Why choose a hotel in the city centre of York?

Staying in a hotel in York city centre allows you to fully enjoy the destination, its historic streets and its main attractions without relying too much on transport.

You will be close to key areas such as the Shambles, Micklegate and Stonegate, as well as major landmarks like York Minster, Clifford’s Tower and the medieval city walls. The compact city centre is ideal for exploring on foot, with many attractions located within a short walking distance.

The city centre brings together attractions, restaurants, traditional pubs, independent shops and cultural venues, while also offering convenient access to public transport, including York railway station with direct connections to major UK cities.

On Trip.com, the search for hotels in York centre is based on a selection of properties located within 1 km of the city centre, ensuring a truly central location for your stay.

How to find a cheap hotel in York city centre?

After location, price is a key factor when choosing a hotel in York. Contrary to common belief, it is often possible to find affordable hotels in the city centre depending on the season, the type of property and how early you book.

Prices can vary during peak tourist periods, especially in summer, during Christmas markets and major events such as the York Races, so planning ahead can help secure better deals.

To optimise your budget, it is recommended to:

  • compare prices across different travel dates, as rates can vary significantly depending on demand
  • book in advance for popular periods, or check last-minute deals for more flexible trips
  • use filters to set a maximum price per night and quickly identify the best options
  • prioritise well-rated hotels that offer good value for money rather than simply the lowest price
  • check options such as free cancellation or breakfast included to avoid extra costs

Hotels in York city centre cover a wide range of budgets, from cosy guesthouses and boutique stays in historic buildings to more comfortable hotels, making it possible to find options suited to different travel styles.

Can you find hotels located in the centre of York on Trip.com?

Searching for a hotel in York city centre on Trip.com is simple. Just enter your travel dates and the number of travellers.

This page search engine will automatically display a selection of hotels located within 1 km of York city centre, including properties near key areas such as the Shambles, York Minster and the main shopping streets.

You can then refine the results using filters, including:

  • price per night
  • distance from the city centre
  • guest ratings and reviews
  • available services
  • booking conditions such as free cancellation

Each hotel page provides details about the location, facilities, prices and guest reviews so you can easily compare the available options.

Why book a hotel in York city centre on Trip.com?

Trip.com makes it easy to find and compare hotels in York city centre thanks to a range of useful search tools and reliable information.

  • A curated selection of hotels located close to York city centre
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Whether you are travelling for tourism, a weekend break or exploring York’s rich history and medieval heritage, Trip.com helps you easily compare and book the city centre hotel that best suits your stay in York.

FAQ – Hotels in York City Centre

Selection of hotels in and around York city centre

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The Grand York

9.5/10
Amazing
Posted on 19 Aug 2026|Executive Twin Room
GBGuest User
We liked the welcome by the concierge. Building is incredible. The first check-in was nice. The second check-in we were ignored walked past and Not greeted nicely when we got to our room. I wasn’t very happy with it a lot smaller more than I imagined from the pictures. Big beds though and firm. We had the executive twin. The carpets were fraid the units all worn and broken only two tinny water bottles. There was a fridge in the room but very noisy had to turn that off. wasn’t very clean in the shower. It had a connecting door in the room which I don’t like personally, I did ask the Hotel if there was another room available or if we could be upgraded, This took nearly an hour with long phone breaks to be shown to another room that was dated and had a really bad smell like mold.  I have stayed at other five star hotels and when you’re not happy they go above and beyond and didn’t feel like this Hotel did everything at all, it was overpriced. More like a 4 star in the rooms. It costs you £30 to go into the spa every time and we have to book this wasn’t keen on that either. The Service in the restaurant was great the food was loving the Ride restaurant and the Service in the spa was great with two members of staff. One looked me up and down and a bit off but There was a friendly man offering drinks and was really friendly and helpful. There were nice parts of the stay but felt the effort to change our room was poor. Won’t stay again because room was basic damaged, with the cost of the room, spa should be less.
9.5/10
Perfect
GBGuest UserWe liked the welcome by the concierge. Building is incredible. The first check-in was nice. The second check-in we were ignored walked past and Not greeted nicely when we got to our room. I wasn’t very happy with it a lot smaller more than I imagined from the pictures. Big beds though and firm. We had the executive twin. The carpets were fraid the units all worn and broken only two tinny water bottles. There was a fridge in the room but very noisy had to turn that off. wasn’t very clean in the shower. It had a connecting door in the room which I don’t like personally, I did ask the Hotel if there was another room available or if we could be upgraded, This took nearly an hour with long phone breaks to be shown to another room that was dated and had a really bad smell like mold.  I have stayed at other five star hotels and when you’re not happy they go above and beyond and didn’t feel like this Hotel did everything at all, it was overpriced. More like a 4 star in the rooms. It costs you £30 to go into the spa every time and we have to book this wasn’t keen on that either. The Service in the restaurant was great the food was loving the Ride restaurant and the Service in the spa was great with two members of staff. One looked me up and down and a bit off but There was a friendly man offering drinks and was really friendly and helpful. There were nice parts of the stay but felt the effort to change our room was poor. Won’t stay again because room was basic damaged, with the cost of the room, spa should be less.
Price per night from:€163

