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About the Hotel

3 St. Helens Square, York, United Kingdom, YO1 8QN

Rooms with city views

Impossible Motel offers air-conditioned double rooms with flat-screen TVs, electric kettles, and wardrobes. Some rooms include a patio or terrace with views of York. Bathrooms come with free toiletries, a hairdryer, and slippers. Select rooms feature a hot tub and spa bath.

Near York attractions

The hotel is a 10-minute walk from York city center. Nearby landmarks include York's Chocolate Story (0.3 km), Jorvik Viking Centre (0.5 km), and York Museum Gardens (0.5 km). Clifford's Tower and York Castle Museum are both 0.5 km away.

Airport and transport

Leeds Bradford International Airport is 47 km from the hotel. Bramham Park is 33 km away. Public transport options include local buses and trains from York Station.

Multilingual staff

The reception staff speaks Spanish, Hindi, Dutch, and Romanian. Assistance is available for guests needing guidance on local attractions or transport.

Room features

All rooms have heating, carpeted or parquet floors, and bed linen. Some rooms include a hot tub, spa bath, or terrace with city views.

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From cosy doubles to spacious family suites – all with flexible options, breakfast, and exclusive deals.
Experience Windowless Basement
2 persons
14 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Superb
2 persons
13 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Bank Vault Windowless Basement
2 persons
17 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Spectacular
2 persons
14 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
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Getting around

All Transportation Options at a Glance

City Centre
York200 m
Airports
Leeds Bradford (LBA) 49.5 km
Doncaster Sheffield (DSA) 62.4 km
Train
York Railway station600 m
Bus
Bus stop600 m

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 24-hour reception
  • No pets allowed
  • 24-hour security
  • Adults only
  • Luggage storage
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Sports & Fitness

  • Golf course

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Spa & Leisure

  • Live entertainment

Room features

  • Heating
  • Patio
  • Terrace

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

3 St. Helens Square, York, United Kingdom, YO1 8QN
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3 St. Helens Square, York, United Kingdom, YO1 8QN
Nearby
Church
York Minster
480 m
York YO1 7HBEngland
York City Walls
420 m
Museum
Jorvik Viking Centre
350 m
Museum
York's Chocolate Story
60 m
Church
St Wilfrid's Catholic Church
400 m
St. Anthonys Hall Peasholme Green
Quilt Museum and Gallery
450 m
Event hall
Merchant Taylors Hall
260 m
12 Clifford St
The York Dungeon
450 m
Square
Kings Square
30 m
Public Building
York Guildhall
460 m
York YO1 8BL
St. Crux Parish Hall
170 m
Goodramgate
200 m
Shopping Area
Stonegate
290 m
Event hall
Saint William's College
290 m
Square
Saint Helen's Square
400 m
Gallery
York Art Gallery
580 m
St. Leonards Place
De Grey Rooms And Attached Gates
520 m
Event hall
York Mansion House
50 m
9 St. Sampsons Square
The Roman Bath
180 m
Restaurants
The Cornish Bakery
70 m
29-30 Colliergate
Middle Feast
60 m
23 Lendal
Cafe Lendal
50 m
23 Lendal
Appleton's
60 m
19 Lendal
Baileys Cafe and Tea Rooms
200 m
7 Museum Street
The Old Bank
100 m
6-12 Lendal
The York Roast Co
70 m
78 Low Petergate
The Drawing Board Cafe
160 m
10 New Street 10 New Street
Costa
140 m
13A Museum Street
Luxury Ice Cream Co
200 m
20 Back Swinegate
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