With a stay at Judges Court, you'll be centrally located in York, just a 4-minute walk from Shambles and 5 minutes by foot from York Minster. .This luxury guesthouse is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from University of York and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from York Racecourse.
Georgian guesthouse in York with a 24-hour front desk
Judges Court offers 15 accommodations with espresso makers and coffee/tea makers. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
This York guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 15 guestrooms featuring espresso makers and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Take advantage of the guesthouse's room service (during limited hours).
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Languages
English, Polish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Offsite parking available (GBP 14 per night)
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Outdoors
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
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1 building
4 floors
Built in 1720
Georgian architecture
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Espresso maker
Limited room service
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Desk
Heating
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop workspace
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out fee: GBP 25
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children 17 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 17 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Nearby parking fee: GBP 14 per night (1969 ft away)
Late check-out fee: GBP 25
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Children 17 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Property is also known as
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Judges Court Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
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It is in a very convenient place. The staff are very nice. We also liked the bathroom which is clean and much newer than the other part of the room.The room doesn't have air condition. It can get hot.
Great location! Room was large and clean with a big bathroom (hidden behind a panel in the wall which was cool) and excellent toiletries. There was a big TV with access to Netflix etc, coffee machine, fridge and free WiFi. The small courtyard at the front of the hotel was really cute and I wished we’d had time to enjoy it more (with a bottle of wine!).
The only real negative we found was that there is either a bar next to the hotel or behind it and although it wasn’t noisy, our room was in the ground floor and there was a table of people sat outside our windows which didn’t feel very secure when we then went out as the old windows are just slid up/ down to open and close so nothing would have stopped someone getting in the room when we left. Perhaps if there was a safe in the room it would have set my mind at ease a bit.
Clare
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
8/10 Good
Belinda
3 May 2025
Belinda
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
8/10 Good
Kate
2 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hotel and staff were super friendly. Excellent location. Only issue for me as a solo female traveller was that there was no internal lock on the door so it felt unsafe and exposed. I ended up moving furniture so that there was something against the door to prevent someone using a keycard and gaining easy access.
Judges Court image comes across as a bit dark, all about crime, punishment and justice. Our room (no. 7) appeared to be panelled, but was painted white, completely destroying any atmosphere.
Both toilet roll holders were loose on the wall.
The tap installation by the was hand basin was loose.
While the window recess was cushioned, the rest of the room's furniture was a bit basic. Fine if it had been a prison cell, but this was supposed to be a judge's quarters. There was only one chair and it had no cushioning at all.
Overall, the room was a bit basic and a bit tired for what it cost.
This hotel is packed with original features but I didn't see any of the amenities it has to offer. There is no lift. And due to the age of the building, it's quite loud so either bring ear plugs or be a heavy sleeper.
Enjoyed York , disappointed in our room which was in the basement cellar (memories of Liverpool cavern club). No views at all had to have the lights on all the time we were there .. the staff were really nice and friendly.
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Steven
Business traveller
2 Apr 2025
Very comfortable and great location
Perfect location in the heart of York. Need to have your eyes peeled to find it down the passageway off the main road. Room, large, quiet and comfortable. Staff all lovely. Only negative was very small bathroom, smallest in the hotel apparently so not ideal for someone over 6 foot.
Steven
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
6/10 Okay
Stephen
2 Apr 2025
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
OK but needs a bit of TLC
Friendly welcome. Room on 2nd floor up narrow windy stairs. OK for us but there’s no lift. Room clean but small and basic with damp on outside facing wall. Woodwork paint peeling. Bathroom modern, clean, well stocked. Great central location
Can't beat the location which was excellent. Room was comfortable, but was downstairs, so felt a bit like a basement room. But overall a good price for a great location.
Lovely personal hotel. Just off the high street and yet so quiet! Bed was comfy and bathroom clean. Would definitely staff again with such friendly staff.