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York Barbican is an arts and entertainment venue in the city of York. It stands within York, close to the river and the historic city centre. The venue hosts concerts, performances and events throughout the year.
Ordered by walking time, then star rating and guest score. Times are estimates from each hotel's map position (straight-line distance plus a quarter for streets, at 5 km/h); check the route before you go.
The closest of the group to the venue, Apartment 15 in York is a 4-star apartment 140 m from York Barbican, roughly a 2-minute walk. Wifi is provided, making it a straightforward choice for a short stay built around a performance.
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Staycity Aparthotels York Barbican Center is a 4-star aparthotel 100 m from the landmark, about 2 minutes on foot. Car parking, a gymnasium, pets allowed and free wifi cover both a quick show night and a longer city stay.
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17 Fewster Way is a 5-star apartment 190 m from York Barbican, a 3-minute walk. Free car parking and a kitchen suit guests who want to drive in, self-cater and still be close to the venue on performance night.
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At 230 m from York Barbican, this 5-star apartment is about 3 minutes' walk away. Free car parking, family rooms, a kitchen and free wifi make it practical for groups or families attending a show together.
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Apartment 5 Blue Bridge Court is a 5-star apartment 220 m from the landmark, roughly a 3-minute walk. Free car parking, a kitchen and free wifi give guests the flexibility of a self-contained base near the venue.
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Blue Bridge is a 5-star apartment 230 m from York Barbican, about 3 minutes on foot. A bar/lounge, kitchen, free car parking and free wifi combine the convenience of an apartment with somewhere to relax before or after a performance.
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Masons Arms is a 4-star hotel 210 m from York Barbican, a 3-minute walk, with a guest score of 4.6 from 1656 reviews.
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Barbican House is a 4-star hotel just 170 m from York Barbican, about 3 minutes' walk. Free car parking and free wifi keep the practical side simple, leaving you close enough to stroll to the doors.
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Conway Cottages is a 4-star property 230 m from York Barbican, roughly 3 minutes' walk. Free car parking, a kitchen and free wifi suit guests who prefer a self-catering base within easy reach of the venue.
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Fewster Way Townhouse is a 4-star property 200 m from the landmark, about a 3-minute walk. Free car parking, wheelchair accessible facilities and free wifi make it a considered option for a Barbican visit.
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Every hotel on this page sits in York, and the closest cluster is tightly grouped around the Barbican itself, within a 2 to 4 minute walk. Apartment 15 in York is the nearest at 140 m, while Staycity Aparthotels York Barbican Center and Barbican House are 100 m and 170 m away respectively. Slightly further, Masons Arms holds a guest score of 4.6 from 1656 reviews, and Tower View at Ryedale House scores 4.9 from 291 reviews at 280 m. For a visit to the venue, this pocket of the city keeps the walk to the doors short.
Distances here are small, so the journey to York Barbican is mostly on foot. Guests at Staycity Aparthotels York Barbican Center are 100 m away, and Apartment 15 in York is 140 m away, both about 2 minutes' walk. A short stroll of 3 minutes covers Barbican House, 17 Fewster Way, Fishergate Luxury Town House, Fewster Way Townhouse, Masons Arms, Conway Cottages, Blue Bridge and its neighbouring apartments. Tower View at Ryedale House, 27 George Street and George Street Boutique Apartments fall in the 4-minute band at 280 m to 290 m. For airports, the site notes that Leeds Bradford Airport is about 30 miles away and Manchester Airport around 70 miles; arriving by road, the A1(M) and M62 serve York, and York Railway Station sits about a 10-minute walk from the city centre.
York Barbican is an arts centre and live attraction in York, drawing audiences for concerts, comedy and other performances in a city already known for its cultural venues. Its position in the compact centre puts it within easy reach of the rest of what York offers: the Jorvik Viking Centre, the National Railway Museum and the York Castle Museum are all part of the city's attraction mix, and visitors can walk the city walls, browse independent shops and cafes, or take a boat trip on the River Ouse. The site's own guidance notes that York has a compact centre, making it easy to discover on foot. That combination of a lively venue and a walkable historic city explains why so many people look for hotels near York Barbican rather than staying further out. Whether you are in town for a show or simply want a base close to the centre, the streets around the Barbican hold a dense cluster of places to stay.
Apartment 15 in York is the closest hotel we list, about 2 min walk · 140 m from York Barbican in a straight line, in York.
Yes: 156 of the hotels we list are within 1 km of York Barbican, about a 15-minute walk, and 26 are within 500 m. The closest is Apartment 15 in York, 140 m away.
17 Fewster Way, 8 Blue Bridge Elegant and Luxurious 1 Bedroom Apt Free Parking, Apartment 5 Blue Bridge Court list free parking on their own page. Check the hotel page for the details.
Tower View at Ryedale House has the best guest score of the hotels near York Barbican: 4.9/5 from 291 reviews, 280 m away.
139 of the hotels we list within 1 km of York Barbican have 4 or 5 stars, the nearest being Staycity Aparthotels York Barbican Center (100 m).
Staycity Aparthotels York Barbican Center is 100 m away and Apartment 15 in York is 140 m away, both about a 2-minute walk. Barbican House at 170 m and 17 Fewster Way at 190 m are also within a few minutes of the venue, so a concert night needs no transport.
Several do. The 5-star 8 Blue Bridge Elegant and Luxurious 1 Bedroom Apt Free Parking lists family rooms, as do Fishergate Luxury Town House Close To City Centre and Clifford's Reach at Bluebridge Court with Free Parking, all within a few minutes' walk of the landmark.