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St. Raphael Guest House

Name: St. Raphael Guest House
Address: 44 Queen Annes Road, Bootham, York. Yo30 7af, York, GB

★★★★·9.2/ 10Excellent

·Bed and breakfasts

📍44 Queen Annes Road, Bootham, York. Yo30 7af · York ↗

📞0000396323

Offsite parking discounted rates availableFamily roomsLuggage storageParkingBoard games/puzzlesStaff adhere to local safety protocolsAll 27 facilities +

Review

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With a stay at St Raphael Guest House in York, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of York Minster and Shambles. This 4-star guesthouse is 0. 6 mi (0. 9 km) from York St. John University and 0. 7 mi (1 km) from York National Railway Museum. Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless Internet access and tour/ticket assistance. Featured amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM. Stay in one of 7 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Guest scores & sentiment

From 275 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-23

Dimension scores · cross-source

Wi-Fi9.9

Service9.7

Location9.7

Cleanliness9.5

Value9.3

Rooms9.0

Facilities8.8

Surroundings8.8

＋ PraisedExcellent location · Friendly and helpful staff · Comfortable beds · Good/clean breakfast

－ ComplaintsSmall/cramped rooms · Dated facilities/decor · Poor soundproofing · Breakfast choice/portions issues

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Skosh

Modern British · Bib

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The Star Inn The City

Modern British

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The Bow Room at Grays Court

Modern British

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747m

Legacy

Modern British

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Fish & Forest

Modern British

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768m

INOS

greek

££

Located in York’s buzzing centre, this relaxed restaurant brings a sunny taste of Greece to the historic city. It’s a simple, cheerful place with an informal bistro vibe and friendly service. The cooking presents great value for money, especially at lunchtime, and offers well-executed versions of classic dishes: start with pita and dips, then share the likes of ‘keftedakia’ meatballs or moussaka, before ending on a sugary note with the ‘Portakalopia’, a Cretan cake with orange syrup. Greek wines and spirits add to the authenticity.

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Arras

Modern Cuisine

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On the edge of York’s buzzing centre, you’ll find this brick-built former coaching house. Inside, there's a Mediterranean feel to the white-and-blue décor, while an enclosed terrace is ideal for the summer. The cooking gets off to a great start with stand-out bread from their bakery, Little Arras, before dishes that are guided by the seasons and feature inventive touches and combinations. Cheese lovers should save room for the excellent British selection presented on a handmade oak trolley, while wine enthusiasts will be delighted by a well-curated list – including a strong English showing.

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St. Raphael Guest House

Guest scores & sentiment

Room types · 4

Deluxe Suite

Quadruple Room (4 People)

Triple Room (3 People)

Double Room

Facilities · 27

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