Located in Bishophill, Safestay York Micklegate offers in-room WiFi, a welcoming bar, dry cleaning services, and a relaxing terrace. Guests appreciate the convenient luggage storage and the central location for exploring the city.
Located in Bishophill, a neighborhood in York, Safestay York Micklegate is near a train station. Notable landmarks in the area include Shambles and York Minster. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at York Barbican or LNER Community Stadium. Visit our York travel guide
Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 6 for adults and GBP 6 for children
A bar/lounge
Snack bar/deli
Things to do
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Lockers
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Water dispenser
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Terrace
Accessibility
No elevator
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1 building
3 floors
Built in 1752
Georgian architecture
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Private or shared bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
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Air conditioning
Heating
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 6 for adults and GBP 6 for children
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Property is also known as
Safestay York Hostel
Safestay Hostel
Safestay York
Safestay
Ace York - Boutique Hotel York
Frequently asked questions
Is Safestay York Micklegate pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much does it cost to stay at Safestay York Micklegate?
As of Mar 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Safestay York Micklegate on Mar 8, 2026 start from ₩90,468, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
This hostel doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at Safestay York Micklegate?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).
What time is check-out at Safestay York Micklegate?
Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Where is Safestay York Micklegate located?
Located in Bishophill, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Micklegate Bar and Shambles. York Minster and York Racecourse are also within 1 mi (2 km). York (QQY-York Train Station) is 6 minutes by foot and York Station is 6 minutes.
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Reviews
Safestay York Micklegate Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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The owner was very helpful and friendly.
You can refill your water bottle and hot water is also available at the reception.
Pleanty of option for dinner and breakfast.
Easy access from train station, about 5-min walk.
No elevator which is usual in the UK.
Highly recommended.
A gorgeous Georgian mansion converted into comfortable accommodations. Curving staircases and stuccoed ceilings. The staff are genuinely kind and helpful. Much more characterful than a cheap chain hotel.
Monica
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
8/10 Good
Kewalin
Jul 30, 2025
Nima, the staff, is really friendly and attentive. You can leave your luggage here for just 3£/day. Great location, close to the station. The room is clean. There’s a cage that you can put your belongings in and lock for safety. The only downside is there is no electrical outlet for the top bunk. Roommates can be quite noisy in the early morning, but that how the dormitory is.
Kewalin
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
2/10 Terrible
Ketsia Tahiry
Oct 5, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed in the female 10 bedroom ensuite and it was all the way on the 3rd floor. No elevator lucky had a really nice man that helped me with my luggage if not it would have been a struggle. The bathroom is extremely small and it floods and gets super messy when someone takes a shower since the water gets everywhere. It’s honestly not much bigger than an airplane toilet. There is nowhere for you to do your makeup so had to do my makeup in bed with my small pocket mirror. The area is great though super close to the train station and to historic York.
Booked a one night stay in a private triple room (room 15). Room was on the top floor and very quiet, clean and comfortable. Will not hesitate using again next time I need to stay in York.
Good location for central York and reasonably priced for a two bunk bed room. Building is old, floors and walls echo with sound of inconsiderate people making noise late into the night.
Close to the station and within the city walls, so great as pedestrians. Plenty of food and drink nearby. Loads of character.
K
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
6/10 Okay
Regina
Nov 6, 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good: excellent location, walkable distance from train station and town centre. Bunk beds had curtains and you could just close it and be private. Place was quiet.
Bad: Staff at the reception were not friendly, at times rude and dismissive. The owner should come down sometimes to check it. The atmosphere wasn't friendly, not a good place to make new friends. There were tables, chairs and armchairs on the ground floor but people sat individually and spent time on their phones. Bedrooms very bad cleaned, dust pilled up under/side of beds. Terrible mattress. Toile/shower cubicle very small, shower plug blocked which created a pool every time I had a shower. Not very pleasant!
Not great for family, better if adult-not sleeping
Booked a private room for 5, including adults and kids. Room 25 is just under the dining room which was full of an adult group having boisterous fun until 1 or 2 am (only slowed after complaining because kids couldn’t sleep and asked to quiet down - not soundproof so felt like we were laying in middle of a bar or party). Adults just having fun - would have loved it on an adult trip in my 20’s. Knew as a hostel it would be simple beds and loud but assumed quiet hours at least by midnight but there were none, okay to be loud 24hrs. Beds were fine - bunks not creaky, bed quite firm but ok and private, comforter plush. Great shared bathroom just across from room, clean with 3 private showers and 2 toilets. Wish it had been communicated that towels were available for fee - wasn’t told and didn’t show in Hotels post or email. Location is great, walking distance of food, stores, river, activities. Parked in Blossom st car park a reasonable walking distance for reasonable £11. Again would do well for a girls trip or adult fun late into night. I didn’t sleep and kids didn’t much either so were miserable. York was so busy for holiday market after restless night it was too much for them so disappointing it was a bit of a wasted trip altogether.
No kitchen or fridge and toilets that were not great. But cages for stuff under beds (you had to purchase a padlock) and curtains on the bunk beds which were appreciated.