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Top rated 9.1
The Grand, York ★★★★★
York
9.1Perfect7,520 reviews
An elegant 5-star hotel beside the station with a superb location, spacious rooms and attentive service.
From£168per night
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5 Star Hotels in York
We reviewed 9 properties in York and picked the 5 best-rated 5-star hotels for your stay.
5 hotels
5 rated 8.5+
typical £111
hotels
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Top rated 9.1
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5-Star Historic
Judge'S Lodging ★★★★★
York
8.7Great1,627 reviews
Historic 5-star hotel in York's centre with elegant rooms and a welcoming bar.
From£163per night
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Peaceful & Modern
Jorvik House ★★★★★
York
8.9Great3,485 reviews
A peaceful, modern stay with city views and standout service in central York.
From£77per night
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Victorian charm
Hotel Clementine ★★★★★
York
9.1Perfect2,201 reviews
Victorian elegance, garden views, and a breakfast worth waking up for—all within walking distance of York's historic heart.
From£56per night
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Guest favourite
Monkbridge House ★★★★★
York Bed & Breakfast
9.4Perfect453 reviews
Rated 9.4 by guests, this 5-star B&B offers garden views, valet parking, and a short drive to Jorvik Viking Centre.
From£175per night
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Central York
The Saddle Inn ★★★★★
York Inn
7.9Very good791 reviews
Friendly staff and a central York address, but guest scores suggest the experience may not match the 5-star billing.
From£46per night
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Central & Practical
Diamonds Guest House ★★★★★
York Guest house
8Great1,104 reviews
A 7-minute walk from Church of St Mary and close to Rowntree Park, this guest house offers free Wi-Fi and public parking.
From£52per night
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5-star guest stay
Bishops Guest Accommodation - York ★★★★★
York
9.4Perfect338 reviews
A 5-star guest accommodation a 25-minute walk from York Minster, praised for its friendly staff, excellent breakfasts, and comfy beds.
From£457per night
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Quiet & Free Parking
Sixteen B ★★★★★
York
9.3Perfect311 reviews
A 5-star York guesthouse with a 9.3 rating, free parking, and a garden view — a quiet base near the city.
From£111per night
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5 Star Hotels in York City Centre
The city centre properties are the most convenient for exploring York's historic streets. Judge'S Lodging sits right in the centre with a 5-star historic feel and a rating of 8.7. Hotel Clementine is also within walking distance of the historic heart, offering Victorian charm at from £56 a night. For the very best access, The Grand, York is located beside the station, rated 9.1, and priced from £168.
Top-Rated 5 Star Hotels in York
The highest-rated 5-star properties here are Bishops Guest Accommodation and Monkbridge House, both rated 9.4 — one a short drive from the Jorvik Viking Centre with garden views and valet parking, the other a 25-minute walk from York Minster praised for its breakfasts. Among the hotels, Sixteen B leads with a 9.3 rating and free parking. The Grand, York and Hotel Clementine both score 9.1, so ratings alone don't separate them: the difference is location and price.
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Frequently asked
how much does a 5 star hotel in york cost
For the five hotels on this page, prices start at £56 a night at Hotel Clementine and go up to £168 at The Grand, York. The typical price is around £111.
which area of york is best for a first visit
For a first visit, stay in the city centre to be close to the historic sights. Judge'S Lodging is right in the centre, and Hotel Clementine is within walking distance of the historic heart. If you have a car, Sixteen B offers free parking and is a quiet base near the city.
is it easy to walk from the station to the 5 star hotels
The Grand, York is beside the station, so it's the easiest for arrivals. Other central options like Judge'S Lodging and Hotel Clementine are within walking distance of the historic centre, so you can explore on foot once you've dropped your bags.
how far ahead should i book a 5 star hotel in york
York is busy with visitors year-round, especially during Viking Festival week in February and the Christmas market season. Book as early as you can for the popular central properties like The Grand, York and Judge'S Lodging, which can sell out well in advance.
5 Star Hotels in York
York's 5-star scene is a mix of grand Victorian landmarks, elegant townhouses and intimate guesthouses, many within walking distance of the city's medieval heart. The most expensive options cluster near the station and the Minster, while quieter, more affordable spots sit a little further out. Prices here range from £56 to £168 per night for the hotels, with the average around £111.
Alongside the five hotels, the page also includes four other 5-star properties — a bed & breakfast, an inn and two guest houses — which offer a more personal stay. Whether you prefer the polished service of a grand hotel or the charm of a guesthouse, the choice comes down to how central you want to be and how much you value extras like parking.
The bottom line
This set of 5-star hotels suits travellers who want guaranteed quality within walking distance of York's highlights, especially those arriving by train at The Grand or Judge'S Lodging. If you need parking, consider Sixteen B or Monkbridge House with valet parking, or check the Hotels with parking page. For a more family-friendly base, see Family Friendly hotels in York, or if budget matters more, look at Cheap and budget hotels in York.