3 Star Hotel

The Watergate Inn

24 Walmgate, York, United Kingdom View Map

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In the Center of York, with WiFi and a walled garden courtyard, the inn is located 1969 feet from York Minster and 984 feet from York City Walls. Parking charges may apply. All rooms in the inn are fitted private bathrooms, flat-screen TVs and tea and coffee making facilities. Grand Opera House is 984 feet from The Watergate Inn, while Cliffords Tower is 984 feet from the property. York train station is 1.2 away, while the nearest airport is Leeds Bradford International Airport, 24 mi from the property.

1,412 Reviews

7.2Good
Cleanliness
7.4
Staff
8.8
Location
9.3

What Guests Say

  • “Location was fabulation. Room was great and shower was awesome. Free parking in the center of town. Would definitely stay again”
  • “Great staff. Good food in the pub.”
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Top Amenities

  • Free Internet Access
  • Accessible Rooms / Facilities
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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Family Room-Ensuite

2 Single, 2 Double

  • Closet
  • Coffee/tea machine
  • Desk
  • Hair dryer
Single Room1/1

Single Room

1 Single

  • Coffee/tea machine
  • Desk
  • Hair dryer
  • Internet access
Double Room with Private Bathroom1/1

Double Room with Private Bathroom

130 sqft • 1 Double

  • Coffee/tea machine
  • Desk
  • Hair dryer
  • Internet access
double room-ensuite1/1

double room-ensuite

1 Double

  • Air conditioning
  • Bath or Shower
  • Closet
  • Coffee/tea machine
Small Double Room1/1

Small Double Room

108 sqft • 1 Double

  • Coffee/tea machine
  • Desk
  • Hair dryer
  • Internet access
Twin Room with Private Bathroom1/1

Twin Room with Private Bathroom

130 sqft • 2 Single

  • Coffee/tea machine
  • Desk
  • Hair dryer
  • Internet access

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    What Guests Loved

    7.2
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    Based on 1,412 reviews

    Location

    9.3

    Cleanliness

    7.4

    Staff

    8.8

    Overall Quality

    7.1

    Pros +

    • Location was fabulation. Room was great and shower was awesome. Free parking in the center of town. Would definitely stay again
    • Location
    • Great staff. Good food in the pub.

    Cons -

    • I could do with some updating but for the price it was great
    • Room key safe box.
    • I didn’t get a very necessary message about check in procedures, and the phone call I tried would not go through. Might be because we are from U.S.? We had to wait quite a while until another guest came along and called for us.
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    10PamPosted on: 5-30-2025

    Location was fabulation. Room was great and shower was awesome. Free parking in the center of town. Would definitely stay again

    I could do with some updating but for the price it was great

    8Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 1-24-2024

    Location

    Room key safe box.

    8ChristinaPosted on: 9-19-2025

    Great staff. Good food in the pub.

    9BuellPosted on: 1-31-2026

    We had the family room and it was perfect for our family. Great location, parking, so cozy and full of personality.

    I didn’t get a very necessary message about check in procedures, and the phone call I tried would not go through. Might be because we are from U.S.? We had to wait quite a while until another guest came along and called for us.

    8AnnaPosted on: 1-20-2026

    The inn is really central, very close to the Foss, to many varied food outlets and to supermarkets. It's also close to the bus stops in Stonebow so it's perfect for catching buses to Whitby, Scarborough etc.It's also very close to York museum, Clifford's Tower, the river and tha Shambles so you can walk to anywhere in York with ease.

    7Alexander J.Posted on: 11-14-2025

    Location is excellent, value for money at the date that i choose, although it was over double to triple that a week later. Not sure it worth paying that much.Very convenient also if you want food or haircut right next door

    No internet for the duration.Paid parking charged for. Didnt spot that on booking.com but it was there. Place would be better if parking for free obviously.

    7KarinPosted on: 8-9-2025

    Location

    Tired, shower didn't drain, thin walls, could hear everything from room above, even going to toilet

    9WilliamPosted on: 7-31-2025

    Small rooms over a pub, but clean and in an excellent location with free parking. The pub staff were very helpful and friendly.

    The WiFi was not very consistent.

