York is a walled medieval city in the north of England, home to the magnificent York Minster, the Shambles, Viking history and the National Railway Museum. It is compact and popular year-round, with a good spread of hotels and B&Bs; weekday and winter stays bring the best deals, outside the busy race days.
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Inside the walls near the Minster and the Shambles — the most convenient base.
Just inside the walls by the station, with bars, restaurants and a mix of hotels.
Victorian streets with many guesthouses, a short walk from the centre.
South of the centre near the Knavesmire, with B&Bs and often lower rates away from race days.
A luxury hotel in the Edwardian former headquarters of the North Eastern Railway.
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Spring to autumn is pleasant; race meetings and the Christmas season push up weekend prices. Midweek stays are usually cheapest.
Guesthouses in Bootham, Clifton and along the main roads just outside the walls usually cost less than the centre.
On race days and busy weekends, especially in summer and in the run-up to Christmas.
York is on the East Coast Main Line, with direct trains from London, Edinburgh and many other cities.