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A building with a blue door marked with the number 17, white columns, and a small porch with a black railing.

A dining area with a fireplace, multiple tables and chairs, and a large window with curtains.

A living room with a sofa, a glass coffee table, a fireplace, and a bookshelf.

A wicker sofa with grey cushions, positioned outdoors with a wooden slatted background and a stone floor.

1. MonkBridge House

The Groves, 0.7 mi from York Observatory

Raymond

$114 nightly

$137 total

Nov 8 - Nov 9

Total with taxes and fees

A room with a large arched window, a bench, two chairs, and a table with a vase.

A historic building with a tower and brick walls, surrounded by a well-maintained garden with various flowers.

A window with a view of a historic building and a well-maintained garden.

A historic building with a prominent tower and a well-maintained garden with outdoor seating.

2. Grays Court

City Centre, 0.3 mi from York Observatory

Courtney

$270 nightly

$324 total

Oct 29 - Oct 30

Total with taxes and fees

A vanity with three mirrors, a lamp, and a tissue box on a wooden vanity.

A vanity with a mirror, lights, and a hairdryer.

A corner seating area with a sofa, decorative pillows, and a vase of flowers.

A red brick building with a tower, a sign indicating private parking, and a gated entrance.

3. Tower Guest House

0.8 mi from York Observatory

Steve

$94 nightly

$112 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

A four-poster bed with a canopy, two bedside lamps, a mirror, and a chandelier.

A large, historic building with a prominent arched entrance labeled "ASCOT HOUSE."

A room with a red sofa, a wooden chair, a small table, and a patterned carpet.

A staircase with a patterned carpet, a wooden chair, a table with a lamp, and a vase of flowers.

4. Ascot House

Layerthorpe, 1 mi from York Observatory

Mark

$140 nightly

$168 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, a TV, and a view of autumn leaves through the windows.

A room with a large window, a chair, a lamp, and a mirror.

A building entrance with a bicycle parked outside.

A room with a large window, a chair, a small table, and a hanging light fixture.

5. No.1 by GuestHouse, York

Clifton, 0.3 mi from York Observatory

Madonna

$149 nightly

$178 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

A grand lobby with a marble floor, a staircase, and ornate columns.

A restaurant with multiple dining tables and chairs, a bar area, and a kitchen in the background.

A lobby with a patterned sofa, a large potted plant, and a marble floor.

A modern indoor swimming pool with a central spiral sculpture, surrounded by wooden walls and a glass ceiling.

6. The Grand, York

Bishophill, 0.2 mi from York Observatory

Jamie

$226 nightly

$271 total

Nov 15 - Nov 16

Total with taxes and fees

A room with a dining table set for two, a fireplace, a large mirror, and a window with a 'VACANCIES' sign visible outside.

A bedroom with a skylight, a bed with white and mustard-colored bedding, two bedside tables with lamps, and a wooden hanger rack.

A two-story stone building with a sloped roof, a large window, and a garage door.

A white staircase with a beige curtain, a black mat, and a red bucket.

7. The Apple House

South Bank, 0.6 mi from York Observatory

Ruth

$85 nightly

$102 total

Nov 4 - Nov 5

Total with taxes and fees

A neatly arranged bedroom with a tufted headboard, a bed with blue and white bedding, a leather armchair, and a bedside table with a lamp and a mirror.

A breakfast buffet with various food items and condiments.

A bathroom vanity with a gold mirror, a vase of flowers, a lamp, and a sign with a Wi-Fi password.

A brick building with a sign reading "Ashbourne 139" and a "VisitYork Member" sign.

8. Ashbourne House

Fishergate, 1.5 mi from York Observatory

"We only stayed at Ashbourne House for one night and it was very nice. Lovely room with a Comfortable bed, great shower and towels. Plenty if tea and coffee, and if you ran out you could get more from a dish on the landing also a sweet treat if you needed it, which I thought was a nice touch. It was a bit away from restaurants and the main shopping but public buses stopped just down the road and was easy to catch and came regularly if you didn’t have a car. If you did have a car there seemed...

Karen

$111 nightly

$134 total

Oct 29 - Oct 30

Total with taxes and fees

A dining area with a table set for two, a chair, a window with curtains, and a table lamp.

A neatly arranged bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a wardrobe, and a chair.

A brick building with a sign reading "enjoyEngland.com" and a large bush of pink hydrangeas in front.

A brick building with a red door, windows with white frames, and hanging flower baskets.

9. Barbican House

Fishergate, 0.8 mi from York Observatory

Paul

$145 nightly

$174 total

Nov 2 - Nov 3

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a desk with a chair.

A hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a red carpet, and chandeliers.

A bathroom with a toilet, sink, and bathtub.

A reception area with a wooden desk, a black and white patterned wall, a chandelier, and a red carpeted floor.

