About this property
Central Location: Impossible Motel in York offers a central location with York Minster just a 3-minute walk away and York Railway Station 800 metres nearby. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 47 km from the property. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a terrace, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a 24-hour front desk, concierge service, housekeeping, full-day security, bicycle parking, tour desk, and luggage storage. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms with free toiletries, hairdryers, TVs, electric kettles, and city views. Additional amenities include bathrobes, spa baths, and work desks. Dining Experience: The romantic restaurant serves dinner and high tea with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Guests can also enjoy a hot tub and outdoor furniture.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Free WiFi
- 24-hour front desk
- Bar
- Terrace
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Martyn
United Kingdom
“Great room and great staff, unable to fault anything” - Clare
Turks & Caicos Islands
“I booked a basement room, described as “an experience “ I read negative reviews after booking about damp smell, too dark, small sink, which are true. I quickly got used to the damp smell and didn’t notice it any more, used the shower instead of...” - John
United Kingdom
“It was lovely and clean and a lovely atmosphere with excellent customer service service” - Sharon
United Kingdom
“Everything - quirky and the staff were very very pleasant and couldn’t do enough to help. The access to the bar next door was great.” - Natalie
United Kingdom
“Incredible building, so unique. The room (labyrinth) was outstanding!” - Leighton-noah
United Kingdom
“You get exactly what you see on the photos, the deco has a speakeasy kinda vibe and it just adds to its charm. The staff were really helpful and friendly. The only tiny downside for me was how unclear it was on how to get into the hotel, but this...” - Robert
United Kingdom
“Location , ambience and hot tub were all fantastic. 5 minute walk from station and under a minute to get to some lovely pubs / restaurants. Definitely stay here again. .” - Melina
United Kingdom
“Brilliant hotel really recommend Ideally located for exploring York” - Kyle
United Kingdom
“The motel itself is lovely as was the superior room we stayed in, the staff were friendly and helpful and the associated bar was was really nice and the food in the impossible restaurant was also very nice with a decent menu, the price for one...” - Lyndsey
United Kingdom
“The aesthetic of the whole place was amazing. So dark with an incredible sexy vibe. I will note that we only visited reception and the basement, but both held the same dark, moody atmosphere. Incredible!! We stayed in the labyrinth. This is...”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Pink
- Open forBreakfast • Dinner • High tea
- AmbianceRomantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

