In the heart of City Centre, Impossible Motel brings together modern comfort and historic charm. Relax in one of the 2 bars or explore nearby York Minster and Shambles while staying connected with in-room WiFi. With a coffee shop, banquet hall, and helpful multilingual staff at your fingertips.
Reviews
9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
Popular amenities
Bar
24/7 front desk
Air conditioning
Non-smoking
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
Restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
Coffee shop/cafe
24-hour front desk
Air conditioning
Water dispenser
Multilingual staff
Concierge services
Luggage storage
Tour/ticket assistance
Porter/bellhop
Banquet hall
Feel at home (5)
Television
Daily housekeeping
Premium bedding
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
The current price is AU$245
AU$245
includes taxes & fees
20 Mar - 21 Mar
Room options
View all photos for Romantic Room - Bath for 2 (The Red Room)
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
Heated bathroom floor
9 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
View all photos for Economy Room (The Bank Vault)
Economy Room (The Bank Vault)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
20 sq m
City view
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
View all photos for Economy Double Room (Experience)
Economy Double Room (Experience)
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
17 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
View all photos for Signature Double Room, Hot Tub (Stella Solarium)
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
Blackout curtains
20 sq m
City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
View all photos for Design Double Room - 2 Baths (Labyrinth)
Design Double Room - 2 Baths (Labyrinth)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
18 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
View all photos for Luxury Room, Hot Tub (Sir Joseph Terry)
Luxury Room, Hot Tub (Sir Joseph Terry)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
15 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
View all photos for Exclusive Room (Splendid)
Exclusive Room (Splendid)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
14 sq m
City view
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
View all photos for Superior Room (Mail Room)
Superior Room (Mail Room)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
View all photos for Elite Room - Bath for 2 (Sensational)
Impossible Motel offers a fantastic location, putting you a short five-minute walk from York Minster and Shambles. For a bite to eat, guests can visit Impossible Restaurant, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Also, York City Walls and Jorvik Viking Centre are within a short 10-minute walk. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No on-site parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Caters to adults only
Property amenities
Food and drink
2 bars/lounges
Restaurant
Coffee shop
Water dispenser
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Romance packages
Facilities
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Area rugs in room
Room amenities
Be entertained
40-inch Smart TV
Films for purchase
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Freshen up
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Phone
Electrical adapters/chargers
Food and drink
Champagne service
Free bottled water
Free tea bags/instant coffee
More
Daily housekeeping
Mobile key entry
Special features
Dining
Impossible Restaurant – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Impossible Tea Room – On-site café. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
Pink – On-site cocktail bar. Open daily.
Impossible Wonderbar – On-site bar. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit is payable by bank transfer and is due within 24 hours of booking the reservation
Policies
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Also known as
Impossible Motel York
Impossible Motel Hotel
Impossible Motel Hotel York
Frequently asked questions
Does Impossible Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Impossible Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Impossible Motel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Impossible Motel?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Impossible Motel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Impossible Motel?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at Impossible Motel and nearby?
Impossible Motel has 2 bars.
Are there restaurants at or near Impossible Motel?
Yes, Impossible Restaurant offers al fresco dining.
What's the area around Impossible Motel like?
Impossible Motel is in City Centre, a short 8-minute walk from York Station and 4 minutes' walk from York Minster.
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Impossible Motel Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
23 Feb 2025
Our 3rd time staying, great customer service and a great place!
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
1 Jan 2025
Quirky & fun
This was a really fun place to stay. Very helpful staff and lovwd the quirkyness of it all.
Emma
Emma, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 Nov 2024
Fabulous place!!
Rebecca
Rebecca, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
13 Dec 2024
Great Stay
Had a lovely stay. Room was in a `vault'. Unique and I loved it! Would definitely recommend
Simon
Simon, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 Jan 2025
Superb comfort
Superb attention to detail. Excellent location for exploring the city. Beds and pillows were soo comfy. Though our room was small it had everything we needed.
Other reviews mentioned noise from the bar above. We accidentally booked on a Tuesday night in January when that bar is shut and had no issues with noise.
They offered to look after our bags when we checked out which was nice too.
Frederich
Frederich, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 July 2024
Awesome place
Amazing service, quirky room. Would highly recommend.
