How Axel worksAxel $216 a night vs $220 on Expedia at Moxy York, Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026: $4 a night less (2%). Seen Oct 8.
3-star hotel · Moxy · Black Horse Lane, York
24-hour reception · Elevator/lift · Smoking areas · Smoke-free property · Heating · Security guard · Express check-in/check-out · Television in lobby · Terrace · Fire Extinguisher · Outdoor furniture · Family room
Hotels in YorkA modern, social 3-star city-break hotel
8.6/10
A strong York short-stay pick, with friendly staff and compact rooms.
Moxy York is a modern, social 3-star hotel that gets the city-break essentials right. It's a strong pick for exploring York on foot, with the Shambles a short walk away and a lively lobby bar that doubles as reception. Recent Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise welcoming staff, comfortable beds and clean rooms; Booking.com's strong overall rating backs up that picture. The appeal is straightforward comfort and a sociable atmosphere, not luxury.
The main compromise is room practicality: compact layouts and limited hanging space, shelves and drawers come up across sites. We'd choose it for a weekend rather than a long stay with plenty of luggage. There's no on-site parking, and guests flag nearby parking as expensive. Skip it if you want generous storage, easy parking or a traditional, quiet-lounge hotel.
Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Booking.com. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
$216 a night with Axel against $220 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $4 a night less (2%).
Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable
$4/night less than Expedia (2%)Rate for Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 8
Sign up free to book this rate$112 a night with Axel against $113 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $1 a night less (1%).
Standard Twin room (twin beds) · non-refundable
$1/night less than Expedia (1%)Rate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$396 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Quadruple room (full double bed and twin beds) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$253 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$388 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
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Axel $216 a night vs $220 on Expedia at Moxy York, Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026: $4 a night less (2%). Seen Oct 8.
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A strong York short-stay pick, with friendly staff and compact rooms. A modern, social 3-star city-break hotel, scored for what it is.
Moxy York is a modern, social 3-star hotel that gets the city-break essentials right. It's a strong pick for exploring York on foot, with the Shambles a short walk away and a lively lobby bar that doubles as reception. Recent Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise welcoming staff, comfortable beds and clean rooms; Booking.com's strong overall rating backs up that picture. The appeal is straightforward comfort and a sociable atmosphere, not luxury.
The main compromise is room practicality: compact layouts and limited hanging space, shelves and drawers come up across sites. We'd choose it for a weekend rather than a long stay with plenty of luggage. There's no on-site parking, and guests flag nearby parking as expensive. Skip it if you want generous storage, easy parking or a traditional, quiet-lounge hotel.
Best for: couples on a York city break; friends who enjoy a sociable lobby; short-stay sightseeing without a car
Watch out for: compact rooms with limited storage; no on-site parking; lively bar-led public spaces
Location: A short walk to the Shambles; allow roughly 15–20 minutes on foot from York station.
Rooms: Comfortable beds and modern bathrooms, but compact layouts and sparse clothing storage.
Cleanliness: Strong cleanliness ratings, reinforced by repeated praise in recent guest reviews.
Service: Friendly, helpful staff are a consistent strength; check-in takes place at the bar.
Amenities: Lobby games, bar food, 24-hour snacks and a complimentary 24-hour gym.
Fees and surprises: Budget for off-site parking, breakfast unless included, and a nightly pet fee.
Axel's opinion of Moxy York, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Booking.com. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
Every stay Axel priced for Moxy York within the last 7 days. Each rate is per night: the total for the stay shown, as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same dates and party, also per night. These are examples, not live inventory: sign up free and Axel checks live rooms and rates for those dates.
| Stay | Axel rate | Public rate | Difference | Seen | Book |
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| Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $216 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | $220 a night on Expedia | $4 a night less (2%) | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book |
| Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $112 a night · non-refundable · Standard Twin room (twin beds) | $113 a night on Expedia | $1 a night less (1%) | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $396 a night · refundable · Standard Quadruple room (full double bed and twin beds) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $253 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $388 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book |
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