Located less than 10 minutes’ walk from the historic city centre and York Minster, Alcuin Lodge is set in an Edwardian family home. On-street parking is available and free permits are provided.
The 5 modern, stylish bedrooms are decorated in light/neutral tones and include an en-suite or private shower room, free WiFi, TV with DVD/CD player, hairdryers and tea/coffee facilities. Flowers, chocolates or other items can be arranged for your arrival if requested.
Freshly cooked each morning, a full English breakfast is available, with a selection of juices, cereals, jams and toast, served in the bright breakfast room. Guests are 10 minutes’ walk from a wide variety of pubs and restaurants.
Alcuin Lodge is 10 minutes’ walk from York Railway Station and the National Railway Museum and 15 minutes from Jorvik Viking Centre.
Score from 165 reviews
Superb
9.5/10
Rooms: 5
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Address: 15 Sycamore Place, York YO30 7DW (Map)
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What people say
We booked a weekend break at the Alcuin Lodge after reading the
excellent reviews online and we were not disappointed. We were surprised
to find our room (and a parking permit ) ready for us when we arrived
early. Darren our host was very welcoming and friendly, giving us lots
of helpful tips and advice on places to go and where to eat. Alcuin
Lodge is spotlessly clean and comfortable and only a short walk to York
city centre. We stayed in the large double room, which was spacious and
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This is the most beautiful guest house i have ever stayed in. Darren the owner was so welcoming and his home is amazingly clean and pristine. We stayed for my husbands 40th birthday and couldnt have found anywhere better. The bedroom was very warm and cosy with views out over york, the bed was very comfy and the bathroom well appointed. The Alcuin Lodge is only a 5 minute walk into the centre of York along the river or through the museum gardens. Darrens knowledge of York was a great help with .
Was all lovely - Darren was very accommmodating. Hotel was lovely - nice furnishings and extremely clean. Nice touches such as sweets with honesty box. Breakfast (veggie and full English) lovely. Darren told us of some places that we would not have found even though we have visited York lots before. Private bathroom was separate to bedroom but not a problem as was only down a few stairs. Would definately go again. Thank you.
Darren is very accomodating and kindly allowed us to drop off our bags early and collect them later than the suggested times. As we travelled to York by train this was an invaluable service which was greatly appreciated. He also provided excellent information on where to eat in York and served a lovely breakfast. The room was great and we would definitely recommend Alcuin Lodge to others. A super place to stay.
I booked our stay as a surprise for my boyfriend's birthday - We had a very friendly welcome from Darren, and have never had such good service in a B&B. Our room was very clean, large and beautifully but simply decorated. The location was a short walk from York city centre through some lovely gardens, and the quiet location meant we could really relax in our room. Would thoroughly recommend to others.
This is in an ideal location; a very short walk to the old town of York. You are close to everything. Owner is very helpful in providing lots of ideas of what to see and where to eat. Spotlessly clean accommodation, great breakfast, comfortable spacious room and modern ensuite bathroom. Try to sneak in some time to chat with the owner as he has a wealth of knowledge on world travel! Very interesting!.
The owner was excellent!! He gave us loads of information on local attractions and little hide always that tourists wouldn't usually find.
I would recommend this guest house to everyone, who wants to stay in comfort and in a 'home away from home' setting.
The location was perfect. 5 minuets walk from the train station and a beautiful stroll through the park right into the city centre.
We arrived 45 minutes earlier than the normal check-in time but were still able to check in to our room. The room itself was very spacious, spotlessly clean and tastefully furnished, with period furniture and a lovely bathroom with a huge shower. The guest house is about a 10 minute walk from York Minster, and York itself is very compact, so nothing is too far away.
Darren was an excellent host. He was flexible with our late check-in time and very responsive to our pre-visit questions. He also made some more great suggestions once we arrived about places to eat and how to get to different places. The room was comfortable and breakfast was delicious. The location is outstanding. I would not hesistate to stay here again.
Darren played the perfect host to our romantic getaway. We have been to York many times before (and have stayed in some awful hotels!) and this was the nicest we have ever stayed in - definitely as good if not better than the hilton and very well priced!! Gorgeous food and a lovely, warm, comfortable bedroom. Will definitely be staying here again!.
We found Darren to be very welcoming and helpful with a friendly interested and absolutely delightful manner with us and the other guests. Our room and the house as a whole was very clean and tastefully decorated. The food was lovely. We would happily return to Alcuin and would highly recommend it to others travelling to York.
