The Best Hotels in York, UK

Here’s our manually curated guide to the best luxury, boutique, and most charming hotels in York. Bon voyage!

Hannah, Travel Blogger

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The Grand, York

Rated 9.3 in 7606 reviews

The 5-star Grand Hotel offers stylish rooms. Set in the iconic Grade II listed former railway headquarters, it has… See more

The 5-star Grand Hotel offers stylish rooms. Set in the iconic Grade II listed former railway headquarters, it has bedrooms that feature free WiFi, a flat-screen TV, bathrobes, slippers, Molton Brown toiletries and an evening turn down service.

The Rise Restaurant, Terrace & Bar offers modern British cuisine, with locally sourced, freshly prepared dishes. The open kitchen and spacious setting at The Rise, York creates an immersive and social dining experience for guests, guests can enjoy afternoon tea, lunch time snacks or an evening of luxury.

The Grand, York is currently undergoing an extensive and exciting spa renovation, meaning that the spa and gym facilities are currently unavailable. However, guests are welcome to book Elemis spa treatments to enjoy throughout the duration of the renovations. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Rooms from $201

Malmaison York

Rated 8.3 in 8263 reviews

Situated conveniently in the centre of York, Malmaison York offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, private parking… See more

Situated conveniently in the centre of York, Malmaison York offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, private parking and room service. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space. The property features a fitness centre, restaurant and shared lounge, and York Railway Station is 400 metres away.

The units at the hotel come with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a safety deposit box. All rooms are fitted with a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Guest rooms will provide guests with a desk and a kettle.

A buffet, à la carte or continental breakfast can be enjoyed at the property.

York Minster is 500 metres from Malmaison York, while Bramham Park is 26 km away. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 47 km from the property.

Rooms from $115

The Milner York

Rated 8.2 in 6784 reviews

The 4-star The Milner York, formerly The Royal York Hotel, is set in quiet gardens, with views into the new Garden Room… See more

The 4-star The Milner York, formerly The Royal York Hotel, is set in quiet gardens, with views into the new Garden Room overlooking York Minster. Free WiFi is available through the hotel, and the leisure club includes a sauna, steam room and heated indoor pool.

It has stylish and modern rooms featuring a flat-screen Smart TV, tea/coffee making facilities, and a work space area. Guests will find an iron, ironing board and hairdryer in the wardrobe and each bathroom has a rain shower.

The Refectory Kitchen and Terrace, and Chapter House bar offer fresh, seasonal food with a local flavour, while traditional afternoon tea is served in the Garden Room. A full English buffet breakfast is available each morning.

With a gym and indoor pool the hotel is next door to York Train Station, with fast and frequent connections to London, Scotland and across the north of England. The property offers parking for guests driving to the property. The historic city centre and York Shambles are a 5-minute walk from the hotel and York Racecourse is 5 minutes' drive away.

Rooms from $118

Hotel Indigo York by IHG

Rated 8.7 in 2847 reviews

With a high quality fresh design, Hotel Indigo York offers boutique guest rooms in the centre of York. Rooms are air… See more

With a high quality fresh design, Hotel Indigo York offers boutique guest rooms in the centre of York. Rooms are air conditioned and free WiFi is accessible throughout.

Parking is available two minutes walk away from the hotel, however we are unable to guarantee or reserve parking spaces as it is 'first come first serve basis'. There is another public car park next to the Indigo car park which you can use and you pay directly at that car park, situated on Peel Street. Please message the team for further details if required'.

Hotel Indigo York offers rooms decorated to reflect the story of the neighbourhood. All rooms have a mini fridge with complimentary water. Additional amenities include 100% Egyptian cotton linen, a bathroom with rainfall shower and a 32-inch flat-screen TV.

The onsite bar offers a selection of drinks from local beers, York Gin and cocktails amongst familiar favourites. Further bars, boutique shops and restaurants can be found within a 10-minute walk of the property.

York Minster is less than 1 mile from the property. York Railway Station is 20 minutes away on foot, whilst Leeds Bradford Airport is 30 miles from the property.

Rooms from $96

No 1 by GuestHouse, York

Rated 9.0 in 1295 reviews

A boutique hotel in the heart of York just a 10-minute walk from York Minster. The building is a Grade II Listed Regency… See more

A boutique hotel in the heart of York just a 10-minute walk from York Minster.

The building is a Grade II Listed Regency townhouse with sash windows, high ceilings, a sweeping central staircase, and ivy around the door. Inside you’ll find pantries stocked full of treats, great restaurant food throughout the day, drinks from the bar and a spa centred on bespoke therapies.

There’s 38 bedrooms, including three suites that are dotted around the building’s three floors. Each one has its quirks courtesy of the building’s heritage detailing. The rooms feature a flat-screen Smart TV, tea/coffee making facilities, an iron and hairdryer in the wardrobe.

The spa sits down in the arches of the cellar. It’s a cocooning world of bespoke wellbeing experiences. There are five treatment rooms, including a room for two. And a soothing space for post-treatment relaxation.

The Marmalade Lounge at No.1 is where the perfect afternoon tea is served. It combines savoury and sweet treats that honour the noble tradition but brings playful flavours together to give it a twist for today.

Pearly Cow is there for when something more substantial is needed. Pearly Cow is a new restaurant at 1, Clifton that is devoted to respecting what thrives nearby – the herds, breeds, crops, and catches that sum up the area’s flavour. The produce of land and sea we source is strictly the best – the wildest. Breakfast is light, hearty, or kick-starting with oysters and spiced-as-you-like bloody Marys. Lunch and dinner feature star ingredients in classics, interpretations, sharing dishes, and divine desserts. And kids have their own Pearly Calves menu. Afternoon tea is afternoon sea – a very fresh take on this timeless treat. And on Sundays, traditional roasts bring a beautiful close to the week

A paid private car park is located on site. York Railway Station can be reached in 15 minutes on foot.

Rooms from $166

The Dean Court

Rated 8.7 in 3730 reviews

Situated in York, 200 metres from York Minster, The Dean Court features accommodation with a private parking. Among the… See more

Situated in York, 200 metres from York Minster, The Dean Court features accommodation with a private parking. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel has family rooms.

Breakfast is served with views of York Minster. Guests can enjoy fresh coffees, drinks and snacks in the elegant lounge.

Each individually decorated room at The Dean Court has a TV and a work desk. The stylish private bathrooms also include a hairdryer.

The Jorvik Viking Centre and the Shambles, a historic cobbled street with bars and pubs, are both less than 10 minutes’ walk away. York Rail Station is 800 metres from the hotel and York Racecourse is under a 10-minute drive away.

Rooms from $147

Impossible Motel

Rated 8.5 in 1283 reviews

In a prime location in the centre of York, Impossible Motel provides air-conditioned rooms, a terrace, free WiFi and a… See more

In a prime location in the centre of York, Impossible Motel provides air-conditioned rooms, a terrace, free WiFi and a restaurant. Featuring a bar, the hotel is close to several noted attractions, around 300 metres from York Minster and around 800 metres from York Railway Station. The property is non-smoking and is located 26 km from Bramham Park.

All guest rooms in the hotel are fitted with a kettle. Every room has a private bathroom with free toiletries, while certain rooms here will provide you with a patio and others also provide guests with city views. All units in Impossible Motel are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer.

With staff speaking Spanish, Hindi, Dutch and Romanian, around-the-clock guidance is available at the reception.

Harrogate International Centre is 35 km from the accommodation, while Royal Hall Theatre is 36 km away. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 47 km from the property.

Rooms from $133

Hotel Du Vin & Bistro York

Rated 8.8 in 2334 reviews

In the Mount area of York, this Hotel du Vin features elegant boutique rooms and a bistro-style restaurant. York’s city… See more

In the Mount area of York, this Hotel du Vin features elegant boutique rooms and a bistro-style restaurant. York’s city centre is only 0.5 miles from this 19th-century, Grade II listed building.

With a flat-screen TV and Egyptian linen, each room at Hotel Du Vin & Bistro York is also uniquely styled. Sleek private bathrooms boast power showers, and all rooms have air conditioning.

The Bistro restaurant serves a fine menu of modern European cuisine, made using local cheeses, seafood and meat from a family farm. The stylish bar has an extensive list of cocktails and fine wines.

