Comfortable rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Nice stay in York
Good experience, close to city centre
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Top stay
Excellent location right in the centre of York and offers free parking bargain !!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jana

Friendly staff! Safe and great walkable area
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Monica

Excellent location. The staff in the pub were friendly and delightful. The room was clean. The double bed in room 7 needs a new mattress and a wood slate is underneath the bed and should be fixed. But overall a very pleasant stay for the one night.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Had some issues with accessing the key from the lock, staff were extremely helpful with sorting this. Room was clean and tidy, basic amenities were also provided. No noise issues overnight.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mel

Fun & friendly.
Our stay was brilliant the staff were fantastic & so friendly. I was unaware that there was on site free parking so I ended up paying but other than that it was an excellent stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

CATHERINE

Away with friends
I stayed here with 3 other friends and we had an amazing time nothing was too much for the staff at the Inn. Next time I would love to stay in one of the shepherds huts
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

GILBERTO

Very well located and friendly staff, highly reccomended

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Very convenient location for exploring York. Surprisingly quiet considering it's above a pub. It was a bit dilapidated, but very clean. Couldn't get the TV to work, and felt awkward to ask for assistance, since there's no front desk, just the pub.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

J Kelly

Liked the inn. The staff was wonderful. The premises could use a little updating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

deborah

Nice place but spoilt by staff arguing very loudly outside our bedroom window, hard to get to sleep
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jenny

The staff here was so nice! It isn't in the most scenic part of the city, but it was safe enough and the property was fine. There is a lovely deck outside overlooking a canal. If you are looking for a good deal that is a short walk from the more historic areas, this is a good choice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
basic one-night stay
Accommodating of late check-in, good parking. Good central location. Bed clean. Bathroom mouldy. Noise from other rooms/toilets very loud. No blackout curtains and broken blinds. Lots of daylight and potential for onlookers.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fathima

Comfortable Stay
Happy with our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Rated on would I stay again. The answer would be no. Room was poor and the bathroom had mould on the ceiling, tiles and the shower hose and head needed a very good clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Good, budget stay
Staff were very helpful, room had all the essentials needed for a comfortable and enjoyable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Watergate
Very pleasant stay. Staff were very good, courteous and efficient.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Robert

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
No food and we couldn’t get our suitcases up the stairs
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Catia

The staff was very friendly and the room clean and warm. Town centre with all the shops and places to visit are very close, just a short walk.

10/10 Excellent

John

A great place to stay, not luxury but comfortable in a great location. Also has character….
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Great price, great location friendly service. Room is small but doesnt matter for a weekend away it was clean and did the job
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Nice little place..
Lovely little place to stay in the center of York. Everything good, nice welcome, helpful.. just a little tired and could do with a revamp. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Roberta

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very nice. Accomodations did not match the pictures. Room was painfully small. There was no place to open luggage. Full bed took up most of the room. No lighting by bedside, only one light overhead. Shower head sprayed water outside of shower and drain was so slow that overflow threatened to spill over onto floor. Only one outlet available and teapot needed to sit on floor to plug in because of length of cord. Mattress very thin futon. We were miserable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

shaun

Family break/holiday.
Excellent location to the city centre no more than 5 minute walk.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023