105 Micklegate: Where History Meets Hospitality

105 Micklegate: Where History Meets Hospitality

BY SuperCity Aparthotels 16-03-2026

As 105 Micklegate prepares to open its doors as Supercity’s Micklegate Aparthotel in Spring 2026, the building is already telling a remarkable story – one that stretches back nearly two thousand years.

Located in the historic heart of York, this development has been far more than a transformation of a city-centre property. It has become an archaeological journey, uncovering the rich and layered past beneath one of York’s most iconic streets.

Micklegate itself has long been a gateway into the city, leading toward the historic Micklegate Bar. For centuries, it has been a hub of activity, from medieval traders to modern businesses.

While 105 Micklegate has hosted many different occupants over the years, its latest chapter has revealed something far older – and far more fascinating.

York’s archaeology team carefully excavated the site, uncovering medieval and post-medieval remains before reaching the city’s Roman layers. Long before York was York, it was Eboracum, a thriving Roman settlement. At 105 Micklegate, archaeologists discovered structural remnants, coins and pottery fragments, offering a rare glimpse into everyday life nearly 2,000 years ago.

The site has become more than a construction project; it has deepened our understanding of York’s long and complex history. Across the city, preserved layers tell stories from Roman times through the Viking era, and 105 Micklegate adds another vital piece to that story.

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What makes this project truly unique is how these discoveries will shape the aparthotel itself. Rather than simply archiving artefacts, Supercity is incorporating them into the building’s design. Artwork inspired by Roman layers and medieval remnants will feature throughout, allowing guests to experience the city’s history in a tangible, immersive way.

When Supercity’s Micklegate Aparthotel opens in Spring 2026, it will offer more than stylish accommodation. It will connect guests with nearly two millennia of history, celebrating York’s rich heritage while giving the past a new life in the present.

Explore some of the fascinating finds uncovered during the excavation below.

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