Quality-rated places to stay and eat in York

Public house

Guy Fawkes Inn

York, North Yorkshire

Historic pub serving locally sourced food.

Self-catering

2 Precentor's Court

York, North Yorkshire

★★★★★

Historic townhouse in the shadow of York Minster.

Inn

The Fat Badger

York, North Yorkshire

★★★★

Full of character, a friendly team, experience great rooms and food.

Inn

Guy Fawkes Inn

York, North Yorkshire

★★★★

At York’s heart and full of history, a memorable and atmospheric inn.

Things to do

York Theatre Royal

York, North Yorkshire

Public house

The Fat Badger

York, North Yorkshire

Right in the city’s historical centre

Things to do

York Minster

York, North Yorkshire

Visitor attraction

Barley Hall

York, North Yorkshire

Quality Assessed

Knowledgeable staff create a welcoming atmosphere throughout.

Public house

The Judge's Lodging

York, North Yorkshire

Experience seasonal menus amidst period splendour

Restaurant

The Judge's Lodging

York, North Yorkshire

All-day menu in a range of different spaces.

Visitor attraction

York Art Gallery

York, North Yorkshire

Quality Assessed

Visitors cannot fail to be impressed by the superb and very diverse gallery collections and exhibitions.

Visitor attraction

York City Sightseeing

York, North Yorkshire

Quality Assessed

A great way to see York – from up on high!

Inn

The Judge's Lodging

York, North Yorkshire

★★★★★

Stunning York historic inn with very stylish interior design.

Things to do

Treasurer's House, York

York, North Yorkshire

Restaurant

York Minster Refectory

York, North Yorkshire

Modern British dishes inspired by the classics.

Hotel

Grays Court and The Bow Room Restaurant

York, North Yorkshire

Quality Assessed

A delightful hotel in a superb location – the food is a clear highlight.

Things to do

Mansion House

York, North Yorkshire

Restaurant

The Bow Room Restaurant at Grays Court

York, North Yorkshire

Innovative modern cooking a stone’s throw from York Minster.

Visitor attraction

Yorkshire Museum

York, North Yorkshire

Quality Assessed

The team at Yorkshire Museum and Gardens should be commended on the imaginative and creative ways that they have curated and interpreted the collections.

Bed & breakfast

Georgian House & Mews

York, North Yorkshire

★★★★

Stylish and historic, in a quiet area of the city.

Self-catering

The Brew House

York, North Yorkshire

★★★★★

Self-catering

The Hopstore at Heritage Escapes-York Old Brewery

York, North Yorkshire

★★★★★

Self-catering

The Malt House at Heritage Escapes - The York Old Brewery

York, North Yorkshire

★★★★★

Restaurant

The Star Inn The City

York, North Yorkshire

Food with a sense of fun in a stunning riverside setting.

Self-catering

Lendal Tower

York, North Yorkshire

★★★★★

Visitor attraction

York's Chocolate Story

York, North Yorkshire

Quality Assessed

Engaging attraction in the centre of York

Restaurant

Roots York

York, North Yorkshire

Innovative local food by the River Ouse.

Restaurant

Chez Mal Brasserie and Bar

York, North Yorkshire

Pan-Asian cooking in one of York’s newest hotels.

Visitor attraction

DIG

York, North Yorkshire

Quality Assessed

Try your hand at excavating and touch real artefacts.

Hotel

Malmaison York

York, North Yorkshire

★★★★

Luxurious boutique hotel at the heart of historic York.

Restaurant

Sora York

York, North Yorkshire

Vibrant Asian food and notable cocktails.

Restaurant

Legacy

York, North Yorkshire

Dynamic contemporary food in a majestic building.

Hotel

The Grand, York

York, North Yorkshire

★★★★★

Stunning modern décor in a majestic Edwardian building.

Spa

The Grand, York

York, North Yorkshire

Spa

The Grand, York

York, North Yorkshire

A tranquil retreat where guests can disconnect.

Restaurant

The Rise

York, North Yorkshire

Great brasserie dining in a room designed to impress.

Things to do

Grand Opera House York

York, North Yorkshire

Visitor attraction

The Hole In Wand - York

York, North Yorkshire

Quality Assessed

Family fun in a magic-themed crazy golf attraction with a tavern and shop.

Guest accommodation

City Guest House

York, North Yorkshire

★★★★

A welcoming guesthouse in a converted Victorian family home.

Visitor attraction

Jorvik Viking Centre

York, North Yorkshire

Quality Assessed

Exciting exhibitions on the site of the remains of the city of Jorvik.

Things to do

Merchant Adventurers' Hall

York, North Yorkshire

Things to do

The York Dungeon

York, North Yorkshire

Things to do

Fairfax House

York, North Yorkshire

Restaurant

Skosh

York, North Yorkshire

Dynamic food with strong Japanese and Asian influences.

