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About this property

Prime City Centre Location: The Shambles - Attic in York offers a central position with York Minster just a five-minute walk away and York Railway Station 1 km nearby. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 48 km from the property. Comfortable Accommodation: This apartment features one bedroom, one bathroom, and a spacious living room. Guests enjoy free WiFi, a fully equipped kitchen, washing machine, and a private entrance. Convenient Amenities: The apartment includes a dining area, sofa bed, and a seating area. Additional facilities include a hairdryer, free toiletries, microwave, dishwasher, and TV. Highly Rated by Guests: Guests appreciate the convenient location, room cleanliness, and bed comfort. Private check-in and check-out services ensure a smooth arrival and departure.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of York, this property has an excellent location score of 9.9


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom
1 double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Elizabeth
    Australia Australia
    Perfect location for me as I wanted to stay in The Shambles. The Attic was very comfortable.
  • Amy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Super easy when I found the email (I wasn’t organised)
  • Harding
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Accomadation ticked all boxes .comfort ,clean,all could we ask for .would recomend it .ideal location.
  • Nicola
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful property. Clean, comfortable and homely.
  • Marcos
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location is fantastic, the property is very well maintained and taken care of; they've really invested money in it! So many commodities and utensils to cook.
  • Rebecca
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Wonderful location, staff were great when we needed them (had issues with the WiFi and they were very helpful with fixing the issue). Sofa bed was very useful/comfortable and complimentary coffee/tea was a nice touch.
  • Jamie
    Australia Australia
    Incredible location, right on the Shambles, you literally couldn't have a more convenient location for a York stay as a tourist. The apartment was far larger than I expected for an "attic" room, with a large bedroom, kitchen and living room. Room...
  • Elizabeth
    Australia Australia
    Location was fantastic. Imagine, right on Shambles. The 55 stairs up to the Attic, as expected, were challenging. Fortunately I had a flight cabin luggage. Bed comfortable. Washing machine instructions found on internet.
  • Jessica
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location was perfect, we couldn't resist the chance to be staying on the shambles so close to everything and yet still in a quiet, comfortable and peaceful environment. The apartment was easy to find and check in details were clearly explained...
  • Robyn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Managed to park just a short walk away. The location was absolutely perfect. right out into the shambles and markets, round the corner from all of the Christmas markets too! Property was clean and comfortable, we enjoyed our stay. There are lots...

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Stays York

Company review score: 8.8Based on 5,828 reviews from 197 properties
197 managed properties

Company information

Stays York are the leading provider of short term holiday lets in the historic city of York. Based less than 100 yards from the South doors of York Minster, we take care of all aspects of managing the holiday properties from there. At Stays we pride ourselves on high quality, not just with our properties but with our entire service. Stays handpicks only the best properties and all our accommodation is furnished to the highest standards as you would expect in a leading top hotel. Our small friendly team have in-depth knowledge of York and the surrounding area and are able to advise guests to make the entire experience enjoyable. Our purpose is to make sure that our guests get the very most out of their trip, have a memorable and enjoyable time so they want to return time and again.

Property information

Welcome to The Shambles – Attic a charming one-bedroom apartment located right on the world-famous Shambles in the heart of York. Steeped in history and lined with mediaeval timber framed buildings, The Shambles is one of the most picturesque and well-preserved historic streets in England. Staying here means immersing yourself in the magic of York’s past while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of boutique shops, quaint cafés and traditional pubs right on your doorstep. Situated up the third staircase as you enter the building, this beautifully appointed apartment comfortably accommodates up to four guests. The master bedroom offers a cosy retreat, while the sofa bed in the lounge provides additional sleeping space for two. The open plan living and kitchen area is bright and airy, thanks to Velux windows that bring in plenty of natural light. The lounge offers comfortable seating around a Smart TV for entertainment, while the fully equipped kitchen has everything you need for a relaxing stay. The apartment also features a newly re-tiled bathroom with a shower, ample storage for toiletries and a heated towel rail for added comfort. Whether you’re visiting York for its history, culture or simply a relaxing getaway, The Shambles – York Suite places you in the heart of it all, offering an unforgettable stay in one of the city’s most iconic locations.

Neighbourhood information

The Shambles is the most historic and well known street in York, bursting with a rich history through the ages, adjoining is Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate the shortest street with the longest name and great for a photo opportunity. Just across the road is the Golden Fleece the most haunted pub in York. You'll be spoilt for choice from independent shops like The Yorkshire Ghost Merchants, York Gin to high street retailers such as M&S, H&M & Zara just to name a few. If you'd prefer to sight see around York, take a walk on the city walls and visit one of our 365 pubs. Cliffords Tower, York Art Gallery, Jorvik museum are all well worth a visit. The York Dungeon is only a short walk away for those looking for a gruesome experience.

Language spoken

English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 16:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 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.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of £200 is required. The property charges this 14 days before arrival. That's about US$266. This will be collected by bank transfer. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. The deposit will be fully refunded via bank transfer if there is no damage to the property upon inspection after check-out.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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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
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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

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

A damage deposit of £200 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by bank transfer. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. The deposit will be fully refunded via bank transfer if there is no damage to the property upon inspection after check-out.