City center retreat .At this City Centre guesthouse, you'll be well placed to visit York City Walls and Shambles, both within a 5-minute walk. York Guildhall and St. Helen's Square are also within half a mile (1 km).
As a guest of Judges Court, you'll find a terrace, room service (during limited hours), and express check-out. Public spaces have free WiFi.
This 5-star York guesthouse is smoke free.
1 building
15 guestrooms or units
4 levels
Built in 1720
Front desk (24 hours)
Express check-out
Storage area for luggage
Front-desk safe
Terrace
No smoking on site
Judges Court offers 15 accommodations with espresso makers and coffee/tea makers. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
This York guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Languages
English, Polish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Offsite parking within 1969 ft (GBP 14 per night)
Food and drink
Room service available
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have elevators
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Room amenities
Entertainment
32-inch flat-screen TV
Digital channels
Bedroom
Bed sheets
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower
Towels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Espresso maker
More
Desk
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Laptop-friendly workspace
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 25
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children 17 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 17 are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Nearby parking fee: GBP 14 per night (1969 ft away)
Late check-out fee: GBP 25 (subject to availability)
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.
We should mention
Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
Children 17 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
Property is also known as
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Judges Court Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
A great find, right in the middle of everything, lots of shops and pubs. There are very steep and narrow stairs so be prepared for that but the rooms were nice, comfortable and clean.
Me and the wife stayed here for her graduation and we loved it, the building is decorated with the history of the building in mind, bed is extremely comfy, location is in walking distance for everything, there’s no parking but Marygate is only a ten minute walk, we were woken at 6:30am due to people throwing kegs outside but that couldn’t be helped, overall we would stay again, we loved it.
Kieran
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
Jody
Travelled with group
26 Sep 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
secure entry and secluded area as well as friendly, helpful staff. Would stay again.
OMG. I think this hotel is my very favorite of all the hotels I’ve ever stayed at in my entire life! The location could NOT be better! In the center of everything I wanted to see! The hotel/decor are AMAZING. Such a comfortable bed and perfect bathroom. The only thing that could make it better would be a mini fridge. Don’t hesitate…book it…it’s awesome!
The majority of the staff were very friendly and helpful and the hotel is well situated for exploring York (if you dont mind the 10 minute walk from the car park with your bags). Unfortunately the hotel was let down by the receptionist on arrival who was rude and unwelcoming. She was very blunt and curtly told that we couldn't check in as none of the rooms were ready and we couldn't access ours until well after 3pm, despite check-in being at 3pm. When we asked if we could leave our bags at reception we weren't offered any assistance, it felt like we were putting the receptionist out - we awkwardly had to stack them behind her while she sat there in silence. The drinks selection isn't brilliant (cheap plastic bottles of wine). Room ok but a little tired in places and accessed only by a very narrow and steep flight of stairs. Sorry but we wouldn't say that this hotel warrants the star rating.
Lovely little hotel situated in the city centre of York. Easy access to shop, resturaunts and bars. Staff were helpful and gave directions to nearest car park. We had the basement room which was fantastic, only downside is the internet access in the lower floors are very weak. Not ideal if you’re there working as the connection drops out a lot.
Good central location. Interesting and historic building. Friendly and helpful staff. Decent sized room with comfy bed. Good shower. Good value for money.
Room could do with a bit of redecoration and furniture a bit tatty in parts.
This quirky and charming hotel is very well located near lots of shops and restaurants and the main sights. No restaurant or elevator in the hotel, or any common space, but the rooms are well appointed and there are good amenities (toiletries and tissues). We stayed in the "attic" area which had eaves and a sloping bathroom floor, plus a very narrow "servants" staircase to climb with our luggage. The room had character and everything we needed for a reasonable price. The staff was very friendly and helpful.
Carol
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
6/10 Okay
Jackie, Masterton
6 Sep 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It's a 300 year old building that has It's charm. However, getting a suitcase up the narrow
winding staircase is certainly challenging. No modern conveniences like elevators. The beds were very very hard. After some insistance, the staff gave me an extra duvet that I could use for padding. Most of the staff were great. We stayed late August/ early Sept and had to have the fan going 24/7. It would be boiling in the summer. Even though the location was excellent, I wouldn't stay there again.
Jackie
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
4/10 Poor
Verified traveller
5 Sep 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Not Great - Noisy
Our room (no. 6) was directly adjacent to a beer garden on two sides which limited any feeling of privacy. The walls and ceilings are paper thin so we could hear conversations from rooms next to/above us until 3am, as well as someone being violenty sick at 9am on the Saturday of our stay. Room decor was rustic, bordering on uncared for in places where the paint or plaster was peeling/crumbling. Otherwise, location was great, staff were friendly.
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
6/10 Okay
D L
3 Sep 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, comfortable bed.
Issues - we booked a double room. It was up 4 lots of stairs no lift. It was a killer. The room was boiling hot and it was like that for the three nights we stayed. The window only opens a little bit. A fan was provided but that kept us a wake all night. I would suggest if your going to book don't go for double, go for a bigger room.
Large bedroom in a lovely old traditional property, really quiet yet right in the heart of York. Everything you need within a short walk
PAUL
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Chris
22 Aug 2024
Chris
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
4/10 Poor
Verified traveller
22 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Unholy noise at 6am
The room was decent enough, the main issue was at 6am we were awoken to clanging and clattering in the courtyard right outside our room window. No idea what they were doing but absolutely not what you want when trying to enjoy a night away.
There was also a lot of noise from the foyer above and the windows themselves didn't lock, with access possible from the outside we didn't feel completely secure leaving our luggage in the room.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
6/10 Okay
Ravi
Travelled with partner
21 Aug 2024
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The staff were lovely and friendly. The hotel is hidden in an alley and difficult to find but next to a lot of shops. The location is a prime location for those staying in York. The room was cute but very small (stayed in the basement room).
We loved our stay here. It is very central but also where it is situated is quiet. The hotel has loads of history and character which we loved too. Our room had everyting that we needed, iron, hairdryer, Krups machine and also a kettle for making your own teas and coffees. Ethan who works on reception was really friendly and helpful. We would definitely stay here again.