8/10 Very good
Lots of shops and restaurants near by , definitely clean rooms
Dr. Deepthi Roop
Dr. Deepthi Roop, 2-night trip
Impossible Motel
Adults-only hotel with 2 bars/lounges, near York Minster
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In the heart of City Centre, Impossible Motel brings together modern comfort and historic charm. Relax in one of the 2 bars or explore nearby York Minster and Shambles while staying connected with in-room WiFi. With a coffee shop, banquet hall, and helpful multilingual staff at your fingertips.
8.4
Very good
Popular amenities
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Air conditioning
- Bar
- 24/7 front desk
- Non-smoking
Main amenities (12)
- Daily housekeeping
- Restaurant and 2 bars/lounges
- Coffee shop/cafe
- 24-hour front desk
- Air conditioning
- Water dispenser
- Multilingual staff
- Concierge services
- Luggage storage
- Tour/ticket assistance
- Porter/bellhop
- Banquet hall
Feel at home (5)
- Television
- Daily housekeeping
- Premium bedding
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
$90 nightly
$108 total
Apr 15 - Apr 16
Total with taxes and fees
Room options
Check availability for these dates
Signature Double Room, Hot Tub (Stella Solarium)
- City view
- 207 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
Design Double Room - 2 Baths (Labyrinth)
8.0Very good
1 review
- 198 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
Basic Double Room (Dungeon)
- 145 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
Romantic Room - Bath for 2 (The Red Room)
- 100 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
Classic Double Room, City View (Sublime)
- City view
- 182 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
Deluxe Room (Superb)
- City view
- 151 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
Classic Room, City View (Splendid)
- City view
- 142 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
Luxury Room, Hot Tub (Sir Joseph Terry)
8.0Very good
1 review
- 158 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
Economy Double Room, No Windows (The Bank Vault)
10.0Exceptional
2 reviews
- 181 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
Elite Room - Bath for 2 (Sensational)
9.0Wonderful
2 reviews
- City view
- 140 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
Comfort Room, City View (Spectacular)
10.0Exceptional
1 review
- City view
- 151 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
Economy Double Room, No Windows (Mail Room)
8.0Very good
1 review
- 193 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
Economy Double Room, No Windows (Experience)
- 182 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood
3 St. Helens Square, York, England, YO1 8QN
What's nearby
- Shambles - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- York Minster - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- York Christmas Market - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Jorvik Viking Centre - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
- York City Walls - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Getting around
- Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 61 min drive
- York Station - 8 min walk
- York (QQY-York Train Station) - 8 min walk
- Poppleton Station - 15 min drive
Restaurants
- Bettys Café Tea Rooms - 1 min walk
- House Of The Trembling Madness - 1 min walk
- Northern Monk Refectory // YRK - 2 min walk
- Brew & Brownie - 2 min walk
- Caffè Nero - 1 min walk
About this property
Impossible Motel
When you stay at Impossible Motel, you'll be in a fantastic location, just a 5-minute walk from York Minster and Shambles. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Impossible Restaurant, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Also, this hotel is just a 5-minute drive from York Racecourse. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
At a glance
Hotel size
- 13 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
- Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
- Minimum check-in age: 18
- Check-out time is 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
Required at check-in
- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
- Pets not allowed
Internet
- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
- No onsite parking
Other information
- Smoke-free property
- Caters to adults only
Property amenities
Food and drink
- 2 bars/lounges
- Restaurant
- Coffee shop
- Water dispenser
Services
- 24-hour front desk
- Concierge services
- Tour/ticket assistance
- Luggage storage
- Multilingual staff
- Porter/bellhop
- Romance packages
Facilities
- Banquet hall
Room amenities
Be entertained
- 40-inch Smart TV
- Pay movies
Home comfort
- Air conditioning and heating
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
- Hypo-allergenic bedding
- Premium bedding
Freshen up
- Designer toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Towels
- Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
- Toilet paper
Stay connected
- Free WiFi
- Phone
- Electrical adapters/chargers
Food and drink
- Champagne service
- Free bottled water
More
- Daily housekeeping
- Mobile key entry
Special features
Dining
Impossible Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
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.
