York is a walled city in northeast England that was founded by the ancient Romans. The city has a rich heritage and has provided the backdrop to major political events in England throughout much of its two millennia of existence. The city offers a wealth of historic attractions, of which York Minster is the most prominent, and a variety of cultural and sporting activities making it a popular tourist destination for millions. Read on to learn about the best hotels and vacation rentals in the city!
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 16, 2025.
1. Hampton by Hilton York (from USD 151)
The Hampton by Hilton York is opposite York Railway Station and a 10-minute walk from the historic center. Located overlooking the city’s Roman walls. It is also a five-minute drive from York Racecourse, a 40-minute drive from Leeds/Bradford Airport and 35 minutes away by car to A1 Motorway.
Couples particularly like the location and rated it 9.2. The hotel offers a modern room that comes with a stylish and en-suite bathroom. It also features an HD TV and iPod docking station. A fully cooked breakfast is served every morning in the hotel’s restaurant and a children’s menu is available in the evening for dinner.
Hampton by Hilton York
543 meters (0.4 ft) from National Railway Museum York
2. Franklin House (from 69 USD)
For an affordable stay, book a room at Franklin House! Located about 15 minutes via car or bus from the city center, this accommodation is perfect for both business and leisure travellers. Ensuite single and double bedrooms are available and your stay includes a full English breakfast.
Franklin House
Price: from 69 USD
3. James College (from 34 USD)
James College is perfect for solo travellers as they offer both ensuite and standard single rooms (shared bathrooms) for guests (check the link below for a 360° tour of the rooms). This accommodation is also located 15 minutes’ from the city center by car or bus. A “Delicious Yorkshire” breakfast is included in your stay. Please do note that you must be at least 18 years old to stay at James College.
James College
Price: from 34 USD
4. Tower guesthouse (from USD 165)
Have you tried sleeping in a room that has a Samurai theme during your vacation? What about French Rococo king room theme? Well, this tower guesthouse has eight luxurious en-suite theme rooms with high-quality bedding to help ensure a restful night’s sleep during your stay in York. This guesthouse offers boutique-style accommodations in a grand Victorian townhouse in York.
Tower Guest House
1.57 km (1.0 mi) from National Railway Museum York
5. Waterside House in York (from 569 USD)
This spacious, contemporary luxurious house gives a group of friends or family gathering a memorable stay, as the house offers six bedrooms and two bathrooms that can accommodate 13 people comfortably. The ground floor has three reception rooms, utility, a large kitchen and dinner table, boot room and wet room. All six bedrooms are all located on the first floor with two with en-suite and two additional bathrooms.
Waterside House in York
Price: from 569 USD
Number of Guests: 13
6. Potting shed cottage (from USD 199)
This potting shed cottage was voted Best British High Street 2015 to 2016. This cottage offers a decorated three-bedroom self-contained house that can accommodate five people. It has a spacious sitting room, flat screen free-view TV, DVD player and piano. Of course, the kitchen has amenities for cooking and preparing food.
Top guest reviews
Host:
the hosts are very welcoming and accommodatinghosts are very helpful and responsivethe host are so kind and welcome uscarol & lenny are very kind hostsvery friendly and responsive hostLocation:
excellent property walking distance to citygreat location for walking into yorkperfect location for city centre and rowntree parkamazing house in great locationnear to lovely park and the riverCleanliness:
very clean and well equippedthe house was lovely and clean and so prettybeautifully decorated spotlessly cleanthe house is very cleanthe house is spotlessly clean with some very thoughtful touchesRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
the cottage is so cozy and comfortablethe beds are really comfortable and the cottage is quiet at nightcarol and lenny have thought of everything to make your stay very comfortable and relaxed
7. City 2 studio (from USD 335)
This studio accommodation is good for two, with easy access to all the tourist spots in the city all in walking distance. The studio is fully equipped with all the things you need as a vacationer, from the kitchen, the bathroom complete with a tub/shower and secured central entry with intercom access.
Top guest reviews
Host:
frank was an amazing hosta great host thanks for your hospitality frankgreat host and great househost was friendly and shared good communicationfrank is the best host everLocation:
excellent location and in walking distance of the train stationlocation was very goodan excellent location for exploring yorkvery comfortable and central to everythingthe building feels really secure and the location felt safeCleanliness:
very clean and comfortable flatvery clean and convenienteverything was very clean well stocked and a lovely spaceapartment itself was fantastic very clean and spaciousfrank's place is very clean and comfortableRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
the apartment is bright spacious and full of lovely and eclectic furniture and artworkthe storage heating is adequate but the provision of fan heaters was appreciated tooa bed was really soft and comfortable also a sofaplus it was cosy and homely: i loved sitting on the little couch in the kitchenthe apartment itself reminded us of a hotel suite with the added bonus of a kitchen
8. Chic York house near station with free parking and Prosecco (from USD 99)
This one-bed mezzanine house is actually perfect for a couple but also can suit up from four to five adults, or a family with up to children from 5 years old above. It is a three-minute walk from York train station, complete with all the amenities you needed, from a small living area to a kitchen on the second floor.