10. The Minster Hotel York

Bootham, 0.2 mi from York Observatory

Kimberley

$94 nightly

$113 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

A modern bar area with a tiled backsplash, bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

A buffet table with various food items, drinks, and condiments.

A spiral staircase with a geometric patterned floor and a central seating area.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a television, and a brick wall.

11. Hotel Indigo York by IHG

City Centre, 0.7 mi from York Observatory

Ryan

$93 nightly

$111 total

Nov 8 - Nov 9

Total with taxes and fees

A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a large wall clock, and decorative plants.

A bar area with wooden bar counter, stools, and a menu stand.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a chair, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a skylight above the bed.

A woman arranging a table with a glass top and a potted plant in a modern lobby with purple chairs and a staircase.

12. Dean Court Hotel

City Centre, 0.2 mi from York Observatory

Calvin

$177 nightly

$213 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

A staircase with a wooden railing and a hanging light fixture with clear glass shades.

A spacious living room with a chandelier, a map on the wall, and a large window.

A bar area with shelves of liquor bottles, glasses, and a refrigerated display case.

A two-story building with a traditional facade, featuring a prominent entrance with a door and windows, and a small garden area with a fence.

13. Jorvik House

Bootham, 0.1 mi from York Observatory

Ellie

$99 nightly

$119 total

Nov 9 - Nov 10

Total with taxes and fees

A bathroom with a wooden door, a round mirror, a lamp, and a vase with flowers on a shelf.

A dining table with yellow chairs, a potted plant, a bottle of champagne, and a glass of orange juice.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a desk, and a brick accent wall.

A glass table with a wine bottle, glasses, and decorative star-shaped objects.

14. Serenity Inn the City

City Centre, 0.6 mi from York Observatory

Helen

$388 nightly

$388 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

A neatly made bed with two fluffy pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a door leading to another room.

A grey door with the number 83, set in a brick wall with a stone arch above.

A room with a wooden desk, a coffee maker, a small refrigerator, and a wall-mounted TV.

15. The Vanguard - York Residence

The Groves, 0.7 mi from York Observatory

Elizabeth D

$113 nightly

$135 total

Nov 5 - Nov 6

Total with taxes and fees

A dining area with wooden chairs, tables set for a meal, and a chandelier.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a window with curtains.

A bathroom with a white sink, a wooden door, and a towel rack.

A brick building with a sign for 'St. Mary's Guest House' and a phone number.

16. St Mary's Guest House

Clifton, 0.2 mi from York Observatory

Chris

$107 nightly

$128 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

A modern building with large glass windows and a neon sign.

A spacious dining area with a long wooden table, modern chairs, and hanging pendant lights.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and potted plants.

A modern interior with a plush seating area, a visible 'MOXY' sign, and hanging lights.

17. Moxy York

City Centre, 0.6 mi from York Observatory

Matthew

$91 nightly

$110 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

A restaurant with high arched windows, wooden tables, and chairs.

A library with leather chairs, bookshelves, and a dog.

A small, rustic food truck with a menu board displaying pizza options.

18. The Churchill Hotel

Clifton, 0.3 mi from York Observatory

Monika

$80 nightly

$96 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

A wooden room with a bed, a desk, and a large window.

A wooden cabin interior with a bed, a dresser, a mirror, and skis against the wall.

A bar area with various bottles and glasses, including a bottle of Slingsby gin and a glass with a lemon slice.

A large, historic building with a symmetrical facade, multiple chimneys, and a gated entrance.

19. Hotel Clementine, BW Premier Collection

Clifton, 0.4 mi from York Observatory

Konna

$94 nightly

$113 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

A bedroom with a sloped ceiling, a large window, a bathtub, and a bed with pillows.

A restaurant interior with a wall of green foliage and illuminated letters spelling "FOREST".

A cozy restaurant interior with wooden tables and chairs, a chandelier, and a large window with decorative elements.

A hotel with a green door, white-framed windows, and a sign indicating it is a hotel.

20. Galtres Lodge Hotel

City Centre, 0.3 mi from York Observatory

MICHELLE

$104 nightly

$125 total

Nov 2 - Nov 3

Total with taxes and fees

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Compare popular hotels close to York Observatory

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
MonkBridge House	10.0 Exceptional 276 reviews	View
Grays Court	10.0 Exceptional 140 reviews	View
Tower Guest House	9.8 Exceptional 182 reviews	View
Ascot House	9.8 Exceptional 423 reviews	View
No.1 by GuestHouse, York	9.6 Exceptional 331 reviews	View

Top York Observatory Hotel Reviews

The Milner York

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel is a unique and special place to stay. It’s"

Hilton York

10/10 Excellent

"Great Bfast & perfect location"

Dean Court Hotel

8/10 Good

"Staff were very welcoming. Breakfast was very good. Wonderful location."

