Safestay York Micklegate
Hostel in York
2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Great price for your budgetOne of the lowest cost properties in the area
Includes essentialsAir conditioner, Internet / Wifi, Balcony or Patio and more
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About this hostel
Georgian York hostel in Bishophill with a 24-hour front desk
Along with a bar/lounge, this smoke-free hostel has a snack bar/deli and a microwave in a common area. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a refrigerator in a common area, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities.
Safestay York Micklegate offers 151 air-conditioned accommodations with safes. This York hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Along with a bar/lounge, this smoke-free hostel has a snack bar/deli and a microwave in a common area. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a refrigerator in a common area, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities.
Safestay York Micklegate offers 151 air-conditioned accommodations with safes. This York hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Internet / Wifi
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Map of York
Available Rooms
Triple Room Ensuite
Beds not specified • 129 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Twin Room Ensuite
Beds not specified • 108 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
Beds not specified • 129 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room Ensuite
Beds not specified • 161 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room Ensuite
Beds not specified • 215 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Ratings and reviews
1.0 / 5.0
Booked a private room for 5, including adults and kids. Room 25 is just under the dining room which was full of an adult group having boisterous fun until 1 or 2 am (only slowed after complaining because kids couldn’t sleep and asked to quiet down - not soundproof so felt like we were laying in middle of a bar or party). Adults just having fun - would have loved it on an adult trip in my 20’s. Knew as a hostel it would be simple beds and loud but assumed quiet hours at least by midnight but there were none, okay to be loud 24hrs. Beds were fine - bunks not creaky, bed quite firm but ok and private, comforter plush. Great shared bathroom just across from room, clean with 3 private showers and 2 toilets. Wish it had been communicated that towels were available for fee - wasn’t told and didn’t show in Hotels post or email. Location is great, walking distance of food, stores, river, activities. Parked in Blossom st car park a reasonable walking distance for reasonable £11. Again would do well for a girls trip or adult fun late into night. I didn’t sleep and kids didn’t much either so were miserable. York was so busy for holiday market after restless night it was too much for them so disappointing it was a bit of a wasted trip altogether.
1.0 / 5.0
Booked a private room for 5, including adults and kids. Room 25 is just under the dining room which was full of an adult group having boisterous fun until 1 or 2 am (only slowed after complaining because kids couldn’t sleep and asked to quiet down - not soundproof so felt like we were laying in middle of a bar or party). Adults just having fun - would have loved it on an adult trip in my 20’s. Knew as a hostel it would be simple beds and loud but assumed quiet hours at least by midnight but there were none, okay to be loud 24hrs. Beds were fine - bunks not creaky, bed quite firm but ok and private, comforter plush. Great shared bathroom just across from room, clean with 3 private showers and 2 toilets. Wish it had been communicated that towels were available for fee - wasn’t told and didn’t show in Hotels post or email. Location is great, walking distance of food, stores, river, activities. Parked in Blossom st car park a reasonable walking distance for reasonable £11. Again would do well for a girls trip or adult fun late into night. I didn’t sleep and kids didn’t much either so were miserable. York was so busy for holiday market after restless night it was too much for them so disappointing it was a bit of a wasted trip altogether.
1.5 / 5.0
Good: excellent location, walkable distance from train station and town centre. Bunk beds had curtains and you could just close it and be private. Place was quiet.
Bad: Staff at the reception were not friendly, at times rude and dismissive. The owner should come down sometimes to check it. The atmosphere wasn't friendly, not a good place to make new friends. There were tables, chairs and armchairs on the ground floor but people sat individually and spent time on their phones. Bedrooms very bad cleaned, dust pilled up under/side of beds. Terrible mattress. Toile/shower cubicle very small, shower plug blocked which created a pool every time I had a shower. Not very pleasant!
1.5 / 5.0
Good: excellent location, walkable distance from train station and town centre. Bunk beds had curtains and you could just close it and be private. Place was quiet.
