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Top rated 9.1
The Grand, York ★★★★★
York
An elegant 5-star hotel beside the station with a superb location, spacious rooms and attentive service.
Hotels · North Yorkshire · United Kingdom
We reviewed 297 hotels in York across every price band and picked the 89 best-rated.
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Top rated 9.1
York
An elegant 5-star hotel beside the station with a superb location, spacious rooms and attentive service.
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Central & Pet-Friendly
York
A York hotel with a rooftop bar and family-friendly rooms, a short walk from the National Railway Museum.
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Riverside & parking
York
Riverside 4-star with free parking and a 12:00 check-out, a short walk from York Minster.
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Rail-adjacent
York
A 4-star stay with a pool, leisure club, and a location steps from the train station and York's museums.
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Historic pub stay
York
A historic York inn with a pub, garden terrace, and rooms above the action – right by the Shambles.
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Spa retreat
York
A countryside spa hotel near York with an indoor pool, sauna, and garden views — plus free Wi-Fi and parking.
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Central & comfortable
York
A well-located York hotel with a terrace, courtyard, and high guest marks for its central position and breakfast.
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Central & Stylish
York
Playful design, friendly staff, and a central location make this a top pick in York.
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Central & practical
York
A well-located York stay with free parking and easy access to the city centre.
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River location
York
A 4-star stay by the river, with a pool, parking, and a 5-minute walk to the bus station.
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Central York stay
York
A central York hotel with a prime location near York Minster, praised for its friendly staff and comfortable rooms.
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City Centre Stay
York
A 4-star York hotel with a garden restaurant, free parking, and a pool, just minutes from the city walls.
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Central & Comfortable
York
A 4-star stay in York's centre with modern rooms and a praised breakfast buffet.
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Central & Stylish
York
Boutique 4-star in York with stylish rooms, great location, and glowing reviews for comfort and service.
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Racecourse View
York
A 4-star stay by York Racecourse with spacious, refurbished rooms and a popular spa.
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Historic & central
York Inn
Historic inn with excellent location and dining – walk to York Minster, enjoy a four-poster bed.
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Riverside Aparthotel
York Aparthotel
Riverside suites with kitchenettes, free Wi-Fi, and a short walk to York's centre – plus on-site parking and pet-friendly rooms.
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Lakeside golf stay
York
A calm lakeside retreat near York with a golf course, praised for spotless rooms and a memorable breakfast.
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5-Star Historic
York
Historic 5-star hotel in York's centre with elegant rooms and a welcoming bar.
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Central & cosy
York Inn
A friendly pub hotel near York's centre with free parking, hearty breakfasts, and rooms praised for comfort and cleanliness.
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Central with parking
York
A 4-star Bootham hotel with garden views, a lounge bar, and free parking – just a short drive from the River Ouse.
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Country house spa
York
A 4-star country house with a spa, pool, and acclaimed dining, just outside York's historic centre.
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Great location
York
A modern York stay with strong reviews for location and breakfast, steps from Clifford's Tower.
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Station-side stay
York
A reliable base steps from the station, with clean rooms, a good breakfast, and the convenience of on-site parking.
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Central & Characterful
York Inn
Stay right in the centre of York, above a pub with a rooftop bar and garden, and wake up to a hearty breakfast.
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Garden Stay
York
A peaceful garden-set hotel steps from York Minster with private parking and hearty breakfasts.
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Central & Classic
York
Get a prime spot in York's shopping district with views of Clifford's Tower from select rooms and a breakfast guests rate highly.
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Great value
York
Friendly staff, generous breakfast, and a calm location just a short stroll from York's sights and the National Railway Museum.
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Parkland stay
York
A 4-star hotel in parkland near York, praised for its friendly staff, spacious rooms and handy park-and-ride access.
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Riverside & Central
Riverside stay in York's centre with on-site parking and a choice of rooms or apartments.
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Value stay
York
A well-priced base near York’s park-and-ride, with clean rooms and a team guests repeatedly call friendly.
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Central old town
A well-rated York hotel right in the old town, with an on-site restaurant, pet-friendly policy, and free Wi-Fi.
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Garden Stay with Parking
Free parking and a garden setting in Fulford, with easy bus links into York city centre.
