Holiday Inn York City Centre by IHG

4.0 star property

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Interior
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
Room, 2 Single Beds
Lobby
Exterior

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services

Explore the area

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53 Piccadilly, York, England, YO1 9PL
  • Place, York City Walls
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Shambles
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, York Christmas Market
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
    ‪66 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(26 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premium Room, Multiple Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Single Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Holiday Inn York City Centre by IHG

Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a fitness center and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, coffee/tea in a common area, and conference space.
Holiday Inn York City Centre by IHG offers 100 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. A pillow menu is available. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Holiday Inn York City Centre by IHG. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Shambles. Free WiFi in public areas, a restaurant, and a gym are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and luggage storage
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the breakfast and the location
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Shambles and York Christmas Market
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 1292 square feet (120 square meters) and includes conference space. A fitness center, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn York City Centre by IHG.

This 4-star York hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Holiday Inn York City Centre by IHG has a restaurant serving light fare only.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 16 per day)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 16.99 to 18.99 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 1,292 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2002
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 20

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 11 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 30 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 16.99 to 18.99 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 16 per day (1148 ft away)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 20 (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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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.
  • Up to 2 children 11 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Holiday Inn York City Centre by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 406 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 344 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 140 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 67 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 1000 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean, the breakfast very good and the staff very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Adele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything about our stay was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean, rooms very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location. Friendly staff. Comfortable beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to high street
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yeah stayed in carpark up the road only thing qaa ww got put in a disabled room which we found wired but we really enjoyed are first vist to york
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness
Helpful & attentive staff. Room was clean Food was good quality
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
One of the best if not the best rooms i have ever stayed in. It was so clean. The temperature was just right and such a comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very comfortable and in a convenient part of the city, within a short walk to the centre. Shops and bars nearby. We managed to park nearby. Bear in mind that the bar closes at 11:00 pm so if you are looking for a late evening drink, make sure you order early.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, and good food, staff were friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room and pretty good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I got in my room earlier than check in time which was really helpful, it was clean & tidy, plus all staff were friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was about a block away. Not real easy. Restaurants and city central were about .5 mile
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location..... only 10min walk into town centre. Nice clean hotel, friendly staff. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfectly located, short walk to castle, Christmas markets, city centre. Staff very friendly, comfortable rooms, stayed on a Thurs/fri night before Xmas, some outside noise heard but not a big disturbance. Breakfast was great, lots of options
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great staff. Rooms are good size and clean. Would stay here again if we were to visit York again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
no parking
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room clean and comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were polite and helpful. Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Yes spotless room, perfect for an overnight stay. Only issue shower leaked into the bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room & bathroom were exceptionally clean, bed was comfortable and the staff very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was very good just lacking in a bit of jam for my toast.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mhari-Claire

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

Good hotel & decent breakfast

Great hotel in good location. Enjoyed the breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Kane

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff okay, but there was black mold on the window sill and the bathroom was awful the shower was dirty and the drain was blocked so we could use the shower on full overall bad
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026