Hotels in Bishopthorpe

Bishopthorpe makes a peaceful, riverside alternative to staying in the middle of York, ideal for visitors who want easy access to the city without the noise or cost of a central hotel. Accommodation options in the village itself are limited, generally consisting of small bed and breakfasts, so many visitors choose to combine a look at Bishopthorpe with a hotel stay in York, only two miles away and well connected by bus, bike path or taxi.

York offers everything from boutique townhouse hotels near the Minster to larger chain hotels close to the railway station, plus a good selection of guest houses and self-catering apartments in the surrounding streets. Choosing a hotel on the south side of York, towards Bishopthorpe Road or the racecourse, puts you within easy reach of both the city centre and the Bishopthorpe riverside walk, giving the best of both a York city break and a quieter, village-edge stay. Families and couples looking for a short break often find this combination — a hotel in York with an afternoon or morning spent walking or cycling the towpath to Bishopthorpe — gives a good balance of sightseeing and fresh air.

Whichever option you choose, booking ahead is worthwhile, particularly during York's busy summer season, race days at York Racecourse, and the Christmas markets period, when accommodation across the wider area fills up quickly.