Enjoy traditional rooms, free breakfast, WiFi, and parking at The Crescent York guest house in Clifton. Close to York Minster and National Railway Museum.
Visitors appreciate the welcoming hosts, well-maintained traditional rooms, and a convenient location close to York’s city centre. The guesthouse offers a comfortable, homely stay with thoughtful touches, ideal for exploring local attractions.
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The Crescent York is a guest house situated in a suburban area of Clifton, York, offering traditional rooms within an 18th-century building. The property combines historical charm with practical amenities such as free cooked breakfast, WiFi, and parking. It is known for being LGBTQ+ friendly, providing a welcoming atmosphere for diverse guests.
Guests frequently highlight the comfortable and clean rooms, with many praising the attentive and helpful owner, Mo, who enhances the experience with thoughtful touches. While some have noted that the mattress feels firm, overall feedback indicates a pleasant and cosy environment that blends the warmth of a home with hotel-like conveniences. The common areas, including a well-equipped kitchen, add to the self-catering flexibility.
Located close to York city centre, the property is within walking distance of several notable attractions, including York Minster, the National Railway Museum, and the JORVIK Viking Centre. The surrounding neighbourhood offers a quiet setting near historic sites like St. Mary’s Abbey and local independent shops, making it well-suited for visitors interested in exploring York’s cultural and historical offerings.
With a rating of 4.3 from 282 reviews, The Crescent York appeals to travellers seeking a peaceful base with easy access to the city. It suits guests who value characterful accommodation combined with personal service and practical amenities. Nearby alternative options include several other guest houses and hotels, allowing visitors flexibility in choosing their preferred style and budget.
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I was hosted here on 21st September and I can say without any doubt it was one of the best places I slept during my 13 days trip in the UK. The owner, Mo and his collegue were so charm and helpful. Waking up hearing birds and such a calm melody was an experience I haven't had in other accomodations. As a backpacker, having the opportunity to feel in a true Victorian townhouse was also beautiful. Maybe the only negative point I can point was that the mattress was a bit hard, but in my opinion it worths a lot.
We stayed at Crescent Guest House for 5 nights in Dec 2025. It's all we had hoped it to be and more. The owner Mo is an absolute gem of a person and personally ensured we had everything we could need during our stay. The rooms are nice and comfortable. Very well maintained and made up. We had an ensuite and the shower was nice too. Place is absolutely clean and the common dining / kitchen area is well stocked. Mo provided us with space for storing our food in the shelves and refrigerator too. His colleagues are also very pleasnt, friendly and well spoken. It is the perfect mix of comforts of a hotel and warmth of your own home. All the other guests we came across were friendly and polite too. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking to visit York, UK.
A little gem. Just left to come home after 4 nights in this lovely place. Room very spacious, clean? comfy big bed,warm, good quality towels,hot powerful shower. Just really lovely. Short walk to city centre past park and lovely shops. Mo the owner is a proper gent so helpful and caring. Thank you xx Lovely kitchen that you can use with dishwasher and fridge freezer you can use. All you need if you wanted to cook. We went to The Marrakesh restaurant it is well worth a visit gorgeous food and ambience. Thank you Mo. Xx
The owners were incredibly friendly and kindly upgraded us to a bigger room free of charge, which was such a lovely touch. The bed was extremely comfortable, the room was spotless, and the shower was amazing. We also appreciated being able to control the heating ourselves, and the large TV was perfect for relaxing in the evening. The location is ideal very close to the city centre, with a lovely bakery just outside. If I come back to York, I’ll definitely be staying here again. Highly recommend!
We had such a lovely stay at The Crescent! The decor is beautiful — stylish yet cosy — and the whole place feels really inviting. Our host was so welcoming and made us feel right at home from the moment we arrived. The rooms are large, spotlessly clean, and very comfortable, with plenty of space to relax. The location couldn’t be better — right in the centre of York, so everything is within easy walking distance. A perfect base for exploring the city. Highly recommend and would definitely stay again
We stayed here and it was lovely. Staff was very friendly and made us feel very comfortable. Mo upgraded us to a king bedroom and we was super pleased, he was great! We definitely recommend this place and we will be back, they also made our dogs stay perfect.
Upon arrival, we were warmly welcomed and immediately felt at home. Mo was extremely accommodating and helpful throughout our stay. The property is very well located, close to all amenities and within walking distance of the town centre. Our room was quiet, comfortable, and the bed was exceptionally cosy. We truly felt at home and would definitely return. We highly recommend this place to anyone visiting York.
What an incredible stay we had.. The owner Mo went above and beyond..we stayed two nights. it was my birthday on the second night, staying and we arrived back and there were balloons.confetti, flowers and a birthday card left in the room for me. It was an amazing surprise and so very thoughtful. The room itself was tastefully decorated and spotlessly clean. I would definitely recommend staying at this beautiful guest house
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