Best Hotels in York

The historic city centre within the walls puts you walking distance from all major attractions, with boutique hotels from £80-150 per night. Clifton and Bootham just north of the centre offer Victorian B&Bs and budget options from £45-80, with easy walks to the Minster. The railway station area provides chain hotels and parking for £60-120, though it lacks character and requires crossing the river to reach historic sites.

We reviewed 8 hotels across York's key neighbourhoods to help you pick.

Historic City Centre - best for first-time visitors, history enthusiasts (luxury)

Clifton and Bootham - best for budget travellers, families with cars (budget)

Railway Quarter - best for business travellers, families arriving by train (mid-range)

Micklegate and South Bank - best for young travellers, nightlife enthusiasts (mid-range)

Fulford and South York - best for budget travellers, local experience seekers (budget)

Daily budget guide: Budget £45-65, Mid-range £85-135, Luxury £220+.

Budget

YHA York (Historic City Centre) - £25-60/night. Modern hostel in converted Victorian mansion with both private rooms and dormitories.

Travelodge York Central (Micklegate and South Bank) - £45-85/night. No-frills chain hotel with modern rooms inside medieval city walls, walking distance to attractions.

Mid-Range

Hotel Du Vin York (Historic City Centre) - £120-200/night. Former orphanage converted into a wine-focused boutique hotel with exposed brick and modern design.

Grays Court Hotel (Minster Quarter) - £100-180/night. 11th-century manor house in the shadow of York Minster with walled gardens.

The Churchill Hotel (Clifton and Bootham) - £80-140/night. Georgian townhouse hotel with modern rooms and restaurant, 5 minutes walk to York Minster.

Luxury

The Grand, York (Historic City Centre) - £180-280/night. Edwardian railway hotel with original features and York Minster views from premium rooms.

Principal York (Historic City Centre) - £140-220/night. Art Deco railway hotel inside York's historic railway station with direct platform access.

Middlethorpe Hall (Bishopthorpe) - £200-350/night. 1699 country house hotel set in 20 acres with fine dining and National Trust connections.

Book early for May through September offer warmest weather and longest daylight hours, with July and August bringing peak crowds but also outdoor festivals and extended museum hours - this is peak season and prices rise.

Getting around: Walking - city centre is compact, under 1 mile across, completely free.

Common mistake: Booking dinner without reservations during summer months when restaurants fill up by 6pm