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Located in the walled-city of York, The Plough Inn offers a restaurant, a bar, a garden and a terrace. There is also free WiFi access is available to all guests.

Each room provides a flat-screen TV and a seating area. There is also an electric kettle. Featuring a shower, private bathrooms also come with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Extras include linen and ironing facilities. All of the rooms benefit from air conditioning.

People were friendly, helpful, food was great, nice small pub. Would recommend to any traveler!

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9.1
Superb
1,062 reviews
Price from
£136
per night

These stylish apartments are located on Mickelgate and Tanner Row in York. Arranged around a traditional courtyard, they offer contemporary accommodation with free WiFi, 5 minutes’ walk from York Train Station.

Apartment was amazing. Everything was clean and the location was perfect. It was also great being able to cook and wash clothes after traveling for several days!

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9.2
Superb
5,768 reviews
Price from
£105
per night

Just 10 minutes' travel by bus from York Railway Station, Ascot House is a 15-minute walk from York Minster. It offers award-winning breakfasts, elegant bedrooms, free WiFi, and free parking.

Bedrooms at Ascot House hotel feature TVs and tea/coffee making facilities. Some rooms have a four-poster or canopy bed, and all benefit from an en suite bathroom.

Beautiful victorian style building with lots of space and a four poster bed. Friendly welcome from Lisa who allowed an early check in and provided some priceless tourist advice with a map. Great breakfasts and spotlessly clean

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9.4
Superb
1,436 reviews
Price from
£125
per night

Set in secluded gardens, Clementine's Town House Hotel, BW Premier Collection has free WiFi and characterful rooms. Clementine's Town House Hotel, BW Premier Collection is just a 10-minute walk from York Minster and the Theatre Royal.

Quirky, characteristic bed and breakfast a short walk from central York.

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9.2
Superb
2,313 reviews
Price from
£80.10
per night

The 5-star Grand Hotel offers stylish rooms and a luxury vaulted spa. Set in the iconic Grade II listed former railway headquarters, it has bedrooms that feature free WiFi, a flat-screen TV, bathrobes, slippers, Molton Brown toiletries and an evening turn down service.

Everything. Couldn't fault anything ☺️. The staff were amazing, friendly and helpful. The hotel was just stunning. Being a lover of history and architecture it's a truly stunning hotel. The location was perfect. Close to everything, but still quiet.

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9.1
Superb
8,657 reviews
Price from
£161.10
per night

The individually designed rooms have a flat-screen TVs, Egyptian cotton bed linen, and tea and coffee making facilities. Some rooms have views of York Minster. Each offers en-suite facilities with luxury toiletries.

Decor throughout was amazing, lovely feel to the place. Breakfast was delicious, the baskets are a nice touch :)

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9.3
Superb
1,562 reviews
Price from
£119
per night

Set on York’s Clifton Road, Burton Stone Inn - Free Parking on site offers free WiFi access and free parking for all guests.This quaint, historic grade II listed property is 9 minutes' drive from York Dungeon and JORVIK Viking Centre. York Castle Museum is 13 minutes' drive away.

The stylish rooms feature a flat-screen TV, a Bluetooth alarm/clock radio, a dressing table and tea/coffee making facilities.

The location is very good. We parked car at back yard then walked to the city in 10 minutes. The room is big with two single beds and one double bed. there were also big windows with nice certain. The host peiple are very nice and also introduced the map and tourism places to us. we enjoyed the stay at Burton stone inn and will come again if visit York next time.

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9
Superb
916 reviews
Price from
£80
per night

Barbican House is a 4-stars guest house set in a late Victorian building, just 10 minutes’ walk from York city centre and university and overlooking the medieval city walls. It offers en suite accommodation, free WiFi and a self-catering apartment.

Friendly help full great breakfast

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9.1
Superb
571 reviews
Price from
£127.69
per night

Poplar House Serviced Apartment are located in the Georgian ‘Mount’ residential area, 5 minutes’ walk from York's historic Micklegate Bar and the medieval city walls. They offer stylish accommodation with free Wi-Fi and free parking for 1 vehicle per apartment.

Gorgeous apartment. Everything we needed. Lovely host and a good location. Would stay again.

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9.4
Superb
297 reviews
Price from
£153
per night

Located in a quiet cul-de-sac, St Raphael is just 600 metres from York Minster. Restaurants, The National Railway Museum, The Shambles, Jorvik Viking Centre, the Castle Museum and York Rail station are all less than 15 minutes away on foot.

St Raphael Guest House’s award-winning breakfast features freshly-baked, homemade breads as well as a cooked English Breakfast.

Excellent breakfast. Great location. Super room. Great parking.

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9
Superb
708 reviews
Price from
£109
per night

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These hotels offer something a little different in the way of design and usually sit in a trendy, urban part of town. More intimate than your average hotel, they offer high standards with a homely vibe.
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  • Clementine's Town House Hotel
    Breakfast options

    Set in secluded gardens, Clementine's Town House Hotel, BW Premier Collection has free WiFi and characterful rooms.

    Breakfast was excellent Staff cheerful and helpful

    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 2,313 reviews
  • The Grand, York
    Breakfast options

    The 5-star Grand Hotel offers stylish rooms and a luxury vaulted spa.