No.1 York

9.3/10
Great
Posted on 5 Aug 2026|Bigger Guest Room
GBGuest User
My daughter and I stayed here for 4 nights and had a great stay. The room was very nice, lovely and clean and we enjoyed the unusual touches such as the record player, dolls house for teas and coffees etc. The pantry for guests is a lovely touch too. The room was a little tight ( it was a large double) but it was manageable. The hotel is in a good spot, with an easy walk in to York Minster and the centre. The bar was a nice spot to sit and relax and all staff we encountered were very friendly.
9.3/10
Perfect
GBGuest UserMy daughter and I stayed here for 4 nights and had a great stay. The room was very nice, lovely and clean and we enjoyed the unusual touches such as the record player, dolls house for teas and coffees etc. The pantry for guests is a lovely touch too. The room was a little tight ( it was a large double) but it was manageable. The hotel is in a good spot, with an easy walk in to York Minster and the centre. The bar was a nice spot to sit and relax and all staff we encountered were very friendly.
Price per night from:€191

The Churchill Hotel

9.1/10
Great
Posted on 28 May 2026|Small Double Room
GGuest User
Beautiful hotel only 10 minutes walk from the city centre  Our room was clean and cosy  In the room was hairdryer, iron and ironing board as well as tea/coffee facilities and an electric fan which was definitely needed with temps reaching 29 degrees 🥵 The outdoor area was stunning with lots of seating and little pods to dine in of an evening very pretty all lit up at night  All the staff were friendly and helpful  We will definitely return in the near future.
9.1/10
Perfect
GGuest UserBeautiful hotel only 10 minutes walk from the city centre  Our room was clean and cosy  In the room was hairdryer, iron and ironing board as well as tea/coffee facilities and an electric fan which was definitely needed with temps reaching 29 degrees 🥵 The outdoor area was stunning with lots of seating and little pods to dine in of an evening very pretty all lit up at night  All the staff were friendly and helpful  We will definitely return in the near future.
Price per night from:€89

Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly

9/10
Great
Posted on 6 Jul 2026|Queen Room with Sofa Bed
CNJoe999
The location is great, and a morning stroll through the town was lovely. The only downside was that the hotel's air conditioning wasn't working. I contacted the front desk three times, but to no avail. The first time, the lady at the front desk suggested turning it on and off multiple times to activate it. The second time, she came to the room to demonstrate, but when that didn't work, she said she'd go to the server room to adjust the AC settings, which also yielded no results. The third time, when I contacted a different staff member at the front desk, I was asked, 'Has someone already tried to fix it?' Then they brought a fan, repeatedly saying 'I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm so sorry.' They explained that the AC cooling system couldn't be activated because the weather in York was cool. It was just 'I'm sorry' after that. It was the first time I'd heard such a reason for an AC not working. Nevertheless, the town of York is still very beautiful.
9/10
Perfect
CNJoe999The location is great, and a morning stroll through the town was lovely. The only downside was that the hotel's air conditioning wasn't working. I contacted the front desk three times, but to no avail. The first time, the lady at the front desk suggested turning it on and off multiple times to activate it. The second time, she came to the room to demonstrate, but when that didn't work, she said she'd go to the server room to adjust the AC settings, which also yielded no results. The third time, when I contacted a different staff member at the front desk, I was asked, 'Has someone already tried to fix it?' Then they brought a fan, repeatedly saying 'I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm so sorry.' They explained that the AC cooling system couldn't be activated because the weather in York was cool. It was just 'I'm sorry' after that. It was the first time I'd heard such a reason for an AC not working. Nevertheless, the town of York is still very beautiful.
Price per night from:€97

Malmaison York

8.9/10
Very Good
Posted on 26 Jun 2026|Standard Twin Room
IDAnonymous User
I am very disappointed with my room assignment. Before my arrival, I specifically requested rooms near the elevator and connecting rooms (or at least rooms close to each other) because I am traveling with my young children. Unfortunately, none of my requests were accommodated. Instead, I was assigned two separate rooms on different floors (2nd and 6th floors). To make matters worse, each floor requires a separate key card to access, making it extremely inconvenient and nearly impossible for my family to move between rooms. Additionally, one of the rooms is located at the very end of the hallway, far from the elevator, despite my request for a room nearby. These arrangements are the exact opposite of what I requested and create significant difficulties when traveling with children. I made these requests in advance because they are important for my family’s safety and convenience, yet they appear to have been completely overlooked.
8.9/10
Perfect
IDAnonymous UserI am very disappointed with my room assignment. Before my arrival, I specifically requested rooms near the elevator and connecting rooms (or at least rooms close to each other) because I am traveling with my young children. Unfortunately, none of my requests were accommodated. Instead, I was assigned two separate rooms on different floors (2nd and 6th floors). To make matters worse, each floor requires a separate key card to access, making it extremely inconvenient and nearly impossible for my family to move between rooms. Additionally, one of the rooms is located at the very end of the hallway, far from the elevator, despite my request for a room nearby. These arrangements are the exact opposite of what I requested and create significant difficulties when traveling with children. I made these requests in advance because they are important for my family’s safety and convenience, yet they appear to have been completely overlooked.
Price per night from:€98

Roomzzz York City

8.8/10
Very Good
Posted on 8 Jul 2026|Smart Studio
HKGuest User
The location by the river is very quiet. All the city's attractions are within walking distance. Although the room is small, it has a small pantry where you can cook simple meals, which is a great plus! The lobby has a 24-hour coffee machine with freshly ground coffee, and croissants are available for breakfast in the morning. Starting the day with a cup of rich coffee and a croissant before heading out for your day's activities is indeed an excellent choice!
8.8/10
Perfect
HKGuest UserThe location by the river is very quiet. All the city's attractions are within walking distance. Although the room is small, it has a small pantry where you can cook simple meals, which is a great plus! The lobby has a 24-hour coffee machine with freshly ground coffee, and croissants are available for breakfast in the morning. Starting the day with a cup of rich coffee and a croissant before heading out for your day's activities is indeed an excellent choice!
Price per night from:€83