Everything about Alcuin Lodge was fabulous. The room we stayed in was lovely and big with a very nice bathroom and the whole place was spotlessly clean. There was a wide choice for breakfast answer it was delicious. Darren the owner was amazing, so helpful and thoughtful. We will definitely be staying here again in the future.
Very welcoming and helpful host, who went to considerable trouble in
making my stay as enjoyable as possible. Very nice room, clean and well
maintained. Very good wifi. The host was happy to accommodate a special
diet. Communication from the host prior to the visit was outstanding.
Highly recommended accommodation.
Made very welcome and Darren was a mind full of information when it came to York. Alcuin Lodge is a very comfortable, clean place to stay and serves a very nice breakfast too. Great location being only 10 minutes from all visitor attractions. Another plus is car parking outside the guest house with permit supplied.
The Alcuin is perfectly located just a brief stroll away from the city centre through St Mary's abbey ruins and beautiful gardens. Darren is the perfect host, eager to share his love of York and knowledge of "off the beaten path" places to see. Breakfast was excellent and a more than sufficient start to the day.
Darren was a wonderful host. Like many of the other reviewers, you could
tell that he loves York down to the books in the room we stayed in. The
house/room was very clean. We had to leave early and he was up to
see that we got something to eat. If ever have the chance to come back
would definitely stay again.
The location and the helpfulness of Darren who told us some excellent recommendations of where to go/eat/drink. He also went out of his way to make us feel welcome which extended beyond our stay through him helping us get a parking space for the Sunday after we'd checked out. Cannot fault him or the place.
Darren the owner was very friendly and gave us lots of suggestions for sightseeing and eating out. We were able to check in at 3pm and to leave our luggage after checkout on our last day. Our room was clean, warm and comfortable. If we return to York we would stay here again.
First class customer service from Darren the owner of the accommodation. Nothing was too much trouble for him. Every aspect of our stay was excellent from the warm welcome we received, right through to our departure. We would highly recommend a stay at the Alcuin.
The owner darren was very pleasant and nothing we asked was too much
trouble for him.the breakfasts each morning were delicious.the room was
comfortable and very clean. Would definately stay their again at a
future date.to me it was a 5 star.
Set in a quiet neighborhood. Easy walk to city center, historical attractions, restaurants and shopping. Room was very clean, light, bright and quiet. Nice decor. We love clean and simple. Nicely updated bathroom for an older building.
Me, my wife and mother in law had a great time. We got good information
and enjoyed all of the city tips. Thank you very much Darren: you've
been very helpful and attentive. Partly because of your help York was a
highlight of our holiday..
Friendly efficient service.We met like minded people and we enjoyed the breakfast chats.I found the room very relaxing and it seemed to reflect the cultural feel of York.I would certainly recommend to others and would certainly stay again.
Darren who runs the b&b is lovely and really helpful. Location is great, far enough out to be really quiet but a short walk in to the centre. Large comfortable room, very clean, great shower. Nice cooked breakfast. Convenient parking.
We really enjoyed our stay at alcuin lodge.darren the host was very accomadating and was full of useful info about the best places to go in york.the room was spotless and tastefully drcorated.i would recomend this b&b to anyone!.
As stated in previous comments - exceptional service, quality food. Personal service . Property so close to all you would wish to see in York . Will plan trip back and will definitely stay at Alcuin. Thank you again to Darren .
Owner was brilliant. Very welcoming and friendly. Decor was very fresh and modern considering its an old house. Bed was superb and comfortable. Great location for city with a 10 minute walk. Superb breakfast.
Absolutely lovely BnB. Was modern, clean and well equipped. Service was friendly and individualized. Really close to all of Yorks attractions and town center. Was a lovely stay. Very good value for money.
Alcuin Lodge was clean & tidy , Breakfast was lovely, Darren was a fantastic host very friendly and very helpfull with a good knowledge of York , Easy access to the town our room was lovely and warm.
If you want to be close to the town center but in a quiet location, an immaculate room with great food and the perfect host - then stay at the Alcuin. Keep up the good work Darren. Vikki and Dean.
Very clean.so near to centre of town but out the way of noise.Darren the host was excellent gave good advice where to go.breakfast.shower and everything else was to very high standard.
Top marks.
We liked the owner of the guest house, very friendly and helpful with directions, recommending places to go & eat. The cleanliness of the place,nice decor. and a very nice breakfast !.
