The 5 Best Hotels and B&Bs Nearest to York Train Station

The best places to stay within 500 meters (7-10 minutes’ walk) of the York railway station.

There are five hotels, guesthouses, and bed and breakfasts (B&Bs) with great reviews and ratings within 500 meters (around 8 minutes’ walk) of the York railway station.

1. The Grand, York

This 5-star hotel is set in a Grade II listed former railway headquarters and has a spa that includes a swimming pool, hot tub, steam room, and sauna. Accommodation options include a variety of double and twin rooms. Children are welcome and are considered “adults” by the hotel starting age 15. Pets are not allowed. Depending on the season and occasion, a one-night stay at this hotel starts at £169 – £529.

300 meters from York railway station
9 / 10 at Booking.com, 4.5 / 5 at TripAdvisor, 4.6 / 5 at Google Reviews
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2. Malmaison York

This 4-star hotel has a rooftop bar and offers twin rooms, double rooms, suites, and a family room that can accommodate up to 3 adults. Children are welcome and are considered “adults” by the hotel starting age 12. Guests may bring pets (charges may apply); small dogs are also welcome into the Chez Mal Brasserie and Starbucks. Depending on the season and occasion, a one-night stay at this hotel starts at £98 – £341.

350 meters from York railway station
8.4 / 10 at Booking.com, 4.5 / 5 at TripAdvisor, 4.3 / 5 at Google Reviews
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3. The Bar Convent

This B&B is in a Grade I listed building and offers single rooms perfect for solo travellers, double rooms, twin rooms, and family rooms that can accommodate up to three adults. Children are welcome. Pets are not allowed. Depending on the season and occasion, a one-night stay at this hotel starts at £42 – £144.

350 meters from York railway station
8.9 / 10 at Booking.com, 4.5 / 5 at TripAdvisor, 4.6 / 5 at Google Reviews

4. Abbey Guest House York

This guesthouse has a garden and terrace and offers double rooms. Children and pets are not allowed. Depending on the season and occasion, a one-night stay at this hotel starts at £98 – £118.

450 meters from York railway station
9.3 / 10 at Booking.com, 4.5 / 5 at TripAdvisor, 4.5 / 5 at Google Reviews

5. The Falcon Tap Boutique Inn on Micklegate

This boutique hotel offers a variety of double rooms, as well as a three-bedroom apartment that can sleep up to 6 adults. Children and pets are not allowed. Depending on the season and occasion, a one-night stay at this hotel starts at £77 – £167.

500 meters from York railway station
8.5 / 10 at Booking.com, 4.3 / 5 at Google Reviews

Related FAQs

What are the best centrally located hotels in York?

Some of the best centrally located and highly rated hotels in York are:

Golden Fleece York (8.5/10) – rates start at £79
Galtres Lodge Hotel & Forest Restaurant (8.8/10) – rates start at £124
Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly (8.5/10) – rates start at £80
Judge’s Lodging (8.7/10) – rates start at £118
Middletons (8.5/10) – rates start at £100
The Dean Court (8.9/10) – rates start at £99
The Grand, York (9/10) – rates start at £169
Grays Court Hotel (9.4/10) – rates start at £266
Hampton by Hilton York (8.5/10) – rates start at £76
Hotel Indigo York (8.7/10) – rates start at £94

What are the 5-star hotels in York?

There are three 5-star hotels in York:

The Grand, York (9/10) – rates start at £169
Jorvik House (8.8/10) – rates start at £116
Judge’s Lodging (8.7/10) – rates start at £118

Which York hotels have a pool?

In the center of York, these three hotels have an indoor swimming pool that is open all year for guests free of charge:

The Grand, York – rates start at £169
The Principal York – rates start at £106
Novotel York Centre – rates start at £78

Which York hotels have an outdoor pool?

The hotel nearest to the center of York that has an outdoor swimming pool is The Mount Royale Hotel, 1.2 km from the center. They have a variety of double rooms and suites. Children of all ages are welcome; extra beds will cost £25 per person per night. Pets are allowed with no extra charges. Rates start at £155.

Two other hotels with outdoor pools are around 9 km from the center: Signal Cottage and Prince Rupert House, both vacation homes in Red House Estate, Moor Monkton, York. Signal Cottage has two bedrooms and can sleep up to 4 guests, starting at £170 per night. Prince Rupert House has five bedrooms and can accommodate up to 12 guests, with nightly rates starting at £494.

Which York hotels have a hot tub?

The following hotels in York have a hot tub:

The Grand, York is a 5-star hotel (rated 9/10) which has a fitness center and spa facilities.
Hedley House Hotel is a 3-star hotel (rated 8.9/10) with spa facilities — including a 6-person hot tub — and private parking.
York Marriott Hotel is a 4-star hotel (rated 7.6/10) that overlooks York Racecourse.
Middlethorpe Hall & Spa is a 4-star hotel (rated 9.2/10) overlooking York Racecourse with gardens and a boutique spa, including a hot tub.

Which York hotels have a spa?

The following York hotels have spa facilities:

Malmaison York – 8.4 / 10 – starts at £109
The Grand, York – 9 / 10 – starts at £169
Hedley House Hotel – 8.9 / 10 – starts at £86
No 1 by GuestHouse, York – 8.7 / 10 – starts at £116
York Marriott Hotel – 7.6 / 10 – starts at £76
Middlethorpe Hall & Spa – 9.2 / 10 – starts at £191

Which York hotels have parking?

Central York hotels with on-site parking include:

Hilton York – £25 per day
Park Inn by Radisson York City Centre – £15 per day, free for blue badge holders
The Queens Hotel – £15 per day
Middletons – £10 per day
Malmaison York – £25 per day
Grays Court Hotel – £15 per day

Which York hotels have family rooms?

These accommodations in York are centrally located and have rooms that can sleep up to 4 adults:

Hilton York – Their “Double Double Hilton Guest Room” can accommodate up to 4 adults. They also have a variety of triple rooms.
The Fort York – They have family rooms with bunk beds that can accommodate up to 8 persons.
The Watergate Inn – They have a quadruple room as well as a family room that can sleep up to 5 adults.
Middletons – They have a 65 m² cottage that can accommodate up to 4 adults.
Moxy York – This hotel has what they call a “Moxyfied Family Sleeper” that can sleep 4 adults.
DoubleTree by Hilton York – Their “Double Guest Room” and “Two Room Family Room” can both accommodate up to 4 adults. They also have a family room and junior king suite that can sleep 3.

Which York hotels are near the racecourse?

Middlethorpe Hall & Spa and York Marriott Hotel are both 4-star hotels overlooking York Racecourse.

Middlethorpe Hall & Spa has single rooms, double/twin rooms, and a one-bedroom suite. It has an indoor swimming pool, spa facilities, and complimentary private parking for all guests. Children over 6 are welcome; those younger than 6 cannot be accommodated. Pets are not allowed. Rates start at £191.

The York Marriott Hotel has various double rooms and suites, as well as room that can accommodate up to 4 adults. It has spa facilities, a heated indoor pool, and a sun terrace. Children of all ages are welcome; extra beds cost £15 per child per night. Pets are not allowed. Rates start at £76.

Which York hotels are near the river?

These are the accommodations in York that overlook the River Ouse:

The Queens Hotel – 8.4 / 10 – starts at £92 per night
3 Emperors Wharf – rated 9.3 / 10 – two-bedroom apartment – starts at £214 per night
Over the River – Emperors Wharf – rated 9.4 / 10 – two-bedroom apartment – starts at £237 per night
Park Inn by Radisson York City Centre – rated 8.3 / 10 – starts at £70 per night
Abbey Guest House York – rated 9.2 / 10 – starts at £98 per night
Lendal Tower – 3-bedroom vacation home – sleeps 7 – starts at £525 per night

Which York hotels are near the York Minster cathedral?

These hotels are located within 300 meters (less than 5 minutes’ walk) from York Minster cathedral:

Guy Fawkes Inn – This 4-star hotel is rated 8.1 out of 10. Rooms start at £80 per night.
Grays Court Hotel – This 4-star hotel is rated 9.4 out of 10. Rooms start at £266 per night.
Galtres Lodge Hotel & Forest Restaurant – This 3-star hotel is rated 8.8 out of 10. Single rooms are available. Rooms start at £124 per night.
The Dean Court – This 4-star hotel is rated 8.9 out of 10. Single rooms are available. Rooms start at £89 per night.
The Fat Badger York – This 4-star inn is rated 8 out of 10. Single rooms are available. Rooms start at £69 per night.
The Fort York – This hotel is rated 8.2 out of 10. Family rooms that can accommodate up to 8 people are available. They also have an 8-bed mixed dormitory room. Rooms start at £78 per night.
The Roman Bath – This 3-star hotel is rated 7 out of 10. Family rooms that can sleep up to 4 people are available. Rooms start at £70 per night.
The White Horse – This 3-star inn is rated 8.2 out of 10. Rooms start at £60 per night.
The Bootham Tavern York – This 4-star hotel is rated 8.6 out of 10. Single rooms are available. Rooms start at £60 per night.
DoubleTree by Hilton York – This 4-star hotel is rated 7.6 out of 10. Family rooms are available. Rooms start at £78 per night.
Judge’s Lodging – This 5-star hotel is rated 8.7 out of 10. Rooms start at £118 per night.

Note: Accommodations are shortlisted based on their review scores on Booking.com and TripAdvisor, as well as their distance from the train station as determined through Google Maps. We are not connected in any way with any of the properties listed, and the best accommodations are selected based on a combination of reviews, rankings, nearness to the train station, and best value for money. Affiliate links are used in this article; when you book, we may earn a small commission from the booking platform, but the price stays the same for you.