The Minster Hotel offers cooked breakfasts, free WiFi and elegant rooms. Situated in York’s historical centre, the hotel is just 500 metres from the magnificent York Minster and an 8-minute drive from York Racecourse. Parking is available for an additional cost. The cosy 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 Centre is just half a mile away, and the picturesque Shambles shopping area is a 10-minute walk away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in York, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.7

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish

Private parking at the hotel

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
2 single beds
1 single bed
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1 double bed
1 single bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.7
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
8.8
High score for York

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • James
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location is so convenient and the staff are lovely.
  • Emma
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location was great and the staff were friendly. Having parking available was excellent. The room was nicely decorated and the chocolate and orange biscuits were delicious 😉
  • Saja
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly staff on reception and serving breakfast the next morning. Centrally located, so good for a walk into town. Able to park onsite and leave car whilst in town for the day. Would have been slightly cheaper if I had booked direct with the...
  • Janet
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Clean and tidy lovely staff food great , great location
  • Yvonne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location was ideal for exploring York. Staff were very friendly and helpful, always smiling and ready to help. Good choice of breakfast. The room was very comfortable and clean. Ideal location if travelling by train.
  • Emma
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location and friendly staff. Breakfast was delicious
  • L
    Louisa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely friendly staff, spotlessly clean room, fantastic breakfast
  • Keith
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We enjoy staying at the Minster Hotel when we visit York. This time we came for the Christmas market which was around a 15 minute walk away through the old part of the city and past the Minster. The staff are friendly and helpfull and the...
  • Glenda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We love this hotel as it was the one we stayed at the first time we had a hotel stay in York 6 years ago.
  • Colin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location is very good just outside the city walls ,The breakfast was very nice with a good selection of thing to eat ,The room was comfortable and clean and ready before the allotted timed the car parking could not have been easier

Hotel surroundings

Facilities of The Minster Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular facilities

  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Living Area

  • Seating Area

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs £10 per day.

    Services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Express check-in/check-out

    Reception services

    • Invoice provided

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key card access
    • 24-hour security

    General

    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron

    Languages spoken

    • English

    House rules
    The Minster Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 15:00 to 23:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 07:00 to 11:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
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    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please note that parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis for an additional cost of GBP 10 per night

    Please inform The Minster Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

    FAQs about The Minster Hotel

    • Room options at The Minster Hotel include:

      • Double
      • Twin
      • Family
      • Single

    • The Minster Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • The prices at The Minster Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

      • Check-in at The Minster Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

      • The Minster Hotel is 850 yards from the centre of York. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

      • Guests staying at The Minster Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.3).

        Breakfast option(s) include:

        • Full English/Irish