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Central & Pet-Friendly
Malmaison York ★★★★
York
A York hotel with a rooftop bar and family-friendly rooms, a short walk from the National Railway Museum.
4 star hotels · North Yorkshire · United Kingdom
We reviewed 76 hotels in York and picked the 31 best-rated for you.
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Central & Pet-Friendly
York
A York hotel with a rooftop bar and family-friendly rooms, a short walk from the National Railway Museum.
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Riverside & parking
York
Riverside 4-star with free parking and a 12:00 check-out, a short walk from York Minster.
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Rail-adjacent
York
A 4-star stay with a pool, leisure club, and a location steps from the train station and York's museums.
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Spa retreat
York
A countryside spa hotel near York with an indoor pool, sauna, and garden views — plus free Wi-Fi and parking.
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Central & comfortable
York
A well-located York hotel with a terrace, courtyard, and high guest marks for its central position and breakfast.
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Central & Stylish
York
Playful design, friendly staff, and a central location make this a top pick in York.
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River location
York
A 4-star stay by the river, with a pool, parking, and a 5-minute walk to the bus station.
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Central York stay
York
A central York hotel with a prime location near York Minster, praised for its friendly staff and comfortable rooms.
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City Centre Stay
York
A 4-star York hotel with a garden restaurant, free parking, and a pool, just minutes from the city walls.
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Central & Comfortable
York
A 4-star stay in York's centre with modern rooms and a praised breakfast buffet.
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Central & Stylish
York
Boutique 4-star in York with stylish rooms, great location, and glowing reviews for comfort and service.
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Racecourse View
York
A 4-star stay by York Racecourse with spacious, refurbished rooms and a popular spa.
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Historic & central
York Inn
Historic inn with excellent location and dining – walk to York Minster, enjoy a four-poster bed.
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Riverside Aparthotel
York Aparthotel
Riverside suites with kitchenettes, free Wi-Fi, and a short walk to York's centre – plus on-site parking and pet-friendly rooms.
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Lakeside golf stay
York
A calm lakeside retreat near York with a golf course, praised for spotless rooms and a memorable breakfast.
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Central with parking
York
A 4-star Bootham hotel with garden views, a lounge bar, and free parking – just a short drive from the River Ouse.
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Country house spa
York
A 4-star country house with a spa, pool, and acclaimed dining, just outside York's historic centre.
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Central & Characterful
York Inn
Stay right in the centre of York, above a pub with a rooftop bar and garden, and wake up to a hearty breakfast.
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Garden Stay
York
A peaceful garden-set hotel steps from York Minster with private parking and hearty breakfasts.
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Central & Classic
York
Get a prime spot in York's shopping district with views of Clifford's Tower from select rooms and a breakfast guests rate highly.
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Parkland stay
York
A 4-star hotel in parkland near York, praised for its friendly staff, spacious rooms and handy park-and-ride access.
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York city stay
York
A 4-star York hotel with a bistro, private parking and a short walk to the city's landmarks, praised for its location and food.
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Art Nouveau stay
A 4-star York stay with an Art Nouveau feel, courtyard rooms and a dining scene rated 9/10.
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Boutique Stay
York
A 38-room boutique guesthouse with a cellar bar, free parking, and a short walk to York Minster.
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Countryside calm
York
A peaceful garden, traditional charm and attentive service make this countryside inn a relaxing base near York.
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Reliable choice
York
A well-rated stay with free parking, friendly staff, and a location that puts the racecourse and city within easy reach.
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Quiet & Convenient
York Guest house
A quiet, modern stay with private parking and a 15-minute walk to York's centre.
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City centre apartments
York Aparthotel
Self-catering apartments in York's city centre, close to the train station and historic walls.
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Free parking
York Bed & Breakfast
Free parking and a hearty breakfast in a family-run York guesthouse, minutes from the Minster.
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Guest favourite
York Aparthotel
High-scoring self-catering apartments steps from York's Chocolate Story.
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Central & Welcoming
York Guest house
A central York stay with a standout breakfast and easy walks to the Minster and The Shambles.
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Pub with charm
York Inn
A characterful pub-hotel with a river beer garden, home-cooked food, and a location that puts York's sights within a short stroll.
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Guest favourite
York
A small, stylish Yorkshire hotel with a top guest rating, free parking, and a welcoming bar and restaurant.
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Central & adults-only
York Guest house
A characterful adults-only stay in the heart of York, with a prime Coney Street location and a 24-hour reception.
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City Centre Apartments
York Aparthotel
Central York apartments with kitchens and on-site parking, a 9-minute walk to the Jorvik Viking Centre.
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Victorian guesthouse
York Guest house
A traditional Victorian guesthouse with on-site parking and a cooked breakfast, 20 minutes' walk from York's Chocolate Story.
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Quiet Boutique
York
A peaceful boutique stay with a great location and friendly staff, just a short walk to the river and city center.
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Pub with rooms
York Bed & Breakfast
A characterful pub inn with free parking, generous Yorkshire cooking, and a warm local vibe.
