Stay at Minster Walk Guest House in York’s historic Marygate area. Enjoy free breakfast, parking, LGBTQ+ friendly stays, near York Minster & top attractions.
Recent guests appreciate the warm, homely atmosphere combined with convenient location near York’s historic sights. Attentive and friendly staff enhance the experience, while breakfast and room decor receive frequent compliments.
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Minster Walk Guest House is a relaxed, redbrick property located at 22 Marygate in the historic heart of York. Guests will find themselves close to notable landmarks such as the Gothic-style York Minster cathedral and the cobbled Shambles street, with waterfront pubs just a short walk away. The guest house operates as a boutique bed & breakfast and self-catering accommodation, providing a warm and homely atmosphere that appeals to a diverse range of visitors, including LGBTQ+ travellers.
The interiors are warmly furnished, with individually styled rooms praised for cleanliness and comfort. Breakfast is included and can be delivered to rooms in a basket, offering options such as breakfast baps, yogurt parfaits, and freshly baked pastries. Several reviewers mention the friendly and attentive staff, noting thoughtful touches like a cosy guest lounge stocked with tea, coffee, and cakes where guests can relax between outings.
Travel convenience is supported by the guest house’s proximity to multiple airports within an hour to an hour and a half by car or transit. The location is also quiet yet very close to York’s city centre, making it ideal for those keen to explore local attractions like the National Railway Museum and the JORVIK Viking Centre. Parking is freely available, and check-in is from 13:00 with check-out by 10:00.
While rooms tend to be compact with limited bathroom storage—as noted in some guest reviews—the overall experience is described as homely and welcoming. The property suits guests seeking comfortable, well-situated accommodation with a boutique feel, particularly those interested in exploring York’s rich cultural and historic environment.
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Stayed here twice now for long weekends, just returned home today. We just want to say Thankyou so much for making us feel so welcome, you go above and beyond to ensure a great stay, the breakfast is delicious too, we love this place as it has a quirky homely feel, very clean and a short walk to the centre. We will definitely be returning again
We got married in York October 2024 & had two fabulous nights in The Minster Walk Guest House. The staff are wonderful, even offering to iron my husband's to be new shirt that he had to go and buy, less than an hour before we got married (he left his at home). The breakfast was so quirky & delicious . A lovely cosy lounge where you can help yourselves to tea/coffee & cake . We loved it so much that we're going back for our 1st Anniversary. Thank you all, see you soon
Stayed in room 8 (the small double room) in early October. Perfectly sized for two persons and larger than I expected. I found the bed to be very comfortable. Do note that there is very limited storage in the room, and no storage, at all, in the bathroom. A note of thanks to the chap that let me out of the room after I accidentally locked myself in at 7pm. Oops.
Second stay at Minster Walk and it keeps getting better. The rooms are spotless and uniquely decorated, my room offering views of the Minster. The staff are genuinely welcoming and attentive. Breakfast can be delivered in a basket to your room, which was a delightful touch. The location is perfect—quiet yet just a short walk to the city center. Highly recommended for a cozy and memorable stay in York.
Fantastic guest house in York. Quirky decoration, homely vibe. Breakfast can be delivered to your room. Great location for exploring York!
I had such a wonderful stay at Minster Walk Guest House — honestly one of the best places I’ve ever stayed! The room was spotless, and the bathroom was sparkling (the taps were the shiniest I’ve ever seen!). I loved the décor; you can really tell how much thought and care has gone into all the little details. Breakfast was such a treat, served in a lovely basket, and it felt really special. The lady who looked after us was incredibly kind and couldn’t do enough to make our stay perfect. I’d definitely love to come back — highly recommend this place!
Little gem of a place. Booked a last minute stay and the hosts were very responsive and informative. Easy to find,enough space to unload quickly outside and then park the car. Beautiful surroundings and well placed in the city. We stopped in Room 1 which is very nicely decorated in a railway theme. Compact but spacious enough for a short stay. Little touches inc complimentary sweet treats are a nice find. The breakfast in bed was a lovely treat and we especially enjoyed the granola option. Would definitely stay again and recommend
As a family of 5, we had rooms 8 and 8 3/4 (a nod to Harry Potter). The beds were very comfortable and I liked the way the windows opened. The bathrooms were quite nice as well. We had more than enough room for our family. The staff are so friendly and fun to talk to. The guest lounge is equipped with coffee, tea, milk and a fridge for your leftovers. There are games and puzzles while you're resting a bit. Great location! 5 minutes to the river Ouse, a pub next door with great pizza, 8-10 minutes to York Minster. Breakfast will be your choice (or choices) of: -Breakfast baps (great bread by the way) -Yogurt parfaits -fresh baked pastries -choice of juices
Historic area with Gothic-style York Minster cathedral, cobbled Shambles street & waterfront pubs.
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