York Train Station is within half a mile, whilst stunning York Minster is 1 mile away. The Jorvik Viking Centre is 15 minutes’ walk, passing many restaurants and bars on the way.

Rooms from $110

Radisson Hotel York

Rated 8.2 in 7467 reviews

Radisson Hotel York features modern air-conditioned accommodation, a stylish restaurant and bar, 12 meeting rooms and… See more

Radisson Hotel York features modern air-conditioned accommodation, a stylish restaurant and bar, 12 meeting rooms and event facilities. Overlooking the River Ouse, the hotel is located in the centre of York, within a 10-minute walk from landmarks such as York Minster Cathedral, the York Dungeon and The Shambles. Parking is available and is subject to availability. Free WiFi is available throughout.

Each room features bathrooms with drench showers, flat-screen digital TVs, a safe and our Click & Collect service - where you order from our menu in your room and collect at the pick up point once ready. Some rooms enjoy views of the river.

RBG Bar & Grill serves an international menu with river views, and guests can enjoy a cocktail at the bar.

From the property, the Jorvik Viking Centre is a 6-minute journey on foot and the Railway Museum is just within a 15-minute walk. York Train Station and the shopping district are just a 5-minute stroll away. York Racecourse is a 10-minute drive away, while Leeds Bradford Airport is 31 miles from the hotel.

Rooms from $87

Middletons

Rated 8.5 in 3285 reviews

Middletons is a collection of six historical, Grade-II listed building situated around a secluded courtyard garden in… See more

Middletons is a collection of six historical, Grade-II listed building situated around a secluded courtyard garden in the heart of York city centre, 800 metres from York Rail Station and York Minster. It offers complimentary access to a fitness centre with a gym. The hotel is 7 minutes' drive from York Racecourse.

Individually decorated, the en suite rooms have free high-speed WiFi, a TV and tea and coffee-making facilities as basic facilities.

A fresh breakfast is available every morning and the modern Sawmill restaurant offers a Yorkshire Tapas Menu throughout the day. Guests can also enjoy a drink on one of two sunny terraces or in the hotel gardens.

The hotel is just 5 minutes' walk to the main shopping areas and main attractions. The famous Grand Opera House and York Dungeons are just a short stroll away. Secure on-site parking is available at an extra cost.

Rooms from $116

Clementine's Guest House

Rated 9.2 in 1980 reviews

Set in secluded gardens, Clementine's Guest House, has free WiFi and characterful rooms. Clementine's Guest House. All… See more

Set in secluded gardens, Clementine's Guest House, has free WiFi and characterful rooms. Clementine's Guest House.

All 27 en-suite bedrooms have been individually decorated with antique furniture and feature both tea/coffee making facilities and an en-suite bathroom with complimentary toiletries.

Guests can relax in the residents lounge or the private, walled garden to the rear of the property.

Clementine's Guest House is just a 10-minute stroll from the historic city centre and picturesque Shambles shopping area. York Railway Station can be reached in a 20-minute walk.

Rooms from $72

Middlethorpe Hall & Spa

Rated 9.2 in 578 reviews

With a boutique spa and magnificent gardens, Middlethorpe Hall & Spa offers award-winning food and scenic views. The… See more

With a boutique spa and magnificent gardens, Middlethorpe Hall & Spa offers award-winning food and scenic views. The hotel overlooks York Racecourse, and is just 2 miles from the historic city centre.

The elegant bedrooms are decorated with antiques, and many have views of the grounds. All rooms feature a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with fluffy robes and free toiletries.

Guests can relax in the indoor swimming pool, spa bath, sauna or steam room. There is also a gym in the Victorian summer house, and the grounds feature leafy terraces and fragrant orchards.

The grand restaurant features panelled walls and garden views, and guests can enjoy creative British cuisine by candlelight. The menus feature fresh local produce and ingredients from the kitchen garden.

Built in 1699, the historic Middlethorpe Hall is now part of the National Trust and all profits are donated to the charity. The hotel is just a 5-minute drive from York Minster, and offers free on-site parking.

Rooms from $180

Jorvik House

Rated 8.7 in 3614 reviews

Dating back to the 1750s and overlooking the 11th-century church of St Olafs and the remains of St Mary’s Abbey, Jorvik… See more

Dating back to the 1750s and overlooking the 11th-century church of St Olafs and the remains of St Mary’s Abbey, Jorvik House has a 24-hour front desk and a bar. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property.

