The Best Hotels Closest to York Observatory in York for 2026

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A hallway with a checkered floor, a chandelier, a radiator, and a door with a stained glass window.

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.

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

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 spacious room with a wooden floor, a round table with a vase of flowers, and a seating area with chairs and a sofa.

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

2. Grays Court

City Centre, 0.3 mi from York Observatory

Courtney

$245 nightly

$294 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

A bedroom with a large bed, a mirror, a chaise lounge, and a chandelier.

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

A room with a TV mounted on the wall, a wooden dining table with chairs, a bed, and a small table with a kettle and cups.

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

3. Tower Guest House

0.8 mi from York Observatory

Steve

$100 nightly

$120 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 brick building with a window overlooking a street.

A building entrance with a bicycle parked outside.

4. No.1 by GuestHouse, York

Clifton, 0.3 mi from York Observatory

Madonna

$161 nightly

$193 total

Nov 8 - Nov 9

Total with taxes and fees

A historic building with a prominent entrance, large windows, and a sign reading "GRAND".

A spacious lobby with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a dining area.

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.

5. The Grand, York

Bishophill, 0.2 mi from York Observatory

Jamie

$233 nightly

$280 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a round mirror on the wall and a plant on the desk.

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.

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

6. Jorvik House

Bootham, 0.1 mi from York Observatory

Ellie

$99 nightly

$119 total

Nov 9 - Nov 10

Total with taxes and fees

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.

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.

7. Dean Court Hotel

City Centre, 0.2 mi from York Observatory

Keith

$166 nightly

$199 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with two beds, a flat-screen TV, a dresser, a mirror, and a chandelier.

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a red countertop, a kettle, and a microwave.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, white tiles, a wooden floor, a white toilet, and a vanity with a mirror and lights.

A vanity with a round mirror, two wall-mounted lights, and a potted plant.

8. Burton Stone Inn

Clifton, 0.5 mi from York Observatory

Kenneth

$123 nightly

$147 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

A reception area with a sign labeled 'RECEPTION,' a blue bench, and a blue cabinet with drawers.

A wicker chair with a cushion, a glass of champagne, and a bottle on a table.

9. Hotel Clementine, BW Premier Collection

Clifton, 0.4 mi from York Observatory

Konna

$92 nightly

$111 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

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

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a check-in counter, and a seating area with chairs and a table.

10. 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 grand staircase with a piano, a bar area with stools, and a chandelier.

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, some with red cushions. There are string lights and umbrellas providing lighting.

A cozy attic bedroom with a sloped ceiling, a bed, a desk, a chair, and a television.

A reception desk with a sign reading "The Churchill," a black wall, and a check-in counter.

11. The Churchill Hotel

Clifton, 0.3 mi from York Observatory

Monika

$82 nightly

$98 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

A modern hotel room with a bed, seating area, kitchenette, and a large window with curtains.

A modern building with a wooden deck and a glass door leading to an outdoor seating area.

A modern dining area with a glass table and bar stools, a decorative tree centerpiece, and a high ceiling with recessed lighting.

A modern staircase with glass railings and wooden steps, leading to a second floor.

12. Roomzzz York City

South Bank, 0.8 mi from York Observatory

Gemma

$88 nightly

$106 total

Nov 8 - Nov 9

Total with taxes and fees

The entrance of Hotel du Vin with a green door, two potted topiaries, and a sign above the door.

A wedding venue with rows of wooden chairs, a central aisle with floral decorations, and a brick wall backdrop.

A hotel exterior with a paved patio, wicker furniture, and a brick building.

A grand staircase with a dark carpet, flanked by white columns with floral arrangements, leading to a landing with a large window.

13. Hotel du Vin & Bistro York

South Bank, 0.6 mi from York Observatory

Marc

$117 nightly

$140 total

Nov 8 - Nov 9

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a view of buildings outside.

A modern living room with a beige sofa, a black coffee table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A dining area with a brick wall, wooden table, chairs, and a large window.

A row of brick townhouses with white-framed windows, a blue door, and a well-maintained hedge in the front yard.

14. New Holgate

Holgate, 0.7 mi from York Observatory

Stephen

$120 nightly

$143 total

Nov 10 - Nov 11

Total with taxes and fees

A modern cafe with round tables and chairs, a high ceiling, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

A top-down view of a terrace with wooden tables and chairs, arranged in a square pattern.

A hotel named Hampton by Hilton with a brick facade, large windows, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the cityscape.

15. Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly

City Centre, 0.5 mi from York Observatory

Mary Jo

$88 nightly

$105 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

A modern building with a 'Hampton' sign, featuring a flat facade, large windows, and a metal fence in front.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple seating options, and a variety of bar tools and bottles.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a chair, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A modern hotel lobby with a long seating area, large windows, and a view of the city.

16. Hampton by Hilton York

Bishophill, 0.3 mi from York Observatory

Brenda

$87 nightly

$105 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

A grand interior with a high arched ceiling, wooden railings, and a central staircase.

A dining area with tables set for a meal, a bar area with bottles, and a large window with curtains.

A spacious kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, and a chandelier.

A two-story building with a brick facade, a central entrance, and a small balcony with a railing.

17. Elmbank York, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

South Bank, 0.8 mi from York Observatory

Christopher

$80 nightly

$96 total

Nov 8 - Nov 9

Total with taxes and fees

A modern lobby with a staircase, seating areas, a reception desk, and a large chandelier.

An outdoor seating area with modern furniture and a view of a historic building in the background.

A modern bar area with a long counter, blue patterned chairs, and a view of the city.

A modern building with a clock on the facade, a prominent entrance, and a surrounding urban street scene.

18. Malmaison York

Bishophill, 0.2 mi from York Observatory

Philippa

$106 nightly

$128 total

Nov 8 - Nov 9

Total with taxes and fees

An indoor swimming pool with a modern design, featuring a sloped ceiling and large windows.

A modern interior with a central seating area, shelves with items, and hanging pendant lights.

A modern interior with a green sofa, two chairs, a table, pendant lights, and a large window.

A bar area with stools, shelves of bottles, and a counter.

19. Novotel York Centre

Fishergate, 0.7 mi from York Observatory

Andy

$91 nightly

$110 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

A bedroom with a bed, a television, a fireplace, and a window with curtains.

A two-story building with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a gated entrance.

A compact kitchenette with a microwave, coffee maker, and a small cabinet. There is a table with two chairs and a book.

A carpeted staircase with wooden handrails and a light switch on the wall.

20. The Limes York

Fishergate, 1.4 mi from York Observatory

Georgina

$68 nightly

$81 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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
No.1 by GuestHouse, York	9.6 Exceptional 330 reviews	View
The Grand, York	9.6 Exceptional 1,202 reviews	View

Top York Observatory Hotel Reviews

Hotel Indigo York by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Muy cerca de todo."

The Churchill Hotel

8/10 Good

"Good location and nice sized room"

Hampton by Hilton York

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel is located in a great location. Close to the train station and the Old town. We were impressed with our room, the friendly staff, and the cleanliness."

The Minster Hotel York

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was very nice and helpful."

Novotel York Centre

10/10 Excellent

"We cannot rate the Novotel highly enough, the staff are super friendly and efficient. Excellent breakfast, we also ate at the restaurant one evening, again a very enjoyable experience. One of the few places we have stayed that has a bar lounge you actually want to use. Very convenient location just a 10 minute stroll from town."

Moxy York

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, nice comfy beds and pillows. Conveniently located centrally but not in a noisy area. Apparently we could have had a free drink but we're running out the door to meet friends and got in late so completely forgot. Coming back in near midnight the vibe inside was lovely, people filling the large tables and nice lighting. Will use again."

The Grand, York

10/10 Excellent

"Un hotel maravilloso. El spa super recomendado. Las camas deliciosas y el restaurante una maravilla. Muy bien ubicado"

Malmaison York

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel for two nights, city centre near station. Great roof top bar and restaurant, don’t forget to book. The breakfast was really good."

Hilton York

10/10 Excellent

"Great overall experience here, good rooms, nice restaurant, walking distance to everything in the King's city walls. No complaints at all. Would gladly stay here again."

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. No.1 by GuestHouse, York

5. The Grand, York

6. Jorvik House

7. Dean Court Hotel

8. Burton Stone Inn

9. Hotel Clementine, BW Premier Collection

10. Hotel Indigo York by IHG

11. The Churchill Hotel

12. Roomzzz York City

13. Hotel du Vin & Bistro York

14. New Holgate

15. Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly

16. Hampton by Hilton York

17. Elmbank York, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

18. Malmaison York

19. Novotel York Centre

20. The Limes York

Compare popular hotels close to York Observatory

Top York Observatory Hotel Reviews

Hotel Indigo York by IHG

The Churchill Hotel

Hampton by Hilton York

The Minster Hotel York

Novotel York Centre

Moxy York

The Grand, York

Malmaison York

Hilton 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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