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Novotel York Centre

4.0 star property
Riverwalk hotel with sauna and 24-hour front desk

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Exterior
Exterior
Daily buffet breakfast (GBP 18 per person)
Superior Room
Porch

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
The current price is AU$184
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct

Explore the area

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Fishergate, York, England, YO10 4FD
  • Place, York Barbican
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Shambles
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, York Minster
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(47 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Superior Room

Superior Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Family Double Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

Family Double Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Sofa bed
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

1 bedroom, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Sofa bed
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(44 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Sofa bed
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the area

York

At Novotel York Centre you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of popular places like Shambles and York Minster. Highlights at this eco-friendly hotel include a restaurant, an indoor swimming pool and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, Gourmet Bar, serves international cuisine. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a sauna and coffee/tea in a common area. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 6:30 AM and 10 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Within a 30-minute walk of this 4-property class Fishergate hotel, attractions include University of York and York Racecourse.

What's nearby

  • York Barbican - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Jorvik Viking Centre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Shambles - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • York Christmas Market - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • York Minster - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • York (QQY-York Train Station) - 5 min drive
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Postern Gate - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Angel on the Green - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Masons Arms - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bison Coffee House - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Garden of India - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Novotel York Centre

Riverwalk hotel with sauna and 24-hour front desk
Novotel York Centre offers its guests an indoor pool and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 2153 square feet (200 square metres) and includes conference space. A terrace, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the eco-certified Novotel York Centre. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star York hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 146 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • 2153 sq ft of conference space
  • 200 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1986
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Novotel York Centre offers 146 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and hairdryers. This York hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. An iron/ironing board, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education) – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site (GBP 17 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee: GBP 18 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Gourmet Bar

Things to do

  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 2,153 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On the riverwalk
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1986
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:30 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 40
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 17 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 16 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately GBP 18 per person
  • Self-parking fee: GBP 17 per night
  • Pet fee: GBP 17 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 40 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 16 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Novotel York Centre Hotel
Novotel Hotel
Novotel Hotel York Centre
Novotel York Centre
Accor York Centre
Hotel Novotel York
Novotel York Centre Hotel York
York Novotel
Novotel York Centre York
Novotel York Centre Hotel
Novotel York Centre Hotel York

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Novotel York Centre?

Novotel York Centre offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Novotel York Centre?

As of 26 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Novotel York Centre on 12 Oct 2025 start from AU$183.67, 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.

Is parking available at Novotel York Centre?

Yep, Novotel York Centre has a self car park for GBP 17 per night.

Does Novotel York Centre have a pool?

Novotel York Centre has an indoor pool.

Is Novotel York Centre family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a picnic area, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Novotel York Centre is a hit with families.

Does Novotel York Centre serve breakfast?

You bet, our guests give top marks to the buffet breakfast here! Offered daily between 6:30 AM and 10 AM, this is the spot to fuel up for a big day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Novotel York Centre?

No, Novotel York Centre does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Novotel York Centre?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Novotel York Centre?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Novotel York Centre Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 534 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 303 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 116 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1014 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

SZE MAN

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
There is a lot of sweet paste in the refrigerator, the carpet feels very dirty, the shower towel is very old, there is no trash can or hand washing in the toilet. The room should be renovated. It is not worth paying more than 200 pounds. There are very few types of breakfast food.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Novotel used to be our first choice hotel in York., Sadly over the years the rates became increasingly none competitive and the room designs following a rebrand were a disaster. It would appear that a 20yr old student of design who has never stayed in a hotel was given the job! Not even a coat hook in the room! Having been given a "disabled access" room I went to reception. Not wanting to take a room that was then not available to someone with a disability as we did not need a room of that specification. Reception said it wasn't an issue unless we wanted to move, so we kept the room. The irony.... the room design was equipped with a very large batch
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel ,great breakfast but so frustrating ,aircon was useless ,wouldnt go below 18,hardly any cold air came through at all , will now unfortunately reconsider staying here in summer months.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great booking in service, breakfast lovely. Pool nice. Carpets quite stained (but not dirty!)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Maureen

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just a one night stay with my daughter. Have stayed a few times before as we like the hotel - staff always pleasant and the lovely walk up to the city centre along the river. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Simon

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Novotels seem to maintain a solidly good standard and this is no exception. Great that this hotel has a car park.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful welcome from friendly staff. The hotel was superb and everything went well.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic hotel next to the Barbican. Great staff

Amazing staff and hotel. We were travelling to see the wiggles for our son as a birthday treat. Everyone was very accommodating, and went the extra mile to ensure he had an amazing experience. Much appreciated
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the vibe and the pool
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lavinia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great apartment, clean and worked well for our family, and enjoyed the location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

lisa

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Monique

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overnight theatre trip

Good location, nice room, drinks not silly prices, breakfast very good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Nick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was badly decorated in the bathroom and the outside of the room was noisy at 6am all mornings
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Great experience from start to finish and a great location for all the sights
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

emma

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good value way of staying within walking distance of York. Pool is small but useable, sauna was not turned on. Executive room could have been cleaned better, smell in toilet and hair on bathroom floor but nothing major. Carpark £17 but very convenient. Breakfast good for price point.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025