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High Guest Rating
York Bed & Breakfast
A 9.4-rated guest house with themed king rooms and a breakfast that guests rave about.
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Lively pub stay
York
Live music, a hearty breakfast, and a central York location make this pub hotel a lively base for exploring.
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Central & self-catering
York Aparthotel
Self-catering apartments with kitchens, free Wi-Fi, and a central York location.
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York Stay
York Guest house
A 4-star York guest house with free parking, just a 19-minute walk from the Chocolate Story.
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Quiet retreat
York Bed & Breakfast
A peaceful B&B with free parking, garden views, and a 8.9 rating from 555 guests.
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Adults-only
York Bed & Breakfast
An adults-only guesthouse with a garden, free parking, and a breakfast that guests call a highlight.
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Guest-favourite breakfast
York
Guests keep coming back for the breakfast and the location—a short walk from the Minster and city centre.
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Guest favourite
York Guest house
A Victorian charmer with free parking and glowing guest reviews for its breakfast and service.
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Top-rated service
York Aparthotel
A 15-minute walk from York's centre, these apartments earn top marks for service and rooms, with free parking and a garden.
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Guest favourite
York Bed & Breakfast
A welcoming York guest house with excellent staff ratings and a filling breakfast.
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Homey & central
York Bed & Breakfast
A cozy 4-star guest house with homemade breakfast, free parking, and a prime York location.
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Quiet & central
York Bed & Breakfast
A calm, adults-only B&B with parking permits and a cooked breakfast, a short stroll from York's historic sites.
Map & live prices by our partner
Staying in the city centre puts you steps from the Shambles, York Minster and the National Railway Museum. Many of the central hotels cluster between the Minster and the river, where you'll find names like The Dean Court, rated 8.7, and Moxy York, rated 8.9. Prices here start around £87 at Hotel Du Vin & Bistro, and parking is rare, so most rely on the city's walkable core.
For the best values in York's four-star range, look outside the immediate city centre. Elmbank York starts at £52, and Holiday Inn York by IHG is available from £69, both with parking and a short drive or bus ride into town. Mercure York Fairfield Manor sits in parkland from £55 and links to the city via park-and-ride. These cheaper options trade the instant walk to the Minster for free parking and more space.
The area around York Minster is the historic heart, and a few four-star hotels put you in direct sight of the cathedral. The Dean Court is rated 8.7 and is praised for its position, while Grays Court sits in a walled garden a short walk from the Minster and includes private parking. Hotel Du Vin & Bistro is also within a short walk of the Minster, with prices from £87. Staying here means the Shambles and the city walls are practically on your doorstep.
Prices for four-star hotels in York range from £52 to £524 per night, with most properties falling around £115. You can find cheaper rooms at Elmbank York and Mercure York Fairfield Manor, while the top prices are at country house hotels like Middlethorpe Hall & Spa.
The city centre is the ideal base for a first trip, putting you within walking distance of York Minster, the Shambles and the National Railway Museum. Look around the Minster and the river for the most central four-star options, such as The Dean Court, Hilton York and Hotel Indigo York. If you have a car, consider the racecourse or Bootham areas, where parking is easier and you're still on the edge of the walls.
Yes, roughly a third of the four-star hotels on this page offer parking, but it's not the standard in the historic core. For free or plentiful parking, consider Radisson Hotel York by the river, Middletons near the city walls, or The Churchill Hotel on Bootham. The central hotels near the Minster rarely have on-site parking, so check before you book if you're driving.
York's calendar is busy year-round with race days and seasonal events, so booking early is wise for popular weekends. Four-star hotels in the city centre can fill up several weeks ahead, especially in summer and around Christmas. You'll typically find better availability and prices in January and February, outside the main tourist season.
York's four-star scene runs from the shadow of York Minster to the racecourse and the riverside, with a countryside fringe of country houses and inns. It is a city of walls and narrow lanes, and the hotels here wear that history: townhouses on Bootham, a boutique set in a garden by the Minster, and riverside properties with parking, something the city centre rarely offers. The lowest price in this range is £52 for an Art Nouveau stay near the centre, while the top end reaches £524 at a country house with a spa.
The set is about more than hotels: the page also carries a number of guest houses, inns, bed and breakfasts and aparthotels that share the four-star rating. The most common price across the range is around £115 a night, and most of these properties sit within walking distance of the main sights or on the park-and-ride routes into town.
Four-star hotels in York suit travellers who want a step above the basics — solid reviews, a central address or a country-house setting — without jumping to five-star prices. This set has something for most trips: riverside stays, racecourse views, spa retreats and inns on the edge of town. If parking is a dealbreaker, filter for hotels with parking rather than booking blind. For a first visit, the city centre options near the Minster are the easiest to enjoy on foot, but you'll pay for the location. If you prefer an apartment or house, or need something more budget-friendly, see the related pages for holiday homes, guest houses and cheap and budget hotels.