---
title: "The Watergate Inn, York: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "The Watergate Inn in York: rated 7.8 by guests, 3-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-watergate-inn-york/
language: en
source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-10-15
---

Inn · ★★★ · Eviivo
# The Watergate Inn

Foss Islands, York, United Kingdom

7.8 ·  Good 80 reviews ·  #72 #72 of 76 in York ·  9.4 Location score
## About The Watergate Inn

The Watergate Inn is an inn in Foss Islands, York, United Kingdom. It holds a 3-star rating. Guests rate it 7.8 out of 10 across 80 reviews. Facilities include bar, free wi-fi. It is 590 m from the centre of York. The nearest beach is 480 m away. The nearest airport, Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA), is 40 km away.

- **Type:** Inn

- **Star rating:** ★★★

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

- **Check-out until:** 10:30

- **Rooms:** 13

- **Chain:** Eviivo

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 30

24 Walmgate

## How The Watergate Inn scores

Better rated than 3% of hotels in York

-   Guest rating **7.8**
-   Location **9.4**
-   Beach access **8.7**
-   Public transport **9.5**

York average

## Amenities

### Food & drink

-   Bar

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Services

-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Coffee or tea maker

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="">480 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">8 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 Train Station Platform 9</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="">40 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">89 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="">590 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">10 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   The Puzzling World Of Professor Kettlestring90 m
-   Merchant Adventurers' Hall140 m
-   Richard 111 Museum200 m
-   York Jorvik Museum210 m
-   West Minister York210 m
-   Fairfax House230 m

## The Watergate Inn: in detail

Experience an abundance of unparalleled facilities and features at The Watergate Inn. Maintain seamless communication using the complimentary Wi-Fi at inn. Reception assistance is offered at the inn featuring luggage storage. Kindly note that smoking is prohibited in the inn to ensure fresher air for all visitors. At The Watergate Inn, every guestroom is provided with convenient amenities and fittings to ensure a comfortable stay. Elevate your experience at inn with the knowledge that certain rooms are equipped with linen service, ensuring a more pleasant stay for you. Certain rooms offer in-room amusement features such as the television for your enjoyment. In select rooms at the inn, a coffee or tea maker is available for those moments when it seems necessary. It is worth noting that certain guest bathrooms feature a hair dryer and toiletries for your convenience. Enjoy an entertaining evening with your fellow travelers at the inn's bar.

### Compare

## Compare The Watergate Inn with nearby hotels

Similar hotels within 3 km. Open a match-up to see where each one wins.

-   [Travelodge York Central](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/travelodge-york-central-york/) Hotel ★★★ 120 m away
    
    8.3 ·  [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/the-watergate-inn-york-vs-travelodge-york-central-york/)
-   [Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hampton-by-hilton-york-piccadilly-york/) Hotel ★★★ 130 m away
    
    8.9 ·  [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hampton-by-hilton-york-piccadilly-york-vs-the-watergate-inn-york/)
-   [Hilton York](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hilton-york-york/) Hotel ★★★★ 260 m away
    
    8.5 ·  [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hilton-york-york-vs-the-watergate-inn-york/)
-   [Holiday Inn York City Centre By IHG](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/holiday-inn-york-city-centre-by-ihg-york/) Hotel ★★★★ 270 m away
    
    8.6 ·  [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/holiday-inn-york-city-centre-by-ihg-york-vs-the-watergate-inn-york/)
-   [Hotel Indigo York By IHG](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-indigo-york-by-ihg-york/) Hotel ★★★★ 280 m away
    
    8.8 ·  [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hotel-indigo-york-by-ihg-york-vs-the-watergate-inn-york/)
-   [Moxy York](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/moxy-york-york/) Hotel ★★★★ 300 m away
    
    8.6 ·  [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/moxy-york-york-vs-the-watergate-inn-york/)

## Questions about The Watergate Inn

### How do guests rate The Watergate Inn?

The Watergate Inn has a guest rating of 7.8 out of 10 from 80 reviews, which is better than 3% of rated hotels in York.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at The Watergate Inn?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 10:30.

### How far is The Watergate Inn from the airport?

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

### Is The Watergate Inn close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 480 m from the hotel.

### How many rooms does The Watergate Inn have?

The Watergate Inn has 13 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/)

---
Source: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-watergate-inn-york/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/