Bad: Staff at the reception were not friendly, at times rude and dismissive. The owner should come down sometimes to check it. The atmosphere wasn't friendly, not a good place to make new friends. There were tables, chairs and armchairs on the ground floor but people sat individually and spent time on their phones. Bedrooms very bad cleaned, dust pilled up under/side of beds. Terrible mattress. Toile/shower cubicle very small, shower plug blocked which created a pool every time I had a shower. Not very pleasant!
2.5 / 5.0
Great location, lovely building, friendly and helpful staff, comfortable rooms
2.5 / 5.0
Great location, lovely building, friendly and helpful staff, comfortable rooms
4.0 / 5.0
I liked the general look of this place.
4.0 / 5.0
I liked the general look of this place.
4.0 / 5.0
The place is conveniently located to exploring the city.
4.0 / 5.0
The place is conveniently located to exploring the city.
2.5 / 5.0
Private triple room. Spacious, clean, towels included. Easy check in and out
2.5 / 5.0
Private triple room. Spacious, clean, towels included. Easy check in and out
2.0 / 5.0
Close to the station and within the city walls, so great as pedestrians. Plenty of food and drink nearby. Loads of character.
2.0 / 5.0
Close to the station and within the city walls, so great as pedestrians. Plenty of food and drink nearby. Loads of character.
4.0 / 5.0
Very nice reception
4.0 / 5.0
Very nice reception
3.0 / 5.0
The property is very attractive, the whole idea of using the history is good but.....10 people in a dorm with one tiny capsule en suite is not really adequate and it was not well maintained. Too few waste bins in the dorm and bathroom. People in top bunks had poor access to plugs. No free tea or coffee available. Generally a Hostel that is trying to be an hotel.
3.0 / 5.0
The property is very attractive, the whole idea of using the history is good but.....10 people in a dorm with one tiny capsule en suite is not really adequate and it was not well maintained. Too few waste bins in the dorm and bathroom. People in top bunks had poor access to plugs. No free tea or coffee available. Generally a Hostel that is trying to be an hotel.
5.0 / 5.0
Great place to stay if you are on a budget.
5.0 / 5.0
Great place to stay if you are on a budget.
0.5 / 5.0
It was the worst place I've stayed in my entire life, the shower didn't work on any of the days I was there, I made 6 complaints and nothing was resolved, there simply wasn't hot water, the bathroom and room were only cleaned one day Anyway, thank God I'm in another hotel here in York, I wouldn't recommend it to anyone.
0.5 / 5.0
It was the worst place I've stayed in my entire life, the shower didn't work on any of the days I was there, I made 6 complaints and nothing was resolved, there simply wasn't hot water, the bathroom and room were only cleaned one day Anyway, thank God I'm in another hotel here in York, I wouldn't recommend it to anyone.
1.0 / 5.0
The place needs kitchetes, a tv room and laundry facilities. Strong rules about losing your accommodation if you are found to make too much noise after 12 pm. The place needs a deep clean and the shower facilities need improving. Shared toilets are a bad idea and must be super uncomfortable for women.
1.0 / 5.0
The place needs kitchetes, a tv room and laundry facilities. Strong rules about losing your accommodation if you are found to make too much noise after 12 pm. The place needs a deep clean and the shower facilities need improving. Shared toilets are a bad idea and must be super uncomfortable for women.
1.5 / 5.0
It's exactly what you would expect from a cheap hostel in the middle of a busy city. I needed somewhere to sleep and I got it. I did however have a couple of issues whilst I was staying. My locker was positioned somewhere where it was inaccessible. As I was staying one night It didn't bother me too much as I had 1 bag with few valuables and I slept with it in my bunk. But where I staying longer and had more baggage, it could have been a problem. Also the toilet door kept jamming in my shared room. That definitely needs looking at. On the whole though, it's a reasonable experience for such a low price.
