The 5 Best Boutique Hotels in York (2025)

York, with its historic streets, charming shops, and vibrant food scene, is the perfect city for a boutique getaway. Our collection of boutique hotels offers stylish, intimate stays—spacious enough to relax, yet small enough to feel personal. From retro charm and sleek townhouses to quirky, offbeat spaces, each hotel has its own unique character. Many are tucked into York’s most interesting neighbourhoods, surrounded by independent shops, cafes, and restaurants. Why not take a look at our suggestions, and start planning your next visit?

Boutique hotels with restaurants

• Expect French bistro food on the menu at Hotel du Vin & Bistro York’s restaurant and, of course, a fine wine list. Bedrooms are smartly contemporary with masculine colours – choose the main building (a converted Victorian orphanage) rather than the extension – and there are plenty of nooks and crannies for a quiet drink.
• Food at Hotel Indigo York is hearty and comforting, with good local sourcing. The bedrooms can be a bit on the small side, but are nevertheless a delight in their styling, with some reflecting York’s confectionary industry – Smartie-patterned cushions, for example – while others are rich with exposed brickwork, shabby-chic furniture and vintage photographs of York.

Breakfast-only boutique hotels

• The Bishop & The Bison is a stunning guest house with eight individually styled rooms which reflect the owners' love of both Americana and Victoriana. You can expect statement wallpapers, carefully chosen furnishings and handpicked artworks championing both local up-and-coming artists and those from over the pond.
• 23 St Mary’s is a smart Victorian townhouse in a quiet street between the river and the Minster. Rooms are handsomely traditional, peppered with antiques, and there’s a large inviting sitting-room for relaxing after a day's sight-seeing.
• Clementine's Townhouse Hotel is a fabulous addition to York's boutique hotel scene. The bedrooms of this Victorian townhouse mix contemporary furniture with fine antiques and all boast luxurious amenities. Plus there's a walled garden, bar and spacious sitting room for relaxation after days seeing the city's sights.

Still not sure?

• Browse through our list of the best places to stay in York,
• Or expand your search to include our recommendations for the best places to stay in the whole of Yorkshire,
• Alternatively, contact one of our friendly Gurus for personalised advice.