Located in a quiet residential area of York, The Farthings is a 10-minute walk from the shops and historic attractions within the walled city. It offers comfortable accommodations 10 minutes’ walk from York Rail Station, and has free Wi-Fi and free on-street parking. The 4-star rooms at The Farthings are spacious, comfortable and traditionally furnished. They have carpeted floors, a flat-screen TV and DVD player, and a hospitality tray. A full English, continental or vegetarian breakfast is served in the cozy dining room using locally sourced produce. Other options include kippers, pancakes, fresh fruit salad and croissants. The Farthings is located between York Racecourse and the center of the historic city. The Jorvik Viking Center, the Castle Museum, and the National Railway Museum are all within easy walking distance. The shops of the Shambles are about 10 minutes' walk away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 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 9.2!

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

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

FREE parking!


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
8.8
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Joanne
    Canada Canada
    We enjoyed our stay and the owners/staff were very grand helpful. We would have like a place to sit - like a lounge.
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    we thought the breakfast was fantastic, Great location friendly staff, clean room.
  • Mark
    United States of America United States of America
    It is a classic British lodging. Iconic. Lovely. Kind, professional staff. Big breakfast — and good! Clean.

Area info

Amenities of The Farthings
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is needed).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Baggage storage
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Adults only
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • English

Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

The Farthings takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Check-out

Until 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 not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

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

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Maestro Mastercard Visa Solo JCB Diners Club Cash The Farthings accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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

Check in times at The Farthings are between 01:00 PM and 09:00 PM. It is important that you confirm your arrival time with The Farthings prior to arrival. Arrivals outside of these times may be arranged with prior notification.

Kindly note the property cannot process payments from American Express credit cards, and an alternative card will be required.

Please note that this property cannot accommodate group bookings, including same-sex parties or hen and stag parties.

Please inform The Farthings 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.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

FAQs about The Farthings

  • Room options at The Farthings include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Family

  • The Farthings is 3,100 feet from the center of York. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at The Farthings is from 1:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

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

  • The Farthings offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Guests staying at The Farthings can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.4).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Full English/Irish
      • Vegetarian
      • Vegan
      • Gluten-free
      • Buffet
      • À la carte