Moxy York 🏰 Central stay by the city walls
Design-led rooms a short walk from York's old lanes 🍺
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The setting
The Moxy York Hotel is in the heart of York. The city is small and easy to explore on foot, and its medieval charm allows you to fully appreciate its appeal. The surrounding streets are home to galleries, historic churches, and York’s historic, tradition-rich town hall, so the city’s attractions are just a few minutes’ walk from the hotel. The location is ideal: the city has the liveliness typical of a city centre, yet it’s not noisy, and you can walk to the train station across the river.
What to expect
The rooms are equipped with tea- and coffee-making facilities, air conditioning, a desk, a TV, and a bathroom with a shower, toiletries, and towels. The bar and restaurant are on the ground floor, where you can enjoy drinks and light meals before heading out for a walk. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel. You can work out at the fitness centre or gym, and for guests travelling with children, a playroom is open between excursions, where the little ones can have fun.
Things to do nearby
The New School House Gallery is right nearby, and the ARC Archaeological Resource Centre is just a few minutes’ walk away. Since St. St. Andrews Evangelical Church and Merchant Taylors' Hall are also nearby, you can easily learn more about medieval trade and religion in York. A visit to St. St. Deny's Church will be a wonderful way to round out this walk, which you can easily complete before lunch.
Best for
This is the perfect choice for couples and small groups who prefer to get around on foot. Thanks to the hotel’s game room, it’s also ideal for family holidays. Fitness-minded enthusiasts can take advantage of the gym, and design connoisseurs are sure to appreciate Moxy’s unique style.
How to get to the hotel
York Railway Station is about a 15- to 20-minute walk after crossing the River Ouse. On the LNER Express from London King's Cross, you’ll reach your destination in about two hours. The nearest airport is Leeds Bradford Airport, which is about an hour’s drive away. The trip to Manchester Airport by direct train takes about 1 hour and 40 minutes.
Choose your room
✓ Your selectionStandard Double room
Room with a comfortable bed, a work desk, a TV, and tea and coffee-making facilities.
View room →- Free Internet
- Luggage storage
- Safe-deposit box
- Gym
- Picnic area
- Kids playroom
Property, in pictures
Your 3 days, loosely planned
Suggestions, not orders. Tour ideas to mix and match for your trip.
Arrival and the old walls
After checking your luggage at the Moxy York hotel, head straight into the city centre on foot. Start with the New School House Gallery, which is literally just around the corner, and then stop by St. St. Andrews Evangelical Church and St. St. Deny's Church to fully enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of medieval York. Before sunset, climb up to a section of the city walls and admire the view of the cathedral from the rooftop—then head back to the hotel and treat yourself to a cocktail at the bar.
Guilds, digs and riverside lanes
Spend the morning at the ARC Archaeological Resource Centre, where you can see and touch artifacts from the York's Viking and Roman eras discovered during excavations in York. Then take a stroll to Merchant Taylors' Hall and explore one of the city’s most magnificent surviving guildhalls. In one of the side streets off Goodramgate, you’ll enjoy a leisurely lunch. In the afternoon, you’ll take a leisurely stroll along the River Ouse and, before dusk falls, enjoy a glass of beer at a pub on Snickelway.
Slow morning before the train
Take a stroll through Chambly in the quiet of the morning, pick up a few souvenirs, and, to finish up, admire the cathedral’s façade one last time. If you have time, stroll back through the streets around the New School House Gallery, browse the prints and souvenirs, and then walk to the train station.
Where you'll be
York, UK
FAQ
Is York nicer than Bath?
Both cities are beautiful, but each has its own unique charm. York charms visitors with its medieval atmosphere, city walls, cathedral, and Viking history; moreover, it is a larger and livelier city that’s perfect for exploring on foot. Bath, on the other hand, attracts visitors with its crescent-shaped layout and thermal baths, and it still largely retains the charm of the Georgian era and Roman times. If you enjoy medieval winding streets and cities with cathedrals, York is the best choice.
How many days should I spend in York?
Two or three days is just right and perfect for a visit like this. Over two nights, you’ll have plenty of time to take your time exploring the cathedral, the city walls, Shambles, and a few museums. If you’d like to take day trips to the Yorkshire coast or Castle Howard, or take your time exploring the art galleries and the Guildhall, the hotel recommends extending your stay for a third night.
What can you do in York in one day?
Let's start at York Minster and take a short walk along the city walls to enjoy the view. The hotel’ll walk down Chambles Street to Merchant Taylors' Hall and make a short detour to the ARC Archaeological Resource Centre for a brief introduction to the history of the Viking-era. To wrap up the day, take a stroll along the River Ouse and enjoy dinner at a restaurant in one of the side streets near your hotel.
What should you not miss in York?
A walk along the cathedral and the city walls is a must-do. Also, be sure to visit Chambles, the JORVIK Viking Centre, the National Railway Museum, and the interiors of guildhalls such as Merchant Taylors' Hall. Visiting lesser-known attractions, such as the New School House Gallery and the medieval parish church, will be a wonderful way to round out your trip to York.
Is York in the UK worth visiting?
Yes, it’s very simple. Moxy York, the history of the Roman era, the Viking Age, the Middle Ages, and the Georgian la era is concentrated in a small city centre that can be comfortably explored on foot. The Minster, the medieval walls, and the Shambles all sit within easy reach of one another. Late September is the perfect time to visit the city. The cool weather, autumn light, and dwindling crowds of summer tourists make this the ideal time for a two-day trip to the city.
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