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
- Deposit is payable by bank transfer and is due within 24 hours of booking the reservation
Policies
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.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Also known as
Impossible Motel York
Impossible Motel Hotel
Impossible Motel Hotel York
Frequently asked questions
Does Impossible Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Impossible Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Impossible Motel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Impossible Motel?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Impossible Motel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Impossible Motel?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at Impossible Motel and nearby?
Impossible Motel has 2 bars.
Are there restaurants at or near Impossible Motel?
Yes, Impossible Restaurant offers alfresco dining.
What's the area around Impossible Motel like?
Impossible Motel is in City Centre, a short 8-minute walk from York Station and 4 minutes' walk from York Minster.
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Impossible Motel Reviews
Very Good
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9.0
Cleanliness
8.4
Amenities
9.4
Staff & service
8.6
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
- The hot tub was outstanding and a highlight of the stay, offering a generous and special experience. (4 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.Popular mentions
RoomService staffLocationBedCitiesShopping centerBathroomLive musicLobby10/10 Exceptional
Right in the centre of York, plenty of shops etc nearby.
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
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.
Charlotte
Charlotte, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great hotel very modern and unique
Harry
Harry, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Gorgeous room
caroline
caroline, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Lovely room,very helpful staff, great communication before we arrived .will definitely return
Michael
Michael, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nice room. Quirky
Tommy
Tommy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
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
CARLA
CARLA, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Wonderful place
Christian
Christian, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
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!
Fco
Fco, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Excellent location. Beautiful decor. We stayed in the
Damian
Damian, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Good location, nice staff and great rooms
Valeri
Valeri, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Excellent location and a quirky vibe, will defo use again.
dean
dean, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great stay
Olivia
Olivia, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Great Location situated in center opposite Bettys tea rooms
Had to change rooms due to broken toilet seat but staff were helpful and resolved issue
No breakfast included but this was a plus as there are so many great places to eat breakfast / brunch only a few minutes walk away
Suzanne
Suzanne, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
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.
Emma
Emma, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Staff great, room needed attention
Bev
Bev, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Gorgeous quirky hotel just a bit of a maze to navigate. Also we were in basement and a lot of noise above. Chairs scraping on floors etc other than that staff cleanliness location etc all perfect.
Joanne
Joanne, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great stay, beautiful hotel with very welcoming and helpful staff
Tracy
Tracy, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Lots of noise from above. Barrels being dropped and moved. Didn’t get a good sleep
Marcus
Marcus, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Staff were very helpful especially carrying our bags to and from our room. The room was very clean and the bed was soft and extremely comfortable. The room was in the basement and there are steps but they are broken up not continuous so weren’t too problematic for some one with slight mobility issues. The music and noise from the bar ended at 11pm and we didn’t experience any noise from outside or other guests.
MOIRA
MOIRA, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
The room was smelly.. Dirty and dark
I got the
Mike
Mike, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Absolute amazing stay . ❤️ loved the rooms we stayed 1 night in the vault ( didnt see the ghost !! ) thankgod! And stayed in the top room with roof top tub 2nd night , the pictures dont show how big the room really is its huge ! Loved all of it do much and the tub is 40c great . Location perfect opposite bettys tearooms 10min walk away from train station would love to book again sad we had to leave , all staff so friendly and happy 😊 and the secret doors are a treat, into the bar and basement 😀
David
David, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Perfect stay!
Amazing stay for my partners birthday - had the option to add surprise balloons and gifts into the room prior arrival- wonderful option! Also upgraded us to the terrace + hot tub room for our second night and it really made the stay special - staff were wonderful, super thoughtful with the smaller touches, and couldn’t do enough for us, would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Becky
Becky, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Our 3rd time staying, great customer service and a great place!
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
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