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

1. Grays Court

City Centre, 0.3 mi from York Observatory

Mark

£264

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A historic brick building with a tower, a bridge, and a canal.

A brick building with arched doorways and a covered walkway.

A neatly made bed with pillows, a lamp, and a folded towel on a bed in a room with a brick wall and a television.

A hotel room with a bed, a blue armchair, a brick wall, a window, and a framed picture on the wall.

2. Riverside Studios

City Centre, 0.6 mi from York Observatory

Lynn

£184

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

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

3. Serenity Inn the City

City Centre, 0.6 mi from York Observatory

Helen

£290

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

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

4. Tower Guest House

0.8 mi from York Observatory

Labib

£91

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

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.

5. The Grand, York

Bishophill, 0.2 mi from York Observatory

David

£168

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

A building entrance with a bicycle parked outside.

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

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

6. No.1 by GuestHouse, York

Clifton, 0.3 mi from York Observatory

Laura

£126

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

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

Alison

£86

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

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

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

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

8. Barbican House

Fishergate, 0.8 mi from York Observatory

Paul

£129

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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 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.

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

A breakfast buffet with various food items and condiments.

9. Ashbourne House

Fishergate, 1.5 mi from York Observatory

Nicola

£86

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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

A bathroom with a toilet, sink, and bathtub.

10. The Minster Hotel York

Bootham, 0.2 mi from York Observatory

Kathryn

£109

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

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

11. Dean Court Hotel

City Centre, 0.2 mi from York Observatory

Sandy

£119

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

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.

12. Jorvik House

Bootham, 0.1 mi from York Observatory

Nicola

£90

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

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

13. Ascot House

Layerthorpe, 1 mi from York Observatory

Mark

£129

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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 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.

14. St Mary's Guest House

Clifton, 0.2 mi from York Observatory

Chris

£108

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

A brick building with large windows and a sign reading "No.88 Craft Beer Bar and Grill".

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

A restaurant interior with wooden tables and chairs, hanging pendant lights, and shelves with bottles.

15. Hotel Indigo York by IHG

City Centre, 0.7 mi from York Observatory

Rebecca

£98

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A restaurant with round tables, green chairs, and a ceiling garden.

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.

16. Hotel du Vin & Bistro York

South Bank, 0.6 mi from York Observatory

David

£95

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

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

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

17. The Churchill Hotel

Clifton, 0.3 mi from York Observatory

Melanie

£81

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A large, white, multi-story building with a symmetrical facade, featuring multiple windows and a central entrance.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a small table, a chair, and a window with curtains.

A hanging flower basket with a variety of flowers in front of a brick building with a white door and a brown shutter. A sign with the number "3" is visible on the wall.

A dining table set with cutlery, a bottle of Footsteps wine, a candle, and a menu.

18. Wheatlands Lodge Hotel

South Bank, 0.7 mi from York Observatory

Linda

£97

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

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

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

19. Moxy York

City Centre, 0.6 mi from York Observatory

Allyson

£86

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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 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.

20. Hotel Clementine

Clifton, 0.4 mi from York Observatory

Naresh

£95

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to York Observatory

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Grays Court	10.0 Exceptional 134 reviews	View
Riverside Studios	10.0 Exceptional 14 reviews	View
Serenity Inn the City	10.0 Exceptional 8 reviews	View
Tower Guest House	9.8 Exceptional 180 reviews	View
The Grand, York	9.6 Exceptional 1,185 reviews	View

Top York Observatory Hotel Reviews

The Grand, York

10/10 Excellent

"If this isn’t the most expensive place in town, it must be pretty close. We were lucky, we feel, to get a room in the modern extension. It was a corner room and remarkable. The girl at the front desk tried to upgrade us for money and with her accent I couldn’t quite understand what the benefit to a different room would have been. It is hard for me to imagine a bedroom at this hotel. We used the spa and it is quite lovely and recently redone. However, a few of the features were not in operation, which was only slightly disappointing. I had a massage that was quite average, unfortunately. I’m glad I booked it with the hot stones. Otherwise I would’ve felt the benefit was not worth the money. I wasn’t expecting a sports massage, but this was too light to touch for my tastes. The restaurants and bars are all good to go. The hotel is on the “other” side of the river and I am of the belief this made for a quieter stay. You are a 10-15 minute walk from the center of the action. Nigel at the concierge was a top man."

The Queens Hotel & Victoria Cloisters

10/10 Excellent

"My apartment was perfect, clean and cosy. Hotel not far from town and local supermarkets around the corner . I loved every bit and the cleaning staff was amazing."

The Milner York

10/10 Excellent

"We can not fault the hotel from start to finish amazing .The hotel far exceed our expectations. Thankyou so much ."

Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely long weekend away. Excellent location about a 20-minute walk from the station. Really close to York Barbicon if you are going to see a concert.Staff were wonderful.The hotel provided a hearty breakfast which was included. The room was spotlessly cleaned and room cleaning came well in the afternoon so wasn’t intrusive.There is an endless supply of tea.We were drinking in the bar one night,there seemed no closing time and when they found out about our anniversary they gave us a free round of drinks - which was totally unexpected and really kind."

Dean Court Hotel

8/10 Good

"Efficient and friendly staff. Clean amenities. Meals were excellent."

Radisson Hotel York

8/10 Good

"Very well located hotel. Good room & excellent staff. Nice bar & very good breakfast. Limited parking & a very small fitness gym are weaknesses which may be an issue for some travellers."

The Minster Hotel York

8/10 Good

"Fantastic location and very helpful staff. Mattress and pillows could use an update but overall good experience."

DoubleTree by Hilton York

8/10 Good

"Parking not enough spaces at hotel charges were too expensive £25 per day stayed Friday 18:00 until 09:00 Sunday charged £50 not happy"

Moxy York

8/10 Good

"Great location. Comfortable Miss having shelves or drawers of any sort to organize our clothes. A couple hangers in a wall, that’s it."

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 when you take a trip to Multangular Tower. Visit the shops and lively bars in this family-friendly area.

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Hospitium

Learn about the local history of Bootham when you spend time at 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 take a trip to Gatehall. Visit 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 stop at 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 take a trip to 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, take a look at the 990 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel 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 traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre. 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 accommodation options 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 if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals near York Observatory.

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. Grays Court

2. Riverside Studios

3. Serenity Inn the City

4. Tower Guest House

5. The Grand, York

6. No.1 by GuestHouse, York

7. The Apple House

8. Barbican House

9. Ashbourne House

10. The Minster Hotel York

11. Dean Court Hotel

12. Jorvik House

13. Ascot House

14. St Mary's Guest House

15. Hotel Indigo York by IHG

16. Hotel du Vin & Bistro York

17. The Churchill Hotel

18. Wheatlands Lodge Hotel

19. Moxy York

20. Hotel Clementine

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Top York Observatory Hotel Reviews

The Grand, York

The Queens Hotel & Victoria Cloisters

The Milner York

Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly

Dean Court Hotel

Radisson Hotel York

The Minster Hotel York

DoubleTree by Hilton York

Moxy 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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