About this property
Standing next to York Minster, Guy Fawkes Inn was the birthplace of the notorious plotter, Guido Fawkes. The Inn offers en-suite rooms with free WiFi and flat-screen TV's. Each of the thirteen rooms have been decorated individually, feature antique feature, tea/coffee making facilities and complimentary toiletries. Many of the rooms also enjoy a landmark view. Guy Fawkes Inn retains many of its original features including gas lighting, real log fires and the timber staircase. You can also dine by candlelight in the restaurant, which serves classic pub-food from locally sourced ingredients and the bar stocks a range of real ales. The York Ghost Walk Experience leaves from York Minster each Saturday at 19:00 and both York Theatre Royal and the National Railway Museum are just a 5-minute walk away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Kathryn
United Kingdom“We stayed in the suite on the top floor of this ancient building which was marvellously spooky with very narrow stairs behind the door taking you up to the dark and low-beamed rooms with sloping floors and heavy velvet curtains.” - Barrett United Kingdom“Very warm welcome and booking in was simple. An amazing historic building which has been decorated, renovated and motivated to a very splendid stay. Staff were friendly and attentive. Fabulous four poster room with an amazing aspect toward the...”
- Dmitriy United Kingdom“A brilliant hotel in a historic building right next to the Minster, with plenty of character (and uneven floors). Beautifully decorated rooms and a nice pub downstairs.”
- Jane United Kingdom“Brilliant place to stay right in the centre with an abundance of history”
- Dorothy United Kingdom“Really quirky suite which had amazing views of the Minster, straight across to the bell tower.”
- Torin United Kingdom“The room was really well and very tastefully furnished, clean and the bed was comfortable. I was only there for one night. I booked what I thought was a room overlooking the garden only to find it was a room just off the main courtyard. It was a...”
- Langley United Kingdom“Short distance to station. Ideal place, to walk to things to see without transport. Best place for being quiet after midnight till 7am you could hear a pin drop, that’s how quiet at that time through the night. Busy in day. Ideal for diversity of...”
Julian United Kingdom“Great room, very friendly staff, excellent location,beer garden to rear of the hotel was amazing will an excellent range of drinks,we will return.”- Kathryn United Kingdom“Excellent location, could walk to all major attractions from the hotel easily & we're seniors. Comfortable bed, very clean, good cooked breakfast , helpful & friendly staff. Surprised at how quiet the outside was considering central position. Near...”
- Hayley United Kingdom“The suite was absolutely beautiful, full of amazing character, a great representation of the history of York. I booked it for a surprise birthday night for my other half and he loved it. We had the breakfast in the morning which was very well...”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineBritish
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
