88-90 Micklegate, York, YO1 6JX, United Kingdom
#96 of 102 hotels in York
Guests' ChoiceBased on 2092 hostel reviews
7.4Cleanliness
7.7
Comfort
7.6
Location
9.2
Facilities
7.4
Staff
8.6
Value for money
8.1
Free WiFi
7.1
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 5 June 2024
Melanie
AustraliaShower was tiny and didn't drain well, bed was a bit squeaky, only one power point in a hard to reach spot. But didn't detract from a great stay.
Great location for walking around the town. Large room, comfy bed. Helpful, lovely staff.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 3 June 2024
Quinn
GermanyThe bathroom was really small, like too small for my taste. I dont need a huge bathroom but it was really cramped up.
The beds were comfortable and because of curtains also felt relatively private. I was a huge fan of the blanket, it was huge and fluffy and also very warm.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 2 June 2024
Jhonatan
ColombiaBathroom wasn't clean. Beds looked old
Location
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 31 May 2024
John
United StatesMy only beef was my other roommates. They were fairly rude but that's not the fault of the facility. Also, the room was on floor 2. The ground floor was floor 0 so in American terms is was actually the third floor. A little unpleasant to climb with my bags but not terrible.
The place was great overall. The staff was pleasant and helpful. It was a 10 bed hostel room so it wasn't really good place for a romantic getaway in spite of the couple in the room who did share a bunk. The location was excellent with a lot to see and do very close by. I didn't love the stairs but they weren't a big deal since I was averaging 16k steps a day. Overall, I'd stay there again and recommend it to anyone else.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 31 May 2024
Bundeskazlerian
United KingdomNice for pictures
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 26 May 2024
Klaudyna
United KingdomVery basic hostel, literally just a bed to sleep. The biggest minus was the lack of contacts, had to sit in the kitchen/corridor to charge my phone. Only one tiny bathroom with toilet per room and no communal bathrooms in the entire building! The toilet had no shelves/hooks. Shower with no option to direct the stream. Too close to the toilet, very messy after shower, no mop to clean the floor. I found it very hard to dress up in a tiny wet bathroom. In the room there was absolutely no storage space, only 5 hangers in a 8 people dormitory. I got a top bed unfortunately and had to sleep with my belongings with me. No place to sit. There was one chair on the entire floor, in the corridor, and it was broken. Didn't find a common room/lounge except for the bar. There was no kettle in the kitchen, had to ask in the bar for a cup of hot water. No fridge, no microwave, nothing. I've been to squats that had more to offer.
Very kind staff. Good location. Very cheap.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 23 May 2024
Oluwadamilola
United KingdomMixed genders in a room
Location
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 22 May 2024
Dominika
United KingdomThe room was spacious but the bathroom was very tiny. The shower bit was not separated from the toilet area, so it was messy after the shower. There could be some mop provided so that we could clean the 'bathroom' after the shower. Towels were not provided, but you could rent a towel for a fee.
The room was spacious and the location was excellent, close to the station and close to the city centre.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 20 May 2024
Panagiotis
United KingdomThe bathroom could have been cleaner and have soap in the soap dispenser
Spacious room, comfortable bed, friendly staff, pleasant colours
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 18 May 2024
Stephen
United KingdomBreakfast buffet was a joke. £8 all you can eat? Ham, cheese, bread, had to go else where for real breakfast
Clean, Friendly staff, Great location
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 15 May 2024
Kit
United KingdomNo complaints!
Beautiful historic building converted to a hostel/guesthouse. Characterful room, and cool temperatures in the basement very welcome on a warm day!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 9 May 2024
Joshua
United KingdomThe building leaves a little to be desired in terms of overall upkeep but I suspect this has to do with the age of the property. Facilities, particularly the bathrooms, have been somewhat hit and miss in the past.
Extremely affordable hostel for a very central York location. I have stayed at this property numerous times and never had a bad experience. Privacy curtains on the bed are a big plus; bafflingly a lot of hostels still don’t have them! The breakfast is decent enough and similarly affordable. Check-in has always been hassle free and the staff are friendly. If you don’t mind staying in shared accommodation then this hostel/hotel is ideal for a night out or for concerts or events in town. Haven’t stayed in their private rooms but know they do offer them too!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 7 May 2024
Indira
NepalIn the bunk bed and every each bed mostly needed things is charging point
Very good I am happy with your facility
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 7 May 2024
Joana
PortugalNo decent common room apart from the bar. The bathroom in the dorm was tiny, the hand soap was soooo diluted maybe in order for them to save money and there are only 2 outlets for.the whole room.. The mattress was very old and noisy, the luggage storage is paid, the towel is paid, no lent hairdryer, and no common kitchen, so for the price you pay and the service you got.I think it was quite expensive.
The location is perfect between the train station.and the old town. The building itself is nice and very well decorated. The staff was nice. And the room was clean.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 6 May 2024
John
United KingdomCan I make a suggestion of selling shower gel toothpaste a basic toothbrush and also to suggest a towel rental service of £2 as an additional asset and service to your company and to having them at sale value Can I also suggest putting a mop nearby the shower facilities so people have the option to clean the floor after use foot 👣 infection like athletes foot is very easily spread And while the facilities of plug sockets are available and also the sale usb phone charger wires are available ther was no sale of usb plugs maybe that could be a suggestion of securing more assets and an addition to improve services for costumer comfort and convenience Please if there anything else you feel I could help with and suggest please contact me thank you for my stay 🙂
It was exactly what was expected a basic bed and cleaning facilities pleasant greetings at door and access to snacks
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 5 May 2024
Prabhakar
United KingdomThe staff at the reception that worked on 4th evening was not polite
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 2 May 2024
Yuki
United KingdomThe bed is slightly noisy
It has a great location, easy to get to.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Cath
United KingdomThe only let down was the bedding in the rooms. There was no mattress protector and the quilt and pillows were very flimsy. Ok for one night though. There is no lift in the property.
A beautiful building with lots of charm and original features. We liked the plaques indicating who used to stay in the rooms or what each particular room was used for. Gorgeous sweeping staircase. The rooms were adequate and clean although the en-suite was very small.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Nadia
Paraguaythe bathroom in the room was too small and didn't have windows or air extractors
Common areas were nice, comfortable beds, nice staff
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Jeremy
United KingdomI've used a similar bunkhouse in Cardiff, and for me it's now OK paying more for the privacy of my own room- no snoring, and nobody waking someone to move out of the lower-bunk they've booked to accommodate their mobility! Breakfast had a good variety of cereals, but the fruit bowl only had apples! Staff very welcoming.
Low price. Location
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 7 April 2024
Lazarus
United KingdomIn general all was really good. All over York building structures are made of thick stone therefore even the best internet service does not operate consistently - it is what it is.
Clean, safe. Nice location.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 5 April 2024
Joanna
United KingdomAll good and as expected for the setup/ price. Bathroom was like a little caravan bathroom kit inserted into the main room, so small and not super private
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 5 April 2024
Hedy
United StatesNO WIFI most of the time! They did move my room after a few days but if you work online and need a connection this place is NOT for you. NO hot water in my room the last few days. Cold showers.
It’s a beautiful property in a really wonderful location! Close to the railway and some fun pubs.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Angélique
FranceThe door key reader was not working well Bathroom inside the bedroom so can be noisy
Good localisation, city center walking distance of train station Curtains in every bed. Small light and plugs in every bed.
Stayed in March 2024
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