DoubleTree by Hilton York Hotel

These modern apartments are in historically listed buildings in the heart of York, and have free WiFi throughout. York Minster is close by, and the JORVIK Viking Centre can be reached in less than 10 minutes’ walk. Goodramgate Apartments have a lounge area with a flat-screen TV, and a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, hob, fridge/freezer, and microwave. Some have picturesque views of the historic city. All bedrooms at Goodramgate Apartments have a king-size bed and Egyptian cotton sheets. Bathrooms have shower facilities, a heated tower rail, towels and toiletries. The riverside is a short walk away, and York Rail Station can be reached in around 15 minutes on foot. The Richard III Experience at Monk Bar is just outside the property.

With views across York’s medieval walls, Grays Court is a beautiful historic house with leafy gardens, an intimate restaruant and free Wi-Fi. The grand house is situated beside York Minster, and was once home to King James I. The stylish bedrooms feature fine linens and antique furniture. Rooms also have flat-screen satellite TV, and all offer scenic views of the gardens or York Minster. The Bow Room Restaurant serves a 9-course tasting menu in the evening and has been awarded 2 AA rosettes. During the day the property serve drinks from the bar, teas and coffees and a cream tea with home-made scones and preserves. A full cooked to order breakfast is served each morning. Guests can relax in the pretty gardens, or in the Bow Room with its impressive art collection. The Jacobean Long Gallery with oak panelling, sofas and original paintings is a delightful place to unwind. This country house is steeped in history, and set within the York walls. Grays Court Hotel is a 5-minute walk from the picturesque Shambles shopping streets. The Theatre Royal and York Museum and Gardens are within a 10-minute walk.

Standing next to York Minster, the Guy Fawkes Inn was the birthplace of the notorious plotter, Guido Fawkes. The Inn offers en-suite rooms with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TV’s and free toiletries. The inn retains many of its original features including gas lighting, real log fires and the timber staircase. You can dine by candlelight in the AA rosette restaurant, which serves classic pub food and a range of real ales. York Theatre Royal and the National Railway Museum are just a 5-minute walk away.

Adjoining Bootham Bar, the Lamb & Lion Inn offers twelve en-suite rooms with free WiFi, flat-screen TV’s and free toiletries. The Inn has two AA rosettes for culinary excellence and serves modern British pub food and real ales from local breweries. York Minster is just a 2-minute walk away and both the National Railway Museum and The Shambles are within a 10-minute walk too. Discounted parking is also available close by.

In the centre of the city, Apartment 5 in York provides modern, first floor accommodation for 2, with free WiFi and parking nearby. Overlooking the Coppergate Centre, this apartment is 1 minute from the Jorvik Viking Centre and the Grand Opera House theatre. Betty's Tea Rooms is only a 5-minute walk away. This 1-bedroom apartment has a fully equipped kitchen with oven, fridge freezer, microwave and dishwasher. The bedroom has a large walk-in wardrobe and dressing table, and the bathroom includes a bath and shower, hairdryer, bedding, towels, and luxury toiletries. The lounge has a TV with free on-demand movies and satellite channels, and there is also an iPod dock. a double fold-away bed can be set up in the lounge so as to accommodate up to 4 guests. Free tea, coffee, biscuits and milk are included. Apartment 5 is a 9-minute walk from York Minster, and 7 minutes from St Mary’s Abbey. York Shambles and the York Castle Museum are within 5 minutes of this apartment.