This smoke-free guesthouse features a 24-hour front desk, express check-out and free Wi-Fi in public areas.
Judges Court offers 15 accommodations with espresso makers and coffee/tea makers. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.
This York guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Judges Court's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Shambles. Features include free WiFi in public areas.
Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
Amenities include a terrace
Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
Just a 4-minute walk from Shambles and 5 minutes on foot from York Minster
As a guest of Judges Court, you'll find a terrace, room service (during limited hours), and express check-out. Public spaces have free WiFi.
This 5-star York guest house is smoke free.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Offsite parking available (GBP 22 per night)
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Outdoors
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
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1 building
4 floors
Built in 1720
Georgian architecture
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Espresso maker
Limited room service
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Desk
Heating
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop workspace
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out fee: GBP 25
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children 17 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 17 are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available.
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.
Nearby parking fee: GBP 22 per night (1969 ft away)
Late check-out fee: GBP 25
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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
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 17 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
Property is also known as
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Judges Court Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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It was close to restaurants, bars and tourist attractions. The room was clean, qiuet and very spacious. The staff were very friendly and accommodating.
stephanie
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Suzanne
7 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff very lovely, room great, location amazing
Suzanne
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Anneli
6 Dec 2025
Anneli
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
8/10 Good
Nicola
2 Dec 2025
Nicola
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jude
2 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fantastic boutique hotel in york centre - excellent tourist spot!
Jude
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Peter
1 Dec 2025
Peter
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Richard
30 Nov 2025
Richard
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Chloe
28 Nov 2025
Chloe
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
6/10 Okay
Nicola
25 Nov 2025
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The room was a little claustrophobic and shabby around the edges. That said the bed was very comfy.
Horrible basement room that stank of drains and sewage to the point that we could not stay there over night. Very unfriendly staff who did not deal with our issue well. Disgusting establishment and would warn anyone not to stay there. Awful experience.
Ciara
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
6/10 Okay
Mark
Travelled with partner
21 Nov 2025
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
For a 4 star hotel we would have expected a safe and fridge in the room, there was also no toilet brush in our bathroom and as the room wasn't cleaned during our 2 night stay (unsure why not) this was disappointing. There was a large residue of dust on the top of the bathroom mirrors.
It was not the fault of the hotel but the loud noise from the courtyard at 7am from a delivery of beer barrels both mornings was very disruptive as our room overlooked the courtyard.
The location of the hotel was great.
Mark
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
8/10 Good
Kerri
Travelled with partner
19 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great service super location
The room and building need a lick of paint and a spruce up, lots of wear and tear in our room, not sure about the other rooms they may be better. We were on ground floor and the room needed some love, well worn
Located in a great place right near loads of shops and restaurants. Brekkie at Bill's round the corner on 1st day then after wandering around York for a bit you're spoilt for choice on where to eat for thecrest of the stay. Veey characterful hotel like most of York. Room was lovely and all the staff very pleasant and helpful. Would definately stay again.
Room aesthetic and appearance was excellent, bed was very comfy, temperature was easy to regulate and we had it just right, and the location is excellent.
15 minute walk from the station. Cant be faulted on location. In the middle of the shopping area with plenty of food establishments right outside. Yet not too busy. Pedestrianised during the day. It was easy to find everything within 5 minutes walk. The cathedral, the Barbican, The Shambles etc.
The hotel is lovely as are the staff and the rooms, great amenities in the room.
Couldn’t ask for a better location either.
The only issue for us which unfortunately will make us not return was the walls are paper thin, we could hear everything which is such a shame
Loved the unique room and history of the building. Bathroom was very spacious and lovely. Staff kindly took our bags up to our room after we dropped off our luggage early.