The Minster Hotel

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Scored 8.8
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.7

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

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

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Guests who stayed here loved

Karen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Our 5th visit to York. Everytime stayed at the Minster hotel. Always made to feel welcome. Fantastic team of staff.”
Pamela
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The room was large and very clean lovely big bed tv kettle. staff really friendly and helpful. Parking to the rear of hotel and I would say the best full english breakfast ive ever had at a hotel and i am very fussy and hard to please 🤣 would...”
Catherine
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location, very close to the train station and the city centre. Warm and comfortable rooms and a spacious bathroom. Excellent, freshly cooked breakfast with lots of choice. All the staff were very friendly.”
Joanne
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Friendly staff. Lovely clean room. Great location. Fab breakfast! Parking on site.”
Lesley
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“I didn’t personally stay at the property but my daughter did and she’s said it was lovely and the staff where really kind. After panic setting in and the hotel she had booked had double booked her the lady on reception at the minster hotel was so...”
Daren
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The location is in an ideal place, so easy to get to the shops,markets,restaurants ,pubs...fantastic.”
Garry
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staff were all lovely and the location was brilliant just a 5 minute walk outside of the town so nice and quiet, breakfast was lovely, room was nice and big and a gated car park was a definite bonus”
Steven
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Was allowed to check in early which was good Good location Staff friendly”
Anthony
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Stuart, a must have for any business in hospitality, please don't let AI replace someone like him, also the lovely ladies on reception, couldn't be more helpful 👍”
Moeko
Japan Japan
“Excellent service, very friendly and helpful staff willing to go the extra mile. Great breakfast, conveniently located and a very cozy room.”

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House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:00
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Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
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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.

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Pets are not allowed.
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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.