Scarborough City Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

This is the famous Tramway down to the beach in Scarborough North Yorkshire, behind the building you will also see the black tower of what was once the largest hotel in Europe "The Grand Hotel"
This is the famous Tramway down to the beach in Scarborough North Yorkshire, behind the building you will also see the black tower of what was once the largest hotel in Europe "The Grand Hotel"
Early morning image of the empty beach with a fantastic sky. #scarborough #scarboroughlife
Beautiful view of the Yorkshire coast. Scarborough is quite hilly so the easiest way to get from the town to the beach is with one of the tramways and you get rewarded with amazing views. Once a water powered funicular railway the South Cliff lift is now electric and costs a couple of pounds. #WeekendGetaway #YorkshireDay
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Popular places to visit

Stephen Joseph Theatre which includes theater scenes, performance art and music

Stephen Joseph Theatre

This theater presents its own as well as visiting productions and has a cinema and a busy program of workshops and other events.

Stephen Joseph Theatre
Mecca Bingo

Mecca Bingo

Why not try your luck with a visit to Mecca Bingo during your time in Scarborough? Make time to visit the area's spas or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Mecca Bingo
Scarborough Open Air Theatre

Scarborough Open Air Theatre

Watch productions and performances by world-famous music acts at one of the largest outdoor theaters in Europe, a venue with a stage in an unusual setting.

Scarborough Open Air Theatre
North Bay Beach which includes a coastal town and a sandy beach as well as a large group of people

North Bay Beach

Enjoy the tranquil setting of this spacious sandy haven flanked by a miniature railway and an aquarium with Humboldt penguins.

North Bay Beach
Scarborough Spa showing music, performance art and general coastal views

Scarborough Spa

Stroll through the majestic rooms of this Victorian venue for dances and orchestras and learn about its origins as a spa in the 1600s.

Scarborough Spa
South Bay Beach showing a bay or harbour and a coastal town

South Bay Beach

Marvel at the dynamic setting of this traditional British coastal resort, where you will find arcade games, a harbor and boutiques.

South Bay Beach

Activities

The Black Widow - Dark Tales around Scarborough

The Black Widow - Dark Tales around Scarborough

AU$18
per adult
The Black Widow - Dark Tales around Scarborough
North Yorkshire Forestry Trail eBike Adventure

North Yorkshire Forestry Trail eBike Adventure

AU$196
per adult
North Yorkshire Forestry Trail eBike Adventure
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Our pick of the best Scarborough City Centre Hotel Deals

Britannia Grand Hotel Scarborough

Britannia Grand Hotel Scarborough

3 out of 5
St. Nicholas Cliff Scarborough England
The price is AU$74 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
AU$74
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Scarborough. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
6.8/10 (1,346 reviews)
Not many toitets

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Britannia Grand Hotel Scarborough
The Royal Hotel

The Royal Hotel

3.5 out of 5
St Nicholas Street Scarborough England
The price is AU$90 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
AU$90
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Scarborough. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
Loved the room , we had stayed in it before and it has been upgraded and was lovely and warm. The breakfast was good , a really good choice on the buffet. The staff were lovely and helpful.

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

The Royal Hotel
Bike & Boot

Bike & Boot

3.5 out of 5
Cliff Bridge Terrace Scarborough England
The price is AU$124 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$124
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Scarborough. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (750 reviews)
The staff at the hotel are fantastic very helpfull the room was spotless and extremely comfortable second stay at this hotel would book again without hesitation

Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026

Bike & Boot
Palm Court Hotel

Palm Court Hotel

3 out of 5
St Nicholas Cliff Scarborough England
The price is AU$206 per night from 21 Feb to 22 Feb
AU$206
21 Feb - 22 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Scarborough. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (314 reviews)
All good

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

Palm Court Hotel
Albemarle Hotel

Albemarle Hotel

2 out of 5
22 Albemarle Crescent Scarborough England
The price is AU$124 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
AU$124
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Scarborough. Enjoy parking (surcharge), daily housekeeping and a meeting room. Popular attractions Scarborough Open Air Theatre and Mecca ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (342 reviews)
The staff was very helpful and kind, would love to come back again.

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

Albemarle Hotel
Riviera Town House

Riviera Town House

4 out of 5
16 St Nicholas Cliff Scarborough England
The price is AU$170 per night from 21 Feb to 22 Feb
AU$170
21 Feb - 22 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this B&B in Scarborough. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Scarborough Open Air Theatre and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (117 reviews)
Comfortable bed, some noise from people on the landing as there was a gap at the bottom of the door but this was only a minor inconvenience. Friendly staff, plenty of teacand coffee in the room too.

Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025

Riviera Town House
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