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Guy Fawkes Inn
4/565 Reviews
In May 2022, I spent 3 days in York as a treat for my birthday. This trip was one of many solo-travels that I had planned for the year and when planning this trip and looking on Booking.com I found this hotel to be the best of the bunch on money and closeness to the town. The hotel itself was part of a pub/restaurant but my room was separate from the building in a sense as it was outside and up the stairs. The pub was incredible, the atmosphere and theme was just what I was looking for and I absolutely loved the history behind the building. The room, just as expected, fit well with the theme with vintage inspired decor and furniture, a beautiful and home-away-from-home feel to it. The room was clean, comfortable and just what I wanted for my first trip to York and only second trip travelling solo. The hotel was only a few minutes walk to the town centre and The Shambles, which was just what I wanted and it was so great that during a busy day that I could nip back to my room to drop off bags and/or freshen up before heading back out. It really is a brilliant location for anyone visiting York. The food, which I only had on one occasion as there was so much choice in York, was incredible and highly recommend even if you aren't staying, to pop in for dinner. You will not be disappointed at all! All around fantastic hotel, with a great location, food, price and friendly and helpful staff. Cannot wait to stay again, thank you
The Fort York
4/536 Reviews
The Fort is in the best location for seeing the whole of York. It was clean, welcoming, had fab little touches in the room. Rooms were spacious and well laid out. No air conditioning but as one day was particularly hot, when we returned a large fan had been placed in the room. No brewing up facilities in the room but a fabulous kitchenette on the 1st floor with kettle microwave mini fridge with various types of milk in and a large variety of hot drinks to make. The staff at Kennedys bar next door could not have been more helpful or friendly. The only downside was one of our rooms was at the front over where Manahatta nightclub next door was so the noise was loud until early hours. We had already realised this when we booked though and the Fort provided free earplugs in each room and a bowl of them in the kitchenette which we thought was going above and beyond.
Galtres Lodge Hotel & Forest Restaurant
4.4/547 Reviews
From the amazing staff who assisted me moving my booking date, to the old world charm of this amazing building, with exposed beams and quirky layout. We love it here. We stayed in room 12 this time, again with exposed beams, it's right on the top floor so be careful if stairs are an issue as there is no lift. Our loft window overlooked the Chrisfmassy street below, with the festive live music playing in the daytime from the various buskers, it's truly magical.
Hocus Pocus Tiny Hotel
4.4/557 Reviews
The theme and central location just on the edge of The Shambles are amazing and I absolutely loved the stay and will be coming back. I can cope with the noise from nearby pubs for the design and spookiness of the hotel but we were in the Principium Magicae room and there is no openable window. I completely get why with the age and style of the window and there is natural light, but we were roasting because the thermostat kept resetting and we could not get it to stay below 23 and we couldn't open a window to cool down, so while I will 100% be back, and fully recommend anyone reading this visits, for me personally I would stay in a different room. Other than that the room and hotel are really lovely.
The White Horse
4/545 Reviews
We booked 2 nights for new year !! Very old building which we enjoy staying these type of properties Scott the owner very welcoming both Claire’s was very friendly and helpful As was the rest off the team Couldn’t fault our stay Live band what the duck ! Was brilliant Saturday night and New Year’s Eve was karaoke again brilliant night Bedrooms was clean bed was comfortable Breakfast was lovely and big ! Thankyou for a wonderful stay Scott and your team are a credit to you We will definitely stay again when we come back to York Donna Scott Clive Christine
Goodramgate Apartments
4.3/577 Reviews
Stayed for a night in February with my wife, 10 year old son and 8 year old daughter. Definitely a 4* star plus apartment but on checking out in a heavy rainstorm, reception would only look after our luggage pre train at £3 an item including my kids school rucksacks for their day trip i.e. not just the big suitcases! Reasoning by reception staff that this was at managers discretion and they were not a hotel. This rang as hollow as the York Minister’s bells, was not dealt with particularly courteously and meant our last interaction with the staff and lasting impression was one of annoyance at the financial opportunism. Appreciate you can’t buy a coffee for £3 these days but it’s the principle! Still lots of pros to staying here 1) fantastic location a stone’s throw from Minster 2) lot of space for the 4 of us 3) modern amenities inc good shower 4) well insulated and warm with modern heating system 5) old sloping floor does give it a quirky charm. Cons- sloping foor and average bed mattress does make you feel like you might roll out of bed at any moment.

Frequently Asked Questions

York Travel Guide

Hotels in York

Weather and Best time to travel:

Correctly placed between London and Edinburg, the York city lies in North Yorkshire, England. The city has Roman roots and is a quintessential doorstep to the ancient British Experience. Inside the city, the street and walls are still rich in history with independent shops and lively eateries around. Every month the city puts up a festival and attracts millions of visitors. The spirit of living and its murky history makes this city a must-visit. Lying around 270 kilometres north of London, the city is built at the confluence of River Foss and River Ouse. It enjoys a temperate climate which means it has four distinct seasons. The city’s climate is warmer and drier as compared to the rest of Yorkshire. It is also prone to fog, frosts and cold winds in winter, spring and early summer season. York also witnesses snowfall from December to April but it easily melts.  So, keeping all of this in mind the best season to visit would be from March to May. The city looks beautiful around this time due to flowers blooming all around. But this happens to be the peak season as well, so you may find a large crowd around and expensive accommodation. Booking is recommended!

