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title: "The Waggon & Horses, York: reviews, location & comparison"
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Inn · ★★★ · Eviivo
# The Waggon & Horses

Foss Islands, York, United Kingdom

9.1 ·  Excellent 184 reviews ·  #8 #8 of 76 in York ·  7.8 Location score
## About The Waggon & Horses

The Waggon & Horses is an inn in Foss Islands, York, United Kingdom. It holds a 3-star rating. Guests rate it 9.1 out of 10 across 184 reviews. Facilities include bar, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 1.1 km from the centre of York. The nearest beach is 1.0 km away. The nearest airport, Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA), is 40 km away.

- **Type:** Inn

- **Star rating:** ★★★

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

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

- **Rooms:** 7

- **Chain:** Eviivo

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 15

19 Lawrence Street

## How The Waggon & Horses scores

Better rated than 90% of hotels in York

-   Guest rating **9.1**
-   Location **7.8**
-   Beach access **6.8**
-   Public transport **7.0**

York average

## Amenities

BarFree parkingFree Wi-Fi

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Bar

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Coffee or tea maker

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **7.8**/10

- **Walk grade:** **79**/100 Good for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **42**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **25**

<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="">1.0 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">17 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 (Layerthorpe) railway station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">700 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">11 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="">40 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">90 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="">1.1 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">19 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Fishergate Postern Tower520 m
-   York Castle Museum620 m
-   The Puzzling World Of Professor Kettlestring660 m
-   York Museums & Gallery Trust680 m
-   War Memorial710 m
-   Merchant Adventurers' Hall720 m

## The Waggon & Horses: in detail

The Waggon & Horses provides flawless service and all the necessary facilities for visitors. Stay connected with your associates, as complimentary Wi-Fi is available during your entire visit. When arriving by car, you'll be grateful for the on-site complimentary parking at inn. The inn offers reception assistance, including luggage storage, to ensure guest satisfaction. To ensure the well-being and convenience of all visitors, smoking is strictly prohibited throughout the entire inn. In order to ensure the utmost level of relaxation, the guestrooms feature an inviting design and are equipped with all basic necessities, creating a delightful stay experience. To ensure your satisfaction, certain rooms in the inn come fitted with linen service for a more pleasant stay. Selected rooms offer in-room amusement like television as a source of entertainment for guests to enjoy. Rest assured, quenching your thirst is not a concern with a coffee or tea maker available in select accommodations. You'll be pleased to know that select guest bathrooms offer bathroom amenities such as a hair dryer, ensuring a comfortable stay. Start your day stress-free at The Waggon & Horses as breakfast is made available for you on the premises. Upon your arrival, don't miss experiencing bar for enjoyable in-house evening entertainment.

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## Questions about The Waggon & Horses

### How do guests rate The Waggon & Horses?

The Waggon & Horses has a guest rating of 9.1 out of 10 from 184 reviews, which is better than 90% of rated hotels in York.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at The Waggon & Horses?

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

### Does The Waggon & Horses include breakfast?

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

### Is there parking at The Waggon & Horses?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is The Waggon & Horses from the airport?

The nearest airport, Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA), is 40 km away in a straight line.

### Is The Waggon & Horses close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 1.0 km from the hotel.

### How many rooms does The Waggon & Horses have?

The Waggon & Horses has 7 rooms.

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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