Aled
Aled, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 Aug 2024
Unique accommodation tailored with a couple experience in mind yet at the same time right in the middle of old York.
We definitely will come back.
Marcin
Marcin, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 Sept 2024
Amazing staff.
We were able to drop of our bags on arrival and go explore the city. Our room was ready before check in so we were called to let us know.
Love that you get to pick your own whipped soap for your room.
Our room was spacious with a comfy bed.
The complimentary pastries in the morning were a nice touch too
Sarah
Sarah, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
29 Sept 2024
Fantastic hotel. The staff were great. The room itself was amazing with the most comfy bed I've ever slept in. The hidden door to the cocktail bar is also a nice touch. Unfortunately we didn't try the restaurant, but I can only imagine it will be as nice as everything else.
The only downside the walls are paper thin, so you can hear everything your neighbours are up to and vice versa.
Other than that, a truly enjoyable stay. We certainly will be back in the future.
Sam
Sam, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 July 2023
Clean hotel in a good location.
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
13 Sept 2024
My self and my wife stayed in the red room at the impossible motel in York. Firstly the hotel is amazing such a unique place and the rooms are incredible. If you are looking for a memorable night away you can’t beat it. The hotel is right in the centre of York so everything is right on the doorstep. The staff were amazing so friendly and helpful. I can’t say enuf good things about it. I can’t wait for our next visit.
Sam
Sam, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
11 Oct 2024
Not great value for money
Quirky hotel, fantastic location. However, not value for money! If you need a separate bathroom and toilet, don’t book the vault room. No doors on either and the room was tiny.
Lyndsay
Lyndsay, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 Apr 2023
Stylish Stay, great staff.
sally
sally, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
23 Nov 2023
The staff were really nice, friendly and helpful and the hotel and rooms were nice and clean.
Joe
Joe, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 June 2024
Easy check in and polite and friendly staff. The room was comfortable and everything we needed for a night away. Really cool atmosphere and peaceful. No noise and a real feeling of “getting away”. Shower was decent which is always a big plus. The bed was incredibly comfy. I’ll be visiting again
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null, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
5 July 2023
Lovely hotel and fab room
Rachel
Rachel, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
5 Apr 2023
Really relaxing place to stay, nice and dark. Staff were really accommodating and friendly. The location is great. Definitely will be staying there again if I am back in York.
Ben
Ben, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
7 June 2024
Hotel was great! Staff was great! The drunk people on the streets, screaming until 04:30 were not great. Hotel was very centrally located which we loved but it resulted in many sleepless nights because of the noise. Obviously not the hotels fault, just something to be mindful of.
Matthew
Matthew, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 Sept 2023
Fabulous hotel, great decor best location in York!
Perfect location in York. The hotel rooms are unique and beautifully decorated in the bed is fabulous. The staff at the hotel is extraordinarily helpful and made first day that much better. If and when we come back this is the only place we will stay!
Jill
Jill, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
4 Dec 2023
Perfect base for a York city stay
First time staying here on a Christmas shopping trip with my sister. Absolutely perfect location. The hotel itself is stunning, the decor and room was beautiful. The staff are a credit as all so friendly, welcoming and helpful. Before checking out we've already decided we want to return next year.
Gemma
Gemma, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 Sept 2023
I loved the dark inside of the hotel and the design of the hotel lighting inside. Staff we informative and very welcoming and friendly.
Katrina
Katrina, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
14 Nov 2024
We stayed for one night in one of the underground rooms. From the pictures the brick walls and vaulted ceilings give the impression of a solid (and presumably quiet) room. Sadly, the walls are so thin you can hear the occupants of neighbouring rooms! You can also hear footsteps and doors banging, and in case that isn't enough to keep you awake there's always the loud buzzing noise that the air conditioning unit makes every 2 minutes! On the plus side the room looked every bit as stylish as it did in the photos. What perhaps isnt clear from the photos is that there is no toilet door. This seems a massive oversight in a room with no windows! All in all our stay was a unique experience that I hope to never repeat.
Dave
Dave, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
15 Apr 2023
quirky & fun little hotel. great experience, would gladly visit again. only downside that the bed was so noisy.
alice
alice, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
13 Apr 2023
The property was unique and had an amazing atmosphere. Staff are always around just incase you need anything. Was very classy we loved it 😆