    The property was clean and the Door men were lovely

    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 8,657 reviews
  • Grays Court Hotel
    Breakfast options

    With views across York’s medieval walls, Grays Court Hotel is a beautiful historic house with leafy gardens, an intimate restaurant and free Wi-Fi.

    Very central location, food excellent, staff always friendly

    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 126 reviews
  • No 1 by GuestHouse, York
    Breakfast options

    A boutique hotel in the heart of York just a 10-minute walk from York Minster.

    Service, decor, facilities, record player in room, pantry.

    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 931 reviews
  • Hampton by Hilton York
    Breakfast options

    Located overlooking the city’s Roman walls, The Hampton by Hilton York is opposite York Railway Station and a 10-minute walk from the historic centre.

    location massive choice if breakfast in the morning

    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 9,670 reviews
  • Hotel Du Vin & Bistro York
    Breakfast options

    In the Mount area of York, this Hotel du Vin features elegant boutique rooms and a bistro-style restaurant. York’s city centre is only 0.5 miles from this 19th-century, Grade II listed building.

    Beautiful elegant yet comfortable & exceptional breakfast

    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,936 reviews
  • Holiday Inn York City Centre, an IHG Hotel
    Breakfast options

    Holiday Inn York City Centre is a modern hotel, within the historic city walls.

    Lovely hotel, clean comfy rooms and nice hot breakfast.

    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,524 reviews
  • The Churchill Hotel
    Breakfast options

    This Georgian mansion is in York city centre. It mixes original features with modern style and facilities, including car parking and free Wi-Fi.

    Relaxed atmosphere. Polite staff. The restaurant.

    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 6,252 reviews

Save money on boutique in York – budget options available!

  • City Apartments - Reubens Court
    Budget options available

    City Apartments - Reubens Court are just a 5-minute walk from York’s historical centre and less than a mile from York railway station.

    It was some comfortable and in a perfect location.

    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 795 reviews
  • Tower Guest House
    Budget options available

    Award-winner of Visit York Tourism Awards 2019 and 2017 B&B of the Year, Tower Guest House offers boutique-style accommodation in a grand Victorian town house in York, about 1 mile from York Minster...

    Everything, did not dissapoint, nice touches, lovely breakfast.

    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 956 reviews
  • Ashbourne House
    Budget options available

    The property offers limited free off-street parking but also has free non restricted parking in the two adjacent streets and frequent bus services to the centre pass the property regularly.

    Everything! Would definitely stay again and recommend

    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 625 reviews
  • Trembling Madness Apartments
    Budget options available

    Tucked in an ancient courtyard where the first Norman house was built in the 12th century, these holiday apartments overlook York Minster.

    Excellent friendly staff and lovely accommodation.

    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 184 reviews
  • Guy Fawkes Inn
    Budget options available

    Standing next to York Minster, Guy Fawkes Inn, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western was the birthplace of the notorious plotter, Guido Fawkes.

    The quirkiness and history of the Inn,the location

    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,116 reviews

FAQ about boutique hotels in York







Boutique hotels that guests love in York

  • Avg. price/night: £95
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 8,252 reviews
    Lovely hotel, room 1 , was lovely and clean and designed brilliantly. Breakfast was lovely and tasty. Staff were exceptional above and beyond...would book again with no hesitation...Happy New year to you all 😊x pics took after our stay so room abit untidy 😏
    Lucinda
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £143.10
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,932 reviews
    The lovely Arts & Crafts design features and unique history of the hotel. The colour and decoration of both the public and private spaces with the celebrations for Christmas an added bonus. Helpful staff.
    Alison
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £125
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 551 reviews
    Clean and comfortable. 20 minutes walk from city centre. Free parking. Nearby pubs. 10 minutes from Designer outlet by car. Room larger than expected. Early book in.
    Julie
    Young couple
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 42 reviews
    The cottage is in a lovely location for visiting the Howardian Hills. It’s comfortably designed with the facilities you need for a couple of nights. The host was very responsive.
    Nicola
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £149
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,637 reviews
    Location was very rural and had lovely views over man made lakes. Well designed modern Skandi type architecture, built next to an existing golf course and restaurant. The surrounding countryside was very pretty and half an hours drive from Castle Howard.
    Ailsa
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £104
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,906 reviews
    Didn’t catch the man on receptions name but he was lovely and friendly, quick and efficient at checking us in and very informative. Room was lovely and clean and interior design was modern. Really good room for the price paid and we even booked on the morning of the visit. All other staff were friendly. Can’t fault anything with my visit to York’s location.
    Niall
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £134
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 8,380 reviews
    Lovely, modern design maximising function and space, whilst maintaining style. Friendly and helpful staff, and great facilities including onsite parking (limited so need to pre-book-additional charge) and great Asian tapas restaurant and bar upstairs. Great location and very clean throughout.
    Kathryn
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £180
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 444 reviews
    The rooms are very unique we loved the interior design & the code check in is great, ,location is central, beds are comfy, heating was very good & easy to use.
    MandyR13
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £135
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,194 reviews
    The room was absolutely lovely. Great interior design, quirky, very Scandinavian and amazing location.
    Etherson
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £128.42
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 15,592 reviews
    The interior design was lovely. Good breakfast options. The staff was very nice.
    Laura
    Family with young children

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