5/5 - Excellent
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Helmsley is a lovely unspoilt market town .. great restaurants, independent shops and surrounded by beautiful countryside
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The Black Swan - The Inn Collection Group
Market Place, Helmsley, York, England
The price is £105 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
£105
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in York. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (357 reviews)
"Stayed at The Black Swan for an overnight trip. Location excellent, lovely walks from the door. Took our dog, were provided with a room close to an outside door which was great. Room very clean and spacious. Bed was comfortable. Quiet room. Staff at the hotel were lovely and made us feel welcome. ..."
Reviewed on 12 Jun 2025
The Feathers Hotel, Helmsley, North Yorkshire
Market Place, Helmsley, York, England
The price is £79 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
£79
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star inn in York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (420 reviews)
"Lovely spacious room in the cottage. Everything was catered for. Options for breakfast and dinner. We had a lovely sitting outside area which was handy on one of the hottest days. We parked in the long stay car park but then the lady on reception informed us that after 5pm the street was quieter ..."
Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025
Feversham Arms Hotel & Verbena Spa
High Street, Helmsley, York, England
The price is £189 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
£189
7 Jul - 8 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in York. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (373 reviews)
"A friendly welcome from excellent staff together with good accommodation made our stay very enjoyable."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Spacious House 3 ensuite bedrooms, sleeps 6, Centre of Helmsley, Pet friendly,
Helmsley, ENG
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Cleveland Way and Helmsley Arts Centre ...
Wonderful stay
"We loved the house, clean, spacious and well equipped. Also loved the location, Helmsley is a lovely town and there are many attractions nearby."
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2025
The Little Hide - Adult Only Camping Pods
Willow House Caravan Park, Wigginton Road, York, England
Stay at this property in York. Enjoy free parking and a picnic area. Popular attractions York Minster and Shambles are located nearby.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (139 reviews)
"Excellent"
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2025
Malton Central Apartments
St Michael's House, 18 Yorkersgate, Malton, England
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Malton. Enjoy parking (surcharge), laundry facilities and housekeeping. Popular attractions Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (30 reviews)
Great location...
"I’ve stayed here a few times and it is always good value for money and easy to use, the communication with the host is good and the different choice of rooms is good. Free parking is available overnight a few minutes walk away after 6pm. Place is always clean and quiet."
Reviewed on 22 May 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Popular places to visit
York Minster
4.5/5(775 reviews)
The city’s emblem is known for its superb stained-glass windows, underground treasure chambers and tall tower with spectacular views.
Shambles
4.5/5(967 reviews)
This picturesque cobblestone street has a fascinating medieval history and crooked buildings that appear to almost fall into one another.
York Racecourse
4.5/5(139 reviews)
You can take time to visit York Racecourse during your travels to York. Visit the shops and lively bars in this family-friendly area.
Jorvik Viking Centre
4.5/5(334 reviews)
Imagine yourself as a Viking in this museum that allows you to dig up Norse artifacts and witness reenactments, while you learn about York’s Scandinavian settlers.
York City Walls
4.5/5(17 reviews)
See some of York’s most impressive sights on a walk around the historic perimeter wall that has its origins in the Roman era.
York St. John University
4.5/5(26 reviews)
Explore the campus of York St. John University as part of your travels around York. Discover the area's shops or seek out its local tours.
Things to do
City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
£17
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
The Deathly Dark Tour of York: Experience of the Year 2024
£14
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
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Reviews of Helmsley
4.7
Top destination
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveller
Helmsley is a charming small country town near Sutton Bank in Yorkshire, but 25 miles away from York itself.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveller
Lovely town some great small local shops well worth a visit ,
4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
Visited the Arts Centre which was an excellent venue for a folk concert. Helmsley is a great place for food shopping and a very convenient base for walking etc.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveller
Wonderful quaint town.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveller
It was just an overnight stop for us on our way back from Edinburgh. Lovely place, picturesque and well worth a walk around.
- Hemsley Walled Garden
- Helmsley Castle
- Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo
- North York Moors National Park
- Castle Howard
- North Yorkshire Moors Railway
- Dalby Forest Visitor Centre
- Danby Castle
- World of James Herriot
- Eden Camp Modern History Theme Museum
- Mallyan Spout Waterfall
- Rosedale Abbey
- Sutton Bank National Park Centre
- Rievaulx Abbey
- Pickering Castle
- Scampston Walled Garden
- Ampleforth Abbey
- North Riding Forest Park
- National Trust Nunnington Hall
- Redwood Park Fishing Lakes
- Aldwark Manor Spa
- Beningbrough Hall and Garden
- Thirsk Birds of Prey Centre
- Byland Abbey
- Howsham Mill