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The Watergate Inn

3.0 star property
Travelers gather at the cozy bar for evening drinks or head outside to the barbecue grills where they can prepare their own memorable meals under the stars.

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The Watergate Inn, in City Centre's heart, welcomes visitors with a warm atmosphere. The cozy bar is a perfect gathering spot, and public areas offer WiFi. Travelers appreciate the luggage storage service and consistently mention the helpful staff.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Bar
The current price is Rp1.678.254
Rp2.013.999 total
includes taxes & fees
17 May - 18 May

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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9.4 out of 10
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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Single Beds and 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

City Centre, a neighbourhood in York, is home to The Watergate Inn. Notable landmarks in the area include Shambles and York Minster. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at York Barbican or LNER Community Stadium. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby. Visit our York travel guide
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24 Walmgate, York, England, YO1 9TJ

What's nearby

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

Getting around

  • York Station
    15 min walk
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
    70 min drive

Restaurants

  • Rise
    2 min walk
  • Cresci Pizzeria
    3 min walk
  • The Red Lion
    1 min walk
  • Brew York Craft Brewery & Tap Room
    1 min walk
  • The Hop
    3 min walk

About this property

The Watergate Inn

Inn near Shambles
Close to 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:
  • Luggage storage, barbecues and smoke-free property
  • Wedding services

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 at the property

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

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?

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 Merchant Adventurers' Hall and Shambles. St. Crux Parish Hall and Jorvik Viking Centre are also within 5 minutes. York Station is 15 minutes by foot and York (QQY-York Train Station) is 16 minutes.

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Reviews

The Watergate Inn Reviews

7.4

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

7.8

Staff & service

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 302 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 105 out of 302 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 302 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 302 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 302 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Emmely

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was clean, spacious, and comfortable. The staff was very nice and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Loved the staff they were very helpful, friendly and courteous. Room was spotless and well worth the money paid.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly professional service small but adequate room for my wife and I for a one night stay close to the centre comfortable and warm bed with small en-suite, definitely worth the very reasonable price, we would use again most definitely
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Lovely hotel in the centre of York! Staff were amazing 👏
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to be centrally located
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Heather

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
It was OK. Location was great, room was very basic, dated and tiny. Good to have parking, but was charged £10 cash for this although advertised as free parking..
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Linda

Exactly what I expected a clean bed in a small room with facilities . The WI had a good atmosphere and friendly staff was ideal for an overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Liked: Staff & service
Great location in centre of York, walking distance to shops, bars, restaurants and the Barbican centre. Room itself was dated, no central heating, just two small stand-alone heaters (which did heat the room) and small bathroom with shower. Tea and coffee facilities were a nice touch.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loads of parking, nice bar, good food. The room showed its age but it's an old building so that's only to be expected. It really couldn't be better located. Make sure you have a GPS to find the place, though as the streets are what you'd expect in a 2000+ year old city. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Darren

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It’s ok and what you expect for the price in the city centre. The rooms are very dated but clean. The noise from the bars surrounding is loud as the old windows don’t really block much noise. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful. If you’re on a budget and just need a basic room for 1 night this place will do.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Maxwell

Mattress was very soft, not good for the back. Staff were friendly and welcoming, good parking facilities and only a few minutes walk from the town centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
While the room was a bit small, the location was great. You can walk to almost any of the many old-town attractions. There is a decent restaurant/bar below the hotel. The staff was all very friendly. And, as a bonus, there is free secure parking on the lot just behind the hotel (you enter through a gate that goes under the 2nd floor). It's a bit loud until 11:00 (on the weekend) and then very quiet afterward. Despite the crowded room, we loved it and would go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Natalia

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

Good experience

Spacious bedroom for our family of four and dog. Parking. Friendly staff. All good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
About a 30 minute walk from the train station. Nice, friendly staff. Comfortable rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Top stay

Excellent location right in the centre of York and offers free parking bargain !!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill

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

Watergate

Very pleasant stay. Staff were very good, courteous and efficient.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

shaun

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Family break/holiday.

Excellent location to the city centre no more than 5 minute walk.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

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