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The Watergate Inn

3.0 star property
Inn with a bar, a short walk to Shambles

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Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$133
includes taxes & fees
28 July - 29 July

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Comfort Double Room, Ensuite (Small Double Room )

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Quadruple Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Single Beds and 2 Queen Beds

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Triple Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Single Room, Ensuite

Single Room, Ensuite

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Twin Room, Ensuite | Bathroom

Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Map
24 Walmgate, York, England, YO1 9TJ

What's nearby

  • Jorvik Viking Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • York City Walls - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • York Christmas Market - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Shambles - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • York Minster - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • York Station - 16 min walk
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Red Lion - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Piccadilly Tap - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cresci Pizzeria - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Walmgate Sandwich Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Fossgate Tap - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Watergate Inn

Inn near Shambles
Close to Jorvik Viking Centre and York Minster, The Watergate Inn provides amenities such as a bar. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Smoke-free property, barbecues and wedding services
  • Luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

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 are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 any lifts

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Watergate Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Watergate Inn?

As of 16 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Watergate Inn on 28 July 2025 start from AU$133.35, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Checkout 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 Minster and University of York are also within 1 mile (2 km). 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

Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 255 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 92 out of 255 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 255 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 255 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 255 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Kim

Liked: Staff & service
It was tired but very convenient as 10 minute walk from York walls and Shambles
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay

Stayed here for one night - great room, comfy bed, clean en-suite. Easy self check in and staff were very accommodating to requests. Definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place itself was lovely a little dated in the bedrooms but so clean, short walk to the shambles, food at the hotel was fantastic excellent price, can recommend the Eggs Benedict for breakfast, outside lovely seating area right by the river and last but not least staff are so welcoming very attentive 5 star service will be going back again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

good value for money

good location. I stayed in room 3, it was basic, clean and great value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great value
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Walkergate Inn was a fab little pub with rooms to stay at. The room I stayed in was fab for the night, with a double, TV, kettle with tea & coffee. A bathroom with shower. The room was safe & secure & a 3 minute walk from the main town centre. The staff I ment on check in/out were warm & friendly. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

caroline

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We chose this property for it's location, right in the old part of York, which as fantastic. The room itself was noisy, over crowded with a few broken items. The sheets didn't fit the bed properly and kept coming off in the night making it quite uncomfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stay in York

Good experience, close to city centre
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff! Safe and great walkable area
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Amy

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
There is really not anything positive I can say. The bed was terrible! Thin, bad quality mattress, thin lousy pillows. Noisy outside the window from the pub downstairs until after 1AM Door lock was hard to use, we almost locked ourselves in. Mold in the shower. Just don't do it! We loved the town of York, but had a miserable night in this "Hotel"
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

GILBERTO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very well located and friendly staff, highly reccomended

10/10 Excellent

Fathima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable Stay

Happy with our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good, budget stay

Staff were very helpful, room had all the essentials needed for a comfortable and enjoyable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fun & friendly.

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

CATHERINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Away with friends

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
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

J Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Liked the inn. The staff was wonderful. The premises could use a little updating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Catia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and the room clean and warm. Town centre with all the shops and places to visit are very close, just a short walk.

8/10 Good

Jenny

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great price, great location friendly service. Room is small but doesnt matter for a weekend away it was clean and did the job
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay, not luxury but comfortable in a great location. Also has character….
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good price for the night, would definitely use again . Loverly owners too
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Innkeepers were kind enough to let us in early. The family room fit our family of 5 well. Pleasant room close to many locations of interest
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023