Looking for conference venues in York? You’re in the right place. You’ll find smart hotel suites on Bootham designed for clear thinking, a thoughtfully restored church hall that adds presence without the fuss, and polished riverside rooms where conversations move as efficiently as the trains at York Station. Large conference? Streamlined meeting? Or something in between? York offers venues that support productivity and keep teams engaged. Choose a setting that elevates your agenda and makes every session count.
Prices of conference venues average around £40 per person. The exact costs depend on the room size, audiovisual equipment (such as projectors or microphones), or high-speed Wi-Fi. Additional services, such as catering or on-site coordinators, may cost extra. Flexible configurations for presentations, workshops, or networking, along with amenities such as parking or dedicated breakout rooms, will also affect the price. See usual price ranges in York, based on Tagvenue data:
| From £35 | to £50 | per person |
| From £30 | to £114 | hire fee per hour |
| From £500 | to £650 | minimum spend per event |
You'll find conference venues in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in York, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (September 2026):
| Small | up to 30 guests | prices average £1680 hire fee per day |
| Medium | between 50 and 95 guests | prices average £650 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 120 guests | prices average £2154 hire fee per day |
These are the venues within 0.3 mi from central York, available to book on Tagvenue:
Based on Tagvenue data (as of September 2026), users looking for conference venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Meeting Room | prices average £33 hire fee per hour | typically between 40 and 60 guests |
| Event Space | prices average £114 hire fee per hour | typically between 100 and 150 guests |
| Coworking Space | prices average £33 hire fee per hour | typically between 15 and 40 guests |
Smaller conference venues usually fit up to 30 guests seated. Here are some great options in York, based on Tagvenue data as of September 2026:
The Library at Mercure York Fairfield Manor Hotel, rated 5/5 - meeting room for 12 guests
Venue said: The Library meeting room provides the ideal space for smaller meetings and training sessions. With a theatre layout, the room can comfortably accommodate up to 12 guests, making it perfect for intimate gatherings.
B Hive at Patch York, rated 4.7/5 - boardroom for 10 guests
Venue said: Reflecting its B-Corp values, the room is designed to support purposeful planning and impactful discussion. Just a 15-minute walk from York train station—with direct trains to London King’s Cross in under two hours—the location...
Rocket Room at National Railway Museum, rated 5/5 - boardroom for 24 guests
Venue said: The Rocket Room is a bright and flexible space for smaller presentations and meetings. It can be used on its own or in combination with the Mallard Suite for larger conferences.
Cheap conference venues in York start from £30 hire fee per hour or £450 hire fee per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:
The Pioneer Room at Mercure York Fairfield Manor Hotel, from £30 hire fee per hour
(up to 40 guests seated)
Venue said: The Pioneer Room has a capacity of up to 40 guests in a theatre layout. Perfect for medium to small corporate events, meetings, and training days.
Church at National Centre for Early Music, from £450 hire fee per event
(up to 180 guests seated)
Venue said: The Church is a flexible space and can be arranged in different ways to suit your needs. It has plenty of natural light, it is a warm space, soundproof and fully accessible.
Screen 4 at Everyman York, from £300 minimum spend per event
(up to 22 guests seated)
Venue said: With luxurious sofas, plenty of leg room and unique design features, our screens are the perfect event spaces! We regularly host: • Corporate events and conferences This space is not wheelchair accessible.
Page last updated in September 2026
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