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

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

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

1. MonkBridge House

The Groves, 1.1 km from York Observatory

Raymond

￥17,752

￥21,303 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A four-poster bed with white linens and towels, a bedside table with a lamp, and a nightstand with a mirror and a remote control.

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 dining area with multiple tables set for service, wooden chairs, and a patterned carpet.

2. Ascot House

Layerthorpe, 1.7 km from York Observatory

Mark

￥24,282

￥29,139 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

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.

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

3. Tower Guest House

1.3 km from York Observatory

Labib

￥15,826

￥18,991 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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, 0.6 km from York Observatory

Meg

￥22,556

￥27,067 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

5. The Grand, York

Bishophill, 0.3 km from York Observatory

David

￥28,542

￥34,250 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a sink, and a stove.

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

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

6. The Apple House

South Bank, 1 km from York Observatory

Alison

￥15,436

￥18,523 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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

A breakfast buffet with various food items and condiments.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, two brown cushions, a glass coffee table, a Marshall stereo, a small stool, and a large window with curtains.

7. Ashbourne House

Fishergate, 2.3 km from York Observatory

Nicola

￥15,524

￥18,629 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

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

A grand staircase with a red carpet, a chandelier, and framed pictures on the walls.

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

8. Barbican House

Fishergate, 1.3 km from York Observatory

Paul

￥22,539

￥27,047 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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.

9. The Minster Hotel York

Bootham, 0.3 km from York Observatory

Kathryn

￥17,014

￥20,417 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

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

10. Jorvik House

Bootham, 0.2 km from York Observatory

Nicola

￥16,667

￥20,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

A historic building with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a central entrance.

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

11. Dean Court Hotel

City Centre, 0.3 km from York Observatory

Sandy

￥24,108

￥28,930 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A breakfast bar with various food items and condiments.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, and a sign that reads "Roaring Lion."

A conference room with a large screen, multiple seating areas, and a projector.

A brick building with a tiled roof, a green door, and a window with a flower box.

12. Stableside at York Racecourse

Dringhouses, 2.8 km from York Observatory

Nathan

￥11,114

￥13,337 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

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

A hallway with white walls, wooden trim, and a red carpet. There are framed mirrors and a door with a glass panel.

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

13. St Mary's Guest House

Clifton, 0.3 km from York Observatory

Chris

￥15,454

￥18,545 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A traditional bedroom with a four-poster bed, wooden furniture, and a fireplace.

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a chandelier, and two wooden doors.

A library with bookshelves, a fireplace, and a shower room.

A rustic room with a wooden desk, chair, and a brick fireplace.

14. Hocus Pocus Tiny Hotel

City Centre, 0.5 km from York Observatory

Sandy

￥39,112

￥46,934 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

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

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

15. New Holgate

Holgate, 1.2 km from York Observatory

Stephen

￥14,986

￥17,983 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A spacious lobby with a checkered floor, a grand staircase, 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.

16. The Churchill Hotel

Clifton, 0.5 km from York Observatory

Monika

￥15,170

￥18,204 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

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.

17. Roomzzz York City

South Bank, 1.3 km from York Observatory

Gemma

￥15,437

￥18,525 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

A modern lounge with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a chessboard.

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

18. Moxy York

City Centre, 0.9 km from York Observatory

Allyson

￥14,916

￥17,899 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

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

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

19. Hotel Clementine

Clifton, 0.7 km from York Observatory

Naresh

￥16,217

￥19,461 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A brick building with a central entrance, a staircase, and outdoor seating.

A room with a bed, a door labeled "DICK TURPIN", and a brick wall.

A bar area with a wooden counter, a vase of flowers, and a wall with portraits.

A spacious room with a long wooden table, blue upholstered chairs, and a chandelier.

20. Judges Lodgings York

City Centre, 0.2 km from York Observatory

Holly

￥21,334

￥25,601 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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Compare popular hotels close to York Observatory

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
MonkBridge House	10.0 Exceptional 274 reviews	View
Ascot House	9.8 Exceptional 422 reviews	View
Tower Guest House	9.8 Exceptional 180 reviews	View
No.1 by GuestHouse, York	9.6 Exceptional 328 reviews	View
The Grand, York	9.6 Exceptional 1,186 reviews	View

Top York Observatory Hotel Reviews

The Queens Hotel & Victoria Cloisters

10/10 Excellent

"Four of us rented an apartment in the cloister, which was very quiet and clean. It was conveniently located, not far from the train station and just across the river from York old town. It was great to have our own kitchen facilities. The furniture in the living room was colorful but uncomfortable, springs and stuffing were shot. And the dining table was in a corner only 4 small children could have squeezed into. Beds were comfortable, bathrooms warm and clean. We enjoyed our stay."

Malmaison York

10/10 Excellent

"You know exactly what you’re getting here. Nice rooms, great location."

Hampton by Hilton York

10/10 Excellent

"I love the location of this hotel, since it’s only about 1/3 of a mile from the train station, yet very quiet. Also convenient for a walk on the city walls. The entire facility seemed very clean, including, of course, our room. Staff that I met all behaved in a helpful, responsive, professional manner. The breakfast was a well-prepared full breakfast served buffet style. The only things that were “off” during my stay were in the fitness center, where the functional trainer was missing a handle and the small Swiss ball had a dirty/stained looking surface, but I must confess that I failed to mention either of these things to anyone."

DoubleTree by Hilton York

8/10 Good

"Decent hotel. Very central if you are intending to spend time exploring York. Staff were very helpful. Breakfasts are ok. But definitely recommend the pies for an evening meal. Room was functional, tidy, bed was comfortable."

The Grand, York

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel. Would recommend"

The Milner York

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely hotel with good facilities. Staff were friendly and helpful. I traveled to York by train, so the location of this hotel next to the station was perfect for me. I would definitely stay at this hotel again."

Judges Lodgings York

10/10 Excellent

"Plan your parking"

Guy Fawkes Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Loved this place. The authentic feel of how it was back in the day was fantastic. The rooms had all you needed while keeping authenticity. It was amazingly quiet place to sleep. The rooms were spacious and comfortable. Food and drinks were great! Definitely would stay here again!"

The Churchill Hotel

8/10 Good

"Very nice stay."

Other attractions near York Observatory

A pathway lined with flowers and trees, leading to a building with a tower.

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. Ascot House

3. Tower Guest House

4. No.1 by GuestHouse, York

5. The Grand, York

6. The Apple House

7. Ashbourne House

8. Barbican House

9. The Minster Hotel York

10. Jorvik House

11. Dean Court Hotel

12. Stableside at York Racecourse

13. St Mary's Guest House

14. Hocus Pocus Tiny Hotel

15. New Holgate

16. The Churchill Hotel

17. Roomzzz York City

18. Moxy York

19. Hotel Clementine

20. Judges Lodgings York

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Top York Observatory Hotel Reviews

The Queens Hotel & Victoria Cloisters

Malmaison York

Hampton by Hilton York

DoubleTree by Hilton York

The Grand, York

The Milner York

Judges Lodgings York

Guy Fawkes Inn

The Churchill Hotel

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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