Metro access
The hotel is described as just a minute’s walk from the metro, useful for getting around Dubai without relying on taxis.
York International Hotel
Bur Dubai
York International Hotel is a low-key Bur Dubai stay with simple rooms, two restaurants, three bars and a rooftop pool. Reviews suggest its clearest draw is nightlife: guests mention the York Club and night bar, while the nearby metro makes short city stays convenient.
Reputation Score
3.3
★★★☆☆
5,106 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Room size
One guest found the rooms spacious, clean and well maintained, suggesting some stays meet basic comfort expectations.
Nightlife
The night bar was described as a worthwhile one-time experience, making the hotel more appealing to guests seeking evening entertainment.
Housekeeping
A guest praised the housekeeping team for cleaning the room properly and helping with baggage at checkout.
Tips for a Better Visit
Confirm fees. Ask in writing about visitor rules and extra charges before arrival; one guest said 100 AED was demanded for his wife to stay.
Check IDs. Confirm which identity documents are accepted before travelling, especially for guests using digital copies or replacement documents.
Inspect first. Check the bathroom, bed, air-conditioning and room smell before unpacking, as one guest found the room dirty and poorly maintained.
Expect nightlife. Choose another hotel if you need a quiet family stay; a guest specifically described the property as not kids- or family-friendly.
Avoid valet. Avoid valet parking unless the arrangements and damage cover are clear; one guest reported car damage and no camera at the parking location.
Check amenities. Ask about a fridge, kettle and daily water before booking, since one guest reported none of the first two and only two bottles of water.
Plan the visit
Practical details
101 Khalid Bin Al Waleed Rd
Al Souq Al Kabeer - Al Fahidi, Dubai
Popular Mentions
York Club
The hotel’s named club is described as having a long bar, regular entertainment and live music.
rooftop café
The rooftop café is mentioned as serving Indian, Chinese and Arabic dishes throughout the day.
sun terrace
The sun terrace is described as having loungers where guests can relax with a drink.
Common Concerns
Cleanliness
Multiple guests reported dirty rooms, bad smells, cockroaches or bed bugs; one described a bathroom as very dirty.
Maintenance
Reported problems include broken showers, leaking bathrooms, weak air-conditioning, faulty phones and charging plugs.
Check-in
Several guests described disputed bookings, visitor restrictions and unexpected 100 AED demands at reception.
Noise
Bars, busy streets and construction were reported to make sleeping difficult, so this may not suit light sleepers or families.
Parking
A guest reported receiving a damaged car after valet parking and said the parking area had no camera coverage.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
100 AED
allow my wife to stay
“They demanded an additional 100 AED to allow my wife to stay, despite the fact that I had already paid for the room”Google review · June 2026
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The Bottom Line
York International Hotel is a budget-leaning Bur Dubai base whose clearest advantages are access to nightlife and the metro. Reviews describe the York Club, a night bar with live entertainment, and a rooftop café serving Indian, Chinese and Arabic dishes. One guest said the station was a minute away, making the hotel handy for a short city stay.
The atmosphere is not a quiet family-hotel one. Multiple reviews mention lobby bars, loud music, busy-street noise and uncomfortable late-night activity; one guest specifically said it was not kids- or family-friendly. If you are booking for sleep, ask about the room’s position and current noise before paying.
Room standards are inconsistent. Some guests found rooms spacious, clean and well maintained, and one long-term guest said the stay felt like home. Others reported dirty bathrooms, leaking fixtures, broken air-conditioning, smoke or damp smells, cockroaches and bed bugs.
Basic extras such as a fridge, kettle, hairdryer, toiletries and reliable room phones may be missing, while housekeeping and bell service received occasional praise. Be careful with arrival details. Reviews describe disputes over visitor charges, original IDs, lost documents and online bookings.
Confirm the guest policy and every fee in writing. Parking is another weak spot: a guest reported damage after using valet parking and advised avoiding it. Overall, this is a location-and-nightlife choice, not a dependable comfort-first booking.