If you want to be steeped in the history of York, there’s nowhere better than staying in the city centre. Many central hotels are within sight of York Minster, the largest Gothic Cathedral in Northern Europe, and are within a couple of minutes’ walk of the famous medieval walls. Nowhere is very far – river, shops, museums, restaurants – and the historic streets are blissfully traffic-free. If you’re exhausted with sight-seeing, or laden down with shopping bags, then choosing one of the best hotels in York city centre makes it easy to pop back for a quick rest.
York
A landmark building in York boasting a prime position opposite the Minster. A pretty traditional exterior opens onto chic modern interiors featuring soft hues, clean lines and chic black tiled bathrooms. The cuisine is unfussy, local and undeniably good and staff are friendly and attentive.
York
An atmospheric pub-with-rooms in the heart of the city, opposite York Minster and walking distance to the sights. Darkly cosy, with gas-lit bar and dining-room, bedrooms are elegantly simple with well-worn antiques, some with four-poster beds, plus there's hearty food and real ales.
York
This hotel not only oozes history - the building dates from the 11th century - but is in an enviable location, between the Minster and the medieval walls. Bedrooms are light and gracious, the food elegant, and few tourists know it's there.
York (2-4 High Petergate)
This historic Georgian inn, in the shadow of the city’s medieval walls, oozes atmosphere from its cosy bars to its low-ceilinged bedrooms. Food is a cut above the average pub menu and there’s a good range of Yorkshire ales plus a hidden beer garden.
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