Located in York (Bishophill), this apartment is within a 10-minute walk of York City Walls and York Christmas Market. .This apartment is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Shambles and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from York Minster.
Guest accommodations at this apartment feature separate bedrooms.
Make yourself comfortable in your apartment.
Free self parking is available onsite.
Property amenities
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Bedrooms
1 bedroom
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
No elevator
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
No housekeeping provided
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Guests will receive lockbox information
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Lockbox
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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
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
This property is professionally cleaned
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Riverside Apartment Woodsmill Quay Skeldergate
Cosy Riverside Apartment - Woodsmill Quay Free Parking York
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Love the apartment. It was very cosy for me and my husband. It had everything we needed and very close to everything, which is why I picked this place, as we didn’t rent a car. The host was very quick to respond with my questions and check in was very easy. The apartment was very clean and comfortable. I love the location. I highly recommend!
Ophelia
Stayed 8 nights in May 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Paul
Aug 18, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Really great location
Really great location
Paul
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Pat
Jul 3, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Short stay York
Very pleased with the property WiFi was very good free parking a bonus central to everything
Pat
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Jasmine
Mar 16, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Great place!
Absolutely fantastic location, had a few question and the owner was so patient and helpful! Would 1000% recommend and will definitely be back, perfect for a couple night away
Jasmine
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Mohammed
Feb 24, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Great little place
Great little place in a nice quiet location near the city centre. The host was really helpful and was supplied with complimentary coffee etc.
Mohammed
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review
8/10 Good
Darran
May 26, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very nice safe place very close to local bars restaurants would definitely stay again. Had everything to hand
Darran
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review
8/10 Good
Ainsliegh
Dec 23, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Everything we needed under one roof. Free parking which, considering the time of year and how busy it was, was ideal. The location was ideal - walking distance to everything!
Ainsliegh
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Liam
May 9, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Luke was very helpful and answered all my question. The location was great - would stay here again while in York
Liam
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Nicola
Jul 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Wonderful central apartment
Great communication, lovely centrally situated apartment. Great spacious yet homely feel. Everything you could need. loved it.
Nicola
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review
8/10 Good
Robert
Feb 26, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Great location
Parking was close by at the Nunnery car park with charging costs about £17.50 a day at the time of writing. The location is brillian close to town but far enough away to be quiet to sleep in.
Robert
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Callum
Mar 13, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
2 night stay
Apartment owner Luke’s communication was excellent.
Property was advertised and had everything needed for the 2 night stop over.
Would gladly stay again:
Callum
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Mar 2, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Excellent communication and excellent property.
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review
8/10 Good
Mark
Apr 26, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
The free car park is a 15 minute walk away and not the easiest system to check in your car, only way I seemed to be able to get in touch with the property Manager was via WhatsApp, nobody answered phone from two numbers provided. They did at least reply to say all looked good re the parking permit check in.
Apartment was ground level, kind of expected a riverside view, unfortunately the only view we had was the bin store.
The Apartment was clean enough, with good facilities. Bed was comfy enough and shower was decent with mixer taps.
As a base for exploring York I would say the Apartment served it's purpose, only 5-10 minute walk to Shops, Shambles and main areas.
I would recommend staying here if you just want a base and are not really bothered about the view.
Property listing is misleading and inaccurate. Worst EVER hotel experience - do not book!
Property was uninhabitable. No effort made by host to sort problems (soaking wet bed, property unclean, filthy everywhere). Parking which was supposed to be on site was actually a 15 min walk away. Offered alternative subject to us allowing someone into the room mid-stay unaccompanied- not a cleaner! And for us to arrange moving between properties at 23h and having to move our car to another off site car park. We declined. But even so, we have not been issued a refund - despite the problems. Hotel did not even apologise for issues. They had 7 hours between being notified of issue to resolve it - but supposedly didn’t have time.
Darren
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Marc
Oct 26, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Perfect for a city break
It was my third time staying here and it was just as good as before. The apartment is clean and tidy and ideally located for sightseeing around York. There's a nice pub opposite and a Sainsburys right at the end of the road. Check-in is very simple and even though it's a ground floor place there's hardly any noise from the outside. Great place to stay!
Marc
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Sean
Oct 28, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Spot On
Excellent communication before during (if required) and post stay. Accommodation in perfect location centrally and is very clean and comfortable. All mod/cons with everything needed for a short stay.
Sean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified review
8/10 Good
neil
Nov 27, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, communication
The apartment was clean and tidy. The oven trays needed a clean or renewing. TV didn't work and the sofa cushions were exhausted
neil
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review
8/10 Good
Peter
Oct 17, 2025
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
The bathroom could have been cleaner, toilet bowl missed. Parking included but 15minute walk from the apartment but is safe and secure. The sette in the lounge is very uncomfortable, could do with changing. Issues resolved very quickly. I would stay again.
Peter
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review
2/10 Terrible
Christine
Mar 6, 2026
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
No one present to help. When you arrive. Car park 17 minute walk away with complicated access. No one answers the phone or returns messages
Mould in soap dispenser in washing machine-absolutely unusable
Unclean bathroom. Dirty stained tea towel left in washing machine, with second tea towel on stove also not clean
Unworthy to be on Hotels.com site
Christine
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Elliot
Jan 28, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Very nice apartment
The apartment is really nice and comfortable, the location is excellent.
We struggled with the check in initially as the instructions email were sent to my junk email, but the host was very helpful and explained over the phone all the details required and offered a later check out due to the hassle.
The free parking is really helpful, but it is a bit of a hassle having to collect the car park entry fob from the apartment to then go to the car park when initially arriving, then having to take the fob with you to exit the car park and then having to retake it back to the apartment leaving.
Elliot
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review
4/10 Poor
Verified traveler
Apr 6, 2023
Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
No comfort / cleanliness / value for money
Property had a noisy neighbour, was cold, needed a clean, and general state; just unloved.
Not the standard you'd expect when you've paid £ for a rare, child-free break!
Overall, disappointing. Avoid.
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review
8/10 Good
Jean
Aug 7, 2024
Liked: Room comfort, communication
Cosy YES. Riverside NOT!
Cosy YES. Riverside NOT. The title gives the impression that you will have have a riverside view but It felt more like a basement and we had lovely views of the bins! The TV was a nightmare. Degree in technolgy needed. Instructions would have been helpful. Bathroom rough round the edges. Left it cleaner than I found it.... !
Jean
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review
4/10 Poor
Tracy
Nov 19, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Great location, only 5-7 minutes from the centre of town and the shambles. Please be advised that the parking IS NOT on site but a 12-15 minute walk and even then it’s in a secure parking lot with no direction of where to park and we unfortunately parked in someone’s space without knowing. Will not suit anyone with mobility issues.
Sadly, the apartment is tired- lots of repairs needed attention. For example, the shower hose was split in so many places it sprayed all over the floor. The plug sockets from previous guests were blocked with broken plugs so unusable. The lounge TV only had sound andno picture.
Tracy
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Ken
Dec 14, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
One night stay
Business overnight stay. Arrived late and the apartment took a bit of finding then the key box didn’t open. I entered the building and flat 19 was open which didn’t feel right entering into a room that was unlocked.
Wi-Fi didn’t work which was a nightmare as I had lots of emails to catch up on and being an old building my mobile signal was virtually non existent. Also there wasn’t a spare toilet roll and less than a quarter available. Great location though and perfectly situated for a visit to york