Top 10 City Centre Hotels of 2026

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Serenity Inn the City	3.5 star property	10.0 Exceptional 8 reviews	View
Dean Court Hotel	3.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Judges Lodgings York	5.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 669 reviews	View
Hotel Indigo York by IHG	4.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,246 reviews	View
Moxy York	3.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View

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

10/10 Excellent

"Rooms were spotless, staff go above and beyond to be polite, respectful, positive and very help. Breakfast buffet was good and the bar area was perfect for relaxing. We will return."

Moxy York

4/10 Poor

"Room cleanliness was poor - bogey stuck to a shower tile. Massive toenail under chair in room. Pretty disgusting. Small room, tiny bathroom, could hardly move in it. No storage space - no wardrobe, no bedside drawers. Very small space to hang about two t-shirts. Tv hung too low. No phone in room. No safe in room. No bottled water. No teaspoons - cheap, nasty wooden stirrers instead. Also, can be very noisy outside on Friday and Saturday nights from drunks! Overall very basic and disappointing. We won't be staying again."

Dean Court Hotel

6/10 Okay

"Dean Courtney is conveniently located directly opposite the Minster. It is a short 15 minute walk from the train station. I was concerned that the area would be noisy given the location but it wasn’t. We stayed in the Wolsey Room which was tucked away in a connected building accessed via a back stairway behind the restaurant reception. One flight up and no elevator. The room was spacious but stark, a bit worn and lacked much furniture. There was no luggage rack or chest of drawers to store anything. We had to perch our luggage on the window seat. Not sure why but there were two large chandeliers in the room which looked very much out of place. I suspect it might have been used as a meeting room at some point. There is no air conditioning so I would not want to stay in the summer. We visited in late May staying 3 nights. The last day got quite warm around 85 degrees. The room got quite stuffy. Thankfully there was a decent enough fan to move the air around. Only one window would open and only about 6 inches. The bed was ok. The bathroom was fine, surprisingly great water pressure for a UK hotel. There is only passive venting so condensation builds up during bathing, hence some black mold on the caulk around the tub. The included breakfast was decent enough. You could order anything from the menu. It took awhile for someone to take your order but once that was done the food came along pretty. Overall ok for the price but probably would not stay here again"

Hotel Indigo York by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Stayed two nights for a weekend escape to explore York From check in to checkout the staff were all really friendly and helpful The room and bathroom were spotless and bed was super comfy It’s a great location for exploring York on foot Breakfast had a huge selection of hot and cold buffet We also used the fitness room which was small but had everything we needed"

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, Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly 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 free breakfast and a restaurant. Other good options for your stay in the neighbourhood include Moxy York 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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Judges Lodgings York

Hotel Indigo York by IHG

The Fat Badger

Moxy York

Galtres Lodge Hotel

Dean Court Hotel

Judges Court

The Watergate Inn

Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly

Impossible Motel

Hilton York

Holiday Inn York City Centre by IHG

Guy Fawkes Inn

Grays Court

Riverside Studios

St Denys View With Free Parking

The Townhouse

Hocus Pocus Tiny Hotel

King's 23

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Where to stay in City Centre

Bishophill

South Bank

Fishergate

Bootham

Holgate

Top City Centre Hotel Reviews

The Milner York

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