Welcoming and Informative host.
Excellent location - within walking distance to central York.
Very clean rooms
Comfortable beds.
Excellent breakfast.
Would definately recommend to others.
From the moment we arrived the welcome was friendly and you felt at home. They couldn't be more helpful, the food was great and the whole time we were there nothing was too much trouble.
Friendliness of proprietor
Clean and warm liked biscuits.
Proximity to York centre whilst in quiet location
Advice and interest of proprietor in planning where to go. Would stay again. only a short stay but everything was clean an tidy darren was a welcoming host and was very helpful, breakfast very good,room was excellent
and would recommend without hesitation.
Darren was super friendly and helpful. It was super close to York city center and the train station. This is an excellent place to stay for someone who is traveling by foot and train.
Alcuin was a lovely place to stay. very friendly and comfortable and Darren the host was great, if you needed any information on where to go or eat Darren is your man.. wonderful stay.
Warm friendly welcome, with useful explanation about the area. Clean comfortable stay in a well decorated bedroom with a wonderful bathroom, and a great breakfast in the morning.
Very helpful owner, Darren, who has great suggestions of what to see and do while you are in York
Great location, easy walking distance of the town
Good, freshly cooked breakfast.
Lovely welcome, very helpful.Room we stayed in was nice and big the ensuite was very nice - excellent shower. The cooked breakfast was lovely. Would definitely stay here again.
Darren the owner was very friendly and most helpful regarding opening times and phone numbers. The guest house is close to the centre of the city. Definitely stay here again.
Clean and friendly and very comfortable.
Great Breakfast.Peaceful location and easy 10 minute stroll into the city centre.
Darren is a great host and will definitely
return.
Darren is a great host, very helpful, considerate and responsive. Lovely & plentiful breakfast. DVDs to watch in room if desired. Comfy suite, quiet house.
Loved all of our stay. Darren was very friendly and helpful, lodge was immaculately clean, breakfast was fresh and delicious. Would definitely stay here again!.
Fabulous room, great breakfast.Darren was really kind and helpful.Would definitely stay here again.Also it's a great location and close to York's attractions.
Darren was very helpful and a great host. The food was excellent and
abundant. We were a ten minute walk from the Town Centre so the location
was superb.
warm welcome. comfortable beds in an attractive room. good breakfast. not too far from town. Darren was very good at alerting us to great places to go.
Everything. This is an absolutely lovely guest house. The room was delightful and Darren is the ultimate host. Could not have been better!!!.
Very friendly and accomodating. Good local knowledge. Room was made up for early check in and allowed to park the next day. Great breakfast.
The TV in the room was really too small - fine if you wanted to quickly catch up on the news but not big enough to watch a film; and a wider selection of teas/coffee in the room would have been welcome. But these are minor points, and Alcuin Lodge is thoroughly recommended.
Absolutely Nothing.
Nothing, everything was perfect.
Saturday evening in York had plenty of loud drunken groups wandering
around, some individuals were aggressive.
N/A.
Nothing negative.
n/a everything was amazing.
Nothing, everything was top class.
No luggage rack for suitcases. Surprised there was no full length mirror. A portable table fan would have been very helpful during the hot days/nights.
Room was very cold, which couldn't be helped as it was a really cold weekend and the building has sash windows. Sign outside the front of the room was very noisy banging in the wind all night.
Its only a minor thing but the tv in the room was tiny.also at times the room and the breakfast room were abit cold.but these are very small picking points.alcuin lodge is a brilliant place to stay.
My room at top of the house was compact especially as its a double bed. Had to stand on tiptoes to see out of high window. Wash basin was in the room but toilet and shower was down the corridor but private use only. No wifi in room as it was too far away from router. It would have been useful to know that no shoes allowed as I could have brought my slippers as feet got cold in the room and at breakfast.
Nothing.
Nothing.
Nothing.honestly can't think of 1 thing.
No bath and electic shower. none watsoever.
would have liked a full length mirror in bedroom.
Nothing.
Not a complaint, just would have like a second chair in the room, there was space for it.
No negatives at all.
Not a criticism but I would have preferred to have known about the no
shoes policy in advance so I could have brought my slippers. Also,
whilst the private bathroom was excellent, we could have been exposed to
other guests whilst making our way to it in the morning, so some sort of
dressing gown would have been appreciated.
having to choose breakfast details the night before.
Nothing.