Top guest reviews
Host:
lovely and thoughtful touches from the host as we were celebrating a birthdayshe provided lots of recommendations and local information that was very helpfulwhat an accommodating and gracious hostwe sent her pics to say thank you and she was so communicativelisa and her co-host were truly the sweetest everLocation:
fab location for walking round york very close to the train stationperfect little place walking distance from the stationthe flat is perfectly located just out side the city walls close to local shops and restaurantscentral location with easy access to sightslisa's place was 5min walk from york station easy to findCleanliness:
very clean and stylish apartmenteverything is clean and beautifulsparkling clean and nicely furnishedsuperbly clean and stylishabsolutely beautiful home and spotlessly cleanRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
great amenities provided by the host and awesome wifi connectionthe spacious upper floor bedroom fits a single and double bed comfortablygreat open plan space - including the bathroom which might not suit all travellersyou can cook in its fully equipped kitchen or dine out as many nice restaurants are aroundit’s an extremely comfortable place to stay
9. The Principal York (from USD 190)
It is formerly known as The Royal York Hotel, a five-star hotel with the style and elegance of a modern hotel. The rooms feature amenities that you need during your stay like flat-screen Smart TV, tea-coffee making facilities and a work space area. A full English buffet breakfast is available each morning. Once you checked in, you have the choices of dining in their refectory kitchen and terrace and chapter house bar, which normally offers fresh, seasonal food with local flavor, and of course the traditional tea is served in the Garden Room.
The Milner York formerly the Principal York This is a Proud Certified property where you can be extra sure of a welcoming stay.
329 meters (0.3 ft) from National Railway Museum York
10. Staycity Aparthotels Paragon Street (from USD 116)
Staycity Aparthotels offer a mix of studios, one-bedrooms and two-bedroom apartments adjacent to York Barbican. It comes with air conditioning and features super fast WiFi and LED flat screen TVs. The apartments have fully equipped self-catering kitchenettes with facilities such as a dishwasher, fridge, twin hob and microwave. A reception desk is open 24 hours for your needs and it is just surrounded by modern social lounge space with food and beverage options available. There is also a grab-and-go breakfast in the mornings and light snacks in the afternoon.
Staycity Aparthotels York
Address: Paragon Street
1.65 km (1.1 mi) from National Railway Museum York
11. Fabulous York apartment
This beautifully decorated apartment within the heart of York city center offers two bedrooms with a loft that can accommodate five people. It has a brilliantly central location, top quality furnishings, and exceptional attention to detail when it comes to cleanliness, comfort, equipment and finishing touches. It also offers a free parking space for you.
992 meters (0.7 ft) from National Railway Museum YorkAccommodates: 4
Minimum Nights: 2
Refund Policy : 100% refund if you cancel at least 14 days before check-in.
Top guest reviews
Host:
liz was a great hostvery good food and friendly staffliz was most helpful prior and during our stayshe was very helpful during our stay and beforehandthe home was spotless and very well maintained and the owners were very attentive and kindLocation:
the location is perfect for visiting this adorable village of york ukeasy walk to all york attractions restaurants and pubsso easy to walk out the door and be in the heart of shops restaurants and historic settingsif you are visiting york this makes for an ideal location- right in the heart of the old citysituated as it is the apartment is in a great locationCleanliness:
very clean well appointed apartmentvery clean and extremely comfortableit is clean and very spaciousit was sparkling clean and the beds were quite comfythe apartment was comfortable and cleanRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
views from the apartment were nice and the neighborhood was very quiettry lucky days for breakfast and the mason arms for sunday roastand a fabulous apartment
12. Monks Retreat
Are you looking for a hideaway with your special someone right in the middle of the city of York? Then this Monks Retreat place offers a one-bedroom with one bathroom, good only for two. It is just a 4-minute walk to the magnificent Minster and the heart of the vibrant city. Once you stay here, you don’t really need a car to bounce from one place to another, since it is just a walking distance from shops and restaurants, street entertainers and riverside bars.
YORK, England, United Kingdom
1.37 km (0.9 mi) from National Railway Museum York
Top guest reviews
Location:
ideal location everything within walking distance never used the car all weeka perfect location for all of york's attractionslocation is perfect 5 minutes from york minster bars restaurants and shopping a real gemthe property it's location and everything about it was greatbonus is the gated car park just around the cornerCleanliness:
it was clean quiet and well appointedmonks retreat is a nice clean apartment and justonce again mary & philip made us most welcome lovely apartment spotlessly clean and everything you could wish forimmaculately clean really handy parking space and a three to four minute walk into townRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
it is a delightful ground floor apartment in a private gated courtyarda beautiful apartment close to all of the amenities of york
You'll fall in love the moment you arrive!
Two hours by train from London, you can reach the rich in ancient history, romantic ambiance and fun activities in York! A perfect destination for couples, families, groups and a solo tripper.
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