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Adults-only & quirky
York
A quirky adults-only hideaway with themed rooms, private rooftop hot tubs, and a prime spot steps from York's historic walls.
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Riverside budget stay
York
A friendly, clean hostel on York's riverbank with free parking and a short scenic walk into town.
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Quiet value
York
Quiet business-park location, free parking, and reliable comfort just outside York's centre.
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City-centre base
York Guest house
A friendly, well-located guest house with breakfast included, within walking distance of York Minster and the city centre.
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York city stay
York
A 4-star York hotel with a bistro, private parking and a short walk to the city's landmarks, praised for its location and food.
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Art Nouveau stay
A 4-star York stay with an Art Nouveau feel, courtyard rooms and a dining scene rated 9/10.
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Themed & Central
A seven-room, witchy-themed hideaway with imaginative decor and a central York location – a favourite for couples and families.
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Great value
York
A friendly York hotel with a bar, garden, and free parking — a short walk from the city's historic lanes.
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Central & Quiet
York
A quiet, well-run 3-star just off Bootham, minutes from York Minster, with private parking and a rare personal touch.
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Boutique Stay
York
A 38-room boutique guesthouse with a cellar bar, free parking, and a short walk to York Minster.
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City Wall location
A well-located York stay beside the City Wall, with easy train access and parking.
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Historic & Central
Historic hostel a short walk from the station and city sights, with comfy beds and a sociable bar.
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Rural simplicity
A straightforward shepherd hut stay with king beds, private showers, and a 2-6 PM check-in window.
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Countryside calm
York
A peaceful garden, traditional charm and attentive service make this countryside inn a relaxing base near York.
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Reliable choice
York
A well-rated stay with free parking, friendly staff, and a location that puts the racecourse and city within easy reach.
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Central York
York
A central York base with 104 rooms, within walking distance of the railway museum and Saint Helen's Square.
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Social & central
York
Friendly staff and a truly sociable common area make this Victorian hostel a smart base for exploring York.
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City-centre hotels put you inside the walls, within walking distance of York Minster, the Shambles and the shop-lined streets that twist between them. The trade-off is space and quiet: rooms tend to be compact, and parking is often an extra. You'll find everything from the 4-star Holiday Inn York City Centre at around £115 a night to the boutique Hotel Indigo York at £126, with the budget-friendly Ibis Styles York Centre offering a double from £65.
Staying near York station means landing directly on the platform and walking to your room in minutes, with the city centre and the National Railway Museum on your doorstep. The Grand, York, sits beside the station and charges from £168 a night for its 5-star rooms, while the Milner York is steps away with a pool and leisure club. For a more wallet-friendly option, Ibis Styles York Centre is a short stroll from the station and starts at £65.
The racecourse sits on York's southwestern edge, a short walk from the city walls and Knavesmire Road. The Delta Hotels By Marriott York is right by the course, with refurbished rooms and a spa from £100 a night. For a more luxurious countryside feel, Middlethorpe Hall & Spa is a 4-star country house with grounds and dining, albeit at £524. And for a family-friendly option, the Moxy York is central but still within reach at £91.
The Barbican, York's main concert venue, sits south of the city centre near the University of York. Hotels here are mostly a 10-15 minute walk from the walls, balancing city access with quieter streets. The Doubletree By Hilton York offers a central location with a terrace and courtyard from £97, while the Novotel York Centre is a riverside option with a pool and parking, starting at £110.
The University of York's campus lies on the eastern edge of the city, a short drive or bus ride from the historic centre. The Parsonage Hotel & Spa is a countryside retreat with an indoor pool and sauna, a 10-minute drive away and priced from £140. For a more central option that's still within easy reach of the campus, the Delta Hotels By Marriott York offers a racecourse view and a spa from £100.
York Minster is the city's architectural centrepiece, and hotels around it put you steps from the Gothic masterpiece and the medieval streets that fan out from its base. Grays Court Hotel sits literally beside the minster, with a garden and private parking, from £199 a night. The Dean Court is another central choice, praised for its staff and location from £188. For a 5-star option, Judge's Lodging is a historic townhouse with elegant rooms from £163.
Central York means the area inside the medieval walls, and it's where most visitors want to be. The Hilton York sits in the shopping district with views of Clifford's Tower from some rooms, from £112. For a stylish stay, Moxy York offers a central base with a playful design from £91, while the Travelodge York Central provides a practical, free-parking option at £101. Expect to pay a premium for the convenience, but you'll save on taxis and buses.
