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The Vanguard - York Residence

4.0 star property

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Standard Room | Minibar, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
Family Suite | Minibar, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
Family Suite | Living room | 40-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV, Netflix
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Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping

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83 Eldon St, York, England, YO31 7NH
  • Place, York St. John University
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, York Minster
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Shambles
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room | Minibar, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room | Minibar, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Suite | Minibar, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Vanguard - York Residence

This smoke-free guesthouse features self parking, express check-in and express check-out. WiFi in public areas is free.
The Vanguard - York Residence offers 12 accommodations with minibars and complimentary bottles of water. 40-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers. This York guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Vanguard - York Residence. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from York St. John University. Free WiFi in public areas and self-parking (surcharge) are available.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Services include luggage storage
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • 15 minutes by foot from Shambles and a 2-minute drive from York Minster
As a guest of The Vanguard - York Residence, you'll find express check-in and express check-out. WiFi is free in public spaces. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star York guest house is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (GBP 8.40 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 24 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A damage deposit of GBP 200 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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 8.40 per night
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 24 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20.0 per night

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 debit 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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
This property does not have a front desk. Guests will be asked to provide the property with a copy of their passport before arrival. Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in information and lockbox information. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance.

Property is also known as

The Vanguard York York
The Vanguard York Residence
The Vanguard - York Residence York
The Vanguard - York Residence Guesthouse
The Vanguard - York Residence Guesthouse York

The Vanguard - York Residence Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 88 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Well located to walk into the city or short Uber.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was perfect for what we wanted
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend. Comfy beds. Room spotless 10 min walk in to the centre.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bank holiday stay

Excellent accommodation. Clean, modern, great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was really comfortable and clean. Really happy with our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great, really nice room, great value
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Iris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and comfortable staying with very good and detailed instructions for check in and parking
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, comfortable room in a location giving easy access to the centre of York. Not really for 4 grown up people though. More like 3. Perhaps 2 adults and 2 children would've been OK. The second bed was small.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely little place

Lovely little place, not far from the centre, very modern and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy walking distance of York city centre, clean and plenty of room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable stop over for the evening & easy walk in to the town.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable, spacious room, perfect for a family. Great location, very attentive service.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet location close to town
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Great spot!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Self check-in instructions were very easy to follow. Hotel is very conveniently located - only a short walk into the main city area of York. Would happily stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Apartment as described, will defo stay again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay

Lovely stay, the room was very clean and had coffee/tea facilities and a fridge. Water was hot and good pressure for a shower. Room was a little snug but it is fine for a night or two. 15 min walk to York and parking. Area seemed safe
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice but not a hotel for a romantic night away more like a simple room in a budget
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay. Very good communication and a short walk into York. Would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

FANTASTIC VALUE

Superb facilities, spotlessly clean, fantastic shower, great value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was very comfortable and finished to a high standard. The check in was very smooth and the staff were very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable stay. Would have liked some breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacinta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect comfortable room for the night

Easy check in with lots of information provided and good communication with the wonders just a message away. Comfortable room with everything we needed, very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Berenice

Liked: Staff & service
Ended up not staying here, as there was a glitch in the booking process. However, I've given 4 stars to indicate that the host was very helpful and sorted things out for me very well.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not bad 😊

Enterance could do with a freshen especially the carpet , but easy to enter , comfy bed , lovely en suit , poss stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025