Impossible Motel

3.0 star property
Adults-only hotel with bars/lounges and 24-hour front desk

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Elite Room - Bath for 2 (Sensational) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Reception
Signature Double Room, Hot Tub (Stella Solarium) | City view
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Reception
The Impossible Motel in York's City Centre blends modern amenities with historic surroundings. Guests can unwind in two bars, grab coffee at the on-site shop, or walk to York Minster and the Shambles. Multilingual staff and in-room WiFi keep everyone connected.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is £130
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept

Room options

Romantic Room - Bath for 2 (The Red Room)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Private bathroom
  • 100 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Economy Room (The Bank Vault)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 210 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Economy Double Room (Experience)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 178 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Signature Double Room, Hot Tub (Stella Solarium)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Private rooftop hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
  • 213 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Design Double Room - 2 Baths (Labyrinth)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 198 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Room, Hot Tub (Sir Joseph Terry)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 160 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Exclusive Room (Splendid)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • 150 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room (Mail Room)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Elite Room - Bath for 2 (Sensational)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room (Superb)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 150 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Comfort Room (Spectacular)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 151 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room (Sublime)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 140 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Basic Double Room (Dungeon)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Located in City Centre, a neighbourhood in York, Impossible Motel is near a train station. York Minster and Shambles are notable landmarks, and if an activity is on the agenda, check out York Racecourse. Yorkshire Museum Gardens and Yorkshire Museum are also worth visiting.
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3 St. Helens Square, York, England, YO1 8QN

What's nearby

  • York Minster - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Shambles - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • York Christmas Market - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Jorvik Viking Centre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • York City Walls - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • York Station - 8 min walk
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bettys Café Tea Rooms - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪House Of The Trembling Madness - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dusk - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Impossible Motel

Hotel near York Minster
Near Shambles, Impossible Motel provides a coffee shop/cafe, 2 bars and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Concierge services, tour/ticket information and smoke-free property
  • A porter/bellboy, luggage storage and a banquet hall
  • A water dispenser, a 24-hour front desk and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Impossible Motel offer perks, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Designer toiletries and hairdryers
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee, electric kettles and heating

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Impossible Restaurant
  • Impossible Tea Room
  • Impossible Wonderbar
  • Pink

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • Area rugs in room
  • No lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property welcomes adults only

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit is payable by bank transfer and is due within 24 hours of booking the reservation.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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, debit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Impossible Motel York
Impossible Motel Hotel
Impossible Motel Hotel York

Frequently asked questions

Is Impossible Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Impossible Motel?

As of 13 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Impossible Motel on 16 Sept 2025 start from £129.6, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Impossible Motel?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Impossible Motel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Impossible Motel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Impossible Motel located?

Located in City Centre, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of St. Helen's Square, York Minster and Shambles. York Mansion House and Stonegate are just steps away. York Station is 8 minutes by foot and York (QQY-York Train Station) is 8 minutes.

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