Where to Stay in York

Whatever the budget, whatever your style, York offers a wide range of accommodation giving you an eclectic choice of inviting places to rest your head after a day of exploring.

We adore the vibrant and leisurely strolls in the city centre, yet peaceful havens offer respite from the bustling city life. In York, a plethora of luxurious spas await, step into these soothing oases and immerse yourself in moments of tranquillity and renewal with an array of treatments.

Luxuriously relaxing world class stays

• The Grand, York - experience York's most luxurious stay in this 5-star hotel in the stunning Edwardian building. The Spa is housed in the atmospheric former vaults offering luxurious, specialist treatments, an indoor pool, steam room, whirlpool and gym.

• The Principal - award-winning, ultra luxury hotel known as the 'Grande-Dame' of York. Indulge in ‘me-time’ with the fitness and leisure facilities including a pool and treatments.

• No1 by GuestHouse - a stately regency townhouse name-checked by Conde Nast Traveller and in the Times as the best places to say in the UK in 2024. The Spa at No.1 is a cocooning world of bespoke wellbeing experiences with instantly soothing vibes. You’ll find skilled therapists who will tailor treatments to address your needs.

• Delta Hotels by Marriott York - beautiful 4-star hotel, with views over world-famous York Racecourse. You can also take advantage to relax and re-energise in the fitness centre, indoor pool and spa.

• Radisson York - York's riverside hotel, with 4* facilities including restaurants and a fitness centre.

• Middlethorpe Hall & Spa - is only 2 miles from the city centre and stands in twenty acres of award-winning gardens and parkland. The Spa will take the stresses of the day away from you with an array of treatments including full body treatments to manicures.

Unique

• Nestled in secluded courtyard gardens and within the city walls, Middletons Hotel offers cosy guest rooms spread over six historic, grade II listed buildings, alongside the complimentary access to the fitness centre.

• For all things local and green Hotel Indigo York is a four-star boutique hotel that celebrates the city’s rich neighbourhood stories through its impeccably stylish design and food offerings, and also boasts a fitness suite.

• The guest house at The Bar Convent Living Heritage Centre, is a truly unique experience to stay in the UK’s oldest living convent.

• MonkBridge House is an elegant, Victorian, independent family-run guest house overlooking the River Foss.

• The Malmaison York boasts stylish bedrooms, delicious dining and sassy cocktails!

Enchanted stays

• Be charmed by glamping at The Dreamery Gardens, where you can take strolls through Northwood Fairy Sanctuary!

• Rest your bones in city centre B&Bs, including the tiny magical hotel, Hocus Pocus.

• For a spellbinding breakaway head to 101 House At the End.

Beyond York

North Yorkshire offers even more getaways for a more private and secluded experience just outside of the city:

• Castle Howard in the Howardian Hills, offers Holiday Cottages in the attractive villages nearby and a peaceful, rural retreat at its tranquil Lakeside Holiday Park;

• For a more private and secluded experience, the charming self-catering cottage known as South Lodge at Aldwark Manor Estate awaits, and comes complete with a private hot tub.

• Sandburn Hall is nestled in the beautiful Yorkshire countryside providing the perfect base to explore Yorkshire from city to coast and country. With comfortable spacious rooms in a stunning setting, they create an elegant country feel, whilst staying true to our Yorkshire roots and heritage.

• Studford Luxury Lodges are just as their name suggests! Only 25 minutes from York, 30 minutes from the coasts of Whitby and Scarborough, nestled on the edge of the North York Moors near the town of Helmsley, these lodges have all the mod cons.