Curated romantic hotels in York

Located in York, The Parsonage Hotel & Spa is within a 15-minute drive of York City Walls and Jorvik Viking Centre. This spa hotel is 6.8 mi (10.9 km) from York Minster and 5.8 mi (9.4 km) from University of York.

Located in York, Aldwark Manor Estate is in the historical district – a 1-minute drive from Aldwark Manor Golf Club and 10 minutes from Redwood Park Fishing Lakes. This golf hotel is 12.7 mi (20.5 km) from York Minster and 13.5 mi (21.8 km) from York City Walls.

The 4-star The Milner York, formerly The Royal York Hotel, is set in quiet gardens, with views into the new Garden Room overlooking York Minster. Free WiFi is available through the hotel, and the leisure club includes a sauna, steam room and heated indoor pool.

It has stylish and modern rooms featuring a flat-screen Smart TV, tea/coffee making facilities, and a work space area. Guests will find an iron, ironing board and hairdryer in the wardrobe and each bathroom has a rain shower.

The Refectory Kitchen and Terrace, and Chapter House bar offer fresh, seasonal food with a local flavour, while traditional afternoon tea is served in the Garden Room. A full English buffet breakfast is available each morning.

With a gym and indoor pool the hotel is next door to York Train Station, with fast and frequent connections to London, Scotland and across the north of England. The property offers parking for guests driving to the property. The historic city centre and York Shambles are a 5-minute walk from the hotel and York Racecourse is 5 minutes' drive away.

With a stay at Hilton York in York (City Centre), you'll be steps from York City Walls and Jorvik Viking Centre. This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Shambles and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from York Minster.

• Easy access to York
• Next to York racecourse
• Kids eat and stay free

The Holiday Inn York, an IHG Hotel, makes the perfect base for exploring historic York and everything it has to offer. It’s a 10-minute drive from the city centre, where you’ve got the grand York Minster, or the famous Shambles – one of the best-preserved medieval shopping streets in Europe. Plus, the hotel’s next to York Racecourse, so it’s a top place to bed down after a race day.

There’s a restaurant for hot buffet breakfasts and dinners. And families are in luck, because kids eat free. The Open Lobby is where friends, family or colleagues all congregate. It’s open 24 hours and there’s an all-day dining menu. There’s a bar with a terrace for al fresco drinks, too. Or, room service is available around the clock.

The rooms have everything you need, from pillow menus and tea and coffee to air-con and free Wi-Fi. Plus, kids stay free when sharing with an adult, so it’s a great affordable option for families visiting York.

When you stay at Mercure York Fairfield Manor Hotel in York, you'll be on the riverwalk, within a 10-minute drive of York Minster and York City Walls. This eco-friendly hotel is 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Shambles and 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Jorvik Viking Centre.

With a stay at DoubleTree by Hilton York, you'll be centrally located in York, within a 10-minute walk of Shambles and York Minster. This hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Jorvik Viking Centre and 1 mi (1.7 km) from York Dungeon.

With a stay at The Bridge Hotel and Spa in Wetherby, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Harewood House and Wetherby Racecourse. This spa hotel is 14.4 mi (23.2 km) from York Minster and 14.3 mi (23.1 km) from Shambles.

Located in Harrogate, The Inn South Stainley is in a rural location – a 3-minute drive from Ripley Castle and Gardens and 7 minutes from Ripon Cathedral. This hotel is 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from Turkish Baths and Health Spa and 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Harrogate Convention Centre.

With a stay at Grantley Hall in Ripon, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Nidderdale and Fountains Abbey. This luxury hotel is 11.1 mi (17.8 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 3.7 mi (6 km) from Studley Royal Park.

Located in York, Plum and Partridge Inn is a 3-minute drive from Howardian Hills and 10 minutes from Redwood Park Fishing Lakes. This inn is 7.2 mi (11.5 km) from Ampleforth Abbey and 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from Sutton Bank National Park Centre.

With a stay at The Carpenters Arms in Thirsk, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of North York Moors National Park and Zillah Bell Gallery. This luxury inn is 3.3 mi (5.2 km) from Thirsk Museum and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from World of James Herriot.

The Fox and Hounds Country Inn features a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Pickering. With free WiFi, this 4-star inn offers room service. The property is non-smoking and is set 12 km from Flamingo Land Theme Park.

The units in the inn are equipped with a kettle. Every room includes a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At The Fox and Hounds Country Inn each room is equipped with a wardrobe and a TV.

Breakfast is available, and includes buffet, à la carte and continental options.

Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Pickering, like hiking and cycling.

Dalby Forest is 19 km from The Fox and Hounds Country Inn, while Peasholm Park is 35 km away. Teesside International Airport is 62 km from the property.

Situated in Pickering, 14 km from Flamingo Land Theme Park, The Cayley Arms Inn features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 4-star inn offers free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 16 km from Dalby Forest.

At the inn, rooms are fitted with a desk and a flat-screen TV. The private bathroom is fitted with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. The rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle.

Guests at The Cayley Arms Inn will be able to enjoy activities in and around Pickering, like hiking and cycling.

Peasholm Park is 21 km from the accommodation, while The Spa Scarborough is 21 km from the property. Teesside International Airport is 77 km away.

A stay at Grantham Arms places you in the heart of York, within a 10-minute walk of St. James's Square and Boroughbridge Community Library. This inn is 16.8 mi (27 km) from North York Moors National Park and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Boroughbridge Marina.

Located in Leeds (Leeds City Center), Dakota Leeds is within a 15-minute walk of University of Leeds and First Direct Arena. This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Leeds City Art Gallery and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Leeds City Museum.

With a stay at Quebecs, you'll be centrally located in Leeds, within a 5-minute drive of First Direct Arena and University of Leeds. This historic hotel is 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from Harewood House and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Leeds City Square.

Located in Wath, 11 km from Lightwater Valley Theme Park, The George Country Inn, Wath provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 19 km from Ripley Castle.

At the hotel, the rooms are equipped with a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. Each room is equipped with a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer.

An à la carte, Full English/Irish or vegetarian breakfast is available at the property.

Royal Hall Theatre is 24 km from The George Country Inn, Wath, while Harrogate International Centre is 25 km away. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 43 km from the property.

With a stay at The Sawley Arms in Ripon, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Yorkshire Dales National Park and Nidderdale. This inn is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Fountains Abbey and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Studley Royal Park.

With a stay at Beverley Arms Hotel in Beverley, you'll be just steps from St Mary's Church and Beverley North Bar. This luxury inn is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Beverley Westwood and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from East Riding Treasure House.