Airport / nearby airport:

Although York doesn’t have an airport of its own, two nearby airports serve the visitors to this city. These are Manchester Airport and Leeds Bradford Airport. Manchester Airport is located in Manchester city which is 84 miles from York city centre. This distance is made easy to cover by the TransPennine Express Train, which reaches York in just an hour. There are ample trains available throughout the day. Other modes of travel include cab or bus but the journey will take more time.

York is just 22 miles north-east of Leeds and is the closest airport to the city. So another way to reach York is to take a flight to Leeds. You can either take a train or a bus or a taxi for getting to York from Leeds Bradford Airport. The train runs every 20 minutes from Leeds station to York. Alternatively, there is a bus from Leeds bus station to York city every 30 minutes by the Yorkshire Coastliner bus operator. Or else, book a taxi from the airport directly to York city, which takes 45 minutes to reach the city.

Transportation:

Roaming around the little city of York is made possible by various transports available. These include

  1. Buses: The city’s public transport system is mostly bus-based. First York operates major local buses in the city from James Street depot. Some sight-seeing buses are operated by an operator called Transdev York.
  2. York Park and Ride: This transport means is widely accepted in York city. In this system the transport company allows commuters to park their vehicles in their parking facilities and get on a bus for the forward journey. There are 6 parks and ride spots in the city, located at Monks Cross, Poppleton Bar, Rawcliffe Bar, Aksham Bar, Grimston Bar and York Designer Outlet.
  3. Taxis or Car Hire: You can always book a cab or hire a car to roam around York.
  4. Cycle Hire: York is perfectly designed for all kinds of biking adventures. Go and book yourself a cycle to explore the city.

How to get to York:

York does not have an airport of its own. But fortunately, it is served by two airports which are known for their class, connectivity and service. One of them is Manchester Airport. It is the third busiest airport in terms of passenger traffic and thirteenth airport worldwide to serve 199 destinations. It is a major hub for airlines like EasyJet, Logan Air, Ryan Air, Virgin Atlantic, TUI Airways and BA City Flyer. The airport has direct flights to many cities in countries like America, Slovakia, Italy, Spain, China, France, UAE, India and the UK. The other airport is Leeds Bradford Airport which is situated just 22 miles from York city. The airport operates flights to many domestic destinations and cities in Europe. It is a major hub for Jet2.com airline.

Hotel info, prices for different hotel range: 

York is a small city but not small in the number of people who visit here annually. Hence there are varied options to stay in the city. You will find all classes of hotels in York like the 5-star, 4-star, 3-star, flashpacker style, backpacker style and guesthouses as well. Following three areas in the city will serve you the best:

  1. Holgate and City Centre: These two areas lie close to all major attractions in the city like museums, landmarks, pubs, restaurants and recreational activities. There is a single 5-star York hotel which charges 186€ for a day. The 4-star hotel here charges somewhere between 106€ to 170€ depending on your preferences while a 3-star in this area charge between 112€ to 151€ a day.
  2. North York: Some cheap hotels in York are located here since it lies away from the city centre. This area has many shops but restaurants, pubs and hotels are limited in number.

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York Tourist Information

Top tourist attractions in York

York is a gorgeous city and the second most popular holiday destination in the UK after London. Some famous York attractions include:

  1. York Minster: Visit this sacred place in the city and feel the Glory of God. You will find collections of handcrafted stone and medieval stained glasses telling the tale of Jesus Christ. To get some gorgeous views of the city, climb up to the Central Tower which also happens to be the highest point of the city.
  2. York Castle Museum: An amazing place to get an insight into what English life had been through the centuries. The interactive galleries here have historic objects showcasing the past life. The museum also has innovative ways to learn about the city’s past.
  3. Railway Museum: Another place in your things to do in York list should be this award-winning museum which houses 200 years of train history. There are trains on which you can get on like steam trains, Royal trains and Japanese bullet trains. Be a part of interactive science shows arranged here and enjoy leisurely train rides.

Top food places in York

York is an ultimate foodie destination. It has modern fine dining restaurants, delectable street food and wine bars to tickle your taste buds. Following areas has the best food available in the city:

  • Castlegate area has some of the fine-dining restaurants in the city serving food from all over the world. It has many touristy bistros as well. Micklegate is the most interesting area in the city holding major independent eateries.
  • Do not forget to relish delicious street food shops available in the Shambles Market.
  • Gillygate has some amazing cheap cafes in the city and is a must-visit.

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