Guest Rating: 
4.3 / 5
Set within an elegant Victorian town house built in 1870, this 3-star guest house presents itself as the ideal base for you to explore the historic city of York.
Just 10 minutes walk away from the city centre and York Racecourse, Hillcrest boasts a beautiful position - backing onto the beautifully landscaped Rowntree Park, consisting of formal gardens and a lake. Beyond is the River Ouse and the delightful riverside walk into town.
Privately-owned and run, you can be assured of a friendly welcome on arrival before you venture out into the city to explore the nearby attractions, such as York Minster, the Railway Museum, the Theatre Royal and much more.
Important! Some policies may vary from these depending on your room, date and rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.
If cancelled up to 2 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.
To cancel an existing booking please go to the Cancellation page.
15 % VAT is included. Service charge is not applicable. City/tourist tax is not applicable.
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).
Pets are not allowed.
Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
No deposit will be charged.
All children are welcome. All children under 10 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding. All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots. There is no capacity for extra beds in the room. Maximum capacity of babycots in a room is 1.
Payment We prefer payment of your final account by debit card, cash or cheque. If paying by cheque, this should be made payable to 'Hillcrest Guest House'. Payments by credit card carry a 2% surcharge. Damage In the event of damage to Guest House property, we reserve the right to charge to replace, repair or professionally clean the item concerned. There will be a charge of £15.00 for lost keys.
All our rooms are welcoming and bright.
Situated on either the 1st or 2nd floor, this room has shared bathroom facilities.
Family rooms are situated on the ground floor or on the second floor. Each room has one double bed and 2 single beds.
On the 1st or 2nd floor, this room has a double bed. There is an en suite shower and toilet.
Triple rooms are situated on the first floor or on the second floor. Each of these triple rooms has one double bed and one single bed.
This en suite room is on the 2nd floor. It has 1 double bed and 3 single beds.
Situated on the first floor, this twin room has 2 single beds
By Car - From the A1, take the A64, then the A1036 signposted York West. - Follow signs for city centre. - When you pass the Marriott Hotel on the right, take the next turning right. Follow Knavesmire Road/Campleshon Road to the end. - Go left into Bishopthorpe Road and Hillcrest Guest House is half a mile on the right. Free private parking is available. From York train station: When you arrive at York train station, go to the main entrance. Turn right and follow Queen Street (over bridge). At the traffic lights go straight over into Nunnery Lane (left side is a car park). Go to the end of Nunnery Lane and turn right into Bishops Gate, and straight on into Bishopthorpe Road. We are on top of the hill, on the left. By Bus Take bus number 11 to Bishopthorpe and exit at South Bank.
*Directions included in email booking confirmation
