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The White Horse

3.0 star property

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Close to York Minster and Shambles, The White Horse provides free cooked-to-order breakfast, a bar and more. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is £91
includes taxes & fees
26 Jul - 27 Jul

Room options

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A hotel room with a brick-patterned wall, a flat-screen TV, a wooden dresser with a tray of toiletries, and a window with a view.

Standard Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a mirror, and a bookshelf filled with books.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Bootham, a neighbourhood in York, is home to The White Horse. Notable landmarks in the area include York Minster and Shambles. Yorkshire Museum Gardens and Yorkshire Museum are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like cycling. Visit our York travel guide
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6 Bootham, York, England, YO30 7BL

What's nearby

  • A large brick building with multiple chimneys, a central entrance, and a well-maintained lawn with a curved pathway.
    York St. John University
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A pathway lined with flowers and trees, leading to a building with a tower.
    Yorkshire Museum Gardens
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A large Gothic cathedral with intricate stonework and pointed arches.
    York Minster
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A narrow street with brick buildings, a shop with a glass display, and a sign for a museum.
    Shambles
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • York Theatre Royal
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles

Getting around

  • York Station
    12 min walk
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
    61 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    8 min walk
  • The Gillygate
    7 min walk
  • Bootham Tavern
    4 min walk
  • Costa Coffee
    6 min walk
  • Brew & Brownie
    7 min walk

About this property

The White Horse

  • Inn near York Minster
  • Close to Shambles and York City Walls, The White Horse provides free cooked-to-order breakfast, a bar and more. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
  • Other perks at this inn include:
  • Smoke-free property

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the property's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Is The White Horse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The White Horse?

As of 17 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The White Horse on 26 Jul 2026 start from £91, including 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 time is check-in at The White Horse?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The White Horse?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The White Horse located?

Located in Bootham, this inn is within a 10-minute walk of St. Olave's Church and York Minster. Shambles and York City Walls are also within 15 minutes. York Station is 12 minutes by foot and York (QQY-York Train Station) is 12 minutes.

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Reviews

The White Horse Reviews

7.6

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

7.8

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 320 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 113 out of 320 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 320 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 320 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 320 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness
Friendly staff , nice room comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent position, short walk to city centre. Staff were very good & breakfast was beautiful. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Amenities
Comfortable, good breakfast, spacious bathroom, prompt and helpful customer service.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Attentive staff and good facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

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

Weekend stay york

Lovely friendly B&B stayed a few times and always made welcome. All staff Lovely and friendly and nothing is too much trouble. Great location short walk to Minster. Lots of bars and resturants near by. Would definitely recommend staying here in future
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Lovely location. Staff were very helpful. Rooms are a little tired but they are perfectly acceptable as they are clean and comfortable. Breakfast choices are great. They are more than happy to accommodate any needs. We had a planned power cut when there and the staff were very well prepared. They gave us a powerbank, pre charged lights for our room and put heating on to ensure the rooms were warm before it went off. Couldn’t have asked for better customer service. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ionela

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

❤️

The staff were amazing! Even though the building was old, I didn't mind as it felt authentic and provided a nice town experience. Everything was great, and the staff were very polite. The breakfast was excellent, and there was a fantastic live music experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just returned home from a 2 nights stay at the white horse . Scott and his staff are very friendly and very helpful. I would definitely stay here again when visiting York . Thanks for a lovely stay .
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nichola

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

Lovely LGBTQ friendly hotel

Really well located on the doorstep of the city. Had a very friendly welcome and staff were accommodating & helpful throughout. The site said it was LGBTQ friendly and it really was as a LGBT couple celebrating a wedding anniversary we felt very comfortable here. Breakfast was really nice & a decent size. The room was a good size, clean and had a nice view of the art gallery. Evening entertainment was lively & enjoyable. Will be staying here again when we next visit York.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice staff but moldy bathroom

upper floor of a pub, but not too noisy, room is big, a bit worn down, a lot of black mold in the bathroom, breakfast is from 9 to 10, but they accommodated my request for having it at 8/8.30
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosalind

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

White horse

In great location handy to shops and pubs, lovely cosy rooms, breakfast excellant plenty of everything, good pub very friendly,Would recommend,👍
Outside facing monks Barr,
From pub across road
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Roy

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

White Horse Bootham

A nice break away for a few days in York. The hotel is very central right next to Bootham Bar. Room large, cleans and staff friendly and helpful. Breakfast was good and large portions. The only problem was no parking on site and having to park at a nearby carpark cost £34 per day !!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, helpful people! The beds were so comfortable with amazing soft sheets. Breakfast was very hearty that one didnt ned lunch. It is above a pub but you couldnt hear the noise below. Karaoke night was so much fun. Very close to everything without being in the center. 10min walk to the train station. 2 min to york minister, the wall and hop on hop off buses. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Silvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice owners, nice room. I was too cold the first night but they fixed it for the rest of my stay. Maybe a bit expensive, all considered, but overall a positive experience
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

BRIAN

City Centre Pub

Basic room. No information in the room. Wi-Fi works but is only 15 Mbps. Staff very nice. Breakfast between 9 and 10am. Not bad for the city centre. We didn’t notice any adverse noise quite peaceful really.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

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

Great value, great location!

The rooms are above a pub, in a convenient location. They are alongside the York art gallery and a very short walk to the Minster. There are a number of pubs and restaurants within a short walk as you would expect. The White Horse is only around 10 minutes walk from the station on well lit busy streets. I arrived at the hotel about an hour before official check-in time, but the staff were very friendly and managed to get my room ready early while I settled down with an excellent pint (good choice of beers and hand-pulls). Food was also available, but I didn't try any. However, if it is as the good as the breakfast next day, then there should not be any complaints. The room was at the top of a flight of stairs, so be careful if you have very heavy bags. However, although it was a little tired, it was very clean, large, comfortable and warm. There was no noticeable noise from the pub or the traffic. The tea and coffee tray was well stocked, and there was plenty of storage space in the stand alone wardrobe and a separate cupboard. Despite a gap in the window, the bathroom was very warm and there were no problems with the shower. There was even a bath! Breakfast next morning was excellent, with cereals to start and a choice of simple cooked breakfasts to follow. I chose the large, but despite cancelling the toast and baked beans, it still kept me going until the evening. I will consider staying again the next time that I am in York, as the experience was excellent value
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room wasn't very clean (quite a lot of dust), and there were random quilts in random cupboards (not clean ones), and the bedroom window was painted shut, which was frustrating during a heat wave. There were a few unidentified noises of water sloshing or pouring from somewhere, both in the corner of the bedroom and in the bathroom, possibly due to being near a boiler, or just some residue from pipework. So this was a bit annoying through the night. So, the room was very dated and a bit icky (as you'd expect in a pub), but the staff were welcoming and helpful when asked about an issue. And the free breakfast was excellent, and the guy serving our breakfast was first class.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Brilliant stay at the white horse

Loved our stay very friendly welcome and rooms were nice and big with all mod cons needed for stay .breakfast included was very nice too couldn’t fault anything with a few steps out of door you were in the York walls ..
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant price for the location and service. Friendly staff. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Sam

Disliked: Amenities
Room looks nothing like the website. Window wouldn’t close. Room either boiling hot or freezing cold… bed uncomfortable with a lean so severe it almost tipped me out. Really poor water pressure in the shower… Taps etc falling apart.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is in a perfect spot just out of York as to be quiet but close enough to walk into York. It has a relaxed friendly feel with it and nothing is to much trouble for the staff, I would not hesitate to recommend it and will definitely stay there again when we next ho to York.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

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

The white horse , a little gem in a beautiful city

A very pleasant stay , room warm and comfortable, 5 minute walk from the minster , host's and staff very welcoming, great breakfast and wide variety of beers and spirits , would highly recommend a visit
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very friendly welcome and great service from Claire and the team.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Henry Moffat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We travelled to York for mini break staff were amazing. Room was immaculate. Breakfast first class. Would highly recommend this accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anders

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024