Close to Jorvik Viking Centre and York City Walls, The Watergate Inn provides amenities like a bar. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also find perks like:
Smoke-free premises, barbecue grills, and wedding services
Luggage storage
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Food and drink
1 bar
Guest services
Luggage storage
No housekeeping
Wedding services
Outdoors
BBQ grill(s)
Picnic area
Accessibility
This property does not have elevators
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Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Entertainment
TV
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Check-out
Check-out before 10:30 AM
Special check-in instructions
Guests will receive an access code
Access methods
Access code
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
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Frequently asked questions
Is The Watergate Inn pet-friendly?
Yes, dogs are allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at The Watergate Inn?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Watergate Inn?
Check-out is at 10:30 AM.
Where is The Watergate Inn located?
Located in City Centre, this inn is within a 5-minute walk of Yorkshire's Winter Wonderland, Shambles, and Jorvik Viking Centre. York City Walls and York Minster are also within 10 minutes. York Station is 16 minutes by foot and York (QQY-York Train Station) is 16 minutes.
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The Watergate Inn Reviews
Reviews
7.4
Good
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Excellent location. The staff in the pub were friendly and delightful. The room was clean. The double bed in room 7 needs a new mattress and a wood slate is underneath the bed and should be fixed. But overall a very pleasant stay for the one night.
Had some issues with accessing the key from the lock, staff were extremely helpful with sorting this. Room was clean and tidy, basic amenities were also provided. No noise issues overnight.
Our stay was brilliant the staff were fantastic & so friendly. I was unaware that there was on site free parking so I ended up paying but other than that it was an excellent stay.
Mel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Elizabeth
15 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very convenient location for exploring York. Surprisingly quiet considering it's above a pub. It was a bit dilapidated, but very clean. Couldn't get the TV to work, and felt awkward to ask for assistance, since there's no front desk, just the pub.
I stayed here with 3 other friends and we had an amazing time nothing was too much for the staff at the Inn.
Next time I would love to stay in one of the shepherds huts
CATHERINE
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
6/10 Okay
deborah
10 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place but spoilt by staff arguing very loudly outside our bedroom window, hard to get to sleep
deborah
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Jenny
31 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff here was so nice! It isn't in the most scenic part of the city, but it was safe enough and the property was fine. There is a lovely deck outside overlooking a canal. If you are looking for a good deal that is a short walk from the more historic areas, this is a good choice.
Jenny
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
6/10 Okay
J Kelly
20 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Liked the inn. The staff was wonderful. The premises could use a little updating.
Accommodating of late check-in, good parking. Good central location. Bed clean.
Bathroom mouldy. Noise from other rooms/toilets very loud. No blackout curtains and broken blinds. Lots of daylight and potential for onlookers.
Rated on would I stay again. The answer would be no. Room was poor and the bathroom had mould on the ceiling, tiles and the shower hose and head needed a very good clean.
Staff were very nice. Accomodations did not match the pictures. Room was painfully small. There was no place to open luggage. Full bed took up most of the room. No lighting by bedside, only one light overhead. Shower head sprayed water outside of shower and drain was so slow that overflow threatened to spill over onto floor. Only one outlet available and teapot needed to sit on floor to plug in because of length of cord. Mattress very thin futon. We were miserable.
A great place to stay, not luxury but comfortable in a great location. Also has character….
John
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sue
17 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice little place..
Lovely little place to stay in the center of York.
Everything good, nice welcome, helpful.. just a little tired and could do with a revamp. Would stay again.