When you stay at this apartment, you'll be in a fantastic location, only a five-minute walk from York Minster and Shambles. Apartments feature bonuses such as kitchens and washers/dryers, along with flat-screen TVs and free WiFi.
You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Minster Loft
When you stay at this apartment, you'll be in a fantastic location, just a 5-minute walk from York Minster and Shambles. Apartments feature bonuses like kitchens and washers/dryers, along with flat-screen TVs and free WiFi.
Languages
English
At a glance
Property size
1 apartment
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No on-site parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Internet
Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
No onsite parking available
Kitchen
Refrigerator (full size)
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Toaster
Bedrooms
Bed sheets provided
Bathrooms
Shower
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Entertainment
36-inch flat-screen TV with digital service
Laundry
Dryer
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Individually decorated
Individually furnished
Fees & policies
Policies
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip.
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Also known as
Minster Loft York
Minster Loft Apartment
Minster Loft Apartment York
Frequently asked questions
Does Minster Loft offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Minster Loft does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at this apartment?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at this apartment?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at this apartment.
What are the check-in and check-out times at this apartment?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
Does Minster Loft have a kitchen or kitchenette?
Yes, there is a kitchen which also includes a coffee maker, a toaster, and cookware.
What's the area around Minster Loft like?
Minster Loft is a short 10-minute walk from York Station and 4 minutes' walk from Shambles.
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Minster Loft Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.8/10
Eco-friendliness
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10/10 Exceptional
2 December 2024
Great little apartment next to the Minster everything you need for a short break.
Anthony
Anthony, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 February 2024
Lovely location!
Was excellent - location was perfect, just what we needed
Pete
Pete, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
15 August 2024
Excellent location being so close to the minster and a short walk from the train station. A quirky, well presented flat which would suit shorter to average height people very well (I'm 5'8" and did quite a bit of head bumping!).
Elise
Elise, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
15 July 2024
Great location right next to the Minster and central York
Fully equipped kitchen and plenty big enough for 2 people
Very good use of space but probably not suitable for someone not able to climb stairs
Bit quirky having to go through Dentist but was never a problem, thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would come again
Chris
Chris, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 December 2022
The apartment location couldn't be better and it was full of character.
Fauzat
10/10 Exceptional
16 September 2023
Next to York minster
This apartment couldn't have been better a fabulous location, spacious and welcoming. 3 flights of easy to climb stairs.
Christine
Christine, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
5 August 2022
This was such a sweet, clean location tucked in the rooftop. The Loft was clean, and had all the necessities for making meals and cleaning up, and doing laundry. The view of the York Minster was amazing and just a step away from restaurants and shops.
Karen
Karen, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 August 2024
50 stairs separate the loft from street level but the view is great. Nice views from all the windows except the one that opens onto the roof, which you might expect. The apartment isn't for tall people though and above 5'8" might be a little cramped. My wife and i now know how Quasimodo got his hump. That said I would not hold it against the nicely laid out apartment with its exposed 300 year old wood beams. A lovely place to stay right in the heart of the old city and immersed in history. Easy access to all the major attractions.
In summary I would say its nice and quiet, very secure and safe and easy access to shopping, attractions and pubs. I will be back in the future..
Mike
Mike, 8-night trip
8/10 Very good
26 September 2022
Lovely stay
Great little apartment. Not so good if you are tall or not good with stairs. Neither of which we are so great for us .if i was to be picky I would have liked a full view mirror somewhere in the apartment. Other than that can't fault it. Had a lovely stay .
IAN
IAN, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
4 December 2023
Fabulous and Quirky
Fabulous location, lovely and warm, spotlessly clean and extremely well equipped. It’s called minster loft for a reason, 3 flights of stairs via a dentist reception, low beamed ceilings, and sloping floors & half a sloping bed !!! Great views but early morning wake up calls by the Minster bells and street noise. We came early December ( Fri-Mon) for the Xmas markets, which were mobbed on the Saturday. Great modern shower room & kitchen.All in all we loved it!
Suzanne
Suzanne, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 December 2022
Hidden gem loft apartment
Hidden high up in the heart of the old city streets sits the Minster Loft. Deceivingly big in size, offering everything we needed for a quirky city break. Perfectly located with immediate access to the main York streets, attractions and opposite the impressive York Minster. The property included a ecent sized open plan kitchen/lounge/dining area and a snug size bedroom with plenty big enough bathroom. As you would expect from a property in the centre of a city parking options were either paid council run parking sites, but as we were staying for 3 nights and the prospect of 4 full days without really needing the car we decided to park for free on Hospital Fields Road - a good 25 minute walk but still convenient given the cost for parking. York as a place to stay is up there as one of our favourite city break locations in the UK, loads of attractions, restaurants, bars with a laid back atsmosphere.
Christopher
Christopher, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
22 July 2023
Minster loft was chosen for location - next to York Minster and facilities i.e. Kitchen/living room and separate bedroom. It delivered but there are some challenges. Four keys were found in the lockbox and depending on the other tenants, 2,3 or 4 keys needed to be used. Try to arrive during office hours in case help is needed. Wifi was imperfect. Stairs to the loft become very winding. The loft is not suitable to anyone over 5 foot 9 inches unless you have a hard head!
THOMAS
THOMAS, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
27 May 2024
Great unique and quirky loft space. Very central right opposite Minster Cathedral. The bells rang for about an hour on the Sunday midmorning, but don't know if that is a regular thing.
The loft was cosy and warm. Too warm at times but you can adjust the heating. I don't think the bedroom window opens as i struggled with it,so a shame no air can get in as the bedroom can feel a little stuffy at times.
The only difficulty we found was using the chubb key through the very first entrance as was very stiff to turn. On the first night out heading back, we thought we were going to be locked out. There is also a very loud noise that comes from the fuse box at times. I think it would be a good idea to have a visitors diary there to look back on other peoples experiences.
I would recommend it for it's very central location, close bedroom view of the Cathedral and quirky design. Not so ideal if you are tall and can't do long stairs to the top.