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4-star hotels in York
A shortlist of the 4-star hotels in York, from city-centre apartments and guest houses to spa hotels and country inns. It is for couples, families and business travellers choosing where to base a York stay, whether for a weekend break or a longer trip.
Staying in York
York packs its history into a compact centre: the Minster, the Shambles, the city walls, the Jorvik Viking Centre and the National Railway Museum, with independent shops, cafes and a boat trip on the River Ouse between them. The city is well connected by rail and road and works as a base for the surrounding countryside. Most of these 4-star hotels sit in or just outside the centre, so the main sights are within walking distance.
Tower Guest House is on Feversham Crescent, Tower View at Ryedale House on Piccadilly, Masons Arms on Fishergate and The Lawrance Luxury Aparthotel York on Micklegate, all within 1.4 km of the centre. The Bloomsbury sits at Clifton and B B York on St Peters Grove, while Middlethorpe Hall & Spa is on Bishopthorpe Road. Some addresses sit further out at Milby, Lastingham, Flaxton, Easingwold and Main Street. Couples and short-break visitors do well in the centre, families can pick apartments and family rooms, and drivers have free car parking at many of these hotels.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Tower Guest House
2 Feversham Crescent, York, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Business trips
- Free car parking
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereA 4-star guest house on Feversham Crescent, 1.4 km from the centre of York, with a guest rating of 4.9 from 291 reviews. Free car parking and free wifi make it easy to settle in, while rooms come with air conditioning, a bath and a minibar. Room service and special diets are available, and the house welcomes non-smoking guests. Suits travellers who want a quiet base within reach of the city and the convenience of parking on site.
See Tower Guest HouseTower View at Ryedale House
Apartment 303 Ryedale House 58 60 Piccadilly, York, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereA 4-star apartment at Apartment 303 Ryedale House on Piccadilly, 0.5 km from the centre of York. The guest rating is 4.9 from 291 reviews. Each apartment has a kitchen with dishwasher, oven and microwave, plus a washing machine and balcony; free wifi and free car parking are included, and lifts serve the building. Ideal for guests who want to self-cater and stay within a short distance of the middle of York.
See Tower View at Ryedale HouseGrantham Arms
Milby, York, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Lounge
Why stay hereA 4-star property in Milby, 25.9 km from the centre of York, rated 4.7 by 1087 guests. It has a restaurant and a bar, a terrace and a lounge, so meals and drinks are on site. Rooms have a bath, hairdryer and desk, with free wifi and free car parking. Pets are allowed. Best for travellers with a car who prefer a country setting and do not need to be in the city itself.
See Grantham ArmsMiddlethorpe Hall & Spa
Bishopthorpe Road, York, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Free car parking
Why stay hereA 4-star hotel on Bishopthorpe Road, 3.3 km from the centre of York, rated 4.7 from 488 reviews. The spa, indoor pool, sauna and jacuzzi give it its leisure focus, and massage is available. There is a restaurant and a bar, a garden and a terrace, plus a fitness centre. Free wifi and free car parking are provided, and the front desk is staffed 24 hours. Suits guests who want a full spa stay slightly outside the city.
See Middlethorpe Hall & SpaLastingham Grange
Lastingham, York, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereA restaurant and room service cover dining, and there is a garden and a terrace, plus a playground for children. Pets are allowed. Free wifi and free car parking are available. Fits guests looking for a rural stay away from the city, whether travelling with children or with a pet.
See Lastingham GrangeThe Bloomsbury
127 Clifton 127, York, United Kingdom
Why stay hereA 4-star hotel at 127 Clifton, 1.7 km from the centre of York, rated 4.6 from 1854 reviews. Guests have a bar on site. Suits travellers who want a simple, well-reviewed 4-star base close to the middle of York and do not need extensive facilities listed beyond that.
See The BloomsburyMasons Arms
6 Fishergate, York, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereA 4-star hotel on Fishergate, 0.6 km from the centre of York, rated 4.6 by 1656 guests. It has a restaurant and a bar, and room service, plus free wifi and free car parking. Rooms come with a refrigerator, hairdryer and coffee, and pets are allowed. Water sports are on offer for active guests. Suits visitors who want to be within walking distance of the centre with dining and parking on site.
See Masons ArmsSandburn Hall
Scotchman Lane Flaxton, York, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Family rooms
Why stay hereA 4-star hotel on Scotchman Lane in Flaxton, 12.1 km from the centre of York, rated 4.6 from 1168 reviews. A golf course and badminton are on site, and there is a garden, lake and picnic area, plus a restaurant and bar. Family rooms, air conditioning and free wifi are provided, as is free car parking, with a 24-hour front desk. Good for families or golfers who want grounds and activities outside the city.
