The Golden Fleece

Inn with restaurant, near Shambles

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Located in the heart of City Centre, The Golden Fleece offers a warm welcome with a restaurant, cozy bar, and WiFi to keep you connected. Unwind on the charming terrace or enjoy the nearby Shambles and Jorvik Viking Centre.
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (3)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Terrace

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free toiletries

Room options

Showing 4 of 4 rooms
Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
Four Poster with Roll Top Bath | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Four Poster with Roll Top Bath | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Four Poster with Roll Top Bath | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Four Poster with Roll Top Bath | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Four Poster with Roll Top Bath

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
Four Poster with Lounge | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Four Poster with Lounge | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Four Poster with Lounge | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Four Poster with Lounge | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Four Poster with Lounge

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
16 Pavement, York, England, YO1 9UP

What's nearby

  • Shambles - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Jorvik Viking Centre - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • York City Walls - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • York Christmas Market - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • York Minster - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 65 min drive
  • York Station - 13 min walk
  • York (QQY-York Train Station) - 13 min walk
  • Poppleton Station - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Stonebow - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cresci Pizzeria - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ye Old Shambles Tavern - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Golden Fleece

When you stay at The Golden Fleece, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Shambles and York Minster. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Also, this inn is within a short drive of York Racecourse.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 4 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • No onsite parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Facilities

  • Terrace

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts cash.

Also known as

The Golden Fleece Inn York
The Golden Fleece Inn
The Golden Fleece York
The Golden Fleece Inn York
The Golden Fleece York
The Golden Fleece Inn

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at The Golden Fleece?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Golden Fleece?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at The Golden Fleece.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Golden Fleece?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are there restaurants at or near The Golden Fleece?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around The Golden Fleece like?

The Golden Fleece is a short 1-minute walk from Shambles and 7 minutes' walk from York Minster.

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The Golden Fleece Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.4

Cleanliness

10

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

6/10 Good

Great location

Fabulous location opposite the end of the Shambles and within easy walking distance of all of York’s attractions. Only one vegetarian option on the menu and limited selection of cask ales. There was no room cleaning for the 3 nights we stayed there - toilet rolls and drink replenishment had to be asked for downstairs. Cups were cardboard ‘to-go’ variety and there was no hairdryer. TV reception was ‘dodgy’. We spent most of our time out and about so didn’t have breakfast at the hotel as there are a multitude of cafés nearby serving a bewildering choice of meals.
Carl, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wanted to stay her for ages but could never get booked in. It was an experience due to the pub sposedly being haunted. We had the lady Catherine room. Vert dark ornate furniture which added to the eerie feel of the room. Didn’t see a ghost but felt a presence & didn’t sleep all night but loved it. Good friendly staff & excellent full English breakfast. Would definitely recommend anyone to stay here.
Samantha, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

I chose this hotel because of the novelty factor, I wanted something a bit different. The hotel was very olde worldy which appealed to me, however, the room we stayed in had cobwebs on the light fixture and the cover on the four poster looked like it hadn’t seen a washer in months. The staff were pleasant enough but I don’t think the room justifies the price and wouldn’t choose to stay here again.
Daniel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The golden fleece is a lovely and spooky little place to stay. The shambles room is beautiful and outstandingly clean, by far the best hotel stayed.
Charlotte, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The Golden Fleece is utterly charming, warm, and friendly. We stayed in the room just above the pub, with a view down the Shambles, under the watchful eye of the Ghost Cat, and it was an absolute delight. The floor, as is common in buildings of this age, isn't even, but the people who run the inn have made certain that the bed, the tub, and other important furniture are level, so you won't feel like you're falling off of the bed at night. The place is kept up nicely, the room was very clean, and the pub downstairs serves wonderful food. The included breakfast options are tasty and filling, and the staff was so, so friendly and kind. The only negative that we experienced wasn't the fault of the staff in any way- our first night there, some unruly patrons apparently decided to start a fight downstairs, at the front door, but it was over quickly, and the night after that was completely quiet overnight. We didn't experience any haunting activity- and my companion and I are both sensitive to that sort of thing- but we absolutely didn't mind. The view out the window, the friendly staff, the excellent food and drink- all of these make this the BEST place to stay in York, as far as I'm concerned! The Fleece is definitely going to be our first choice, when we return to York. I highly recommend it!
Heather, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place

Great little place with loads of personality. Bit quirky but that’s why I booked it. Floors all lobsided but that was the character of the place. No TV in the room, which I was surprised at as there is no lounge, so could not watch the news. No Wifi in rooms and could not get connected downstairs in the main areas. Breakfast was superb and staff very friendly and efficient. Good stay
Deborah, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

A tad expensive for the rooms considering they are nothing special really
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really comfy.. Excellent nights sleep.. Was awoken by a couple of spirits around 3am..but that was expected ..
1-night trip

6/10 Good

Wow the history of this place is fascinating tales of highway men and ghostly gools are enough to keep your interest slept without one eye open !! To be fair we never saw a thing both relieved and disappointed at the same time but great fun nevertheless , staff were great and friendly room was clean and breakfast was lovely just a pity the heating wasn’t working in our upstairs room Minster Room they did supply us with a oil heater for the night which helped a little ! Shame it wasn’t warm in the rooms because the place is cool 😎
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Choose this if you really don't want to stay in a regular chain hotel. Close to shopping, pub downstairs, friendly staff, good breakfast, and a lot of history!
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Proper little boozer

Quirky little proper boozer, Bedroom had 2 single beds which I requested for me and my daughter. Floor in bedroom very uneven which was to be expected because of the age of the property. Nice beers on tap small front bar and larger bar at the back. Breakfast was massive and very nice. Pub was very atmospheric however no supernatural happenings when we stayed. Very easy check in and helpful staff. Would definately return.
Beverley, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

GOLDEN FLEECE

Very old historic building.. wonderful. Unique comfy old fashioned room. Full of personality and quirk. Staff nice. Food plentiful and tasty.
Clare, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Old, quirky, clean and friendly, great location - lots of history
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

This was an awesome unique property. The room and bed could use some updating and maybe a better way to check in. Also a hairdryer and hand soap would be nice. Otherwise we enjoyed it.
Paula, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Staff was friendly. Room was a bit weird. No ghosts!
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hinein ins Zentrum der Geister-Hauptstadt

Etwas „Spuki“, aber genau das haben wir gesucht; zentral in York und doch ruhig; die Geister leben in diesem Haus, aber er sind gute Geister; keine, die poltern oder Angst machen;
Meinolf, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Neil, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Allan, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

1-night trip

8/10 Very good

2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Kelly, 1-night trip