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City Walls Sanctuary - 5 - a family break that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Top-rated for value
    Guests love how much they get for what they pay.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Shambles
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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York, York
  • Place, York City Walls
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Shambles
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, York Minster
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
    ‪66 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom #1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom #2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom #1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

City Walls Sanctuary - 5 - a family break that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms

A fantastic apartment located within the York city walls.

This ground floor apartment has undergone a complete refurbishment to a high standard throughout. It features one double bedroom and the second bedroom has a single bed with the option of a second single pull out bed.

The apartment comes with onsite parking for one car. The property is also pet friendly!

The perfect place for any length of stay in the city.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 10895596
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
On-site 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

About the area

York

City Centre, a neighbourhood in York, is home to this apartment. Shambles and York City Walls are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit McArthur Glen Designer Outlet. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at York Barbican or Bootham Crescent Stadium.
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York, York

What's nearby

  • York City Walls - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Jorvik Viking Centre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Shambles - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • York Christmas Market - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • York Minster - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • York (QQY-York Train Station) - 8 min drive
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Postern Gate - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Brew York Craft Brewery & Tap Room - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Rook & Gaskill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Piccadilly Tap - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Khao San Rd - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is City Walls Sanctuary - 5 - a family break that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at City Walls Sanctuary - 5 - a family break that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?

As of 7 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at City Walls Sanctuary - 5 - a family break that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms on 21 June 2026 start from NZ$375, including 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 at City Walls Sanctuary - 5 - a family break that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at City Walls Sanctuary - 5 - a family break that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at City Walls Sanctuary - 5 - a family break that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is City Walls Sanctuary - 5 - a family break that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms located?

Located in City Centre, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Walmgate Bar and Shambles. York City Walls and University of York are also within 15 minutes. York Station is 21 minutes by foot and York (QQY-York Train Station) is 22 minutes.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I just spent 10 days at City Walls Sanctuary and loved it. One thing that really stood out was how well they planned out the kitchen. It had everything you would need to cook all your meals, this is usually lacking in rentals, but City Walls Sanctuary had everything. The lockbox was easy to find, the beds were comfortable and we had everything we needed. The location is perfect. It's a short walk to the city and right along the York Walls. We walked 1 minute every morning to Gatehouse Coffee for a delicious cup of coffee then would walk the walls. We are also 1 minute from the bus stop so it's a quick trip to anywhere you need to go. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

isabelle t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great apartment. great location, good value

great apartment. great location, good value
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

We love the location just behind the city wall. Very central to Micklegate, but quiet at night.

Great central location. The hot water system needs looking at. Only works on the boost and not on the timer, so no hot water on arrival. Bathroom drain smell and no sink plug on arrival. Otherwise everything great, good selection of crockery and glasses, clean and comfortable beds ( although blind in small bedroom does not block out the outdoor lights that are on all night). We did not have hot water for first 12 hours and boiled the kettle to rinse ourselves in the shower. We phoned management, which advised to heat it with the immersion/ boost button. Also advised of the missing sink plug and bad drain smell. Generally had a great comfortable stay after this.
Response from VrboOwner on 12 March 2026
Hello, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave your feedback, we really appreciate it. The issues with the hot water/bathroom have been passed on to the maintenance team to investigate further, thank you for bringing them to our attention and I apologise that you had to deal with this during your stay. Kind regards, Stays York
From a partner site

8/10 Good

The roar of the white paint, the smell of the passers-by.

On entering for the first time, the overwhelming impression was the smell of paint. The whole place had been painted white all over including all of the woodwork. Unfortunately a strong smelling gloss had been used. A water based low odour paint would have been much more agreeable. Within two days I developed a bad cold which I couldn’t shake off. With the time of year that could have been coincidental of course. Ventilating the flat was compromised by the design of the windows which included floor to ceiling glass doors which couldn’t be left open in a ground floor flat. A triumph of design over function. An additional tilt and turn window would have helped. The shower was easy to use but of the overhead type. Not my favourite. It wasn’t obvious where my rubbish should go. But now for the good bits. The heating was very simple to use. The cooker likewise. I liked the washing machine, the dishwasher and the microwave. Three big ticks. The kitchen was very well supplied with crockery, utensils and pans etc. Good supply of towels and bedding. Handy for shopping at Waitrose if you can afford it.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Nice apartment in great location

Very nice apartment, clean, comfortable and well appointed within easy walk of York town centre. Knocking off 2 stars on comfort as 1-shower has no hand rail, fine for me but an access issue for my elderly mother 2-it would be nice if there was somewhere in the bathroom to leave your toiletries 3-allocated parking bay would have been a nightmare if all bays are full (would have had to reverse out of the car park with the exit keypad on the wrong side of the car as no room to turn the car), luckily during my stay the car park was empty so wasn’t a problem for us.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A great base in York

This is the second time we've stayed in this building but the first time in this apartment. It is in a great location for exploring the city and we love the proximity to the wall. The apartment is well equipped, well maintained and just a lovely place to stay. We also really like that you get a proper parking space rather than a permit too.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely York Stay

Perfect little flat for our family, easy location to walk into town, and the hamper left for us by Stays York was a very pleasant surprise - thank you! Spotless when we arrived and check in process extremely easy, lots of towels provided and everything we needed within the flat.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Sarah S.

Clean, newly refurbished flat near city centre, 1 double and 1 single room

Recently refurbished, clean, quiet flat close to city centre. Second bedroom was smaller than depicted on the website, with the pull out bed erected there was only half a metre space between the 2 beds which were against each wall so really not big enough to be a twin bedroom, ok for smaller kids perhaps but a bit tight for my 2 teens! Ideal as a single bedroom however. Flat was well equipped with iron, ironing board, hairdryer and all kitchen utensils required. Towels, sheets etc. all good quality, new and clean. Kitchen immaculately clean and new, likewise the bathroom which had a good, powerful shower and constant supply of hot water. Sofa comfortable and large enough for family of 4. The only thing missing was a clothes dryer. Stays York were very responsive and helpful. We had limited need to contact them since all instructions, payment etc. clear and efficient. I have marked down for value for money since the flat was smaller than expected. We however had a lovely stay in York. Thank you.

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