The Bar Convent Guest House, York
Overview
The Bar Convent Guest House York is situated in the very heart of York just 10 minutes by foot from York Civic Trust. The 3-star guest house provides Wi-Fi, which is available throughout the property.
Location
Located 0.4 miles from Saint Mary's Abbey, the York hotel is also in the vicinity of entertainment venues like Shakespeare's Rose Theatre. The York accommodation is merely 5 minutes by foot from Jacobs Well and 32 miles from Leeds Bradford airport.
Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to York Beach, which is 0.4 miles away. The Bar Convent Guest House is situated not far from Knavesmire Park, while Piccadilly bus station lies approximately a 10-minute walk away.
Situated in the center of York, the hotel is approximately 10 minutes' walk from Blossom Street bus stop.
Rooms
The hotel welcomes guests to 22 rooms fitted with an iron and ironing board as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Bathrooms have a separate toilet and a shower, along with hairdryers and bath sheets.
Eat & Drink
The Bar Convent Guest House York offers breakfast with fresh fruits, pastries, and toasts. The York property is only 750 feet from Hudsons.
Rooms and availability
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Baggage storage
- Elevator
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Guest Parking
- Shared kitchen
- Electric kettle
Services
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Children
- Board games
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Garden furniture
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Shared kitchen
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Recommended for:
Explore Exhibition
Interact with reformation artefacts and priest's hole in the Bar Convent exhibition.
Join Guided Tour
Participate in free guided tours of the historic house every Friday.
Attend Group Talk
Hear stories of Mary Ward and the sisters during group visits.
Access Historic Library
View texts from 1508 by special arrangement in the historic library.
Visit Hidden Chapel
Explore the 18th-century Hidden Chapel during exhibition visits.
Sample Café Scones
Taste scones and cakes at the on-site café.
Location
Convenient Location
York is notable for its history, with York Minster, the Shambles, and the National Railway Museum nearby.
Historic Neighborhood
The neighborhood features historic character with streets like The Shambles, and landmarks such as York Castle Museum.
Local Bites to Try
Rustique, Drakes Fisheries, and Bettys Cafe serve French cuisine, seafood, and traditional British meals to visitors.
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants