The Queens Hotel & Victoria Cloisters

Perched on the banks of the River Ouse in the heart of historic York, this central York hotel puts you steps from medieval streets. It’s within a 5-minute walk of York City Walls and the Jorvik Viking Centre, about 0.3 mi from the Shambles and 0.5 mi from York Minster. Address: Queens Staith, Skeldergate, YO1 6DH.

This stylish riverside property has 78 bright guestrooms with Smart TVs, tea/coffee makers and private bathrooms with shower/tub and hairdryer. River-view rooms are available for a supplement, and some rooms can be requested as smoking; limited left-luggage is available. Check-in from 3pm and check-out by 11am — and the hotel is mid-refurb with new bedroom carpets being fitted.

Wake up to river-breeze mornings and make use of complimentary Wi‑Fi and an elevator for easy access to upper floors. Onsite parking is limited and must be pre-booked (discounted NCP vouchers sometimes available); 24-hour reception and bar service run until midnight. The hotel advises pre-booking breakfast and dinner to avoid queues, and a Grab & Go breakfast option is offered for room-only guests when the restaurant is full.

Practical touches include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff and luggage storage. Self-parking is available onsite subject to charges.

Riverside Lounge brasserie serves breakfast and dinner with regional flavors on the menu; full breakfasts are served weekdays 7:30–10:00 and weekends 7:30–10:30 for a fee. The bar/lounge pours drinks until midnight and festive meals (Christmas/New Year) require advance booking.