The Bar Convent Guest House – A Favorite for Families in York
About the Hotel
Historic Accommodation
The Bar Convent Guest House offers en-suite rooms with flat-screen TVs, tea/coffee facilities, and complimentary toiletries. Some rooms feature original Georgian architecture and views of York's historic walls. Guests can use a shared kitchen and sitting area. Note: Third-floor rooms require stair access.
On-Site Dining
Breakfast includes a continental buffet with fresh fruit, pastries, and cooked-to-order hot dishes like bacon sandwiches. The on-site café serves homemade soups, sandwiches, and scones. The Victorian Atrium and garden provide seating for meals.
Heritage & Exploration
The guest house is part of England's oldest living convent, featuring an 18th-century Hidden Chapel, a priest's hole, and rare medieval artifacts. Interactive exhibits detail the convent's history. The garden offers a quiet retreat.
Central York Location
The Bar Convent is next to an entrance to York's city walls, a 10-minute walk from York Train Station. Nearby landmarks include York Museum Gardens (0.5 km), The Shambles (1 km), and York Castle Museum (1 km).
Guest Services
Meeting rooms accommodate up to 50 people, with presentation facilities and in-house catering. Group tours of the convent's exhibition and chapel are available. Free Wi-Fi and laundry facilities are provided for guests.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Guest Parking
- Shared kitchen
- Electric kettle
Services
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Children
- Board games
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Garden furniture
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Shared kitchen
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor