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Our top choices for City Centre hotels

An outdoor dining area with a table set for two, a small tree, and a sign indicating a 4-star hotel.

1. Judges Court

Judges Court
5.0 star property
City Centre
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Very quaint hotel full of character! Was a little hard to find at first but great location for walking around York."
United States
Stephanie
The price is €107
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Judges Court
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a wardrobe, a small table, and a balcony with a brick wall and plants.

2. Impossible Motel

Impossible Motel
3.0 star property
City Centre
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (178 reviews)
"Cool hotel, and a nice place to escape for the night."
United Kingdom
Lucy
The price is €97
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Impossible Motel
A bedroom with a sloped ceiling, a large window, a bathtub, and a bed with pillows.

3. Galtres Lodge Hotel

Galtres Lodge Hotel
3.0 star property
City Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (369 reviews)
"Lovely room in a great location, wide variety of breakfast options to choose from"
United Kingdom
Jo
The price is €134
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Galtres Lodge Hotel
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a television, and a brick wall.

4. Hotel Indigo York by IHG

Hotel Indigo York by IHG
4.0 star property
City Centre
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,246 reviews)
"I enjoyed my stay! Room was clean, location is good and staff was friendly and professional!"
United Kingdom
Marium
The price is €137
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Hotel Indigo York by IHG
A view of a historic stone tower through a window with a metal railing.

5. Hilton York

Hilton York
4.0 star property
City Centre
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Very helpful staff, perfectly located with delicious full English breakfast with quality products."
United Kingdom
Richard
The price is €112
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Hilton York
A modern cafe with round tables and chairs, a high ceiling, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

6. Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly

Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
3.0 star property
City Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,880 reviews)
"Great breakfast and location was good."
Canada
Bonnie
The price is €130
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
A modern building with large glass windows and a neon sign.

7. Moxy York

Moxy York
3.5 star property
City Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Its a nice clean quiet stay"
United Kingdom
Michael
The price is €113
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Moxy York
A modern bar area with a wooden counter, seating with round tables, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

8. Holiday Inn York City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn York City Centre by IHG
4.0 star property
City Centre
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,006 reviews)
"I enjoyed my stay here as a solo traveler. It offered everything I needed and at a good price too. The staff were also very helpful! Would recommend!"
United States
Tyler
The price is €101
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Holiday Inn York City Centre by IHG
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a chair, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a skylight above the bed.

9. Dean Court Hotel

Dean Court Hotel
3.5 star property
City Centre
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Cute little hotel in convenient area to the town."
United States
PENELOPE
The price is €191
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Dean Court Hotel
A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a bed with a headboard. There is a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, and a plant.

10. The Watergate Inn

The Watergate Inn
3.0 star property
City Centre
7.4 out of 10, Good, (331 reviews)
"Central, has its own bar and beer garden overlooking the river. Parking available"
United Kingdom
Maria
The price is €96
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
The Watergate Inn
A brick building with a central entrance, a staircase, and outdoor seating.

11. Judges Lodgings York

Judges Lodgings York
5.0 star property
City Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (712 reviews)
"beautful property with incredible locstion"
United States
Tony
The price is €159
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Judges Lodgings York
A hotel room with a checkered floor, a four-poster bed, a television, and a fireplace.

12. Guy Fawkes Inn, BW Premier Collection

Guy Fawkes Inn, BW Premier Collection
4.0 star property
City Centre
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (662 reviews)
"One of the best rooms I’ve ever stayed in. Loved the whole experience. Incredibly atmospheric and fun"
United States
Michael
The price is €194
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Guy Fawkes Inn, BW Premier Collection
A bedroom with a bed, a yellow armchair, a wooden bench, a desk, and a window with curtains.

13. The Fat Badger York, BW Signature Collection

The Fat Badger York, BW Signature Collection
4.0 star property
City Centre
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (603 reviews)
"Lovely room and very helpful staff. A great stay… we will look here again when visiting York."
United Kingdom
Jonathan
The price is €173
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
The Fat Badger York, BW Signature Collection
A cozy living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of a brick building through arched windows.

14. Preachers Yard

Preachers Yard
2.0 star property
City Centre
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"Tolle Wohnung und tolle Lage!"
Germany
Mario
The price is €277
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Preachers Yard
A neatly made bed with pillows, a lamp, and a folded towel on a bed in a room with a brick wall and a television.

15. Riverside Studios

Riverside Studios
3.5 star property
City Centre
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (15 reviews)
"Beautiful apartment, had everything we needed for a one night stay and a close walk to city centre, would definitely stay again."
United Kingdom
Lynn
The price is €166
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Riverside Studios
A room with a large arched window, a bench, two chairs, and a table with a vase.

16. Grays Court

Grays Court
3.5 star property
City Centre
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (141 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel with great food, perfect location and helpful staff"
United States
Courtney
The price is €290
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Grays Court
A living room with a brown leather sofa, a blue armchair, and a white armchair. There is a world map on the wall and a wooden floor.

17. The Townhouse

The Townhouse
3.5 star property
City Centre
The Townhouse
A traditional bedroom with a four-poster bed, wooden furniture, and a fireplace.

