Safestay is a brand of luxury hostels offering affordable, comfortable and stylish accommodation in landmark buildings and superb city centre locations. Each hostel reflects its own individual heritage and locale, while always delivering the unique and award winning Safestay standard of quality and service. Safestay York is a beautiful Georgian townhouse within the medieval city walls and perfectly located to explore the historic city of York. All the city's major attractions are within easy walking distance of the hostel, where comfort and style await you after a busy day cycling the Way of the Roses coast to coast cycle route.

Around five minutes walk from York Minster, Queen Anne’s Guest House Bed and Breakfast is situated just outside the famous city walls. Here you will find comfortable B&B accommodation and a warm, friendly atmosphere. This cycle friendly B&B has attractive bedrooms which are all centrally heated with colour televisions and tea/coffee making facilities. Guests are welcome to come and go throughout the day (front door key provided). York is an exciting City steeped in history. There are pubs and restaurants, beautiful shops and plenty of places to visit. Buskers in the narrow streets and “snickleways” make the atmosphere something to remember.

Colton Haggs Farm Bed and Breakfast is conveniently located in a quiet rural position offering peace and tranquillity whilst being only seven miles from the city of York. Aside from being surrounded by the beautiful Yorkshire countryside, you’ll be staying in a converted granary barn which overlooks an 18th century courtyard. Guests can sit in the courtyard and enjoy the natural beauty and tranquillity of the farm. There are two rooms, each of which has been designed in natural tones and materials to be tasteful and comfortable. Both rooms have all the facilities anyone could hope for while away from home. Secure cycle storage is available.

The Masons Arms is ideally located close to many of York’s major attractions. Whilst maintaining a tranquil stay in our private courtyard next to the river Foss. We are only 15 minutes from the railway station and buses to the North Yorkshire Moors and east coast resorts stop nearby. It is the high quality of these features and the pub’s enviable reputation for its fine food and hand pulled ales that contributes most to the pub’s special character. The Masons Arm’s enviable position overlooking the City walls and Gatehouse and with a secluded beer terrace overlooking the River Foss make it a popular venue with locals and tourists alike.

The White Horse pub, based in the heart of York on Bootham, is a testament to the culture of York. This pub has been trading since 1770. The White Horse has recently been renovated after new landlord, Wesley Glenton, took over. This pub has risen to new heights with a brand new, honest and receptive attitude and far more pleasant spirit to the pub.

Ascot House is an attractive Victorian house built in 1869 where the Wood family have welcomed guests for over 25 years. The city centre is just a 15 minute stroll, or a short bus or taxi ride away, & we provide free, enclosed car parking to the rear of the house. Free high speed internet access is available throughout the property and there is a dedicated customer computer and hard wired network connection in reception. At Ascot house we have twelve bedrooms. Ascot House is next to public gardens where during the summer you can watch the old English game of bowls. There is a nearby pub offering good food and also within walking distance are an excellent range of restaurants we can personally recommend to suit all palates and pockets, as well as theatres and wine bars. There are a variety of different events happening all year round.

Mark and Louise at Blakeney House are use too and enjoy welcoming cycling holiday groups and independent cyclists. Ideally situated on the east side of York for the WOTR route. In easy reach of York city centre.  Nine well appointed en-suite rooms( including complimentary toiletries and well stocked tea trays) enable us to accommodate for varying room configurations.  Relax in our comfy Guest Lounge and enjoy a delicious breakfast that will set you up for the day ahead. We also offer a Packed lunch service, washing/drying of cycling kit and secure parking for the bikes.

Holgate Bridge is a family run guest house which offers charming accommodation and a hearty breakfast, in order for you to make the most of your visit to one of the Europe's premier tourist destinations. This Grade 2 listed town house built in1846 is a 15 minute walk from the heart of York’s city centre and 10 minutes walk from both the York Railway Station and the York Racecourse. Holgate Bridge also has a large cycle storage facility and is a popular place to stay for those attempting the 'Way of the Roses' coast-to-coast cycle route.