Located in a quiet cul-de-sac, St Raphael is just 1969 feet from York Minster. Restaurants, The National Railway Museum, The Shambles, Jorvik Viking Center, the Castle Museum and York Rail station are all less than 15 minutes away on foot. With fresh flowers, each light and airy room also has a private bathroom with shower. All themed rooms feature a reading chair, TV, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. Free Wi-Fi internet is available, along with laundry services. Set in a mock-Tudor building dating back to 1900, breakfast is served in the traditional dining room with large windows and fireplace. St Raphael Guest House’s award-winning breakfast features freshly-baked, homemade breads as well as a cooked English Breakfast.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Located in the top-rated area in York, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7!

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
9.5
High score for York
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Heidi
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location is wonderful. Close to the centre of the city yet quiet and relaxing. The staff are lovely and really friendly. Very clean and very welcoming place.
  • Deborah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very accommodating to my special request, comfortable beds plentiful breakfast
  • Michael
    United States of America United States of America
    Ideal location. Easy access to rail lines and to the old city.

Managed by Jamie & Fran

Company review score: 9.8Based on 707 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

We love to meet our guests and tell them about York and what to look out for so they get the most out of their stay.

Property info

A traditional building built in 1895 with original decor. We are a family run and independent guest house that focuses on service and helping our guests have the best experience possible. We pride ourselves on our clean rooms and breakfast offer.

Neighborhood info

We get great feedback on our location. It is a couple of minute walk into the city centre, no need for a car or public transport. We also have a scenic walk to the city centre which takes 5 mins and take our guests through the museum gardens, steeped in history.

Languages Spoken

English,Italian

Area info

Amenities of St. Raphael Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is needed).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Baggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Key access
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Italian

Property practice

This property told us they've implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, or nature.

House rules

St. Raphael Guest House takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 12:30 PM to 12:00 AM

Check-out

From 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 3 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 3 and up are allowed)

Maestro Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card American Express Cash is not accepted St. Raphael Guest House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform St. Raphael Guest House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about St. Raphael Guest House

  • Check-in at St. Raphael Guest House is from 12:30 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • St. Raphael Guest House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • St. Raphael Guest House is 0.6 miles from the center of York. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at St. Raphael Guest House include:

      • Double
      • Triple
      • Quad
      • Suite

    • The prices at St. Raphael Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.