    3ShortlandPosted on: 7-16-2025

    Location and helpful staff.

    Very loose, noisy floors. Leaky shower, tiny TV, small room. Over-priced

    1AmosPosted on: 7-7-2025

    The location is great.

    The bed was full of spring's. The sheets looked clean but from the state of the room I can't be sure the were fresh sheets. The skirting boards weren't clean. Full of dust and dead bugsThe bathroom smelt of mold. There was spots of black mould. Red water marks. The shower wasn't clean. The shower curtain was disgusting. Moldy red water stains. The green towel I was left has white marks. It looked like bleach patches. It's also smelt of damp.I had no choice but to use the shower. The hair dryer worked but the attachment didn't fit The room window was fragile and had a fan outside which was very loud. The room is above the driveway to the car park and security gate. There is crack in the ceiling and more water damaged patches. The cup wasn't clean. The toilet seat is lose and needs replaced. The cleaning brush for the toilet was covered in dirty toilet roll. If I was the owner I would be so ashamed. I wouldn't let a member of staff stay the night for free. Never mind a paying customer. Now I know you get what you pay for.I paid £45 for one night. I didn't expect to be sleeping in such filth. The Watergate inn was fully booked. I didn't approach staff as I knew it was fully booked. Wasn't sure if there would be any point to approach staff. I had no choice to stay here as this was emergency. I went out exploring and didn't stay in the room as much as I could. I can't stress enough please don't stay here. Is there any point in trying to claim but the money I paid. It's not worth my effort. I will let them keep the money and hopefully with this review the will invest in providing a better service. You get what you pay for but I did expect the place to be cleaner than that.

    8ElainePosted on: 6-29-2025

    Nice central location. Our room was comfortable for our needsPrice was very good for york .Would stay again when visiting york

    7LizPosted on: 6-23-2025

    Charm and comfortable. A great location. Beds comfy. Can easily walk around York. Yummy dinner in the restaurant below.

    8JasonPosted on: 6-20-2025

    At price..was unbeatable..all fine for the 1 night...had parking..excellent

    Nothing at the price point ...location is great

    3MrsPosted on: 5-2-2025

    very central to york town and cliffords tower 10 minute walk

    the people in the room above made so much nousexwalking across the floorboards you could hear them going to the toilet using the shower talking bed clothes were stained with bleach towels were also the same cheap pillows wifi and tv kept losing signal no ironing board no breakfast provided no housekeeping

    10DominiquePosted on: 5-1-2025

    The Watergate was a fabulous stay everything you need and more . friendly staff cosy comfy beds amazing breakfast just by the river in the centre of town couldn't ask for me . we will b bk . 10/10 a little gem ?

    7StephPosted on: 4-30-2025

    Good location. Everything you need for a night.

    The bed was not very comfortable. Mattress was hard and pillows not the best.

    10DominiquePosted on: 4-27-2025

    Ideally situated in the centre of York by the river lovely room everything you need comfy bed clean fresh bedding very friendly staff couldn't help enough . Breakfast was lovely couldn't fault it . Highly recommend wel be back one night wasn't enough to take it all in . ?

    4WilliamPosted on: 4-26-2025

    It was clean

    A bit tatty round the edges- cheap fixings - bed uncomfortable (on a slant)

    8SusanPosted on: 4-26-2025

    The property was near to amenities. The room was fairly basic but comfortable.

    Rooms a bit basic but clean & reasonably comfortable.

    8JohnPosted on: 4-25-2025

    The location, is great, the only problem we had was the bed was uncomfortable many another room would solve the problem we stayed in no. 14 .

    bed uncomfortable

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Health & Safety

    • Health Services
    • Professional cleaning services

    Accessibility

    • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
    • Facilities for disabled guests available

    Kid Friendly

    • Family Friendly

    General

    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 3:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 10:30 AM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    Children & Extra BedsChildren of all ages are welcome.
    PetsPets are not allowed.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Important info

    Please note that parking spaces are limited and are on a first-come, first-served basis. Early check-in and late check-out is not possible. No food is served at this property. The reception is only open 4 days a week. Guests will be sent an email with check-i instructions prior to arrival.This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    Location

    The Watergate Inn

    24 Walmgate, York

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