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Impossible Motel

Property class: 3

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A bathroom with two sinks, a mirror, and a tiled floor.
A dark hallway with a wooden staircase, a decorative wall with a window, and wall-mounted lights.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a wardrobe, a small table, and a balcony with a brick wall and plants.
Two wicker chairs with cushions, a potted plant, and a brick wall with a window.
A dimly lit lounge area with a central bar and seating.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is $142
$119 nightly
$142 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8

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3 St. Helens Square, York, England, YO1 8QN
  • Place, Shambles
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, York Minster
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, York Christmas Market
    ‪3 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Signature Double Room, Hot Tub (Stella Solarium)

A four-poster bed with a canopy, a bedside table, a potted plant, and a wall-mounted shelf.

Signature Double Room, Hot Tub (Stella Solarium)

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Design Double Room - 2 Baths (Labyrinth)

A dimly lit room with a bed, a desk with a computer, and a hanging light fixture.

Design Double Room - 2 Baths (Labyrinth)

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Basic Double Room (Dungeon)

A room with a bed, a chair, a small table, and a window with a view.

Basic Double Room (Dungeon)

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Signature Double Room, Hot Tub (Stella Solarium)

A room with a bunk bed, a chandelier, a plant, and a window with curtains.

Signature Double Room, Hot Tub (Stella Solarium)

  • City view
  • 207 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Design Double Room - 2 Baths (Labyrinth)

A room with a bed, a brick wall, and a hanging light fixture.

Design Double Room - 2 Baths (Labyrinth)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 198 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Basic Double Room (Dungeon)

A narrow room with brick walls, a bed with a brown headboard, and two yellow pillows.

Basic Double Room (Dungeon)

  • 145 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Romantic Room - Bath for 2 (The Red Room)

A hotel room with a large bed, red curtains, and a chandelier.

Romantic Room - Bath for 2 (The Red Room)

  • 100 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Classic Double Room, City View (Sublime)

A four-poster bed with a dark blue bedspread and orange pillows, a green armchair, and a desk with a lamp.

Classic Double Room, City View (Sublime)

  • City view
  • 182 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room (Superb)

A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a window, and a curtain.

Deluxe Room (Superb)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 151 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Classic Room, City View (Splendid)

A dark-themed hotel room with a large bed, two pillows, a side table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Classic Room, City View (Splendid)

  • City view
  • 142 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Luxury Room, Hot Tub (Sir Joseph Terry)

A bed with floral pillows, a bedside lamp, and a window with a view of a room with a hanging robe.

Luxury Room, Hot Tub (Sir Joseph Terry)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 162 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Economy Double Room, No Windows (The Bank Vault)

A large bed with white bedding, a dark headboard, and a circular mirror on the wall.

Economy Double Room, No Windows (The Bank Vault)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 181 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Elite Room - Bath for 2 (Sensational)

A room with a bed, a table with a vase, and a window with curtains.

Elite Room - Bath for 2 (Sensational)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 140 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Comfort Room, City View (Spectacular)

A dimly lit room with a bed, curtains, and a bench.

Comfort Room, City View (Spectacular)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 151 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Economy Double Room, No Windows (Mail Room)

A room with a bed, a wooden floor, and brick walls.

Economy Double Room, No Windows (Mail Room)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 193 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Economy Double Room, No Windows (Experience)

A dimly lit room with a bed, a chair, and a wall with pictures.

Economy Double Room, No Windows (Experience)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

York

With a stay at Impossible Motel, you'll be centrally located in York, within a 5-minute walk of York Minster and Shambles. .This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from York City Walls and 1.6 mi (2.7 km) from York Racecourse.

What's nearby

  • Shambles - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • York Minster - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • York Christmas Market - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • York City Walls - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Jorvik Viking Centre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • York Station - 8 min walk
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bettys Café Tea Rooms - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪House Of The Trembling Madness - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Northern Monk Refectory // YRK - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Impossible Motel

Impossible Motel offers 13 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and designer toiletries. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 40-inch Smart televisions come with pay movies.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. This York hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding, irons/ironing boards, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 13 air-conditioned rooms featuring Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones and complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall.
Stop by the hotel's restaurant, Impossible Restaurant, for lunch or dinner, or grab snacks at the coffee shop/cafe. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage.
Impossible Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Impossible Tea Room - Onsite café. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
Pink - Onsite cocktail bar. Open daily.
Impossible Wonderbar - Onsite bar. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Impossible Restaurant
  • Impossible Tea Room
  • Impossible Wonderbar
  • Pink

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property welcomes adults only

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit is payable by bank transfer and is due within 24 hours of booking the reservation.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Impossible Motel York
Impossible Motel Hotel
Impossible Motel Hotel York

Impossible Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 107 out of 172 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 172 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 172 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 172 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 172 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Natalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very beautiful atmospheric hotel. I recommend
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dr. Deepthi Roop

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lots of shops and restaurants near by , definitely clean rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved it. We stayed in a dungeon room and found it quirky, unique and that was just what we wanted
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hotel very modern and unique
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right in the centre of York, plenty of shops etc nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great central location and quiet, very quirky rooms! We stayed in the red room and the large bath was amazing, appreciated the later checkout of 11 as standard. Overall great value for money and would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel very quirky. I had a basement room which was very dark and a little noisy. Room was impeccable in terms of cleanliness and staff simply couldn't have been more helpful. Great proximity to sights and good value for money
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Gorgeous room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alex

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great licetions, staff were great. Room was pretty dusty, and found a few plastic rose petals. Concered about hoq well they clea.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mohantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a nice hotel, but not what we were expecting. The room was in the vault. It was atmospheric. But dark. The toilet is next to the head of the bed. And no door….. Even with the lights on it’s not bright. Only one key card per room. Which makes it difficult to go out and get stuff as the lights go off….
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Valeri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, nice staff and great rooms
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is on an ideal location. The staff was friendly and very helpful, and the overall design of the hotel and rooms is beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely room,very helpful staff, great communication before we arrived .will definitely return
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location and a quirky vibe, will defo use again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay, beautiful hotel with very welcoming and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Damian

Excellent location. Beautiful decor. We stayed in the
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our 3rd time staying, great customer service and a great place!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff were great and they put balloons in our room for my wife's birthday which was a lovely touch. The room wasn't very impressive for the price I paid, it needed a lot of touch ups and wasn't very clean. The bathroom is also tiny. I would have expected a lot more for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cannot fault the service from the staff who wete so friendly and were very knowledgeable about the event i was going to and the places i mentioned hoping to visit.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tommy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice room. Quirky
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

CARLA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms were insane, not Thor the faint hearted mind as very dark but really funky it your looking for something different. Perfect t location, Pink venue was stunning too. Would love to come back and check out the hot tub room next
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Bev

Liked: Staff & service
Staff great, room needed attention
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean hotel in a good location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023