Things to do

Clifford's Tower

York, North Yorkshire

Self-catering

The Riverside Apartment

York, North Yorkshire

★★★★

Self-catering

The Riverside York House

York, North Yorkshire

★★★★

Things to do

York Brewery

York, North Yorkshire

Hotel

Middletons Hotel

York, North Yorkshire

★★★★

Historic buildings create a lovely environment at this hotel.

Guest accommodation

MonkBridge House

York, North Yorkshire

★★★★★

Excellent housekeeping practices are to be commended.

Visitor attraction

York Castle Museum

York, North Yorkshire

Quality Assessed

Discover an educational, entertaining journey into York's history.

Things to do

National Railway Museum

York, North Yorkshire

Guest accommodation

The Bar Convent

York, North Yorkshire

★★★

Unforgettable central York accommodation in UK’s oldest living convent.

Visitor attraction

York AD Tours

York, North Yorkshire

Awaiting assessment

Room only

Tower House York

York, North Yorkshire

★★★★★

Characterful Victorian property with highly individual bedrooms

Bed & breakfast

Barbican Guest House

York, North Yorkshire

★★★★

Handsome York guest house beside gate to the old city.

Hotel

Hotel du Vin & Bistro York

York, North Yorkshire

★★★★

All the comfort and luxury you need, and the bistro is a highlight.

Restaurant

Hotel du Vin & Bistro York

York, North Yorkshire

Sturdy French domestic fare from HdV.

Bed & breakfast

Dairy Guest House

York, North Yorkshire

★★★★

Comfortable accommodation with period charm in ideal central York location.

Restaurant

Melton's Restaurant

York, North Yorkshire

Top-notch cooking in locals’ favourite.

Hotel

Wheatlands Lodge Hotel

York, North Yorkshire

★★★

A delightful row of 19th-century houses close to York centre.

Food outlet

Wheatlands Lodge Hotel

York, North Yorkshire

A delightful row of 19th-century houses close to York centre.

Guest accommodation

Ascot House

York, North Yorkshire

★★★★

Wholesome freshly cooked breakfasts and very conveniently located.

Guest accommodation

Holmwood House

York, North Yorkshire

★★★★

Family-run with pride, elegant styling and a relaxing atmosphere.

Hostel

YHA York

York, North Yorkshire

★★★★

Things to do

York Cold War Bunker

York, North Yorkshire

Racecourse

York Racecourse

York, North Yorkshire

Quality Assessed

Things to do

Goddards House and Garden

York, North Yorkshire

Alternative stays

Stableside at York Racecourse

York, North Yorkshire

★★★★

Right by the racecourse and just a short walk from the City Centre.

Hotel

Middlethorpe Hall & Spa

York, North Yorkshire

★★★★

Stately house with an impressive spa and handsome surroundings.

Restaurant

Middlethorpe Hall & Spa

York, North Yorkshire

Classical dishes to suit the more conservative clientele.

Spa

Middlethorpe Hall & Spa

York, North Yorkshire

Delightful 17th-century country house hotel in York – with swish spa

Caravan & camping

Rawcliffe Manor Caravan Park

York, North Yorkshire

★★★★

York Park & Ride service is a short walk away.

Caravan & camping

York Caravan Park

York, North Yorkshire

★★★★★

Popular site catering to adults only.

Restaurant

Bosun's Restaurant

York, North Yorkshire

Contemporary British cooking on the Ouse riverfront.

Self-catering

Clock Farm House

York, North Yorkshire

★★★★★

A very worthy Five Star Self Catering rating.

Guest accommodation

Westergate House

York, North Yorkshire

★★★★

Ideally situated near York City centre and designer outlets.

Visitor attraction

Yorkshire Air Museum & Allied Air Forces Memorial

York, North Yorkshire

Quality Assessed

Things to do

Lower Derwent Valley National Nature Reserve

York, North Yorkshire

Self-catering

Grand Barn

York, North Yorkshire

★★★★★

Self-catering

The Dovecote

York, North Yorkshire

★★★★★

Self-catering

The Hay Barn

York, North Yorkshire

★★★★★

Self-catering

The Irishmans

York, North Yorkshire

★★★★★

Self-catering

West Mill Cottage

York, North Yorkshire

★★★★

Restaurant

The Lime Tree Inn

York, North Yorkshire

Sound country cooking in a relaxed country pub.

Holiday park

Allerthorpe Golf and Country Park

York, East Riding Of Yorkshire

★★★★★

We offer a range of self-catering holidays ideal for both relaxing weekends and week-long staycations. Whether you’re looking for a romantic break or a Yorkshire adventure with friends or family, getaways in our stunning lodges are available all year round. We have a range of holiday lodges to suit all budgets. These all come with fully furnished interiors, private decking, and all the ‘mod cons’ you’d expect to find in a holiday home. Including large flat screen TV, Wi-Fi and integrated kitchen appliances. Some also come with a heated hot tub – for ultimate relaxation!