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Hotels in York
Beautiful walled city full of history Cobbled streets, stunning architecture and a world-famous cathedral - York is a fantastic destination for a hotel break. The Roman city is surrounded by medieval walls which are a popular walk, plus stroll through the historic Shambles, look round the Castle and then pause for a coffee by the beautiful River Ouse.
Bar Convent, York
More Hotels in York
Grays Court
York, Yorkshire
With a history stretching back to Norman times, Helen Heraty's beautiful hotel has spacious, antique-filled bedrooms, an oasis rear garden bounded by the city wall, stunning views of the Minister and a fine-dining restaurant.

The Alice Hawthorn
York, Yorkshire
Overlooking the village green and duck pond, this 18th-century pub is a friendly local drop-in and foodie destination with Scandi-cool house bedrooms and spacious, eco-friendly, super-duper, stripped-back-chic timber garden rooms.

The Black Swan at Oldstead
York, Yorkshire
The Banks family's old drovers' inn, on a quiet country lane overlooking farmland in the North York Moors, is firmly on the foodie map, with Michelin-starred chef Tommy Banks creating unforgettable menus using kitchen garden, locally sourced and foraged ingredients.

No. 1 York
York, Yorkshire
With cool styling and a fun vibe, this Georgian townhouse a five-minute walk from the city walls is home to a child-friendly boutique hotel, abounding in wit and whimsy, with dreamy bedrooms, an interesting bar menu, and creative cooking of local ingredients in the restaurant.

Bar Convent
York, Yorkshire
York's most unusual B&B is part of England's oldest working convent, where guests can sleep in modern comfort, enjoy a light lunch or tea and cake in the café and Victorian atrium, share the sisters' peaceful garden and visit the domed chapel.
Beautiful walled city full of history Cobbled streets, stunning architecture and a world-famous cathedral - York is a fantastic destination for a hotel break. The Roman city is surrounded by medieval walls which are a popular walk, plus stroll through the historic Shambles, look round the Castle and then pause for a coffee by the beautiful River Ouse. The Good Hotel Guide's selected hotels in York are a combination of the eclectic and the traditional, all with luxury guaranteed. Stay at a hotel originally built to house the clergy of York Minster, a National Trust spa or a Victorian house in a leafy suburb. York is easily reached from all parts of the UK and is just two hours by train from London. Don't miss the Jorvik Viking Centre, a museum which transports you to the days of Vikings, complete with sound and smells. For arts lovers, York has numerous festivals to suit everyone's taste – from real ale to cycling.











