Located in York (Bootham), The White Horse is within a 15-minute walk of York Minster and Shambles. .This inn is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from York Racecourse and 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from University of York.
The White Horse offers 5 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 5 guestrooms.
Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Food and drink
A bar/lounge
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Accessibility
No elevator
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
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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
Property is also known as
White Horse Inn York
White Horse York
The White Horse Inn
The White Horse York
The White Horse Inn York
The White Horse Reviews
Reviews
7.6
Good
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Great location. Attentive staff and good facilities.
Alex
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
4/10 Poor
Sam
Feb 17, 2026
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.
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 ..
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.
Margaret
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Dawn
Oct 30, 2025
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.
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
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
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!
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 .
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.
Friendly, attentive Staff. Room & en-suite were nice and clean. Breakfast is lovely. Fantastic location. There's parking just across from the Hotel, and at the Train Station (about a 10 min walk).
Julian
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified
6/10 Okay
Verified traveler
Jul 12, 2025
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
Great place for a night in York, just a few minutes walk in to the centre. Only complaint was the uncomfortable mattress!
Cheryl
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Annette
Nov 24, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Fab find!
Great atmosphere staff are so helpful. The cleaning is top notch our room was spotless!!Good quantity products made the breakfast it was so tasty and piping hot!! Definitely recommend this lovely little pub with its coal fire so cosy and friendly!
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 !!
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!