Title: Lil's on the Waterfront Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Lil's on the Waterfront Guesthouse with 2 restaurants, 4-minute walk to York Christmas Market - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Lil's on the Waterfront captures the essence of waterside dining with its two restaurants and coffee shops/cafes overlooking the harbor. Travelers start their day with a cooked-to-order breakfast, connect using in-room WiFi, or relax with drinks at either of the two bars. ## Popular amenities - Bar - Breakfast available - Housekeeping - Free WiFi - Restaurant ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Nov 15 - Nov 16](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-15&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=42084475&PinnedHotelID=42084475&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-15&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=42084475&PinnedHotelID=42084475&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov 16 - Nov 17](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-16&endDate=2025-11-17&selected=42084475&PinnedHotelID=42084475&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-16&endDate=2025-11-17&selected=42084475&PinnedHotelID=42084475&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Nov 21 - Nov 23](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=42084475&PinnedHotelID=42084475&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=42084475&PinnedHotelID=42084475&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Nov 28 - Nov 30](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=42084475&PinnedHotelID=42084475&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=42084475&PinnedHotelID=42084475&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ### Double Room - Internal with no view ### Highlights Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Coffee/tea maker Desk Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### Double Room, River View ### Highlights Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Coffee/tea maker Desk Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### Deluxe Double Room ### Highlights Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Coffee/tea maker Desk Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ## You may also like Ad ![Lobby](https://a.travel-assets.com/media/meso_cm/PAPI/Images/lodging/1000000/800000/796100/796069/e2d17f02_b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### Aldwark Manor Estate York - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Breakfast available 8.6 Excellent 899 reviews £187 includes taxes & fees 1 Dec - 2 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/York-Hotels-Aldwark-Manor-Estate.h796069.Hotel-Information?chkin=2025-12-1&chkout=2025-12-2&rm1=a2®ionId=5489&destination=York&destType=MARKET&latLong=53.959679,-1.08206&searchId=5c3911d8-79e6-45b3-9275-43c8c679349d&top_cur=GBP) Ad ![Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11080000/11077400/11077351/dbd36a75.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### Hotel Indigo York by IHG City Centre - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Breakfast available - Bar 9.2 Wonderful 1,230 reviews £147 includes taxes & fees 24 Nov - 25 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/York-Hotels-Hotel-Indigo-York.h11077351.Hotel-Information?chkin=2025-11-24&chkout=2025-11-25&rm1=a2®ionId=5489&destination=York&destType=MARKET&latLong=53.959679,-1.08206&searchId=5c3911d8-79e6-45b3-9275-43c8c679349d&top_cur=GBP) Ad ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/8700/8651/3f0dc170.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### Holiday Inn York by IHG Dringhouses - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning 8.2 Very good 1,001 reviews £79 includes taxes & fees 23 Nov - 24 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/York-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-York.h8651.Hotel-Information?chkin=2025-11-23&chkout=2025-11-24&rm1=a2®ionId=5489&destination=York&destType=MARKET&latLong=53.959679,-1.08206&searchId=5c3911d8-79e6-45b3-9275-43c8c679349d&top_cur=GBP) Ad ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5390000/5389000/5388905/a9443e7c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### Hampton by Hilton York Bishophill - Breakfast included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning 9.0 Wonderful 1,426 reviews £103 includes taxes & fees 16 Nov - 17 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/York-Hotels-Hampton-By-Hilton-York.h5388905.Hotel-Information?chkin=2025-11-16&chkout=2025-11-17&rm1=a2®ionId=5489&destination=York&destType=MARKET&latLong=53.959679,-1.08206&searchId=5c3911d8-79e6-45b3-9275-43c8c679349d&top_cur=GBP) ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FYork-Hotels-Lils-On-The-Waterfront.h42084475.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FYork-Hotels-Lils-On-The-Waterfront.h42084475.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C53.95696%2C-1.08297&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=3Hg05JYQ_nmRaX_ThjSeuauULwo=) 5 King's Staith, York, England, YO1 9SN #### What's nearby - York Christmas Market - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - Jorvik Viking Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - York City Walls - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - Shambles - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles - York Minster - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles #### Getting around - York Station - 10 min walk - Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 57 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Drift-In Cafe - ‬2 min walk - ‪Tank & Paddle - ‬2 min walk - ‪Yates York - ‬1 min walk - ‪Lil’s Bar And Bistro - ‬1 min walk - ‪Byron - ‬3 min walk ## About this property ### Lil's on the Waterfront Guest house near York Christmas Market Located close to Shambles and York Minster, Lil's on the Waterfront provides 2 coffee shops/cafes, 2 bars and 2 restaurants. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. Other perks include: - Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage and smoke-free property Room features All guest rooms at Lil's on the Waterfront have amenities, such as free WiFi. 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Lil's Bar and Bistro ### Conveniences - Limited-hour front desk - Luggage storage ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) ### Accessibility - No lift ### More - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Private bathroom - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker ### More - Desk - Iron/ironing board on request ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM Late check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 10:00 PM Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification. ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 4.50 to 8.9 per person The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### 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 Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property 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 Lil's on the Waterfront York Lil's on the Waterfront Guesthouse Lil's on the Waterfront Guesthouse York ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Lil's on the Waterfront pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Lil's on the Waterfront? > This guest house doesn't offer parking. ### What time is check-in at Lil's on the Waterfront? > Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours. ### What time is check-out at Lil's on the Waterfront? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Lil's on the Waterfront located? > Located in City Centre, this guesthouse is within a 5-minute walk of The Bars and York Christmas Market. Shambles and York Minster are also within 10 minutes. York Station is 10 minutes by foot and York (QQY-York Train Station) is 10 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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