We have chosen a perhaps unexpected name for our small boutique hotel. For the curious, the name brings together two locations close to our hearts. The first is of course the great city of York, the home of the beautiful Minster and its religious presence. The Bishop refers to the long ecclesiastical heritage of the Diocese and Province of York, with its first archbishop Paulinus having been appointed in 627 C.E. The Minster is an airy, welcoming cathedral; it draws you in and makes you feel instantly comfortable with its colourful stained glass windows, the famous Heart of Yorkshire warmly reflecting the day’s light, and the Kings’ Screen standing proudly at the end of the nave. This is a sanctuary of pure grace. The second is the nomadic grazer that roams the Rockies and Great Plains – the bison. We lived and worked in the United States, travelling widely to explore and enjoy this immense continental nation. One of the most memorable trips was to Wyoming and South Dakota where we observed herds of bison chewing amiably at rest or walking in the frosty morning mists of early winter.

We are the proud winners of the "Best B&B and Guesthouse 2023" at the Visit York Tourism Awards. The Bishop & The Bison offers a unique interpretation of the British bed and breakfast. Immerse yourself in the luxury and comfort of this independent boutique hotel located in the ancient city of York. The hotel is ideal for a romantic couple’s weekend away, as luxury accommodation for the York Races, or for those seeking the arts, history and heritage. All our guests enjoy five-star hospitality, a hearty breakfast of the finest local ingredients, that has been awarded 5 stars from the AA. Free high-speed wifi throughout the property, the gorgeous Bishopthorpe Dining Room and an outside courtyard for breakfast or for an afternoon drink, or more comfort and relaxation in the President’s Lounge. We offer a complimentary happy hour for all guests seven days a week. We are an LGBTQ friendly boutique hotel. All guest rooms are ensuite and refurbished to the highest standards. We offer free parking to guests who book with us directly. The guest house is fully licensed. Roam free! The Bishop & The Bison awaits to provide you with the warmest of Yorkshire hospitality.

Must Do’s York has a wide spectrum of attractions to visit across the city. We have the Minster, the Bar Walls, the Jorvik Viking Centre, medieval architecture in the Shambles, outdoor adventures on a River Ouse cruise Yorkshire Museum, the National Railway Museum, the Clifford Tower, the York Dungeon. Or curiously named streets such as Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate, the eateries of Fossgate, the Theatre Royal, the York Racecourse, or the Archbishop of York’s Bishopthorpe Palace.