York's city walls are the most complete medieval fortifications in England, a 3.4-kilometre circuit of Roman, medieval, and later walls following the line of the original 71 AD Roman legionary fortress, with four substantial gateways — bars — remaining intact including the magnificent Micklegate Bar, Monk Bar, and Walmgate Bar still complete with portcullis. The 6 hotels below are the best-rated places to stay within 500 m of York City Walls, listed closest first. Guest scores and distances come from Booking.com, checked September 2026.
Our Picks — York
50 m away
Right by York City Walls, about 50 m away. Guests score it 8.5 out of 10 across 5,965 Booking.com reviews.
★ 8.5 guest score from 5,965 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
200 m away
Right by York City Walls, about 200 m away. 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
250 m away
Right by York City Walls, about 250 m away. Guests score it 8.3 out of 10 across 5,115 Booking.com reviews.
★ 8.3 guest score from 5,115 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
350 m away
About 350 m from York City Walls, roughly a 4-minute walk. Guests score it 8.8 out of 10 across 2,770 Booking.com reviews.
★ 8.8 guest score from 2,770 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
450 m away
About 450 m from York City Walls, roughly a 6-minute walk. Guests score it 8.6 out of 10 across 3,465 Booking.com reviews.
★ 8.6 guest score from 3,465 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
500 m away
About 500 m from York City Walls, roughly a 6-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
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