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The Fort York is a city centre boutique stay nestled off the medieval Stonegate in the heart of York. It offers a mixture of themed private rooms, 8 bed family rooms and showering facilities. Free WiFi access is available throughout the property. The on-site Kennedy's Bar and Restaurant offers an extensive food and drink menu which is available Wednesday through Sunday. The Fort is 5 minutes' walk from York Minster Cathedral and York Shambles, while the Dungeon is 7 minutes' walk away. Guests will find a huge range of restaurants and bars in the area. York's Railway Station is 11 minutes' walk away. Bettys Cafe and Tea Rooms are just 2 minutes' walk away. York Castle Museum is a 10-minute walk away and the National Railway Museum York is a 13-minute walk away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of York, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.3

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
or
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
8 bunk beds
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
or
2 single beds
1 double bed
or
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.4
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.2
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
7.6
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Trevor
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We got lost in the shambles but the staff at the FORT were excellent , they made us feel comfotable , and showed us to our room which gave us chanch to lay down, for a nap. With Kennedys bar being down stairs we didnt go anywher else and enjoed...
  • Keith
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great Location Magnificent Shower Big Room Great Bed Clean
  • Anthony
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location, very clean and comfortable, the kitchenette area was lovely too.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
2 restaurants on site

  • Kennedy's Bar & Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Sotano
    • Cuisine
      Spanish

Facilities of The Fort York
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Terrace
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Live music/performance
  • Pub crawls
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Evening entertainment
  • Nightclub/DJ
  • Games room
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

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

Check-in

From 15:00 to 00:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

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 room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

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.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Solo American Express Cash is not accepted The Fort York accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Check-in is at Kennedy's Bar & Restaurant, located next door to The Fort, or you can use our contactless self check in.

When booking for 6 guests or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about The Fort York

  • The Fort York has 2 restaurants:

    • Sotano
    • Kennedy's Bar & Restaurant

  • The Fort York is 350 yards from the centre of York. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Fort York offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Games room
    • Evening entertainment
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Nightclub/DJ
    • Pub crawls
    • Live music/performance

  • Check-in at The Fort York is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • The prices at The Fort York may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at The Fort York include:

    • Twin
    • Double
    • Bed in Dormitory
    • Family
    • Apartment