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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Riverside Studios	3.5 star property	10.0 Exceptional 14 reviews	View
Grays Court	3.5 star property	10.0 Exceptional 122 reviews	View
Serenity Inn the City	3.5 star property	10.0 Exceptional 8 reviews	View
Dean Court Hotel	3.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,004 reviews	View
Galtres Lodge Hotel	3.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 303 reviews	View

Our guide on where to stay in City Centre

Find the best City Centre areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Bishophill

If you're spending some time in Bishophill, Micklegate Bar and Yorvik Brass Rubbing Centre are top sights worth seeing.

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South Bank

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

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Fishergate

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

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Bootham

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

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Holgate

While visiting Holgate, you might make a stop by sights like National Railway Museum and York Cold War Bunker.

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Top City Centre Hotel Reviews

The Milner York

8/10 Good

"The hotel is beautiful, and the communal areas are luxurious. Breakfast was delicious and a great selection. Comfy bed and nice spacious shower. My only disappointment was the room I was allocated compared to other rooms of similar prices I saw. I was in room 227, end of a corridor, it was small, no easy chair in the room so had to sit on the bed to watch TV. Having the fridge, safe and tea / coffee tray all stored in the wardrobe was odd, but then the room wasn't large enough to have them anywhere else I was there for a wedding weekend therefore did not feel comfortable comparing my room to other people's but after the event felt quite put out for what I paid. 🙁 It wouldn't stop me from staying again however I would be mindful of what kind of a room I was paying for."

Moxy York

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel for a short stay close to the city centre. No storage and not much hanging space so probably only good for a couple of nights but room was great with good air con and a very comfy bed. Great breakfast available with a good choice of hot and cold food. Bar area quite noisy but good selection of drinks also a pool table and various games available to play. Staff were friendly and helpful."

Malmaison York

8/10 Good

"Great location to see all the main attractions and vey close to the train station which is very handy. The hotel is very smart and the eat and drink options were very good. The room was very good apart from the lighting especially in the bathroom which was dark, the lights offering little. The shower was excellent. My only gripe was the girl who checked me in - she was disinterested and came across as dismissive. She didn't explain about wifi and the pool and spa facilities. My friend who checked in at the same time was dealt with by a very pleasant young man who was extremely helpful and quite a contrast. The other staff I dealt with in the bar, and rooftop location were incredibly helpful. Other than that I would recommend the hotel and would stay again."

Guy Fawkes Inn

2/10 Terrible

"- There was only 1 mug in the room. This was easily solvable, but for the fact that we did not spot it until we returned to the inn, which was after 11pm. I'm not going to call someone in at 11pm just to get a mug from downstairs. This really ought to have been spotted when the room was cleaned and checked before our arrival. - Speaking of the room checking, we were missing THREE lightbulbs. Three. What procedures are followed between check-out and check-in? - ⁠The ceiling is at points 5 feet off the ground. I understand this is done in the name of making the room quirky, and an experience, but had we been warned about this beforehand, we would not have booked the room. Both my fiancee and I are of above average height and bumped our heads badly in the night. - Nothing could be done about the heat, but I am disappointed that there was only one fan in the room. There was no way of positioning it such that both of us could feel it. - ⁠The foulest smell imaginable in the corridor between the bedroom and the lounge. We are both genuinely concerned we have inhaled some black mould. - ⁠The cold water tap ran hot for at least a minute before it resembled something drinkable. there was no bottled water supplied. - ⁠Poor offering of toiletries. For a suite, we would expect there to be a little more than just a bottle of shampoo/body wash. - ⁠The room is missing things which are clearly advertised on the page. - We were not given the chance to explain this to staff on check-out."

Impossible Motel

8/10 Good

"This is a nice hotel, but not what we were expecting. The room was in the vault. It was atmospheric. But dark. The toilet is next to the head of the bed. And no door….. Even with the lights on it’s not bright. Only one key card per room. Which makes it difficult to go out and get stuff as the lights go off…."

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, Moxy York is one of the top choices for your stay in City Centre. This hotel is a short 5-minute walk from Shambles, and it offers a restaurant and a fitness centre. Other good options for your stay in the neighbourhood include Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly and Hotel Indigo York by IHG.

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 293 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.

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Our top choices for City Centre hotels

Hotel Indigo York by IHG

Judges Lodgings York

Impossible Motel

Moxy York

Galtres Lodge Hotel

Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly

The Watergate Inn

The Fat Badger

Hilton York

Dean Court Hotel

Judges Court

Holiday Inn York City Centre by IHG

Grays Court

Riverside Studios

St Denys View With Free Parking

The Townhouse

Hocus Pocus Tiny Hotel

Guy Fawkes Inn

King's 23

No. 47

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Our guide on where to stay in City Centre

Bishophill

South Bank

Fishergate

Bootham

Holgate

Top City Centre Hotel Reviews

The Milner York

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