Foss Islands, a neighborhood in York, is home to The Waggon & Horses. Notable landmarks in the area include Shambles and York City Walls. Yorkshire's Winter Wonderland and York Dungeon are also worth visiting. Explore all the area has to offer with mountain biking, rock climbing, and cycling. Visit our York travel guide
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Upper floors accessible by stairs only
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Smoking not allowed
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
This property welcomes adults only
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
Frequently asked questions
Is The Waggon & Horses pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at The Waggon & Horses?
As of Sept 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Waggon & Horses on Sept 20, 2026 start from CA $231, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at The Waggon & Horses?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Waggon & Horses?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The Waggon & Horses located?
Located in Foss Islands, this inn is within a 15-minute walk of Walmgate Bar, Shambles, and York City Walls. York Barbican and National Centre for Early Music are also within 10 minutes. York Station is 23 minutes by foot and York (QQY-York Train Station) is 23 minutes.
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Reviews
The Waggon & Horses Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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Was lovely stay in a very comfortable bed. The breakfast was nice with cereals, toast and tea plus of choice of cooked options. The only draw back was the lack of evening food but there were plenty of restaurants close by.
This was a clean and comfortable place to stay. A super convenient location. The parking area is tight, but we were so thankful for it. Kind staff- we’d definitely stay again.
Very nice and friendly, stayed years ago and still as good ,breakfast is absolutely massive, other options available as I did 2nd morning, Nothing to much trouble, rooms good ,hotest may ever but fan running in room bar has ample choice and friendly
The room was very clean and cosy the pub had a lovely atmosphere when you walk in the landlady was very friendly and the breakfast was lush definitely would stay again .when we were leaving the landlady called us a cab which said it would be 20 mins but never showed so we ended up walking
Stayed in a twin room, it wasn't a large room but it was ideal for the 2 nights we stayed. Beds were comfy and we slept well.The breakfast was really good and the quality of the food was excellent. They don't do any other meals than breakfast but the hotel is in a good location just a 10 to 15 minutes walk into the shambles area if York. They also have a private car park.
Review based on cost & time of visit. Old building so room had character but small.
Not sure what it would be like in hot weather. Staff very good bar & breakfast also. Surrounding area interesting some good places to go nearby & walmgate. Not very far (10 mins or so) from the Witherspoons near river. Stopped to go to York races good hour walk from there but very nice walk thru centre of York or slightly more direct way. See some interesting places & some nice bars either way
Perfect place, very friendly staff! Great breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good
Max
Jun 29, 2026
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, room cleaned daily with fresh towels and toilet paper. Free breakfast included. Seven rooms and only 4 ish parking bays on the property, however there is a street nearby without yellow lines. Great place for a short stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Evelyn
Jun 21, 2026
Breakfast very good choices enjoyed it room ok curtains dident draw properly bed very comphy but bit small staff very friendly enjoyed our stay
Easy to find with my Google maps , nice walk there, passing plenty of interesting shops, restaurants and close to the Barbican theatre too.
Staff were very friendly, showed me to my room. It was ideal for me, my single room. it has a TV, coffee and tea making facilities ( biscuits too) , an iron, a fan as well. Central heating in my room worked great. if you like real ale, it's definitely the pub to stay, plus a few other real ale pubs next door and across the road... just brilliant.
Meget venligt personale. Fik en til at føle sig meget velkommen. God morgenmad. Rigtig engelsk med mange valgmuligheder. God beliggenhed med gåafstand til den gamle bydel. Gode spisesteder tæt på.