18. Hocus Pocus Tiny Hotel

Hocus Pocus Tiny Hotel
3.0 star property
City Centre
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (89 reviews)
"This was a great location centered in the middle of everything you needed. Helpful staff. Glad we made the stop before Edinburgh. Fun little town."
United States
Leigh
The price is €230
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Hocus Pocus Tiny Hotel
A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a flat-screen TV.

19. Heart of the City - Free Parking

Heart of the City - Free Parking
3.5 star property
City Centre
5.6 out of 10, (15 reviews)
"A very central location, ideal place to stay for centre of York"
United Kingdom
tuksina
The price is €144
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Heart of the City - Free Parking
A large brick building with a long, narrow structure and a river running alongside it.

20. No. 47

No. 47
3.5 star property
City Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (16 reviews)
"Location is very good with everything needed just nearby. The room is clean and comfortable and we didn't use the kitchen so much just for occasional use the oven."
Hong Kong SAR China
Trevor Yu Keung
The price is €272
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov
No. 47
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Compare top hotels in City Centre

An outdoor dining area with a table set for two, a small tree, and a sign indicating a 4-star hotel.

Judges Court

5.0 star property
City Centre
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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a wardrobe, a small table, and a balcony with a brick wall and plants.

Impossible Motel

3.0 star property
City Centre
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A bedroom with a sloped ceiling, a large window, a bathtub, and a bed with pillows.

Galtres Lodge Hotel

3.0 star property
City Centre
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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a television, and a brick wall.

Hotel Indigo York by IHG

4.0 star property
City Centre
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A view of a historic stone tower through a window with a metal railing.

Hilton York

4.0 star property
City Centre
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8.6
Excellent
1,001 reviews
8.6
Excellent
178 reviews
9.2
Wonderful
369 reviews
9.4
Exceptional
1,246 reviews
8.6
Excellent
1,003 reviews
The price is €107
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
The price is €97
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
The price is €134
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
The price is €137
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
The price is €112
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
  • No Breakfast included
  • No Pool
  • No Spa
  • No Pet-friendly
  • Yes, WiFi included
  • No Parking
  • No Breakfast included
  • No Pool
  • No Spa
  • No Pet-friendly
  • Yes, WiFi included
  • No Parking
  • Yes, Breakfast included
  • No Pool
  • No Spa
  • Yes, Pet-friendly
  • No WiFi included
  • No Parking
  • No Breakfast included
  • No Pool
  • No Spa
  • No Pet-friendly
  • Yes, WiFi included
  • No Parking
  • No Breakfast included
  • No Pool
  • No Spa
  • No Pet-friendly
  • No WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking

Hotels recommended for families in City Centre

A view of a historic stone tower through a window with a metal railing.

Hilton York

Hilton York
4.0 star property
City Centre
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003)
The price is €112
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Hilton York

Where to stay in City Centre

Find the best City Centre areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A stone bridge over a canal with a chain barrier in the foreground.

South Bank

While South Bank isn't home to many top sights, York Racecourse and Micklegate Bar are some notable places to visit nearby.

A historic stone tower on a grassy hill under a clear blue sky.

Bishophill

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Bishophill and surrounding area, you can visit Micklegate Bar and York Grand Opera House.

A modern bridge with a curved design over a river, surrounded by greenery and buildings.
Photo by Tim Green
Open Photo by Tim Green

Fishergate

While visiting Fishergate, you might make a stop by sights like York Barbican and Kohima Museum.

A historic cityscape with a prominent cathedral and traditional brick buildings.
Photo by Sarah Denton
Open Photo by Sarah Denton

The Groves

If you're spending some time in The Groves, Clarence Gardens and Yearsley Pool are top sights worth seeing.

A Gothic cathedral with twin spires and intricate stonework.
Photo by Val Vannet
Open Photo by Val Vannet

Bootham

While visiting Bootham, you might make a stop by sights like York Theatre Royal and St. Mary's Abbey.

Top City Centre Hotel Reviews

A modern living room with a sofa, dining table, and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and a hallway leading to a door.
King's 23

King's 23

King's 23
City Centre

10/10 Excellent

Really well equipped apartment and very good communication regarding our stay. Only downfall was it very noisy outside especially early morning with traffic and bin lorries
Ireland
Belinda
Reviewed September 2, 2025
King's 23

Frequently Asked Questions

What is City Centre like?

Travellers to the City Centre neighbourhood in York will be sure to enjoy their stay. Are you looking for City Centre travel tips? Make sure that you visit Merchant Adventurers' Hall and Shambles while you're in the neighbourhood.

What's a favourite place to stay in City Centre?

Based on our traveller data, Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly is one of the top choices for your stay in City Centre. This hotel is a short 5-minute walk from York City Walls, and it offers free breakfast and a restaurant. Other good options for your stay in the neighbourhood include Moxy York and Hilton York.

How many hotels can I expect to find in the City Centre area?

If you're searching for places to stay in York, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 307 City Centre hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in City Centre, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer in City Centre.

What are the top things to see and do in City Centre?

Merchant Adventurers' Hall, Shambles and York City Walls are notable landmarks to see while you're in City Centre. Jorvik Viking Centre and York Christmas Market are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around City Centre include St. Crux Parish Hall, Jorvik DIG and ARC Archaeological Resource Centre. While you're out sightseeing in York, make sure that you visit other sights such as Margaret Clitherow House and Shrine or Coppergate Shopping Centre.