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The Vanguard - York Residence

4.0 star property
Guesthouse in York, a short walk to York St. John University

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Standard Room
Family Suite | Living room
Family Suite
Family Suite | Bathroom
Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is €108
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar

Room options

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Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite

Family Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
83 Eldon St, York, England, YO31 7NH

What's nearby

  • York St. John University - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Shambles - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • York Minster - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Jorvik Viking Centre - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • York City Walls - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • York Station - 7 min drive
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Gillygate - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Coconut Lagoon - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Black Horse - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Keystones - ‬10 min walk

About this property

The Vanguard - York Residence

Upscale guest house near Shambles
Close to York St. John University and York Minster, The Vanguard - York Residence has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this guest house include:
  • Self-parking (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in
  • Luggage storage and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at The Vanguard - York Residence include amenities, such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls, in addition to minibars and free bottled water. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Showers, hairdryers and shampoo
  • 40-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services and digital channels
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

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 7 per night)

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

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
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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 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

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

Pets not 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 10.0 per week

Payment types at the property

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Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Self-parking fee: GBP 7 per night
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 10.0 per week
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Vanguard - York Residence pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Vanguard - York Residence?

As of 9 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Vanguard - York Residence on 23 Mar 2025 start from €107.58, including 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 at The Vanguard - York Residence?

Self-parking is available for GBP 7 per night.

What time is check-in at The Vanguard - York Residence?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Vanguard - York Residence?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Vanguard - York Residence located?

Located in The Groves, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of York St. John University and Shambles. York Minster and Jorvik Viking Centre are also within 1 mile (2 km). York Station is 22 minutes by foot and York (QQY-York Train Station) is 23 minutes.

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The Vanguard - York Residence Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 67 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Easy walking distance of York city centre, clean and plenty of room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicky

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

The room was really comfortable and clean. Really happy with our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Simon

Nice but not a hotel for a romantic night away more like a simple room in a budget
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Iris

Clean and comfortable staying with very good and detailed instructions for check in and parking
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jim

Nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Great communication, we only stayed 1 night. Walking distance to the Shambles and great shops. We were even allowed to leave our luggage there until we were ready to go.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Very efficient self-checking in process. Easy 20 min walk to centre of York.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Great, really nice room, great value
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Nice place close to city centre
Nice new room in an older renovated house walking didtancd to the centre and free parking
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Comfortable stop over for the evening & easy walk in to the town.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Great spot!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Apartment as described, will defo stay again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Perfect long weekend stay
A great long weekend stay. Lovely room stocked with all we needed. Clean, comfortable and good space. Clear self check in and parking instructions. Hosts made sure we were happy with everything and gave a super breakfast recommendedation! Ideal location for short walk into York. Doddle of a check out too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Very comfortable, spacious room, perfect for a family. Great location, very attentive service.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Quiet location close to town
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kay

York stay
Place and service was excellent and the owner helped us so much with check in and parking , only 1 issue with our stay the 10am check out wasn’t late enough think 11am would be a lot better for all clients . But nice place and had a great sleep very peaceful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Comfortable stay. Would have liked some breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacinta

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

10/10 Excellent

James

Lovely stay. Very good communication and a short walk into York. Would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Neil

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

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Superb Accommodation !
One nights stay in a beautifully maintained clean guest house . Fifteen minute slow walk to York Minster Communication excellent throughout . Thankyou !
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Jay

A nice room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023