See Sandburn Hall15 Brownlow Street
15 Brownlow Street, York, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereA 4-star property at 15 Brownlow Street, 0.8 km from the centre of York, with a guest rating of 4.6 from 606 reviews. It has a kitchen with dishwasher, oven, microwave and washing machine, plus a patio and free wifi; free car parking is included. Suits guests who want to self-cater and stay close to the middle of York.
See 15 Brownlow StreetB B York
15 St Peters Grove, York, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Parking
- Breakfast
- Lounge
Why stay hereA 4-star guest house at 15 St Peters Grove, 1.2 km from the centre of York, rated 4.6 from 604 reviews. Breakfast is served, and there is a bar, lounge and garden, with a fireplace and a picnic area. Air conditioning, family rooms and free wifi are available, and pets are allowed; parking is provided and there is a golf course nearby. Suits families and couples who want breakfast on site within reach of the city.
See B B YorkThe Fairfax Arms
Main Street, York, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Spa
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
Why stay hereA 4-star hotel on Main Street, 25.1 km from the centre of York, rated 4.6 by 604 guests. It has a restaurant and a bar, a garden and a terrace, and a spa with a jacuzzi. Family rooms are available and pets are allowed; free wifi and free car parking are provided. Suits guests with a car who want dining and spa facilities in a village setting well outside the city.
See The Fairfax ArmsThe Lawrance Luxury Aparthotel York
74 Micklegate, York, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Travelling with pets
- Pets allowed
- Family rooms
- Kitchen
Why stay hereA 4-star aparthotel on Micklegate, 0.7 km from the centre of York, rated 4.6 from 493 reviews. Each apartment has air conditioning and a kitchen with dishwasher, oven, microwave and washing machine, plus a coffee machine. Family rooms are available and pets are allowed; free wifi and express check-in are offered. Suits guests who want self-catering space and lift access close to the centre of York.
See The Lawrance Luxury Aparthotel YorkThe George Hotel Easingwold
Market Place, York, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Lounge
- Pets allowed
Why stay hereA 4-star hotel on Market Place in Easingwold, 19.5 km from the centre of York, with a rating of 4.6 from 469 reviews. It has a restaurant and a bar, a lounge and a garden, plus a tennis court and a golf course nearby. Suits families and active guests wanting space outside the city.
See The George Hotel Easingwold46 Nunnery Lane
46 Nunnery Lane, York, United Kingdom
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereA 4-star property at 46 Nunnery Lane, 0.9 km from the centre of York, with a guest rating of 5.0 from 46 reviews. It offers a kitchen and a washing machine, a terrace and free wifi, in non-smoking accommodation. Suits guests who want self-catering and a terrace, close to the middle of York.
See 46 Nunnery LaneBest Stays York Bishy Road Abode
41 Russell Street, York, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereA 4-star property at 41 Russell Street, 1.2 km from the centre of York, rated 4.9 from 58 reviews. A kitchen with dishwasher and microwave is provided, along with a fridge and coffee, plus a fireplace and garden. Express check-in, lifts, free wifi and free car parking are available, and pets are allowed. Suits guests who want apartment-style space with self-catering near the centre of York.
See Best Stays York Bishy Road Abode
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Guest rating | Reviews | Parking | Breakfast | Pool or spa | Pets | To the centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tower Guest House | ★★★★ | 4.9 | 291 | Yes | – | – | – | 1.4 km |
| Tower View at Ryedale House | ★★★★ | 4.9 | 291 | Yes | – | – | – | 0.5 km |
| Grantham Arms | ★★★★ | 4.7 | 1,087 | Yes | Yes | – | Yes | 25.9 km |
| Middlethorpe Hall & Spa | ★★★★ | 4.7 | 488 | Yes | – | Yes | – | 3.3 km |
| Lastingham Grange | ★★★★ | 4.8 | 121 | Yes | – | – | Yes | – |
| The Bloomsbury | ★★★★ | 4.6 | 1,854 | – | – | – | – | 1.7 km |
| Masons Arms | ★★★★ | 4.6 | 1,656 | Yes | – | – | Yes | 0.6 km |
| Sandburn Hall | ★★★★ | 4.6 | 1,168 | Yes | Yes | – | – | 12.1 km |
| 15 Brownlow Street | ★★★★ | 4.6 | 606 | Yes | – | – | – | 0.8 km |
| B B York | ★★★★ | 4.6 | 604 | Yes | Yes | – | Yes | 1.2 km |
| The Fairfax Arms | ★★★★ | 4.6 | 604 | Yes | – | Yes | Yes | 25.1 km |
| The Lawrance Luxury Aparthotel York | ★★★★ | 4.6 | 493 | – | – | – | Yes | 0.7 km |
| The George Hotel Easingwold | ★★★★ | 4.6 | 469 | Yes | – | – | Yes | 19.5 km |
| 46 Nunnery Lane | ★★★★ | 5.0 | 46 | – | – | – | – | 0.9 km |
| Best Stays York Bishy Road Abode | ★★★★ | 4.9 | 58 | Yes | – | – | Yes | 1.2 km |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
Sandburn Hall, The Lawrance Luxury Aparthotel York and The George Hotel Easingwold all list family rooms, and Sandburn Hall adds a cot and a sofa bed. The Lawrance and 46 Nunnery Lane have kitchens, which helps with children, and The George Hotel Easingwold has a tennis court. B B York lists family rooms as well as cots and high chairs.
Sandburn Hall · The Lawrance Luxury Aparthotel York · The George Hotel Easingwold · B B York
For spa and pools
Middlethorpe Hall & Spa is the one hotel here with an indoor pool, a spa, a sauna, a Jacuzzi, massage and a fitness centre, plus a garden and a terrace. It sits on Bishopthorpe Road, 3.3 km from the centre, so it suits guests who want to swim and unwind rather than be on the doorstep of the Minster. Free car parking is available.
Closest to the centre
Tower View at Ryedale House, on Piccadilly, is 0.5 km from the centre and Masons Arms, on Fishergate, 0.6 km. The Lawrance Luxury Aparthotel York on Micklegate is 0.7 km, 15 Brownlow Street 0.8 km and 46 Nunnery Lane 0.9 km. All five put York's compact centre within a short walk.
Tower View at Ryedale House · Masons Arms · The Lawrance Luxury Aparthotel York · 15 Brownlow Street · 46 Nunnery Lane
Top-rated by guests
46 Nunnery Lane scores 5.0 out of 5 from 46 reviews, and Tower Guest House and Tower View at Ryedale House each score 4.9, from 291 and 291 reviews. Best Stays York Bishy Road Abode also scores 4.9, from 58 reviews. These are the highest guest ratings on this shortlist.
46 Nunnery Lane · Tower Guest House · Tower View at Ryedale House · Best Stays York Bishy Road Abode
Plan your stay
When to go
The best time to visit York is during the spring and summer months, from May to September, when the weather is mild and many outdoor events take place; this is also the busiest period. For fewer crowds, late spring or early autumn works well. Winter can be cold and damp, but the city's attractions remain open and the Christmas markets are popular.
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Questions, answered
Which of these hotels is closest to the centre of York?
Tower View at Ryedale House, on Piccadilly, is the closest at 0.5 km from the centre, followed by Masons Arms on Fishergate at 0.6 km. Both are 4-star and sit in the City Centre, so the main attractions are within walking distance.
Do these York hotels have parking?
Free car parking is listed at Tower Guest House, Tower View at Ryedale House, Grantham Arms, Middlethorpe Hall & Spa, Lastingham Grange, Masons Arms, Sandburn Hall, 15 Brownlow Street, The Fairfax Arms, The George Hotel Easingwold and Best Stays York Bishy Road Abode.
Which hotels in York allow pets?
Pets are allowed at Grantham Arms, Lastingham Grange, Masons Arms, B B York, The Fairfax Arms, The Lawrance Luxury Aparthotel York, The George Hotel Easingwold and Best Stays York Bishy Road Abode. If you are travelling with a dog, these are the 4-star options on this shortlist.
Which York hotel has a pool or spa?
Middlethorpe Hall & Spa has an indoor pool, a spa, a sauna, a Jacuzzi and massage, along with a fitness centre. It is on Bishopthorpe Road, 3.3 km from the centre, so a car or bus is useful. No other hotel on this shortlist lists a pool or spa.
Which hotels are best for families in York?
Sandburn Hall, The Lawrance Luxury Aparthotel York, The George Hotel Easingwold and B B York list family rooms, and Sandburn Hall, The George Hotel Easingwold and B B York also list cots. The apartments at The Lawrance and the kitchen at 46 Nunnery Lane suit longer family stays.
Which is the highest-rated hotel on this shortlist?
46 Nunnery Lane has a guest rating of 5.0 out of 5 from 46 reviews. Tower Guest House and Tower View at Ryedale House follow at 4.9 out of 5, each from 291 reviews, and Best Stays York Bishy Road Abode also scores 4.9, from 58 reviews.
Do any of these York hotels serve breakfast?
Breakfast is listed at Grantham Arms, Sandburn Hall and B B York, and Sandburn Hall also offers breakfast in room.