Welcome to
MonkBridge House, York
MonkBridge House offers 5-star accommodation in York, just a 10-minute walk from major attractions, featuring 8 beautifully refurbished rooms, including a lavish four-poster room and some with glorious views of York Minster or the River Foss. Book direct for the best prices, greater flexibility with cancellations and early arrivals, and guaranteed private parking, along with discounts on selected rooms and dates.
We are committed to supporting diversity & inclusivity; we are LGBTQ+ friendly and happy to discuss accessibility needs (see Accessibility). We are also accredited members of Green Tourism and have a Green Plan (see Sustainability). Sorry but no Stag or Hen parties.
WHY BOOK DIRECT?
Best Prices
Book directly for the lowest prices. We cut out middleman fees. Our direct prices have been discounted by 10% to those provided to other booking sites. . We may also offer additional discounts on selected rooms/dates or if you do not travel by car..
Flexibility
Change your booking easily. We make it simple if your plans shift.
Guaranteed Parking
Parking is guaranteed and free if you book directly with us through this website (if booking though a 3rd party agent there is a supplementary daily parking fee).
WHY BOOK DIRECT?
Best Prices
Book directly for the lowest prices. We cut out middleman fees. This saves you money. We also offer additional discounts on selected rooms/dates for those that book direct.
Flexibility
Change your booking easily. We make it simple if your plans shift.
Guaranteed Parking
Parking is limited but guaranteed and free if you book directly with us through this website (if booking though a 3rd party agent there is a supplementary daily parking fee).
Step into history
Welcome to MonkBridge House, our family-run guest house near historic York. Built in 1864, our house has a rich past, once home to prominent city merchants and even two Lord Mayors of York. We chose this historic property to redefine the traditional B&B, blending Victorian charm with modern comfort for your stay.
We now offer eight stunning, beautifully refurbished rooms, each with new showers, air filtration, underfloor heating, and updated Wi-Fi for your comfort. Our central location puts you just a short walk from York Minster and vibrant city life, making Monkbridge House the perfect base for your city break or romantic getaway.
Stay with us
We have eight spacious, double, twin and triple rooms. All eight bedrooms are en-suite and have air filtration, central heating, television, tea/coffee making facilities, USB plug sockets and free Wifi. All the rooms have all been recently refurbished. Remember you always get the best price by booking directly with us and you can also buy gift vouchers.
The best breakfast in York,
as voted by you
Our award-winning breakfast is cooked to order using the finest locally sourced products. We pride ourselves on providing homemade products such as jams, marmalades, granola, butter, breads, sausages and biscuits. If you have specific dietary needs then just let us know.
With family members having allergies and intolerances we truly know the importance of carefully catering for your needs. Breakfast runs from around 8 am to 9:15 weekdays and 7:45 to 9:45 am weekends. However, if you want to go to the York Parkrun we can arrange a later breakfast. Check out our reviews for what people say about our breakfast!
Explore York with ease
MonkBridge House is in the perfect location for you to explore all that York has to offer. You can easily walk into the city centre and visit the many award-winning attractions such as the Jorvik Viking Centre, York Minster, The National Railway Museum, York Castle Museum and the York Chocolate Story. We are also close to the Universities and York Racecourse.
Winner of Best Guest House North Yorkshire in both 2024 and 2025
Absolutely. Booking direct means you can discuss requirements with us (e.g any accessibility needs).
Our prices will be lower than other third-party agents and you get more flexibility e.g. free car parking, earlier arrival times and more flexible cancellation policies.
We are a short walk, about 8-10 minutes to the City Walls and Minster.
Yes, we do have a private car park which is free to use for guests who book directly with us either by telephone or on-line. Car parking is limited and is preferentially given to direct booking customers.
For guests who book through third party agents (e.g. Expedia or Booking.com) there is a daily charge. If you have a Blue Badge, you can also park on the front roadside.
It is about a 20-minute walk from the train station.
However, if you are carrying heavy bags, it may be easier to book a cab to meet you on arrival (e.g Streamline 01904 65 65 65), get a taxi from the station rank or hop on the No. 13 or 14 bus and get off at Lowther Street.
We give a discount to those who come by public transport AND who book direct.
Yes all rooms have a private en-suite in the room with a shower. We have no bedrooms with baths.
We have a full description of the accessibility policy on our website. Our guest house was built in 1864, so there are a quite a few steps and we have no lift.
However, just give us a call and we will be happy to discuss.
We do not take Stag or Hen parties or large groups of single sex bookings.
However, we have booked large groups who are celebrating family birthdays or weddings. We can provide exclusive use of the entire house - just give us a call to discuss.
Yes, we provide a range of options (plus Vegan, Vegetarian and Coeliac) including many homemade items, (butter, breads, bagels, preserves, sausages and even cheese!).
We have won a VisitEngland award for our breakfasts, checkout our reviews and you can see guests love them.
No. There are a lot of restaurants and pubs within close distance.
We are happy to provide recommendations. As new restaurants are always opening in York just ask us when you book.
Check in is between 3pm and 7pm (6pm on a Sunday). We try to accommodate early arrivals but you should ask us in advance. Check-out is by 10:30am.
Typically you can cancel free of charge 5 days prior to arrival and then will pay 50% if its less than a full five days and 100% if less than three days.
Cancellation terms on some of the third-party sits may vary so please check. By booking directly you get the most flexible policies and if something unexpected happens at the last we may be able to reschedule the booking or reduce the cancellation charge.
We do not provide cots and ask guests to bring their own travel cot. Some of our rooms are a larger than others so please check in advance if the room is suitable.
Sorry we do not accept pets, largely due to the potential issue of other guests who may have pet allergies.
The key differences between a bed and breakfast (B&B), guest house, and a hotel lie in their size, atmosphere and facilities. B&B’s are often people’s homes and tend to have a smaller (1-3) number of rooms with guests sharing facilities and spaces alongside the owners.
Guest Houses, like ours , are also owner managed and typically larger with more facilities (e.g. we provide a guest lounge, honesty bar, a garden and have a private car park.
Hotels, on the other hand, are larger commercial establishments, often impersonal chains. They may provide added facilities such as lifts, restaurants, room service and often include a 24-hour reception.
However, our visitors find they get a more personalised welcome, access to our local knowledge on attractions and restaurants, pubs and our breakfasts are cooked using fresh local ingredients with lots of homemade items rather than mass produced.
Yes - we are members of Green Tourism and work with them to improve our green credentials. We have a green/sustainable plan on this site which highlights all the tings we do. Check it out.