The Sycamore Guest House

4.0 star property

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Property entrance
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Check-in/check-out kiosk
King or Twin Room | View from room
King Double or Twin | Wardrobe

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
19 Sycamore Place, Bootham, York, England, YO30 7DW
  • Yorkshire Museum Gardens
    5 min walk
  • York Minster
    11 min walk
  • York National Railway Museum
    11 min walk
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
    54 min drive

Room options

King or Twin Room

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Standard Double Room

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Double Room

  • 17 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Small Double Room with Private External Bathroom

  • 10 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

King Double or Twin

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Double Room (Second Floor)

  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

The Sycamore Guest House

Edwardian York guesthouse in Clifton with free breakfast
Along with self parking, this smoke-free guesthouse has express check-in and express check-out. Free English breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include tour/ticket assistance.
The Sycamore Guest House offers 6 accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. 24-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

During your stay at The Sycamore Guest House, you're just a quick walk from St Mary's Lodge. Features include free breakfast and free WiFi in public areas, plus self-parking (surcharge).
  • Free English breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Services include tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Within a 15-minute walk of York Minster and Shambles
Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Sycamore Guest House also features tour/ticket assistance, express check-in, and express check-out. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star York guest house is smoke free.

Guests are served a free English breakfast daily from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Languages

English, Greek

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 2 per night)
  • Parking on site (GBP 2 per night)

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1904
  • Edwardian architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 24-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 9 AM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
An early check-in fee will be charged
Late check-in fee
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 11 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 8 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 8 are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self-parking fee: GBP 2 per night
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 2.00 per night
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a security system
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:30 AM - 11 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 11 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Children 8 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

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Sycamore Guest House York
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The Sycamore Guest House Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 152 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 152 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 152 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 152 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 152 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Close to city centre
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sycamore guest house
Lovely B&B. Spirios was very welcoming and accommodating and always had a smile on his face. Room was clean and tidy and mirrored the rest of the guest house. Close to York city centre and 10 minutes from the train station. Would highly recommend a stay at this little gem
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best stay in York
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

NIGEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sycamore Guest House
Went to York to see Christmas market,so looked for somewhere that was a a short walk from the centre. This is a quaint period property that is privately run. The host was very helpful and nothing was too much bother. Would certainly stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great spot for all York's attractions
Very well placed but quiet spot close to all of York's sights and only 10 minutes from train station. Fabulous breakfast and both Spiros and his son were great hosts. If you like antique furniture and quirkiness whilst retaining the essential mod cons you'll love this b&b.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Cosy weekend away
Our host Stavros was an excellent host from start to finish. He made us feel so welcome. room very small but very clean, external bathroom small but fine for us. guest house in general very dated , however this gave us the comfortable cosy feel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely host and wonderful experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Decent stay with some disappointments
Host was nice enough, and location was good. Can’t speak for other rooms. But my room in particular was on the top floor, was really small and had a detached private bathroom that was also small and inconvenient. Although the bathroom situation was disclosed, the tight spaces and inconvenient access were not. I also needed to leave very early and made the room available for most of my stay and wasn’t offered even part of the payment back. I realize that’s policy. But some flexibility considering the very early departure would have been nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zain

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Not pleasant
The room was at the top of the house the en-suite was terrible too small 🙈🙈
If you sat on the toilet you’re knees hit the wall
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel is a little dated tiny bathroom but the hosts were lovely and the breakfast was great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

michael

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Oour stay in York
Very nice place to stay.Amazing breakfast and friendly hosts oh and the kingsize bed was a bonus too. Would recommend the Sycamore for a stay to explore York
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good
A lovely stay made very welcome
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I cannot praise the hosts and property enough. They are both so welcoming & did everything to ensure we had a fabulous stay. Easy walk to town , permit parking £2 , breakfasts amazing. I will be back for sure. Definitely recommended
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Kay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
On hotel.com it’s advertising you can check in at 9am but when we got there they said it was 2:30pm😒 so was impressed. I was not the fault of the guest house they said they hotel.com would let them change it! Also after a 2-1/2hour drive we asked if we could use a toilet and where told we had to use the one in town! Other then that room was comfort and clean. Breakfast was amazing and where very attentive!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Patrick

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The sycamore guesthouse
If you want a good place to stay in York this is the place .hosts very helpful and friendly they cannot do enough for you the rooms are spotless and the breakfast is great it will set you up for the day.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019