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About this property
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.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Private parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Julie
United Kingdom
“Location was excellent, breakfast value for money, fantastic staff very helpful due to me having ceoliac disease, so helpful in making sure I felt safe to eat.” - Dudley
United Kingdom
“Excellent service staff very helpful breakfasts great location great” - Sandra
United Kingdom
“Stay at this hotel all the time central to city centre staff amazing” - Janet
United Kingdom
“Great location, very comfortable and clean, delicious breakfasts!” - Jerome
United Kingdom
“Always try to stay here when I'm in York. Great staff and a short walk into the center of town.” - Gillian
United Kingdom
“Lovely hotel in a great. Spot 5 mins from York Minster. Lovely welcoming and friendly staff and the breakfast was excellent. The hotel hadn’t switched the system central heating on and the weather went a bit cool so a free standing radiator was...” - Neda
Croatia
“Very kind stuff, excelent breakfast, clean and quiet, parking place big plus.” - Jill
United Kingdom
“The location of the hotel was excellent for all of Yorks' main attractions. All of the staff were friendly and helpful, they are a credit to the hotel and made our stay more enjoyable. The breakfast was excellent, with a wide selection of items...” - Carol
Ireland
“The location was excellent, easy walking distance to the centre of York. The staff were very helpful.” - James
United Kingdom
“Everything apart from the stairs. The staff in particular where superb.”
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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.




The fine print
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.