The Best Hotels in York

What's York like?

People go to York to see famous monuments such as Shambles, as well as to enjoy its many popular attractions like York Dungeon. This welcoming city is also known for its museums and bars. Take in some culture at top places like Jorvik Viking Centre and York Castle Museum. Merchant Adventurers' Hall and York Minster are other popular sights to see.

Where are the best places to stay in York?

Below are the number of accommodation options by star rating in York and the surrounding area:

• • 19 5-star accommodation from GBP 56 per night
• • 230 4-star accommodation from GBP 38 per night
• • 158 3-star accommodation from GBP 29 per night
• • 17 2-star accommodation from GBP 19 per night

How to get to York

Flights to York

• • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford), 24.3 mi (39.2 km) from central York

Things to see and do in York

What to see in York

• • Shambles
• • Merchant Adventurers' Hall
• • York Minster
• • Clifford's Tower
• • Yorkshire Moors

Things to do in York

• • York Dungeon
• • Jorvik Viking Centre
• • York Castle Museum
• • York National Railway Museum
• • York Racecourse

Other popular York attractions

• • Yorkshire Air Museum
• • York Theatre Royal
• • York Barbican
• • McArthur Glen Designer Outlet
• • Castle Howard

When is the best time to visit York?

• • Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 20°C)
• • Coldest months: January, February, March, December (average 2°C)
• • Rainiest months: February, August, October and September (average 2 inches of rainfall)