Name: The Townhouse Central York
Address: 96 Union Terrace, York, YO31 7ES, United Kingdom, 96 Union Terrace, YO31 7ES, UK
Rating: 9.5

The Townhouse Central York

–Excellent location - show map

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Property highlights

Parking

Free parking, Street parking, Accessible

Views

View, Garden view, Landmark view, Inner courtyard view

Free WiFi

Internet services

Kitchen facilities

Electric kettle, Refrigerator

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About this property

Historic Setting: The Townhouse Central York in York offers a recently renovated homestay housed in a historic building. Guests enjoy garden views and a quiet street setting. Modern Amenities: The property features free WiFi, a garden, and a fireplace. Additional amenities include a minimarket, outdoor seating area, picnic area, and free parking. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms offer private bathrooms with free toiletries, parquet floors, and garden views. Guests appreciate the bathroom cleanliness and convenient location. Local Attractions: York Minster is less than 1 km away, and York Railway Station is a 17-minute walk. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 48 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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Room type	Number of guests
Deluxe Double Room with Shower 1 double bed
Double Room with Shared Bathroom 1 double bed
Twin Room with Shared Bathroom 2 single beds

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Chris

United Kingdom

“Lovely comfortable room, very well fitted out and extremely spacious - it could easily have been converted into two rooms. Shared bathroom on the same floor (only shared with one other room). Peter also provided tea, coffee, fresh milk, and...”

Dawn

United Kingdom

“Townhouse location is great for the Town and walk to Train Station. Townhouse is well equiped and very comfortable. Peter checks in with you to make sure you are ok or need anything. Just lovely.”

Jill

United Kingdom

“Beautiful room, spotlessly clean, near to the minster. Fab weekend & would highly recommend it.”

Eleanor

United Kingdom

“Beautifully presented historic property. Set in a very quiet street, yet close to all amenities. Excellent room with everything one could possibly need. Lovely private en-suite, comfortable bed. Excellent!”

Kelly

United Kingdom

“Excellent location - 10/15 min walk into the main town area! Absolutely lovely room - very clean and Peter the host was so lovely and always checked in on us to make sure we were ok and had everything we needed. It was my first experience of...”

Prabhanjan

United Kingdom

“The location was amazing. It was reachable to the main street and bus stop. We loved the apartment. It was cozy and fitted with all the appliances needed. There was a small room right next to ours which was open for access and it had small board...”

Cathryn

United Kingdom

“Quiet location, even though only 10mins from the centre. Peter, the landlord was very welcoming and discreet. We had no issues with a shared bathroom, it works very well. We had a wonderful stay in York !!”

Rick

United Kingdom

“Great location just 10 minutes walk from York Minster. Bathroom in the loft room is small due to sloping roof and as I’m 6ft I was unable to stand at toilet or sink but more a minor inconvenience for what was a pleasant stay.”

Kasia

United Kingdom

“Lovely Georgian townhouse at the end of Gillygate, a short walk into town. Very close attention was paid to the cleanliness of the place. The bathrooms were cleaned throughout the day and night. Peter is a very hospitable host. It was excellent...”

Lewis

United Kingdom

“The building and room itself were clean and cosy, with everything required for a comfortable stay provides. Only minor point is the headspace in the bathroom, but this is mentioned in the property brief so cannot complain. Just mind your head!”

Hosted by Peter

9.7

Host review score

Peter

The Townhouse is an elegant, recently refurbished guesthouse featuring three bespoke rooms, a comfortable guest lounge, a welcoming dining area, and a dedicated workspace. Nestled on a quiet residential street within York’s historic conservation area, it seamlessly blends heritage charm with modern comfort. Each room has been thoughtfully designed, offering orthopaedic beds, premium linens, high-speed Wi-Fi, smart TVs with Netflix, tea and coffee-making facilities, a fridge, and soundproof sash windows for a restful night’s sleep. PLEASE NOTE: The Deluxe Double Room with En-suite Shower: Located on the top floor of the house, up two flights of stairs. Part of the WC area and other areas in the space are built into the eaves of the house, so it may not be suitable for guests over 182cm / 6ft. The Twin and Double Rooms: Share a bathroom.

Born and raised in Yorkshire, I’m always happy to share my local knowledge of attractions, places to eat, shops, and events to help make your stay even more enjoyable. Please note, a small and friendly dog lives in the private part of the home. The safety and security of our guests remains our top priority. We follow enhanced cleaning protocols, provide hand sanitiser stations throughout the house, and offer self check-in/out.

The location is exceptional—just a short walk from York Minster, the city walls, and the medieval heart of the city. Situated near the vibrant Gillygate area, guests can explore a variety of independent boutiques, award-winning restaurants, artisan cafés, traditional pubs, and local food outlets, all within minutes from the doorstep. For added convenience, the street is home to a supermarket, ATM, and several cafés and restaurants offering breakfast delivery and takeaway options. Whether you're visiting for business or pleasure, this townhouse offers the ideal base for a memorable stay in York.

Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Townhouse Central York

Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

House rules

The Townhouse Central York takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 22:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 00:00 to 10:00

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Self check-in and check out are available at the property.

Please inform The Townhouse Central York in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.