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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.
Central hotels · North Yorkshire · United Kingdom
We reviewed 146 hotels in York and picked the 42 best-rated for your stay.
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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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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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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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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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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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Riverside & Central
Riverside stay in York's centre with on-site parking and a choice of rooms or apartments.
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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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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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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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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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Historic Pub Stay
York
Historic pub rooms in the heart of York, steps from the Shambles.
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Spa & Parking
York
A York hotel that pairs a full spa with on-site parking and a breakfast guests repeatedly praise.
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Quiet & Convenient
York Guest house
A quiet, modern stay with private parking and a 15-minute walk to York's centre.
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City centre apartments
York Aparthotel
Self-catering apartments in York's city centre, close to the train station and historic walls.
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Guest favourite
York Inn
Exceptional staff and free parking make this York stay a reliable pick.
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Free parking
York Bed & Breakfast
Free parking and a hearty breakfast in a family-run York guesthouse, minutes from the Minster.
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Guest favourite
York Aparthotel
High-scoring self-catering apartments steps from York's Chocolate Story.
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Historic & Central
York Guest house
A well-rated York guest house steps from the train station, with praised breakfasts and friendly staff.
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Peaceful & Modern
York
A peaceful, modern stay with city views and standout service in central York.
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Central & Welcoming
York Guest house
A central York stay with a standout breakfast and easy walks to the Minster and The Shambles.
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Pub with charm
York Inn
A characterful pub-hotel with a river beer garden, home-cooked food, and a location that puts York's sights within a short stroll.
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Central & adults-only
York Guest house
A characterful adults-only stay in the heart of York, with a prime Coney Street location and a 24-hour reception.
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While no Premier Inn property is currently listed on this page, you're likely searching for a reliable, wallet-friendly stay right in the middle of York's action. For similar comfort and value, consider the 3-star Travelodge York Central, which offers free parking and is a short stroll from the city centre, or Hampton By Hilton York Piccadilly, which sits just steps from Clifford's Tower.
For a true outdoor stay, you'll need to look outside the city walls. While this page focuses on central hotels, the surrounding countryside offers campsites within a short drive of York. For a compromise, consider a stay with a garden or courtyard, like Grays Court Hotel which is steps from the Minster, or Middletons, which sits just minutes from the city walls with its own garden restaurant.
If you prefer the space and self-catering freedom of an apartment, you're in luck. The Queens Hotel & Victoria Cloisters Apartments provides a choice of rooms or apartments right in the centre, with riverside views and on-site parking. This is a great way to get a central location with the flexibility of your own kitchen.
York's central hotels are a mix of grand Victorian properties, stylish boutiques, and practical modern stays. The 4-star Holiday Inn York City Centre offers a reliable, comfortable base with a praised breakfast, while the 3-star Galtres Lodge Hotel stands out with an 8.8 rating for its old-town location and pet-friendly policy. For a truly unique stay, the 5-star Grays Court Hotel, with its garden and private parking, is a peaceful retreat just steps from the Minster.
For a first visit, stay within the city walls. The area around the Minster and the Shambles puts you in the heart of the action, while the station area is convenient for rail travel. Hotels like The Grand, The Dean Court, and Hotel Indigo York are all great central choices.
You can expect to pay between £45 and £350 per night for a central hotel, with a typical price around £111. Budget-friendly options like Ibis Styles York Centre start at just £65, while more luxurious stays like The Grand or Grays Court Hotel will be at the higher end.
Yes, many central hotels are just a short walk from the station. The Milner York is literally steps away, and The Grand, Malmaison York, and Hampton By Hilton York are also within easy reach, making it very convenient if you're arriving by train.
Parking can be a premium in the city centre, but several central hotels do offer it. Travelodge York Central, Middletons, The Churchill Hotel, and Hotel Du Vin & Bistro York all have on-site parking, which is a big plus if you're driving.
Yes, a few central hotels welcome pets. Malmaison York is a 4-star option with a rooftop bar, and Galtres Lodge Hotel & Forest Restaurant is a well-rated 3-star in the old town that is also pet-friendly.
York's heart is its historic core, wrapped in medieval walls and crisscrossed by the Shambles, the Minster, and the River Ouse. Central hotels here put you steps from the city's main sights, with many clustered around the railway station, the Minster, or along the riverfront. The most convenient stays are often in former townhouses or modern conversions, offering everything from boutique charm to family-friendly comfort.
The price for this prime location ranges from £45 for a budget room to £350 for a historic pub stay. The typical night costs around £111, but you can find good value at 3-star properties like Ibis Styles York Centre or upscale comfort at 4-star options like The Grand. This page also includes a few apartments, inns, guest houses, hostels, and homestays in the same central area, so you have more than just hotels to choose from.
If you want to be in the middle of York's history, with the Minster, Shambles, and river all on your doorstep, any of these central hotels will serve you well. They're perfect for first-time visitors and those who want to explore on foot. However, if you're traveling by car and need guaranteed parking, you might also want to look at the Hotels with parking in York page. For families, the Family Friendly hotels in York page offers more options, and if you're watching your budget, the Cheap and budget hotels in York page could be a better fit.