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The Vanguard - York Residence

4.0 star property

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A neatly made bed with two fluffy pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wall-mounted light fixture.
A hallway with a wooden door, carpeted floor, and a wooden railing.
A grey door with the number 83, set in a brick wall with a stone arch above.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a door leading to another room.
A room with a wooden desk, a coffee maker, a small refrigerator, and a wall-mounted TV.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping

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83 Eldon St, York, England, YO31 7NH
  • Place, York St. John University
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, York Minster
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Shambles
    ‪15 min walk‬

Room options

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A bedroom with a bed, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, a lamp, a window with curtains, and a door.

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A neatly arranged bedroom with a large bed, bedside lamps, and a mirror.

Family Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Vanguard - York Residence

This smoke-free guesthouse features self parking, express check-in, and express check-out. WiFi in public areas is free.
The Vanguard - York Residence offers 12 accommodations with minibars and complimentary bottled water. 40-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers. This York guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Housekeeping is provided daily.

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 The Vanguard - York Residence. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from York St. John University. Free WiFi in public areas and self parking (surcharge) are available.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Services include luggage storage
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean accommodations and the helpful staff
  • 15 minutes by foot from Shambles and a 2-minute drive from York Minster
As a guest of The Vanguard - York Residence, you'll find express check-in and express check-out. WiFi is free in public spaces. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star York guesthouse is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (GBP 8.40 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 24 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

  • A damage deposit of GBP 200 will be collected before check-in.

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.

  • Self parking fee: GBP 8.40 per night
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 24 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20.0 per night

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 debit 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
This property does not have a front desk. Guests will be asked to provide the property with a copy of their passport before arrival. Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in information and lockbox information. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance.
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.

Property is also known as

The Vanguard York York
The Vanguard York Residence
The Vanguard - York Residence York
The Vanguard - York Residence Guesthouse
The Vanguard - York Residence Guesthouse York

The Vanguard - York Residence Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 89 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet,nice shower. Though I left my toothbrush behind :( Best night sleep in ages!! Would stay again in a heart beat.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Well located to walk into the city or short Uber.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was perfect for what we wanted
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great, really nice room, great value
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was really comfortable and clean. Really happy with our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Bank holiday stay

Excellent accommodation. Clean, modern, great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend. Comfy beds. Room spotless 10 min walk in to the centre.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Iris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and comfortable staying with very good and detailed instructions for check in and parking
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable stop over for the evening & easy walk in to the town.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Vicky

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

Lovely little place

Lovely little place, not far from the centre, very modern and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy walking distance of York city centre, clean and plenty of room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable, spacious room, perfect for a family. Great location, very attentive service.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
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8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, comfortable room in a location giving easy access to the centre of York. Not really for 4 grown up people though. More like 3. Perhaps 2 adults and 2 children would've been OK. The second bed was small.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet location close to town
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Great spot!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Self check-in instructions were very easy to follow. Hotel is very conveniently located - only a short walk into the main city area of York. Would happily stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Apartment as described, will defo stay again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Joanne

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

Lovely stay

Lovely stay, the room was very clean and had coffee/tea facilities and a fridge. Water was hot and good pressure for a shower. Room was a little snug but it is fine for a night or two. 15 min walk to York and parking. Area seemed safe
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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6/10 Okay

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice but not a hotel for a romantic night away more like a simple room in a budget
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay. Very good communication and a short walk into York. Would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Neil

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

FANTASTIC VALUE

Superb facilities, spotlessly clean, fantastic shower, great value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was very comfortable and finished to a high standard. The check in was very smooth and the staff were very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
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8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable stay. Would have liked some breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jacinta

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

Perfect comfortable room for the night

Easy check in with lots of information provided and good communication with the wonders just a message away. Comfortable room with everything we needed, very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Nice place close to city centre

Nice new room in an older renovated house walking didtancd to the centre and free parking
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024