1.5 / 5.0
It's exactly what you would expect from a cheap hostel in the middle of a busy city. I needed somewhere to sleep and I got it. I did however have a couple of issues whilst I was staying. My locker was positioned somewhere where it was inaccessible. As I was staying one night It didn't bother me too much as I had 1 bag with few valuables and I slept with it in my bunk. But where I staying longer and had more baggage, it could have been a problem. Also the toilet door kept jamming in my shared room. That definitely needs looking at. On the whole though, it's a reasonable experience for such a low price.
2.5 / 5.0
Overall the hostel was great. Some slight unclean areas and maybe an investment is the bathroom areas could be better. Common areas such as halls and lobby were up to date and tidy. The hostel seemed very quiet for a saturday, some noise on the Sunday morning but it was no different to staying in the usual hotel chains apart from the bathroom size in our dorm. The staff were really friendly and welcoming. The location was great for the York night life
2.5 / 5.0
Overall the hostel was great. Some slight unclean areas and maybe an investment is the bathroom areas could be better. Common areas such as halls and lobby were up to date and tidy. The hostel seemed very quiet for a saturday, some noise on the Sunday morning but it was no different to staying in the usual hotel chains apart from the bathroom size in our dorm. The staff were really friendly and welcoming. The location was great for the York night life
2.0 / 5.0
Staff where lovely, although the room was dirty, floor had not been swept, bathroom sink had toothpaste all over the basin, toilet had clearly been used, shower had a red stain on the floor.
Food was mediocre only good thing was the one young lady that was at the bar giving drinks.
2.0 / 5.0
Staff where lovely, although the room was dirty, floor had not been swept, bathroom sink had toothpaste all over the basin, toilet had clearly been used, shower had a red stain on the floor.
Food was mediocre only good thing was the one young lady that was at the bar giving drinks.
1.0 / 5.0
Was kept awake by loud snoring from the neighbouring bunk and intermittent giggling from the bunk opposite. Early in the night the woman in a bunk on the other side demanded that I silence the clicking on my mobile as I typed.
2.0 / 5.0
3rd floor. Very heavy luggage. No lift.
The room was spacious, the 'en-suite' was so small, we couldn't sit on the toilet and shut the door. The shower was built for short people. The bed was very firm, which we liked. The room layout didn't make much sense, but we only stayed for a night so not really a problem.
We loved the building, and there were lots of informative plaques around the house explaining architecture, usage, and history. We used the luggage room to stash our bags before and after checking in / out. Really useful.
The staff were very friendly, and it the local area has lots of restaurants to chose from, and not far from city centre.
2.5 / 5.0
Very friendly staff, great location.
We have not stayed in a hostel before and was pleasantly surprised. Very clean.
2.5 / 5.0
On arrival I was welcomed and supported from the moment I walked through the door. Staff treat me well and allowed me to leave my bags. I certainly be returning.
2.0 / 5.0
Hostel on its own is in a really great spot, 10 minutes to the center on foot
and a few meters from hostel there is a great pub called Brewdog. The parking might get a bit problematic, as in the near surroundings there are no free parking places. The shower was really cold, so if you expect a relax after a long day, this is not for you. Also if you wanna have a really nice sleep, choose a room with less other guests, they might get a bit noisy whily returning from evening bars.
5.0 / 5.0
We stayed only one night but everything was perfect and even for this price. We got good tips for York and had a good clean room.
5.0 / 5.0
We stayed only one night but everything was perfect and even for this price. We got good tips for York and had a good clean room.
5.0 / 5.0
Definitely needs updating, but the staff and service was excellent. Couldn't recommend enough!
5.0 / 5.0
Definitely needs updating, but the staff and service was excellent. Couldn't recommend enough!
3.0 / 5.0
Staff very helpful.
Location is great.
Breakfast is delicious.
FAQs
How much does this hostel cost compared to others in York?
The average price for a rental in York is R 3,005 per night. This rental is R 2,010 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this hostel?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Safestay York Micklegate. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hostel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Safestay York Micklegate pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Safestay York Micklegate?
We found 4 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, internet / wifi, laundry, and balcony or patio.
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