The Shambles is York's most famous street — a remarkably intact medieval butchers' lane whose overhanging timber-framed buildings lean so close together above the cobblestones that neighbours on opposing sides could shake hands from their windows. The 6 hotels below are the best-rated places to stay within 400 m of Shambles York, listed closest first. Guest scores and distances come from Booking.com, checked September 2026.
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150 m away
Right by Shambles York, about 150 m away. Guests score it 8.3 out of 10 across 149 Booking.com reviews.
★ 8.3 guest score from 149 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
250 m away
Right by Shambles York, about 250 m away. Guests score it 8.9 out of 10 across 1,711 Booking.com reviews.
★ 8.9 guest score from 1,711 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
350 m away
About 350 m from Shambles York, roughly a 4-minute walk. Guests score it 8.9 out of 10 across 5,601 Booking.com reviews.
★ 8.9 guest score from 5,601 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
400 m away
About 400 m from Shambles York, roughly a 5-minute walk. Guests score it 9.5 out of 10 across 172 Booking.com reviews.
★ 9.5 guest score from 172 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
400 m away
About 400 m from Shambles York, roughly a 5-minute walk. Guests score it 8.7 out of 10 across 3,525 Booking.com reviews.
★ 8.7 guest score from 3,525 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
400 m away
About 400 m from Shambles York, roughly a 5-minute walk. Guests score it 8.5 out of 10 across 11,854 Booking.com reviews.
★ 8.5 guest score from 11,854 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
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