All rooms have en-suite facilities with a bath and shower over or walk-in shower. Complimentary toiletries are provided. The rooms feature a flat-screen TV with Freeview, tea/coffee making facilities and Egyptian cotton sheets. A continental breakfast is available in the morning.

York Rail Station is 10 minutes’ walk from the Jorvik and York Museum Gardens is just over 5 minutes’ walk away.

Rooms from $118

Delta Hotels by Marriott York

Rated 8.2 in 3806 reviews

Set against the scenic backdrop of York Racecourse, Delta Hotels by Marriott York offers an elegant and relaxing… See more

Set against the scenic backdrop of York Racecourse, Delta Hotels by Marriott York offers an elegant and relaxing retreat, perfect for a city break, romantic getaway, or family escape. Just minutes from York’s historic city centre, our hotel combines modern comfort with timeless charm, ensuring a truly memorable stay.

Wake up to breathtaking racecourse views from select rooms, some with private balconies—perfect for a morning coffee or sunset drink.

Dine in style at the Cast Iron Bar & Grill, where you can savour seasonal, locally inspired dishes while enjoying the panoramic parkland scenery. Unwind on our sun terrace, the perfect spot to relax with a drink and take in the tranquil surroundings.

Relax and recharge in our heated indoor pool, sauna, and leisure club, or enjoy a game of tennis on our private courts.

Convenient on-site parking makes exploring York effortless, whether you're visiting for business or leisure.

Easy access to York’s top attractions – we’re just 2 miles from the historic centre, home to York Minster, Jorvik Viking Centre, and The Shambles.

Spacious, stylish rooms with plush bedding, tea & coffee facilities, and everything you need for a comfortable, restful stay.

Perfectly located: Just a 5-minute taxi ride from York Rail Station and close to Pike Hills Golf Club, making it ideal for both city explorers and countryside lovers.

Book now for an unforgettable York getaway where relaxation meets adventure!

Rooms from $99

The Lawrance Luxury Aparthotel - York

Aparthotel

Rated 9.2 in 5790 reviews

These stylish apartments are located on Micklegate and Tanner Row in York. Arranged around a traditional courtyard, they… See more

These stylish apartments are located on Micklegate and Tanner Row in York. Arranged around a traditional courtyard, they offer contemporary accommodation with free WiFi, 5 minutes’ walk from York Train Station.

The Lawrance Luxury Serviced Apartments are air conditioned and all come with a cosy lounge area with a sofa and HDTV. The modern kitchens include a washing machine, dishwasher, oven and microwave.

There are various bars, restaurants and shops within a 5 minutes’ walk from the property and the historic centre is just a 10 minutes’ walk away across the River Ouse.

The 5-star sister Tanner Row property features individually air-conditioned apartments with glass fixtures and fittings, and luxurious linens.

The Lawrance apartments are within a 10 minutes’ walk of York Minster, York Theatre and York Art Gallery, while York Castle is less than half a mile away. Micklegate Bar, a historic 12th century gateway to the city, is 3 minutes’ walk away.

Rooms from $122

Novotel York Centre

Rated 8.3 in 5444 reviews

On the banks of the River Foss, Novotel York Centre is situated near the historical city walls and a short river stroll… See more

On the banks of the River Foss, Novotel York Centre is situated near the historical city walls and a short river stroll to the centre.

The rooms at the Novotel York Centre are spacious and modern, with an en-suite bathroom and separate toilet. They also feature an 55'' LCD TV, and tea/coffee making facilities.

The Gourmet Bar serves a range of international dishes as well as light snacks and afternoon tea.

There is a spacious outdoor terrace area.

The Novotel York Centre is less than 1 mile from York Minster and is a short walk from the shops, business centres and the University of York. York Railway Station is just 1 mile away. York Racecourse is 10 minutes away by car and walkable in 20 minutes. The Barbican is just a short walk away from the hotel.

The pool is available from 7am-10pm subject to availability. You can book one 30 minute slot a day and these must be pre-booked with the reception desk direct or via email or phone call.

Rooms from $97