The Farthings Guest House

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Close to York City Walls and York Christmas Market, The Farthings Guest House provides amenities like free full breakfast. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

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9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with two beds, a window with curtains, a chair, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wall-mounted picture.

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Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a wardrobe, a vanity with a mirror, a television, and a painting on the wall.

Double Room, Ensuite

9.2 out of 10
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(14 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a mirror, a window with curtains, and a radiator.

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a dresser, a television, and a window with curtains.

Superior Twin Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A bedroom with two beds, a dresser, a chair, a table, a radiator, a television, and a window with curtains.

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

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Wonderful
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  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A bedroom with a wooden four-poster bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a dresser, and a window with floral curtains.

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in South Bank, a neighborhood in York, The Farthings Guest House is near a train station. York City Walls and Shambles are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit York Christmas Market. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at York Barbican or Bishopthorpe Tennis Club. Visit our York travel guide
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5 Nunthorpe Avenue, York, England, YO23 1PF

What's nearby

  • A bridge at night with illuminated red and purple lights.
    Rowntree Park
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • A market stall with illuminated star decorations and a sign listing prices.
    York Christmas Market
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • A historic cityscape with a prominent cathedral, a bridge, and a mix of traditional and modern buildings.
    York City Walls
    14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • A stadium with a modern design, featuring a large roof structure and seating areas.
    York Racecourse
    14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • A narrow street with brick buildings, a shop with a glass display, and a sign for a museum.
    Shambles
    16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • York (QQY-York Train Station)
    12 min walk
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
    41 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Punch Bowl
    9 min walk
  • Mae
    8 min walk
  • Micklegate Social
    9 min walk
  • The Falcon.
    11 min walk
  • The Ackhorne Inn
    10 min walk

About this property

The Farthings Guest House

  • Upscale guesthouse near York City Walls
  • Close to York Christmas Market and Shambles, The Farthings Guest House provides amenities like free full breakfast. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks include:
    • Free self parking
    • Smoke-free premises, bicycle parking, and luggage storage
    • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast and helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at The Farthings Guest House have amenities such as free WiFi.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Hair dryers and shampoo
    • Electric kettles, heating, and housekeeping

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Farthings Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at The Farthings Guest House?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Farthings Guest House?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Farthings Guest House located?

Located in South Bank, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Rowntree Park and York City Walls. York Christmas Market and Shambles are also within 1 mi (2 km). York (QQY-York Train Station) is 12 minutes by foot and York Station is 13 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Farthings Guest House Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 363 out of 525 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 130 out of 525 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 525 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 525 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 525 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast lovely staff very friendly rooms lovely and clean parking was accessible the only downside was bathroom sharing
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at The Farthings Guest House. The room was clean and spacious. Coffee, tea, and biscuits were provided in room. Breakfast was hearty and delicious with lots of options locally sourced. Helen and her husband are wonderful hosts!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The manager was very kind, supportive and informative! She was very endearing. The food was delicious. She had a wide assortment of fruit.. She was very accommodating, providing a change to the menu. Everything else was great from parking to accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was wonderful, parking right outside and hosts couldn't be more helpful and accommodating. Variety of breakfast items was brilliant.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Clean,friendly ,fantastic breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Highly recommended - provides everything you need for a city stay. The staff are superb people and the breakfast is brilliant.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, lovely building, very friendly and helpful staff, only minor niggle was room was a little cramped but very minor niggle and we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very comfortable and spotlessly clean. There shower gel, cotton wool, tissues supplied. Breakfast was lovely and all local produce. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant stay, friendly hosts and great breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brilliant stay,clean room parking fine Staff lovely and attentive
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely food Very nice people Great Lovation
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good price Clean and perfectly suitable
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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The breakfast was more than could be expected! Pots of coffee, cereals, pastries, yogurt, jams and jellies and this was before the main menu. I had traditional English breakfast which was fabulous. Easy street parking clean comfortable rooms, why stay anywhere else when visiting York?!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was lovely and clean and tidy. The staff were very friendly and welcoming and the breakfasts were beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff and Lovely breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing place

Amazing place! I will try to stay there again! Very friendly owners and helpful owners! Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Absolutely better than excellent!! Staff, room, facilities, friendly, impeccable. Location also fantastic. Cannot rate highly enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Excellent stay

Room was spotless and the breakfast was out of this world. The staff were extremely helpful from arrival until departure.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic!

Absolutely fantastic place to stay. The host and team were really friendly and helpful, breakfast was delicious, the place was easy to get to. It was an all round fabulous experience, and I felt incredibly safe
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was spotless and tastefully decorated. Small ensuite but quite adequate. Breakfast excellent Staff friendly and helpful Absolutely nothing to complain about
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and helpful hosts; fine breakfasts; decor both interesting and comfortable; location in York great for my venue and nearness to the station.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Parking outside with pre arranged permit . Breakfast cooked to perfection. Staff very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good for parking. close to center, nice room with xcellant staff and a great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent place to stay

Very clean, well run guest house. Excellent breakfast. Convenient location, just a short walk to the city centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gem of a B&B in York nice place Couple who run it are 1st Cass and the breakfast is great
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024