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title: "Safestay York Micklegate, York: reviews, location & comparison"
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Hostel · ★★★★ · Safestay Hostels
# Safestay York Micklegate

Bishophill, York, United Kingdom

8.2 ·  Very good 700 reviews ·  #67 #67 of 76 in York ·  9.4 Location score
## About Safestay York Micklegate

Safestay York Micklegate is a hostel in Bishophill, York, United Kingdom. It holds a 4-star rating. Guests rate it 8.2 out of 10 across 700 reviews. Facilities include bar, free wi-fi. It is 660 m from the centre of York. The nearest beach is 320 m away. The nearest airport, Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA), is 39 km away.

- **Type:** Hostel

- **Star rating:** ★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 15:00

- **Check-out until:** 11:00

- **Opened:** 1752

- **Last renovated:** 2014

- **Chain:** Safestay Hostels

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 35

88-90 Micklegate

## How Safestay York Micklegate scores

Better rated than 12% of hotels in York

-   Guest rating **8.2**
-   Location **9.4**
-   Beach access **9.3**
-   Public transport **9.5**

York average

## Amenities

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Bar

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Services

-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Coffee or tea maker
-   Blackout curtains

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **9.4**/10

- **Walk grade:** **100**/100 Great for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **150**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **40**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">York Beach</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">320 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">York Station Taxis</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">240 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">39 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">88 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">York</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">660 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">11 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Micklegate Bar Museum140 m
-   North Eastern Railway War Memorial190 m
-   John Snow Memorial290 m
-   York Korean War Memorial320 m
-   约克市战争纪念碑330 m
-   York Zero Post330 m

## Safestay York Micklegate: in detail

Experience an abundance of unparalleled facilities and features at Safestay York Micklegate. Maintain seamless communication using the complimentary Wi-Fi at hostel. Reception assistance is offered at the hostel featuring luggage storage. In search of city's top entertainment, seek assistance at the hostel's ticket service and tours for reservations. For extended visits or whenever required, the laundromat ensures your preferred travel garments remain fresh and accessible. During leisurely days and evenings, on-site amenities such as daily housekeeping enable you to fully enjoy your accommodation. Kindly note that smoking is prohibited in the hostel to ensure fresher air for all visitors. For visitors wishing to smoke, designated smoking zones can be found. At Safestay York Micklegate, every guestroom is provided with convenient amenities and fittings to ensure a comfortable stay. Enhance your experience at hostel with the knowledge that certain rooms are equipped with linen service, blackout curtains and air conditioning for your convenience. Certain rooms boast in-room amusement features such as television and cable TV, offering guests an enjoyable stay. In select rooms within the hostel, bottled water, a coffee or tea maker, instant coffee and instant tea is available to cater to your requirements when desired. It is worth noting that certain guest bathrooms feature a hair dryer and toiletries for your convenience. Begin your day with a scrumptious on-site breakfast available each morning at Safestay York Micklegate. At the hostel, an assortment of easily accessible and delicious meal choices are available to satisfy your appetite whenever it strikes. Enjoy an entertaining evening with your fellow travelers at the hostel's bar. At Safestay York Micklegate, guests can access vending machines that provide light snacks and beverages 24 hours a day. During your stay at hostel, an array of engaging activities and amenities guarantees a delightful experience. Conclude your holiday experience perfectly by visiting salon before you depart.

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## Questions about Safestay York Micklegate

### How do guests rate Safestay York Micklegate?

Safestay York Micklegate has a guest rating of 8.2 out of 10 from 700 reviews, which is better than 12% of rated hotels in York.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Safestay York Micklegate?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 11:00.

### Does Safestay York Micklegate include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### How far is Safestay York Micklegate from the airport?

The nearest airport, Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA), is 39 km away in a straight line.

### Is Safestay York Micklegate close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 320 m from the hotel.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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