Twin Room
- 2 Single beds
- Shower
- Heating
Guest house · York · North Yorkshire
Park View Guest House
A straightforward, well-run guest house on Haxby Road, within easy walking distance of York's historic centre.
- On-site parking
- 10-minute walk to York Minster
- Cooked-to-order breakfast
8
Great
1352 reviews
Booking.com 8 · 1352 reviews
About
Park View Guest House
Park View Guest House is a 3-star property on Haxby Road, about 1.1 km from York Art Gallery and an easy walk to the Minster and other main attractions. The guest house offers casual, practical rooms – twins, doubles, singles, and a family room – all with heating and a shower, plus free Wi-Fi in public areas.
Rated 8 out of 10 from over 1,300 reviews, guests consistently point to the friendly, helpful staff and the convenience of a private car park. The on-site restaurant serves a cooked breakfast, and the surrounding area has a park opposite and plenty of nearby eating options for evenings.
- No smoking on site
- Internet access
- Parking
- No pets allowed
- Security
- Luggage storage
In brief
What works, what to weigh
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Strengths
4 reasons to book- Walkable to York's highlights — The guest house is about 10 minutes' walk from York Minster and the city centre, and roughly 1.1 km from York Art Gallery. Most main attractions are within easy reach on foot.
- On-site parking — A private car park is available for guests – a real perk in a city where street parking can be scarce. Several guests highlighted this as a bonus.
- Friendly, helpful staff — Reviewers frequently note the warm welcome and attentive service throughout their stay, both at check-in and during breakfast.
- Cooked-to-order breakfast — Breakfast is prepared fresh when you order, and the team is happy to accommodate extra requests. Guests call it good, very good, or even 'to keep you going all day'.
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Worth weighing
5 to weigh- Value scores lower than other categories — The Value rating (7.7) is the joint lowest along with Facilities, suggesting that some guests felt the price didn't quite match the experience, even if the rooms themselves were comfortable.
- Parking can be tight at times — Although there is a car park, one guest advised that spaces might be limited during busy periods and recommended planning ahead.
- Room amenities are basic — Rooms come with a shower, heating, and a flat-screen TV, but there's no mention of air conditioning or mini-fridges (though a fridge was noted in one review). Categories like 'Cat7' (6.6) and Facilities (7.7) sit below the overall rating.
- Check-in window is limited — Check-in runs from 13:00 to 22:00, so if you're arriving later than 10 p.m., you'll need to make other arrangements – a point worth noting for evening arrivals.
- No pets allowed — Guests travelling with animals will need to look elsewhere – the guest house does not accept pets.
01 — Rooms
Rooms & rates
High season: summer dates usually book out a few weeks ahead.
Double Room
- 1 Double bed
- Shower
- Heating
Single Room
- 1 Single bed
- Shower
- Heating
Family Room
- 2 Single beds
- Shower
- Heating
02 — Amenities
Services & amenities
Everything included at this stay — the facilities and essentials, at a glance.
General
- No smoking on site
- Internet access
- Parking
- No pets allowed
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Housekeeping
Room comforts
- Heating
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
- Free toiletries
- Electric kettle
- Flat-screen TV
- Carpeted floor
Safety
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
Food & drink
- Restaurant
Photos
Gallery
03 — Reviews
What guests say
Recent verified reviews from guests who stayed here.
Guest-rated 8/10 from 1,352 reviews
Booking.com · 8 · 1352 reviews
8Verified guest“The rooms were generously sized, cosy, with comfortable beds, a good bathroom, and fans were provided.”
8Verified guest“We really liked the twin room – comfortable beds and linen, and it felt like home. Having coffee and tea makers, a fridge, and glassware was handy. The hotel is in an unbeatable location, a short walk to all attractions and shops, about 10 minutes on foot.”
8Verified guest“Basic, no-frills accommodation but with a good breakfast and helpful staff. It's a 10-minute walk, not 5, to York Minster, and all the main sights are a short stroll from there. There's a pleasant park across the road.”
8Verified guest“Very welcoming and supportive staff from arrival through the stay. Our room was bright, with twin beds, basic but modern and spotlessly clean. Everything we needed was there – tea and coffee with nice biscuits, a hairdryer, lamps, comfortable beds. It was much better than other B&Bs we'd seen. Location was 5–10 minutes' walk to the centre, with plenty of good restaurants nearby if you didn't want to go far at night. Breakfast was good – cooked fresh to order and they were happy to add extras. We'd both stay again.”
8Verified guest“The staff were extremely welcoming and made my time in York very enjoyable.”
8Verified guest“Close to the city – within walking distance of the Minster and other attractions.”
04 — Location
Getting around York
The property sits in York.
York Minster: About a 10-minute walk from the guest house, this iconic Gothic cathedral is the city's must-see landmark.
City centre & shops: The heart of York, with its shops and amenities, is reachable in 5–10 minutes on foot, depending on your pace.
Park opposite: A pleasant green space across the road offers a spot for a morning stroll or a quiet break.
22 Haxby Road, York, North Yorkshire, Y031JX, United Kingdom
05 — Good to know
Policies & conditions
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- Check-in
- From 13:00-22:00
- Check-out
- By 07:00-10:00
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation on many rates — terms on booking page
- Payment
- Pay-at-hotel available on many rates; final terms at booking
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Property
- 8 rooms
06 — Questions
Frequently asked
Is parking available at Park View Guest House?
Yes, the guest house has a private car park for guests. Note that some guests have mentioned it can be busy at times, so planning ahead is wise.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 13:00 to 22:00, and check-out is between 07:00 and 10:00.
Are pets allowed at the guest house?
No, pets are not allowed on the property.
Does the guest house serve breakfast?
Yes, there is an on-site restaurant that serves a cooked breakfast, prepared fresh to order, and staff are happy to accommodate extras.
How far is the guest house from York Minster?
It's roughly a 10-minute walk to York Minster, and about 1.1 km to York Art Gallery.
The bottom line
A solid, no-frills guest house that earns high marks for its location, parking, and staff. Ideal for travellers who want a clean, comfortable base within walking distance of York's core without paying for extras they won't use.
8Best for value-seeking visitors arriving by car
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