The Best Pubs with Rooms in York

If you want somewhere atmospheric to stay in York, one of your best choices is one of the city’s pubs with rooms. York’s pub accommodation is invariably in an historic building, and one that has played host to the famous and infamous – in one case, Guy Fawkes. As these buildings are of architectural importance, they have retained original features which give them enormous character - but don’t expect hot tubs and swimming pools. York’s best inns and pubs with rooms are usually close to the city centre and, considering their location, also provide good-value accommodation.

• Arguably York’s most central place to stay is Guy Fawkes Inn. This atmospheric inn, less than a minute from the Minster, is where the legendary trouble-maker, Guy Fawkes, was born in 1570. The 16th-century church of St Michael-le-Belfrey opposite is where he was baptised. This York pub still has a gas-lit bar and dining-room, and oozes history. Bedrooms are elegantly simple with well-worn antiques, some with four-poster beds, plus there's hearty food and a selection of real ales.
• Tucked just inside Bootham Bar, and also less than a minute’s walk from the Minster, The Fat Badger is a narrow, warren of rooms inside two Georgian buildings. All twelve rooms are individually designed and offer unique city views. Plus there's a restaurant serving dishes  with locally sourced ingredients and a lovely beer garden.

Still not sure?

• Expand your search to include our recommended hotels in York City Centre
• or for a wider choice, look at our full range of York hotels,
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  • Guy Fawkes Inn York 13 rooms from $178

    
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    Local exploring  -  An atmospheric hotel walking distance from many of the city's historical and cultural sights

    Foodies  -  It is pub food but done very well - perfect for foodies wanting an authentic pub experience

    Lively  -  The pub runs regular events - the Sunday night live blues gig is particularly popular

    Historic  -  The history goes that Guy Fawkes was born in the cottage to the rear of the property

    

    An atmospheric pub-with-rooms in the heart of the city, opposite York Minster and walking distance to the sights. Darkly cosy, with gas-lit bar and dining-room, bedrooms are elegantly simple with well-worn antiques, some with four-poster beds, plus there's hearty food and real ales. See More

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  • The Fat Badger York (2-4 High Petergate) 12 rooms from $183

    
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    Foodies  -  The AA Rosette restaurant serves classic pub food with a modern twist, ideal for those interested in locally sourced produce

    Families  -  With a children's menu, and space to add extra beds to some of the larger rooms, this would be a perfect spot for families

    Local exploring  -  The hotel's proximity to all of the main attractions in York make it an ideal spot for exploring the city

    Historic  -  Sat within the historic bar walls, this 17th century pub is packed full of character

    

    This historic Georgian inn, in the shadow of the city’s medieval walls, oozes atmosphere from its cosy bars to its low-ceilinged bedrooms. Food is a cut above the average pub menu and there’s a good range of Yorkshire ales plus a hidden beer garden. See More

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Written by Helen Pickles

posted Wednesday, 15th February 2023