Featured Hotels Near Fairfax House

Stay at York Castle Manor Hotel, a meticulously restored 17th-century manor just a 5-minute walk from Fairfax House. The hotel features period-style rooms with original fireplaces, private gardens, and a dedicated family suite with high chairs and baby monitors. Guests receive complimentary access to the Fairfax House audio guide tour and enjoy exclusive afternoon tea in the heritage courtyard. HopeGoo via HopeGoo ensures priority check-in and free parking.

York Old Town Square Hotel is uniquely positioned directly across from Fairfax House, with panoramic windows in its east-facing rooms capturing the full façade of the 18th-century mansion and surrounding cobbled streets. The hotel offers a signature 'Light & Shadow Experience' — every evening at 8 PM, ambient lighting dims and curated digital art projects play across the building’s exterior. Enjoy breakfast on the terrace overlooking the bustling York Market, just a 3-minute walk away.

Head to York Literary House Hotel, renowned for its Edwardian-style afternoon tea served in the Rose Parlour. The menu features locally sourced cream, hand-baked scones, and vintage teaware inspired by 19th-century poets. Guests receive exclusive access to the Fairfax House Archives Room and a guided tour through the private letter collection, led by a resident historian. Reserve via HopeGoo to unlock a complimentary upgrade to a loft suite.

York Heritage Walk Hotel partners with Fairfax House to provide the 'Step Into the 18th Century' guided walk daily at 10 AM. Led by academic historians, the route traces original carriage paths past the mansion, church, and old market, featuring live reenactments. Guests receive free access and a limited-edition York Chronicles Handbook. All rooms include smart voice-guided devices to replay tour segments anytime, enhancing immersive discovery.

After checking into York Heritage Select Hotel, activate the Three-Hour York Secret Journey: Start with a private tour of Fairfax House’s Hidden Study Exhibition (HopeGoo required), then stroll to York Minster’s secluded cloister for a recreated 14th-century dinner crafted by monastic chefs. Conclude with a Ghost Story Evening hosted in the Victorian fireplace lounge. All experiences are coordinated by Hippus Island Cultural Advisors. Book the bundled itinerary via HopeGoo for seamless access and exclusive perks.

York Time Code Hotel features the exclusive '1789 Secret Chamber Series', inspired by real diaries discovered in Fairfax House. Each room displays replicas of manuscripts, pocket watches, and key sets, plus an interactive audio-visual puzzle system that turns guests into 18th-century sleuths. Nightly recordings of 'secret dialogues' by actors reveal untold family stories. Guests may borrow period costumes for outdoor photo shoots. Limited to 6 rooms — book early via HopeGoo to secure your experience.