The Bar Convent Guest House
The Bar Convent Guest House
About this property
Situated in the heart of York, The Bar Convent Guest House is only a 15-minute minute walk from the city centre and just over 300 metres from York Railway Station. The Grade I listed building offers an exhibition on the history of the site, a garden and free WiFi. All of our rooms have en-suite facilities and also enjoy the use of our newly renovated guest kitchen and sitting area. Breakfast is served in the on-site café, where guests may enjoy a well-stocked continental buffet breakfast including fresh fruit, pastries, toast and cereals or upgrade to our award-winning full English breakfast. Breakfast is served until 10:00 on a weekend, and until 9.30 from Monday to Friday. Many historic sites can be visited within York’s city centre, such as York Minister - one of the largest Gothic cathedrals in Europe. Clifford’s Tower, York Dungeon and the National Railway Museum are also on offer.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Lift
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Paul
United Kingdom“Excellent hotel. Very clean and well maintained, lovely rooms and friendly staff. Location is near to city centre. Great spread for a continental breakfast.” - Ben United Kingdom“room well sound proofed with good thick curtains, a variety of pillows available as well as air con when hot. room spacious water hot and even a non slip mat available for the shower. great all round”
- Katharine United Kingdom“I love the chapel and being to spend time there praying just before bedtime. It was so special to me.”
- Tracey United Kingdom“The location is fab. Great if you’re coming by train. Close to all amenities and lots to do around York”
- Richard United Kingdom“Having stayed here 3 times now, I know the value. Pleasant staff, quiet and comfortable surroundings and excellent location. Nothing not to to appreciate.”
- Dave United Kingdom“Location excellent, access good via room card. Continental breakfast very good and the staff very friendly and helpful.”
- John United Kingdom“Everything Staff very friendly and go out of their way to make your stay amazing”
- Harrison United Kingdom“Amazing place to stay right in city centre and easy walk into the heart if the city or scenic walk along the city walls towards the minster! I loved that there was a self catering space as ive never seen this before in a hotel and it meant i saved...”
- Farimehr
Canada“Lovely staff The room was very clean The heritage building was lovely to walk around, the history that had happened there could be felt in every corner It has a beautiful garden, very serene I also loved that we had control of the AC in our...” - Rosalind United Kingdom“Only a few minutes walk from the station. Air conditioning in the bedroom. Lift to all floors. Beautiful secluded peaceful garden. Good choice for continental breakfast. Secure luggage store. Easy 15 min walk into the city centre. Hop on hop off...”
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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
Check-in is from 15:00 until 00:00 unless by prior arrangement.
Please note, this property is unable to accommodate stag and hen parties or similar groups. Please note that our Superior Single Rooms are on a floor accessed by a narrow staircase and there is no lift service.
Please inform The Bar Convent Guest House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).
In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travellers, during dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be cancelled on arrival.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.
