The Bar Convent Guest House

The Bar Convent Guest House - A historic 3-star guest house with original Georgian features and an on-site café

The Bar Convent Guest House, rated 9.0/10 on Booking.com, is set in a historic Georgian building featuring original architectural details like a priest's hiding hole and designs by G T Andrews. Rooms offer en-suite shower facilities, flat-screen TVs, and tea/coffee makers, with some recently refurbished and designed by Olga Polizzi. A well-stocked continental breakfast buffet is served in the on-site café, which also provides light lunches and homemade cakes. The guest house includes a communal kitchen, a sitting area, and laundry facilities for guest use. Located 500 meters from York's city center, it is next to an entrance to York's historic walls and 10 minutes from York Railway Station. Nearby attractions include York Art Gallery (0.5 km) and Clifford's Tower (1 km). The Bar Convent also houses an 18th-century Hidden Chapel, a rare surviving example from the Reformation.

Pros

Breakfast includes a variety of hot and cold options, cooked to order.

The historic setting features original Georgian design elements and rare artifacts.

Proximity to York Railway Station and key attractions like York Art Gallery.

Cons

Some rooms are located on the third floor with no lift access.

Limited on-site dining options beyond breakfast and light lunches.