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Safestay York
88-90 Micklegate (York) YO1 6JX

Set in a Georgian town house, Safestay York offers spacious rooms with original features, free WiFi and views across historical York. York Railway Station is 300 metres away. The hostel features wonderful exposed beams, grand fireplaces and hand-carved ceilings. The 16th-century basement has a TV games area and a courtyard garden. Safestay York has private bedrooms and bright and airy dormitories, all with personal reading lights and orthopaedic mattresses. Private rooms also have air conditioning and a personal safe. Continental breakfasts are served daily in the dining room, which features elegant chandeliers and banquet tables. There is also a lively bar at the reception, serving bottled beers and ciders. The property overlooks Micklegate and the city’s medieval walls. York Minster is a 10-minute walk away, and the picturesque Shambles shopping area is just half a mile away.

Score from 1658 reviews
Exceptional

8.2/10

Rooms: 21

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Address: 88-90 Micklegate, York YO1 6JX map

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The Hostel was located near Nunnery Lane Car Park which was great because I could leave my car overnight between 6pm to 8am the next morning for just £2.This was important because I was leaving early next am to drive to Castle Howard to work. Located within the City Walls and near to the railway station and within walking distance of sites, pubs and restaurants. Excellent value at £16 per night which included breakfast although I left before 7am so could not partake. I would definitely stay h.
all reviews » everything,from the warm welcome,taking care of our bags,being close to town,lovely room,nice and clean, comfy beds,brilliant breakfast,and secure place to keep our luggage so we could squeeze every last minute out of our holiday,and only five minute walk from railway station, and only a few feet away from the entrance to the medieval walls....altogether a brilliant place, a added bonus we loved was all the fun plaques outside each bedroom,it brought history alive. One of the nicest and friendliest hostels I have stayed in. Clean, good staff, enjoyed the information displays about the various rooms. Also unusual for a hostel to have en-suite bathrooms, and for a change the beds were not squeezed into every available space but there was actual room to move about in the rooms. This is a great hostel in a building beautifully reenovated. Location is perfect: only a few minutes walk from the railway station and you can easily get to the heart of the city. Also lots of pubs and bars around that are open till late. Rooms are bright and spacious, comfy beds. Perfect for a one night stay. Excellent location for York City Centre. Beautiful old 18th Century building, and great ambience. Might need to think about exploiting the character of the building a bit better. Great breakfast. Very helpful staff on the front desk who was really brilliant in getting 4 old men sorted out.Most appreciated!. Great place.. It was an old property converted into a hostel - wasn't expecting it to be so amazing. Was 12 pounds a night including breakfast - quite an awesome value for money! Centrally located so the town's right in the middle... Definitely recommend it. Good location in the city center. Shower is in the room. Beds are quite comfortable. The building looks nice, old fashioned and very beautiful. The breakfast was quite nice, with fruits and croissants served. Free well working wi-fi. Well located, just 10 minutes walk to the train station/main shopping street. The staff was helpful, the rooms expecially was better than we thought. Seems each room has a story which is quite fun. the 'best hostel I've ever been, nice and friendly staff . You can leave the suitcase before check in and after check out, continental breakfast was perfect, great location, perfect cleanliness. it's the greatest hostel i have ever been to. it's just like a castle with history. and the reception is really nice. so i decided to spend one more night in York.thank you. clean n comfortable n beautiful decorations around.. quite easy to arrive by train... can go to city center through the footpath of the great wall... reasonable price. The staff were really friendly and helpful. The hostel felt secure and the building was fasinaing to explore. The bunk beds were great. Breakfast was plentiful. Excellent location. Fascinating building. Very good breakfast and free wifi was easy to use. Luggage storage was brilliant. Staff were very friendly and helpful. The staff was very nice and friendly. The breakfast included in the price was great. The possibility to leave your luggage even after checking out was excellent. Despite my late check-in, the staff were generously helpful and friendly. They are very concerned about security and satisfaction of all the guests. Friendly and helpful staff, great location, clean and practical rooms, and a quiet and respectful atmosphere. I'd highly recommend staying here!. The staff where great could have been any more helpfull Very good customer service and very very helpfull Thack you Ace hostel thank you. lovel all the quirkyness of it , great location and excellent accomodation fare beyond what you would expect from hostel many thanks. No complaints, room felt clean, and staff were helpful, easy walking distance to town centre and train station. Would stay again. The price was excellent, the hostel was placed straight in the middle of the town, and it was full of atmosphere and history. It was nice and comfortable stay in Ace York. Staffs were kind and very warm. Rooms were kept very clean. Great refurbishment on the Georgian House lovely decor and historical information. Very cheap Good brekkie. informal, staffed by friendly and helpful staff, excellent free breakfast, and close to all the sights. the design and decoration is very nice and very convienient to go to trainstation and city centre. Central location.....I Would recommend the hostel but mention what I did not like to forwarn them. 1. Just about everything, except the 2 small things in the other box. 2. Good value for money. staff was very good and hospitable. very clean and got good facilities economical. The fact that it was a converted old Victorian house and its general location. the location is perfect. and the building is itself a place worth exploring. Beautiful building, great location and clean, comfortable beds & rooms. Excellent position, excellent staff. End suite bathroom really clean. Felt very welcome and had the feel of coming home each night x. The location. The character of the hotel building and room. Nice staff, lovely old building. Bathrooms were very clean. The place is clean and the staff are very accomodate. good value for great room, services and location!!!. great value, lovely atmosphere, and nice breakfast. Beautiful historic building, with friendly staff. loved the setting,the design and the atmosfare. Really nice place and not far from centre. There is a courtyard where you can smoke. closed to train station and nice building. clean, frendly, location, price. a great building, great city. =). Location, personnel, York etc. Staff we extremely helpful. Beautiful building Secure. Good value accommodation. A kitchen is available. Good location Price. There was nothing I did not like at £16 it was excellent value. we booked the large family room which was great,but was on the top of the building,forgot historic buildings dont have stairs ha ha. good excercise. Apart from the coffee machine not working at breakfast and the fact that the snack machine doesn't give change, can't think of anything. the shower was tiny and needed cleaning. Hauling cycles up and down steps to the basement for storage was awkward. With more and more cycle holidays makers the owner probably needs to address this issue. Our double room with en suite was ok, but there was actually space for two single beds NOT bunks. Nothing as such.. Stayed there for a night so didn't experience anything major. It was terribly cold everywhere! I didn't spot any heaters, so the temperature was certainly below 15 C. The kitchen was not very well equipped. I appreciate everything! :-D. Bunk beds were quite old and didn't always feel stable. Didn't realise shutters existed so there were noise and light disturbances during the night. I found the toilet+shower cabin quite disappointing. When they turn the so-called game room, which seems of very low if any interest at all to tourists, into more showering and toilet facilities it will be excellent. Bathroom was not so clean. The wifi was extremely slow, even in the room with the best coverage. My Dorm was above a nightclub and noisy till late. nothing!!!!. cannot access to wifi above first floor and in living room. Allowing guests to come in at unsociable hours....on my first night two people arrived with their luggage after midnight disturbing everyone and at 4am two guys returned from being out on the town.I Had seen these two earlier the previous evening and overheard them say they intended "hitting the pubs/bars".Coming back at 4am is just so unsociable as its impossible without making a noise and disturbing others. 1.The card for door was a bit hit or miss. 2. The latch on my security cage under my bed was broke so I had to use a cage 2 bunks away. breakfast could have been better. the room we were in was famous for ghost stories. My room has a dirty floor and the sheets and the bad were full of peels. The heating was not on the first night and we were cold in our room, but this was adjusted the next day. Other wise comfortable room. Beds were a bit flimsy - very creaky and wobbly on the top bunk. Nightclub behind our room vibrating the windows with audible base until 2am, this would possibly only be a problem on a Friday or Saturday night for an older couple. The shower both is too small to take a bath comfortably. Wifi is very unstable and if you stay at a basement room, you can't access to 3G data. Clean. no breakfast after 9am a few people got caught out by this. the showers in the rooms- to small and without windows. No airconditioning in the doorms, with almost 30 degrees at night... Lack of gluten-free food at breakfast when requested. People coming into the room at 4am and laughing and talking for a long time. Have to make the bed by myself.

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Safestay York Room information

Room Type	Max	from
Bed in 10-Bed Female Dormitory Room [Room Information]	1	from GBP 18.00	Search
Room Facilities: Shared Toilet, Shared Bathroom, Safety Deposit Box, Heating, Air Conditioning
Family Room (4 Adults) [Room Information]	4	from GBP 110.00	Search
Room Facilities: TV, Toilet, Slippers, Shower, Safety Deposit Box, Ironing Facilities, Iron, Heating, Hairdryer, Bathroom Amenities, Bathroom, Bathrobe, Air Conditioning
Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room [Room Information]	1	from GBP 18.00	Search
Dormitory-style room with air conditioning and bunk beds. Room Facilities: Shared Toilet, Shared Bathroom, Safety Deposit Box, Heating, Air Conditioning
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room [Room Information]	1	from GBP 23.50	Search
Dormitory-style room with air conditioning and bunk beds. Room Facilities: Shared Toilet, Shared Bathroom, Safety Deposit Box, Heating, Air Conditioning

Amenities at Safestay York

Transportation

Bicycle Rental

Services

Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN, Internet Services, Free Wi-Fi Internet Access

Pools and wellness

Sauna

Miscellaneous

Non-Smoking Rooms, Key card access, Heating, Fire extinguishers, Family Rooms, Designated Smoking Area, CCTV outside property, CCTV in common areas, Airconditioning

Hostel facilities

Laundry room

General

WiFi everywhere, Pets Allowed

Front-desk/reception area services

Safety Deposit Box, Luggage Storage, 24-Hour Front Desk

Food & Drink

Vending Machine (snacks), Vending Machine (drinks), Snack Bar, Packed Lunches, Breakfast details, Bar

Common areas

Terrace, Games Room, Communal lounge/TV room

Cleaning services

Laundry, Daily maid service

Business facilities

Fax/Photocopying

Activities

Cycling, Billiards

Important information to guests

Please note that guests are required to show some form of valid photo identification upon check-in, preferably a valid passport or driving license. Bookings cannot be accepted from any person under the age of 18 unless they are accompanied by an adult (over 18) who is staying in the same dorm/room. When booking for 6 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply. Families with children under the age of 16 years are welcome. However, they must book and pay for all beds in order to make the room private (i.e. in the case of 4 bedded dorms or larger). Alternatively the property have 2 bedded and 3 bedded private rooms available, subject to availability.

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Featuring free WiFi, Safestay York offers pet-friendly accommodation in York. The hostel has a terrace and views of the city, and guests can enjoy a drink at the bar. Each room has a private or shared bathroom. A flat-screen TV is provided. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. You can play billiards at the hostel. York Minster is 800 metres from Safestay York, while South Bank is 1.4 km from the property. The nearest airport is Leeds Bradford Airport, 39 km from the property.

Safestay York Policies

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- 10:00

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The hotel reserves the right to preauthorise credit cards prior to arrival.
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