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The Sycamore Guest House, York

8.8174 reviews4 starsClifton, York

The Sycamore Guest House is a 4-star Edwardian guest house in the Clifton area of York, built in 1904. It suits travellers who want a characterful base within walking distance of York Minster, the Shambles and the Christmas Market, with a free English breakfast each morning.

The Sycamore Guest House is a 4-star guest house occupying a single building constructed in 1904 in the Edwardian style. It offers a free English breakfast every day between 08:30 and 09:30, free Wi-Fi, and free on-site parking. The reception desk has limited opening hours, and the staff can help with sightseeing and ticket purchases. Luggage storage is available. Guests rate the property 8.8/10 across 174 reviews.

The guest house sits in Clifton, a short walk from the historic centre. York Minster, the Gothic cathedral, is 10 minutes on foot, while the Shambles and the York Christmas Market are each 12 minutes away. York station is 9 minutes on foot, and Leeds Bradford Airport is about 54 minutes by car. Nearby, Roots and Bruberrie are a few minutes away, and The Mosaic Map and Museum Gardens are within 4 minutes on foot.

The Sycamore Guest House: who is it for?

The Sycamore Guest House suits travellers who want a period building with a 4-star rating, such as couples visiting York's historic sights. Its free English breakfast suits guests who want an early start on sightseeing. Visitors arriving by train will appreciate the station being 9 minutes away on foot, and guests interested in the city's landmarks will find York Minster and the Shambles within 12 minutes' walk.

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The Sycamore Guest House: which rooms?

  • Small Double Room with Private External Bathroom, 10 m², sleeps 2
    Small Double Room with Private External Bathroom, 10 m², sleeps 210 m²Sleeps 21 Queen bed≈ €150 per night
  • Standard Double Room, 13 m², sleeps 2
    Standard Double Room, 13 m², sleeps 213 m²Sleeps 21 double bed≈ €167 per night

Room prices checked on November 8, 2026 for the night of December 8, 2026, converted from US dollars to euros at the European Central Bank rate. The exact rate is shown by our partner when you book. Room types offered by the hotel on Hotels.com. Availability and rates when you book.

Where is The Sycamore Guest House?

Distance from The Sycamore Guest House to the centre of York: 10 min walk, as the crow flies.

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The Sycamore Guest House: what to do around it?

Landmarks

  • York Minster (cathédrale gothique)10 min walk
  • Shambles12 min walk
  • Marché de Noël de York12 min walk
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)54 min drive

Where to eat nearby?

  • RootsRestaurant3 min walk
  • BruberrieCafé5 min walk
  • Coffee StationCafé5 min walk
  • Sketch by OriginCafé6 min walk
  • North SouthCafé6 min walk
  • The RajIndian cuisine6 min walk
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Where to go out at night?

  • Minster InnPub4 min walk
  • The Burton StonePub5 min walk
  • Bootham TavernPub5 min walk
  • White HorsePub6 min walk
  • ExhibitionPub6 min walk

What to see nearby?

  • The Mosaic MapAttraction4 min walk
  • Museum GardensAttraction4 min walk
  • Edible GardenPark4 min walk
  • Mary WandesfordAttraction5 min walk
  • Yorkshire MuseumMuseum5 min walk
  • Friesan CalfAttraction5 min walk
Activities & tours

How to get around?

  • YorkTrain station9 min walk

Places: © OpenStreetMap contributors. Straight-line distances from the hotel, estimated walking times. openstreetmap.org/copyright · Powered by Geoapify

Amenities, fees, rooms and landmarks: information provided by the hotel on Hotels.com.

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The Sycamore Guest House: frequently asked questions

The Sycamore Guest House: where is the hotel?+

The Sycamore Guest House is in York, in the Clifton area. Address: 19 Sycamore Place, YO30 7DW York. York Minster (cathédrale gothique) is a 10 min walk away. Distance from The Sycamore Guest House to the centre of York: 10 min walk, as the crow flies.

The Sycamore Guest House: how much is a night?+

The latest recorded price is €150 for the night of December 8, 2026 (recorded on November 8, 2026).

The Sycamore Guest House: what transport is nearby?+

Around the hotel: York (Train station, 9 min walk).

The Sycamore Guest House: where to eat nearby?+

Around the hotel: Roots (Restaurant, 3 min walk), Bruberrie (Café, 5 min walk), and Coffee Station (Café, 5 min walk).

The Sycamore Guest House: where to go out at night?+

Around the hotel: Minster Inn (Pub, 4 min walk), The Burton Stone (Pub, 5 min walk), and Bootham Tavern (Pub, 5 min walk).

The Sycamore Guest House: what to see nearby?+

Around the hotel: The Mosaic Map (Attraction, 4 min walk), Museum Gardens (Attraction, 4 min walk), and Edible Garden (Park, 4 min walk).

The Sycamore Guest House: which room types?+

The hotel offers, among others: Small Double Room with Private External Bathroom, 10 m², sleeps 2 (10 m², Sleeps 2) and Standard Double Room, 13 m², sleeps 2 (13 m², Sleeps 2).

The Sycamore Guest House: is there parking?+

Yes, the hotel lists parking.

The Sycamore Guest House: is the Wi-Fi free?+

Yes, the hotel lists free Wi-Fi.

Is breakfast included at The Sycamore Guest House?+

Yes, a free English breakfast is served every day from 08:30 to 09:30. Guests should plan their morning around this window.

Can I store my luggage at the guest house?+

Yes, a luggage storage service is available, which is useful if you need to leave bags after checking out or before check-in.

Can the reception staff help with sightseeing?+

Yes, the staff can assist with tourist visits and the purchase of tickets. Note that the reception desk has limited opening hours.

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