The Shambles, York's most famous medieval street, is the heart of the old town and a magnet for visitors. Hotels here are few but characterful: the Golden Fleece York is a historic inn with a pub and garden terrace, right by the Shambles, though it's priced at £350 a night. Just a few minutes' walk away, the Judge's Lodging offers a 5-star historic stay from £163, and the Hampton By Hilton York Piccadilly provides a modern base from £115, steps from Clifford's Tower.
York Maze, a seasonal attraction, sits on the outskirts of the city, so hotels nearby are more about countryside calm than walking distance. The Sandburn Hall is a lakeside retreat with a golf course, about a 10-minute drive away, and starts at £159 a night. For a spa-focused stay, the Parsonage Hotel & Spa offers an indoor pool and sauna within a similar distance, from £140. These are the options to choose if you're planning a family day out at the maze.
York's Christmas market fills the streets around the minster and the Shambles, so the best hotels for it are those already in the city centre. The Dean Court, right next to the minster, puts you in the thick of the festive stalls from £188 a night. The Holiday Inn York City Centre is a short walk away and starts at £115, while the Moxy York offers a stylish, central base from £91. Book early — this is one of the city's busiest times.
The York Designer Outlet is just outside the city centre, making it easy to reach from several hotels. The Novotel York Centre is a riverside option with a pool and parking, a short drive from the outlet and starting at £110. The Radisson Hotel York offers free parking and a 12:00 check-out, also convenient for outlet shopping, from £112. If you're driving, these are solid choices; the Delta Hotels By Marriott York, with a racecourse view, is another practical base from £100.
Hotel prices in York range from around £32 for the cheapest room to £524 for a luxury stay, with the typical night costing about £106. What you pay depends a lot on location: city-centre hotels near the minster tend to sit at the higher end, while places further out — like the Mercure York Fairfield Manor at £55 — offer better value.
For a first visit, staying inside the city walls — near York Minster, the Shambles or the station — puts you within walking distance of the main sights. Hotels like the Dean Court or the Holiday Inn York City Centre place you right in the heart of it, so you can spend your time exploring rather than commuting. If you'd rather have a car and don't mind driving, the racecourse area offers more space and parking.
York is a compact city and most of the hotels on this page are within a 15-minute walk of the historic centre. The station is on the western edge of the walls, so if you arrive by train you can reach the minster in about 10 minutes on foot. The city is also well served by buses and park-and-ride, making it easy to leave the car behind.
York is busiest during the summer months and around the Christmas market, so booking several weeks ahead is wise if your dates fall then. Outside those periods, you'll often find lower prices and more availability — particularly in January and February, when some hotels drop below £100 a night, like the Ibis Styles York Centre at £65.
The Christmas market is centered around Parliament Street and St Sampson's Square, just a short walk from the city-centre hotels. The Dean Court, right next to York Minster, is about a 5-minute stroll away, while the Holiday Inn York City Centre is even closer. With most central hotels within 10 minutes' walk, you can easily pop back to your room between browsing the stalls.
York's hotels cluster where the city's history is thickest: inside the medieval walls around York Minster and the Shambles, along the riverside near the station, and out towards the racecourse and the green edges of North Yorkshire. The mix runs from 5-star historic townhouses to practical 3-star chains, and the gaps between them are as much about location as luxury — a room overlooking Clifford's Tower versus a countryside spa with a golf course.
Prices span from £32 to £524 a night, with a typical rate around £106, so the choice often comes down to how you want to spend your days. At the lower end, you're trading proximity to the minster for price; at the top, you're paying for space, grounds and service. Alongside the hotels, this page also includes a handful of other stays — apartments, guest houses and the like — for when a hotel isn't quite the fit.
This set of York hotels suits almost any traveller, from budget-conscious city breakers to those celebrating a special occasion in style. It's the page to start with if you want the full range of options, but if you have specific needs, look further: the parking and family-friendly pages will help if you're driving with children, while the pet-friendly and romantic selections cater to more particular stays. For a quieter, more independent feel, the holiday homes and guest houses pages offer alternatives to the classic hotel experience.