Is The Golden Fleece pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Golden Fleece?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Golden Fleece?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

Where is The Golden Fleece located?

Located in City Centre, this inn is within a 10-minute walk of Shambles and York Minster. Margaret Clitherow House and Shrine and Coppergate Shopping Centre are just steps away. York Station is 13 minutes by foot and York (QQY-York Train Station) is 13 minutes.

The Golden Fleece Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

2021/11/22

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

Carl

2021/6/3

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

Fabulous location opposite the end of the Shambles and within easy walking distance of all of York’s attractions. Only one vegetarian option on the menu and limited selection of cask ales. There was no room cleaning for the 3 nights we stayed there - toilet rolls and drink replenishment had to be asked for downstairs. Cups were cardboard ‘to-go’ variety and there was no hairdryer. TV reception was ‘dodgy’. We spent most of our time out and about so didn’t have breakfast at the hotel as there are a multitude of cafés nearby serving a bewildering choice of meals.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

2020/10/22

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wanted to stay her for ages but could never get booked in. It was an experience due to the pub sposedly being haunted. We had the lady Catherine room. Vert dark ornate furniture which added to the eerie feel of the room. Didn’t see a ghost but felt a presence & didn’t sleep all night but loved it. Good friendly staff & excellent full English breakfast. Would definitely recommend anyone to stay here.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Neil

2020/10/10

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

6/10 Okay

Daniel

2020/9/3

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disliked: Cleanliness

I chose this hotel because of the novelty factor, I wanted something a bit different. The hotel was very olde worldy which appealed to me, however, the room we stayed in had cobwebs on the light fixture and the cover on the four poster looked like it hadn’t seen a washer in months. The staff were pleasant enough but I don’t think the room justifies the price and wouldn’t choose to stay here again.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

2020/8/20

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disliked: Staff & service

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Allan

2020/8/9

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

2020/8/6

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

2020/3/16

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

2020/3/15

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The golden fleece is a lovely and spooky little place to stay. The shambles room is beautiful and outstandingly clean, by far the best hotel stayed.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

2020/2/20

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

2020/2/19

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Heather, Boise, ID

2020/1/27

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The Golden Fleece is utterly charming, warm, and friendly. We stayed in the room just above the pub, with a view down the Shambles, under the watchful eye of the Ghost Cat, and it was an absolute delight. The floor, as is common in buildings of this age, isn't even, but the people who run the inn have made certain that the bed, the tub, and other important furniture are level, so you won't feel like you're falling off of the bed at night. The place is kept up nicely, the room was very clean, and the pub downstairs serves wonderful food. The included breakfast options are tasty and filling, and the staff was so, so friendly and kind. The only negative that we experienced wasn't the fault of the staff in any way- our first night there, some unruly patrons apparently decided to start a fight downstairs, at the front door, but it was over quickly, and the night after that was completely quiet overnight. We didn't experience any haunting activity- and my companion and I are both sensitive to that sort of thing- but we absolutely didn't mind. The view out the window, the friendly staff, the excellent food and drink- all of these make this the BEST place to stay in York, as far as I'm concerned! The Fleece is definitely going to be our first choice, when we return to York. I highly recommend it!

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

2020/1/14

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place

Great little place with loads of personality. Bit quirky but that’s why I booked it. Floors all lobsided but that was the character of the place. No TV in the room, which I was surprised at as there is no lounge, so could not watch the news. No Wifi in rooms and could not get connected downstairs in the main areas. Breakfast was superb and staff very friendly and efficient. Good stay

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

2020/1/13

Liked: Staff & service, amenities

A tad expensive for the rooms considering they are nothing special really

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

2019/12/30

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Really comfy.. Excellent nights sleep.. Was awoken by a couple of spirits around 3am..but that was expected ..

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

2019/12/25

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

2019/12/17

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Wow the history of this place is fascinating tales of highway men and ghostly gools are enough to keep your interest slept without one eye open !! To be fair we never saw a thing both relieved and disappointed at the same time but great fun nevertheless , staff were great and friendly room was clean and breakfast was lovely just a pity the heating wasn’t working in our upstairs room Minster Room they did supply us with a oil heater for the night which helped a little ! Shame it wasn’t warm in the rooms because the place is cool 😎

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

2019/12/16

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Choose this if you really don't want to stay in a regular chain hotel. Close to shopping, pub downstairs, friendly staff, good breakfast, and a lot of history!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

2019/12/9

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

2019/12/6

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Beverley

2019/11/8

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Proper little boozer

Quirky little proper boozer, Bedroom had 2 single beds which I requested for me and my daughter. Floor in bedroom very uneven which was to be expected because of the age of the property. Nice beers on tap small front bar and larger bar at the back. Breakfast was massive and very nice. Pub was very atmospheric however no supernatural happenings when we stayed. Very easy check in and helpful staff. Would definately return.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

William

2019/10/30

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Clare

2019/10/8

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

GOLDEN FLEECE

Very old historic building.. wonderful. Unique comfy old fashioned room. Full of personality and quirk. Staff nice. Food plentiful and tasty.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

2019/10/4

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Old, quirky, clean and friendly, great location - lots of history

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

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