Hotel Indigo YORK by IHG

8.6/10
Very Good
Posted on 22 Jul 2026|Standard Room
USSuzieQue
Hotel Indigo in York has a great location near to the city wall. It’s a very easy city to walk and it was nice to pop back to drop of shopping and have a rest during the day. The room was very quiet, the bed was super comfy and the shower had excellent pressure. Breakfast had lots of choice and was yummy. I really enjoyed my stay as the staff were friendly and helpful. Will stay here again when I visit York next!!
8.6/10
Perfect
USSuzieQueHotel Indigo in York has a great location near to the city wall. It’s a very easy city to walk and it was nice to pop back to drop of shopping and have a rest during the day. The room was very quiet, the bed was super comfy and the shower had excellent pressure. Breakfast had lots of choice and was yummy. I really enjoyed my stay as the staff were friendly and helpful. Will stay here again when I visit York next!!
Price per night from:€114

Burn Hall Hotel

8.4/10
Very Good
Posted on 6 May 2026|Standard Double Room
GBLidiia K
The hotel is good, situated in a nice place (for drivers), parking is free. Room was of a good size, very clean and quiet. Water pressure and temperature were amazing, enjoyed our showers. Good to have a breakfast included as well. Hotel is clean and looks recently renovated. Floors are solid. Huge and good towels, a lot of light in the room. Heating was on when it got colder. Staff were very friendly and nice. Parking was full because of the bank holiday, had to stay far on an overflow parking, good that they have it. Warning about 160 fee for running hot water with the steam was honestly scary and inappropriate. Bed was just double, small for us. We were only able to sleep on our sides (my husband is big, I am average). Breakfast was tasty, but basic. Coffee (you choose tea or coffee) in a pot was too much for 1 person and not tasty at all. No fresh vegetables or/and vegetables, no sliced cheese, no pastry.
8.4/10
Perfect
GBLidiia KThe hotel is good, situated in a nice place (for drivers), parking is free. Room was of a good size, very clean and quiet. Water pressure and temperature were amazing, enjoyed our showers. Good to have a breakfast included as well. Hotel is clean and looks recently renovated. Floors are solid. Huge and good towels, a lot of light in the room. Heating was on when it got colder. Staff were very friendly and nice. Parking was full because of the bank holiday, had to stay far on an overflow parking, good that they have it. Warning about 160 fee for running hot water with the steam was honestly scary and inappropriate. Bed was just double, small for us. We were only able to sleep on our sides (my husband is big, I am average). Breakfast was tasty, but basic. Coffee (you choose tea or coffee) in a pot was too much for 1 person and not tasty at all. No fresh vegetables or/and vegetables, no sliced cheese, no pastry.
Price per night from:€54

Holiday Inn YORK by IHG

8.3/10
Very Good
Posted on 5 Aug 2026|Standard Double Room With Sofa Bed And Bath And Shower
MYTony SA
This was the second time we stayed here. Lovely location. Not too far from York City Centre but far enough for serene environment. Taking a Uber to the Shambles costs about £6-7. Clean rooms.
8.3/10
Perfect
MYTony SAThis was the second time we stayed here. Lovely location. Not too far from York City Centre but far enough for serene environment. Taking a Uber to the Shambles costs about £6-7. Clean rooms.
Price per night from:€62

Diamonds Lodge Near York Hospital

7.9/10
Good
Posted on 2 Jul 2026
CNGuest User
I got lost because of my own navigation issues, but a lady on the phone was incredibly patient, guiding me the entire time. She even slowed down her speech, understanding that I might not comprehend everything easily, which helped me a lot. On the way, I also met a kind local who helped me communicate. The hotel itself is totally worth it, but you definitely need to use precise GPS coordinates as searching for the name directly might bring up multiple branches. Check-in was actually quite simple. A big thank you once again to the kind lady who answered the phone! 🤗
7.9/10
Perfect
CNGuest UserI got lost because of my own navigation issues, but a lady on the phone was incredibly patient, guiding me the entire time. She even slowed down her speech, understanding that I might not comprehend everything easily, which helped me a lot. On the way, I also met a kind local who helped me communicate. The hotel itself is totally worth it, but you definitely need to use precise GPS coordinates as searching for the name directly might bring up multiple branches. Check-in was actually quite simple. A big thank you once again to the kind lady who answered the phone! 🤗
Price per night from:€45

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