Best hotels in York, from grand hotels and country houses to contemporary newbies and pubs with rooms
York always comes up top in the UK’s best cities – what’s not to love about the pretty (old) city? Especially as hotels in York continue to up their game in a bid to attract discerning world travellers.
As a tempting weekend break within easy reach by rail from London (under two hours from King's Cross St Pancras), York’s deep history and walkable sights, evolving food scene and roster of festivals are always a big draw.
It took a while to get a winning balance of classical and modern luxury but finally, York is acting like more of an international player with the arrival of some seriously design-focused, avant-garde hotels and spas. And, there are more in the works – watch this space. With there being a total of 74 hotels in York, we’ve had to be selective – but, here’s our pick of eight of the best hotels we think you should know about.
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How we choose the best hotels in York
Every hotel on this list has been selected independently by our editors and written by a Condé Nast Traveller journalist who knows the destination and has stayed at that property. When choosing hotels, our editors consider both luxury properties and boutique and lesser-known boltholes that offer an authentic and insider experience of a destination. We’re always looking for beautiful design, a great location and warm service – as well as serious sustainability credentials. We update this list regularly as new hotels open and existing ones evolve. For more information on how we review hotels and restaurants, please look at our About Us page. This is our pick of the best hotels in York.








