The Minster Hotel
Bootham, York, YO30 7BZ, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.7/10! (score from 2927 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Lovely staff and excellent breakfast. Location is spot on.

The Minster Hotel offers cooked breakfasts, free WiFi and elegant rooms. Located in York’s historical center, the hotel is just 1640 feet from the magnificent York Minster and an 8-minute drive from York Racecourse. Parking is available for an additional cost. The cozy bedrooms at Minster Hotel are individually decorated, and each features a digital TV and tea/coffee facilities. Rooms also have a private modern bathroom with free toiletries. Traditional full English breakfasts are cooked to order, and feature quality ingredients. Light continental options are also available, and the Minster Bar offers fine wines and bottled beers. The Minster Hotel is a 15-minute walk from York Railway Station. The Jorvik Viking Center is just half a mile away, and the picturesque Shambles shopping area is a 10-minute walk away.
This is our guests' favorite part of York, according to independent reviews.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
The Minster Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Mar 23, 2010- Private Parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Wonderful Breakfast
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- John
United Kingdom
“Lovely staff and excellent breakfast. Location is spot on.” - Nancy
United States of America
“Staff and location were the top attributes of this hotel. Staff was helpful and friendly. Location near York Minster and the Shambles was great. Quaint building with lots of charcter. Walkable to everywhere we needed to go including train station.” - Amy
United States of America
“Excellent accommodation. Charming atmosphere. Friendly staff. Good breakfast. I would definitely return.” - Gemma
United Kingdom
“An absolute gem of a hotel. Perfect location and superb staff. Rooms were beautifully decorated and spotlessly clean.” - Adam
United Kingdom
“Fantastic location, very close to the cathedral. The bathroom was very nice with a good shower.” - Barb
United States of America
“Good location, walking distance from train station and close to York city center. Relatively quiet, nice size room, lovely chocolate tea biscuits. I arrived before check in so they held my bags and had them in my room when I returned. Nice touch!” - Debbie
United Kingdom
“Amazing hotel we choose when we go to York. Great hotel in a great location.” - Débora
Brazil
“It is simple but comfortable. Very well located, just a few meters from the city center. Good shower, great bed, very nice breakfast, helpful staff. I wish I could stay longer.” - Tony
United Kingdom
“Had a great stay in York made in better by the Minster Hotel, only 5 minute walk from York Minster Very friendly helpful staff Breakfast was lovely, enough to set you up for the day Will definitely stay here next time we are in York” - Carolyn
United Kingdom
“excellent location close to the centre of York. large comfortable room,quiet. very good breakfast with lots of choice. polite attentive and charming staff.”
Property questions and answersBrowse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the propertyThe property usually replies within a few hours
What is the cost of parking on site and are we guaranteed a space during our stay.
Parking at the Hotel costs £5 per day and operates on a first come basis.Answered on 11 August 2020Have you got any ground floor rooms as husband partially sighted Any disabled parking
Yes we have ground floor roomsAnswered on 4 February 2023good morning. do you have a twin room available for 7th may 2023 to 9th may? not double bed
Good morning, Yes we do have a twin bedded room available for those dates. Regards TonyAnswered on 29 January 2023is there a bath
we have double rooms with baths or walk in showersAnswered on 17 January 2023Hello - is a twin or queen ground floor room available on 24, 25, 26 April? How many stairs to the first floor? Many thanks.
Good morning, We still have one ground floor twin bedded room available for the 24th April for three nights. Regards TonyAnswered on 10 January 2023Do the rooms have baths or just showers?
We have a mixture of baths with showers over the bath, walk in showers and just baths kind regardsAnswered on 9 January 2023- Still looking?
Hotel area info *
Amenities of The Minster HotelGreat facilities! Review score, 8.7
- Private Parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Wonderful Breakfast
- Toilet paper
- Bathtub or shower
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Wardrobe or closet
- Electric kettle
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
- Sitting area
- Flat-screen TV
- Radio
- Telephone
- TV
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Bar
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Daily housekeeping
- Private check-in/out
- Express check-in/out
- Invoice provided
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Carpeted
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- English
Sustainability initiatives
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash
The Minster Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Please inform The Minster Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
FAQs about The Minster Hotel
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Check-in at The Minster Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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The Minster Hotel is 2,600 feet from the center of York. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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The prices at The Minster Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Room options at The Minster Hotel include:
- Double
- Twin
- Family
- Single
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Guests staying at The Minster Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.4).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Full English/Irish
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The Minster Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):