Wheatlands Lodge Hotel
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
A sensible booking for drivers and anyone who wants free parking and a short walk into central York. Skip it if you want to be right beside the Minster, or if the €7 saving over our Best Value pick is not worth a slightly longer walk.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
Travellers arriving by car get the most out of this hotel, since free parking is listed. It scores 8.9 out of 10 from 4,167 reviews and has family rooms, a garden and a terrace, which suits families and couples looking for a calmer base.
It is a three-star property, so expectations should match. If you want to step out of the door straight into the old streets, a more central option may suit you better.
Note the price gap with our Best Value pick is small. Moxy York scored the same 8.9 for just €7.58 more per night.
Location and getting around
The hotel is at 75/85 Scarcroft Road. Guests say the city centre and the train station are a short 10 to 15 minute walk away.
York Castle is about 1 km away, roughly 13 minutes on foot. Yorkshire Museum is about 1.2 km, around 15 minutes, and York Minster is 1.4 km, close to 18 minutes.
All of these are walkable. The times are straight-line estimates and have not been verified, so real routes may take a little longer.
What guests say
Staff are the standout. Reviews describe a friendly, helpful and welcoming team that provides efficient service. The location also gets credit for being an easy walk from both the centre and the station.
Parking is the main gripe. Spaces are available on site, but guests describe the area as tight and limited. Arriving earlier in the day may help, though that is not confirmed.
Price and how it compares with our other York picks
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026, for 2 adults in one room, was €128.23 per night, roughly €256 for both nights. That is a reference figure, not a live quote, so check today's price for your dates.
Our Best Value pick, Moxy York, was €135.81 a night with an 8.9 score and four stars. Our Luxury pick, The Grand, York, was €313.58 with a 9.2 score and five stars.
York is not a cheap city, and this was only 7% below the sample median. What sets it apart is the free parking, which can save real money if you drive. Listed facilities also include a restaurant, a garden, a terrace and free Wi-Fi.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 9 eligible hotels in York. After setting aside the upscale choice, this one had the lowest eligible reference price, which fills our Budget slot. Its review score was also second best in the sample.
A budget pick with a score this high and this many reviews is a good sign.
Before you book
Breakfast is not confirmed in the data, so check whether it is offered and whether your rate includes it. Room size, noise, renovation condition and cancellation terms have not been assessed either.
If you rely on the free parking, ask the hotel whether spaces can be reserved, given the reports of limited room.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is Wheatlands Lodge Hotel within walking distance of York Minster?
Yes. York Minster is about 1.4 km away, close to 18 minutes on foot by straight-line estimate.
Does Wheatlands Lodge Hotel have parking?
Free parking is listed and spaces are on site. Guests say the area is tight and limited, so ask about availability.
How much does it cost per night?
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults was €128.23 per night. Check today's price for your dates.
Is breakfast available?
Breakfast details are not confirmed. A restaurant is listed, so ask the hotel what is served and whether your rate includes it.
How far is the train station?
Guests say the station is a 10 to 15 minute walk. The exact route has not been verified.