The Churchill Hotel

8/10 Good

"A great place to stay for a trip to York. Only a 15 minute walk from the centre of York. Staff were friendly and very helpful. Room was nice, clean and well-appointed. Parking at £18 per night felt a little expensive but we were able to drop our car ahead of checking in so made the most of our parking charge! Would recommend a stay at the Churchill."

Novotel York Centre

8/10 Good

"Bathroom: Shower worked intermitantly, at best! Toilet wouldn’t flush. Washbasin was just a trickle of water."

Guy Fawkes Inn, BW Premier Collection

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel in centre of York.Staff very friendly and courteous. Fantastic breakfast and good beers."

DoubleTree by Hilton York

8/10 Good

"We had a superior room was a very quiet room/stay, the bed was comfortable and had a good sleep. Bathroom was ok not much room to sit on toilet as squeezed in to the corner of the room right next to the door. The shower screen had a gap between the glass so water would leak on to the floor also mould on the tiles and ceiling as fan did not work. All of the above Reported to reception when leaving. This didn’t affect our stay would stay there again. Breakfast had a good selection but one coffee machine was not great as there was always a long queue. The Hotel was in a great position central to everything. 7/10 rating."

Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly

8/10 Good

"Clean and comfortable room, decent breakfast, reception staff very helpful. It was possible to switch off heating / air conditioning . Easy walking distance in to town centre. No restaurant meals, just snacks Dirty front steps give a poor first impression."

Malmaison York

10/10 Excellent

"Great location with easy walk to train station, National Railway Museum and the York Minster. Staff were excellent. All and all a great stay."

Other attractions near York Observatory

The ruins of a Gothic-style stone structure with multiple arches and columns, surrounded by green grass and trees.

Yorkshire Museum Gardens

9.4/10 (8 reviews)

Relax in a tranquil park that houses one of the most popular museums in York and offers peaceful lawns that border the River Ouse.

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A classical building with columns, a green door, and a flower bed with tulips.

Yorkshire Museum

8.8/10 (3 reviews)

Examine a Viking sword from 1,000 years ago, Roman and medieval remnants and the skeletons of extinct animals in this revered museum.

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A historic stone building with arched windows and intricate carvings.

St. Mary's Abbey

8.0/10 (1 review)

Once one of the wealthiest abbeys in the country, the millennium-old ruins of this historic building are now surrounded by a charming park.

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Multangular Tower

Learn about the local history of Bootham with a stop at Multangular Tower. Check out the shops and lively bars in this family-friendly area.

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Hospitium

Learn about the local history of Bootham when you take a trip to Hospitium. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this romantic area.

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Gatehall

Learn about the local history of Bootham when you spend time at Gatehall. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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York Central Library

You can learn about the history of Bootham with a visit to York Central Library. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this romantic area.

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St Mary's Lodge

Learn about the local history of Bootham when you spend time at St Mary's Lodge. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around York Observatory?

York Observatory is located in a historic area of Bootham known for its major shopping area and top museums. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 990 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to York Observatory?

Adjacent to York Observatory, Radisson Hotel York is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness center. Other good choices close by include The Grand, York and Malmaison York.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to York Observatory?

Expedia has 990 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from York Observatory.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near York Observatory, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals near York Observatory.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near York Observatory?

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What can I see and do near York Observatory?

You'll want to browse the collections at National Railway Museum, Jorvik Viking Centre, and Merchant Adventurers' Hall. Explore landmarks like St. Mary's Abbey, Bootham Bar, and York Minster. You can catch a show at York Theatre Royal, York Grand Opera House, and York Barbican.

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Our top choices for York Observatory hotels

1. MonkBridge House

2. Grays Court

3. Tower Guest House

4. Ascot House

5. No.1 by GuestHouse, York

6. The Grand, York

7. The Apple House

8. Ashbourne House

9. Barbican House

10. The Minster Hotel York

11. Hotel Indigo York by IHG

12. Dean Court Hotel

13. Jorvik House

14. Serenity Inn the City

15. The Vanguard - York Residence

16. St Mary's Guest House

17. Moxy York

18. The Churchill Hotel

19. Hotel Clementine, BW Premier Collection

20. Galtres Lodge Hotel

Compare popular hotels close to York Observatory

Top York Observatory Hotel Reviews

The Milner York

Hilton York

Dean Court Hotel

The Churchill Hotel

Novotel York Centre

Guy Fawkes Inn, BW Premier Collection

DoubleTree by Hilton York

Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly

Malmaison York

Other attractions near York Observatory

Yorkshire Museum Gardens

Yorkshire Museum

St. Mary's Abbey

Multangular Tower

Hospitium

Gatehall

York Central Library

St Mary's Lodge

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