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About Barbican House

Our bed and breakfast is ideally situated for guests to take full advantage of the many destinations and historic attractions York City has to offer.

Barbican House is a Late Victorian bed and breakfast Guest House overlooking York’s famous and historic medieval stone City Walls.

Located just ten minutes walk from the City Centre, our bed and breakfast is ideally situated for guests to take full advantage of the many destinations and historic attractions York City has to offer, including York Barbican, York University, York Minster, Jorvik Viking Centre, Early Music Centre, York Calvary Chapel Bible Collage and the Shambles.

Stay in comfort in our traditionally decorated bedrooms. We have a range of room styles to fit your needs when you visit.

All rooms come with an en-suite bathroom with toiletries provided, as well as a range of teas and coffees with an electric kettle.

Draped in 80 years of history, Barbican House retains much of its original character.

The building sits on the doorstep of the Walmgate Bar, one of four medieval gateways to the old city, dating back to the 14th century. Steps to the city walls allow visitors to walk along the perimeter of York’s historic city centre within a couple of hours.