Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Property is also known as
Sidings Hotel York
Sidings Hotel
Sidings York
The Sidings Hotel UK/England - Yorkshire
The Sidings York
The Sidings Hotel
The Sidings Hotel York
Frequently asked questions
Is The Sidings pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at The Sidings?
The Sidings doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at The Sidings?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM.
What time is check-out at The Sidings?
Checkout is at 11 AM.
Where is The Sidings located?
Situated in York, this hotel is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Beningbrough Hall and Garden and within 6 miles (10 km) of York Minster and Web Adventure Park. Bootham Crescent Stadium and Bootham Bar are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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The Sidings Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 141 out of 223 reviews
10 - Excellent
141
Rating 8 - Good. 63 out of 223 reviews
8 - Good
63
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 223 reviews
6 - Okay
12
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 223 reviews
4 - Poor
5
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 223 reviews
2 - Terrible
2
8.8/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
6.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10
Great property to stay at, staff very friendly. Gonna go stay again
Michael
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
8/10
A very unique experience, reminiscent of a time gone by. Especially suited to train lovers. Excellent location with beautiful views
Mrs Janet
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
2/10
We stayed here for 30 minutes and that was too long but we were trying to find other accommodation or face the journey home. No way could we stay in this tiny, dirty room,it was disgusting
Jean
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
8/10
Staff were superb , nothing too much trouble .
Food was very tasty and cooked to order .
Bed was very comfortable. Would recommend the larger cabin as space inside the Seagull was limited .
All in all , a very different stay especially if you want to get away from the hotel chain venues
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
10/10
Very quirky accommodation, super friendly staff. Excellent food. If you get to eat in the buffet car it feels like the orient express. If I am ever in York again I would certainly stay here.Remember you are next to a working railway.
Good for those with limited mobility as on the mostly flat, but unlikely to get a wheelchair down the aisle of the accommodation so I would suggest calling before booking as they may have more accessible than we had.
Yvonne
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
10/10
Loved it here. So relaxing and friendly. Cant believe how close you are to the passing trains. Great experience
K
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
8/10
Anthony J
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
10/10
Really nice stay the railway cars were a unique and different experience, I will definitely stay again.
Food was nice and service great.
Would recommend a stay here.
Carl
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
10/10
Love the theme, the staff, and the cosy bar and restaurant area. It's a unique place and a great experience for anyone who likes trains. It also serves great food and the bar and restaurant areas have a lovely atmosphere. One of the most fun hotel stays ever!
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020
10/10
Its our third visit and we really love it there. From the owner Sid and all his staff you cannot fault the friendly and efficient service. We will ne back !!
Geoff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
10/10
Loved every moment of our stay. Great location, accommodation & food. Will be back for sure.
Karen
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
8/10
Brilliant stay, very unique and had a wonderful meal
Melanie
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
10/10
Friendly staff and helpful train fans paradise will definitely be going back
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020
10/10
My wife and I stayed the night with our 2 children 4 and 7. The room was plenty big enough for us and the staff were friendly and helpful. The children loved the novelty of sleeping on a train and watching them go past as we enjoyed our very nice cooked breakfast. Thanks to all the staff who made us feel very welcome.
andrew
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020
10/10
neil
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
8/10
david
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020
10/10
Our stay was fabulous. Rooms were really unique, food was amazing (we had the meze one evening, make you sure you starve yourselves all day!). Staff are really friendly and accommodating. Would definitely recommend
Amanda
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
10/10
Lindsey
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020
8/10
Steven
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
10/10
louise
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
10/10
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
6/10
John
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
10/10
Lovely weekend looked after from start to finish thanks John
Diane
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
10/10
We love everything about the sidings. We wish we could come every week.
Only difference is, last time we came the meal was in the price of the room and breakfast, this time we paid seperate and extra.
Also the breakfast was far less superia than last time, slightly disappointed with breakfast but everything else 100%
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
8/10
Setting was close to unique (I think there's only a couple like it in the whole country). Staff went out of their way to be helpful and even changed our room at very short notice to accommodate my being on crutches. About the only thing that wasn't first class was the shower - they simply can't get enough hot water.