The Bar Convent Guest House
Bed and Breakfast in York
3-Star Hotel
Reasons to book
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
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About this bed and breakfast
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.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Laundry
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Garden
Family friendly
Map of York
Available Rooms
Single Room
1 Single • 96 ft²
Sleeps 1
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Twin Room
2 Single • 236 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Double Room
1 Double • 150 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Family Room
1 Double • 215 ft²
Sleeps 3
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Superior Twin Room
2 Single • 247 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Ratings and reviews
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5.0 / 5.0
Everything was perfect
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent location and historical context
Nothing
5.0 / 5.0
Lovely, friendly and helpful staff. Left luggage facility pre and post check-in. Comfortable, safe, quiet and exceptionally clean in rooms and throughout building. Perfect location for exploring York. Great exhibition about Mary Ward and the history of the building, which is definitely worth a visit.
5.0 / 5.0
Everything the group really enjoyed our time at the Hotel. Breakfast was great staff vert friendly.
Nothing all good
5.0 / 5.0
My parents loved everything about the stay- the accommodation, staff, breakfast, and learning about the unique history of the building. Also amazing location.
Nothing!
5.0 / 5.0
Great Breakfast, plenty of choice. Room clean and tidy plenty of room and comfortable.
Location was far enough away (10 mins walk) from centre as not to be crowded and noisy.
Staff very polite and helpful and friendly.
N/A
4.0 / 5.0
Comfort and clenliness
Nothing
4.5 / 5.0
Very clean and great location.
Good breakfast.
Nothing.
4.5 / 5.0
Kind, helpful, friendly staff.
Breakfast was fine for us, however, the continental element could have been more extensive.
Wonderful gardens.
Excellent exhibition.
Architectural features.
The room was fine but, being ultra critical, the shelf space in the toilet was a little lacking for toilet bags, shaving equipment et al, but this is often the caes.
5.0 / 5.0
Lovely.
5.0 / 5.0
We had such a wonderful three days there . Everything about it was amazing. Great accommodation,great breakfasts served by lovely staff. We were a party of three ( old school/ nursing friends )with single rooms. The rooms were spotless and they had thought of everything. The gardens were beautiful too and we sat outside as the weather was perfect.
The location was great too as we all travelled by train from different areas of the UK. We are looking forward to returning next year.
5.0 / 5.0
Historic property, comfortable room, good breakfast, lovely gardens, friendly staff.
Nothing.
5.0 / 5.0
This is a delightful property, very close to the town wall & gate. Parking and the railway station were nearby. Our room was spacious and spotlessly clean.
Breakfast in the atrium was a highlight of each day, and all the staff were friendly and helpful.
We enjoyed visiting the museum and gaining a sense of the history of the convent and this order of nuns.
There's nothing thing not to like about this property.
5.0 / 5.0
The quirkiness of the place, the history, the garden, the on site cafe. Reception staff excellent. It really felt that those who worked here really loved the place too. Proximity to station was superb and as I was there for grandson's graduation, the buses from the station worked a treat. The breakfast was exceptional quality for within the price. The place is a joy, you can get some cheaper and decent B&Bs but not with this character and convenience of location. Loved it!
That I couldn't stay even longer.
5.0 / 5.0
The location is minutes away from the train station and there is a car park around the corner. The rooms are lovely and clean and the on site cafe is a bonus. The breakfast was great with plenty of continental and cooked options.
There was nothing not to like.
4.5 / 5.0
Excellent location just three minutes walk from the railway station and right next to the city wall. Staff were lovely and so helpful. The single room was spacious and comfortable with all the facilities you would expect. Ideal for anyone travelling alone. Good choice of food for breakfast.
4.0 / 5.0
Location
lift is broken during my stay. have to deal with the suitcase with stairs.
Front door sometimes close. Do need to expect some wait time for people to open the door. If you need catch up train, just plan the door wait time in advance.
3.5 / 5.0
The location is fantastic. Literally at the gates to the old city and a 2 minute walk from the railway station. An atmospheric Georgian Building full of history and significance. The ensuite bedroom was a good size and breakfast was excellent.
The temperature in the bedroom was very warm and too warm for me. The old building and rooms have been modernised and double glazed so that it was actually quite uncomfortable. There was a fan to try and regulate the temperature but this was also ineffective and noisy. The hot water taps had warning signs which were helpful but the temperature was actually a health and safety hazard if you were careless. A great shame really as everything else was good.
4.0 / 5.0
very handy for the railway station . The property was quaint, very clean and quiet despite being by a busy road
4.5 / 5.0
History & location
couldn’t open windows and n bedroom or get air con on
5.0 / 5.0
Staff fabulous, breakfast outstanding, very clean, really excellent all round, good location, close to station.
It was all great
4.5 / 5.0
Breakfast was very good. All staff were very accommodating and nice. Location was very convenient to train station.
Unfortunately the lift was out for 3 1/2 days of our 5 day stay.
The thermostat seemed to have a mind of its own.
5.0 / 5.0
beautiful historic place
like a little maze inside… only kidding it was funny to see all little corridors
4.5 / 5.0
The guest house was great. The location to town was brilliant - 10 minute walk to get to everything. The room was very clean and the tea tray was lovely. The breakfast was very filling and I would recommend this place for anyone visiting York.
4.5 / 5.0
The style, atmosphere, everything
The eggs. Not able to make eggs to my liking
4.5 / 5.0
Full of history & interesting quirks. The glass roofed eating area was lovely. The whole thing was the opposite of an anonymous hotel stay; the staff were really friendly & helpful. Breakfast was great & it was close to wonderful restaurants for evening meals.
Having to leave
5.0 / 5.0
We loved everything about our short stay. The history of the property was an interesting bonus! Our room was so so clean, the staff were all lovely. The home made granola at breakfast was scrumptious!
Absolutely nothing
FAQs
How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in York?
The average price for a rental in York is R 3,005 per night. This rental is R 28 above the average.
Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at The Bar Convent Guest House. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this bed and breakfast. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is The Bar Convent Guest House pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this bed and breakfast is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at The Bar Convent Guest House?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, laundry, and tv.
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