My son lives near York & we always have trouble finding somewhere reliable to stay, until now. Friars Rest is only a ten minute walk from the city centre, the rooms are neat and clean with clean towels every day, which from my experience you do not get anywhere else, and the breakfast fantastic. The staff are very helpful, very... More

Friars Rest is located close to both the University and to the city center, but plan on doing a lot of walking--it is about a mile and a half walk to the University, and about a mile and a half to the city center. Cabs are easy to get, but they are expensive if you are taking them all the... More

I went to York with my parents for my graduation in January 2012. Friars Rest is not only suitably located close to the campus but also have the most helpful and diligent staff. It is also within walking distance of the city centre. We enjoyed our stay and the warm atmosphere of the place. The place is clean and tidy... More

Decided on a weekend away with my daughter and booked the Friars Rest the week before. Such a great choice.............room was warm and comfortable, breakfast was excellent and staff very helpful. Would definately recommend the Friars Rest and we are planning a return trip in the near future.x

I needed somewhere to kip the night before an interview and Friars Rest seemed to hit the spot. Good communication beforehand re: parking etc. Arrived, met warmly by a woman, got up to my room, lovely room, all instructions for items within the room clearly displayed. There was someone elses drinks bottle just under the bed, what looked like a... More

Very nice Guest house situated at a walking distance from York City centre. It has clean rooms and a very friendly staff. Breakfast was wonderful!!! I can't wait to visit York again and stay at the Friars! Carol

This B&B was within walking distance of York centre. It was very clean and friendly with a well cooked tasty breakfast.

I booked this bed and breakfast for myself and my family for a weekend in york.there was a total of 6 adults. The rooms where compact but with all you needed in them very comfortable. We had a leak in our room but when we reported it the problem was sorted straight away.The owners were very friendly and they couldn't... More

We were looking for a b & b with parking close toYork so we didn't have to drive into the city. And we got exactly that. It was even closer than we'd expected. Less than 10 minutes walk. We had two rooms on the top floor (adult son and self and husband) which were lovely and warm and had great... More