The Bootham Tavern - York

2.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in York, 3-minute walk to York Minster

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Standard Double Room, Ensuite | Bathroom
Standard Double Room, Ensuite | Bathroom
Standard Double Room, Ensuite | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Standard Single Room, Ensuite | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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29 Bootham, York, England, YO30 7BW
  • Place, Yorkshire Museum Gardens
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, York Minster
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Shambles
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Single Room, Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

York

Located in Bootham, The Bootham Tavern - York is within a 5-minute walk of York Minster and within 15 minutes of other popular attractions like Shambles. This 6-room bed & breakfast welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • York Theatre Royal - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • York St. John University - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Yorkshire Museum Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • York Minster - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Shambles - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • York Station - 11 min walk
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brew & Brownie - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bootham Tavern - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Eagle & Child - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mannion & Co - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bean & Gone Coffee - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Bootham Tavern - York

Bed & breakfast in York, 3-minute walk to York Minster
At The Bootham Tavern - York , guests have access to free WiFi in public areas. Front-desk staff can help with luggage storage, and provide local restaurant recommendations.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Other amenities include electric kettles, desks, and wardrobes or closets.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-10:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

The Bootham Tavern York York
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The Bootham Tavern - York Bed & breakfast
The Bootham Tavern - York Bed & breakfast York

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at The Bootham Tavern - York ?

The Bootham Tavern - York provides free cancellation on some room rates. For specific requirements, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at The Bootham Tavern - York ?

As of Jan 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Bootham Tavern - York on Jan 18, 2026 start from $79.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What is there to do around The Bootham Tavern - York ?

This bed & breakfast is situated in Bootham within a 10-minute walk of York Minster and Shambles. You'll also find York Theatre Royal and Yorkshire Museum Gardens less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at The Bootham Tavern - York ?

No, there isn't parking available at the bed & breakfast.

Does The Bootham Tavern - York feature a casino on the premises?

No, The Bootham Tavern - York doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Bootham Tavern - York ?

No, there is no indoor pool at this bed & breakfast.

Are there hot tubs at The Bootham Tavern - York ?

No, this bed & breakfast doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Bootham Tavern - York have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, The Bootham Tavern - York doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does The Bootham Tavern - York allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Bootham Tavern - York .

Are there connecting rooms at The Bootham Tavern - York ?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this bed & breakfast.

Where is the closest airport to The Bootham Tavern - York ?

The closest major airport to The Bootham Tavern - York is Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford), which is about 24.2 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Bootham Tavern - York ?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at The Bootham Tavern - York .

The Bootham Tavern - York Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 87 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A perfect location for the event I attended in York with great access to the Minister, Contemporary Art Gallery, De Grey Rooms, Bars and Restuarants. Didn't spend much time in the hotel, unfortunately (not even for breakfast). There was too much to do in the city!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terrence

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jere Reynolds

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
This is a property with a few rooms above a busy tavern. Our room was equipped with a tub but no shower. The facilities were definitely not luxury by any means, but the location was a excellent and the staff warm and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mandy solo trip

Situated in good spot near Minster, Shambles and not to far from train station (12 mins walk). Room was clean and comfortable. Staff very helpful and polite, good full english.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very close to all tourist Attractions parking just behind hotel but very expensive during the day. Free overnight from midnight until 8am. The bar has loud music at weekends which you will hear in your room so go to bed late or join in the fun at the bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely cosy room

Lovey cosy room above the taven with nice cooked breakfast room clean bed comfy adequate shower road bit noisy but to be expected as its in the center of york we requested a particular room and we got the room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Traveled with group
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Janet

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was a lovely room very warm cosy. But the only issue there was no shower or handrail to help get in and out of a large bath. The shower would have been helpful. You need to realised that the was music at night in the pub below the rooms. The staff and breakfast were lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Louise

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

No working shower in a tired room

The room was tired, dirty and didn’t have a working shower. The hotel manager NEVER responded to any of our messages or emails. Non existent customer service. The bar staff was extremely defensive when I complained about a non working shower. I would not recommend this establishment.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Bethan

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Avoid! It’s cheap for a reason! Didn’t end up stopping here due to the absolutely insane amount of noise coming from the bar below. It went on until the early hours of the morning, massively exceeding the closing time advertised online, as well as the legal quiet period of 11pm. Cut our trip short and drove the 3 hours home at 1am. There was nothing on the listing to say there might be noise, and we weren’t told about it when checking in. Tried to get a refund due to it not being as advertised and was refused. I’m glad it was so cheap because I’ve wasted £90 that I’m not getting back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

J

Liked: Staff & service

Great location and live music in the pub below

Great location. Very friendly and helpful staff. Pub below is a great pub with fantastic live music. If you want to go to bed early this is not the place for you. Room and ensuite in need of update
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Huannian

Disliked: Staff & service
Very bad experience, when I checked in I was told their breakfast would start at 9. I said I would be leaving by 8:30 and I was told I could take my breakfast away at 8. Very disappointed I didn't get anything and the staff said there was none.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Central and convenient
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Kay

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Dias

Business traveler
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Not much selection with breakfast- staff could have been more helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tibbers

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jade

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was excellently situated just around the corner from the Minster. The rooms are well presented with everything you need and staff are very helpful. The pub down stairs is well stocked and a nice environment to be in. Jane was amazing and very generous on our arrival to take our bags in early so we could make the most of our time in York. The breakfast offer is great and the food was lovely, well cooked and great products. The cost of the breakfast offer was well priced and so worth the money spent. I would highly recommend this place for your visit and would happily pay to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Single Room - Comfortable

I stayed here for two nights on the wsy back from Scotland to London. I always love York. The room above the pub was comfortable and had all that was needed for the two nights. The check in was quick and was shown to my room. There is no view from the room which didnt bother me as only needed the bed. The shower was good and refreshing. The normal tea and coffee was supplied. It was surprisingly quiet given that it was above a pub.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Karola

Very central and very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect pub with great rooms

A lovely pub in the centre of York with rooms and a pay and display carpark behind it. I've stayed here before and will always stay here whenever I visit York.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely room all we needed. Only problem was shower kept stopping working but landlady planned to fix it
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location for a wedding we were attending. Great breakfast and very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025