The Yorkshire
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
The Yorkshire is worth booking if you want a central Harrogate base at the lowest price among our three picks, with a four-star rating and a large breakfast choice. Drivers and anyone set on visiting the nearby castles should plan ahead, as parking is limited and the castles are far.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
This is our Budget pick for Harrogate, and it is unusual in being a four-star hotel. It suits couples, families and short-break visitors who want to walk to the shops, restaurants and train station. Guests rate it 8.2 out of 10 across 5,413 reviews, a very large sample.
Skip it if you are driving and need a guaranteed parking space, as guests say spaces are limited and tight. It is also not the best choice if guest score matters most to you, since both our other picks score higher.
Family rooms are listed, which makes it a reasonable option for families who want to stay central.
Location and getting around
The hotel is on Prospect Place in Harrogate City Centre. Guests rate the location 9.6 out of 10 and point to shops, restaurants and the train station nearby.
The sights in our data are outside the town. Knaresborough Castle is about 5 km away, roughly 63 minutes on foot. Ripley Castle is about 5.7 km, around 71 minutes, and Spofforth Castle about 7.5 km, around 94 minutes.
All three are far, so you will need public transport, a taxi or a car to reach them. Walking times are straight-line estimates and have not been verified.
What guests say
Location is the most praised point, thanks to the central position close to shops, restaurants and the station.
Staff also do well. Guests describe a friendly, professional team that gives helpful, attentive service.
Parking is the main complaint. Spaces are limited and tight, and guests say they often need to pay or reserve in advance.
Price and what you get, compared with our other two picks
Reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 (10 to 12 Nov, 2 adults, one room) were €115.41 a night, about €231 for the two nights. That is 20% below the sample median of €144.26. These are not live quotes, so check today's price for your dates.
Our Best Value pick, The Boar's Head, cost €148.63 a night, 3 stars, with a guest score of 8.9. Our Luxury pick, Crowne Plaza Harrogate by IHG, was €192.34 a night, 4 stars, with a score of 8.6.
The Yorkshire saves you about €33 a night against the Best Value pick. You get a restaurant, terrace, family rooms and free Wi-Fi as listed by the property, plus a breakfast that covers continental, full English, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 8 eligible hotels in Harrogate. The Budget slot goes to the lowest eligible reference price once the upscale choice is set aside, and The Yorkshire was it.
Its guest score sits mid-table, shared position 5 of 8, but 8.2 from more than 5,000 reviews and a 9.6 location score make it a dependable low-cost option.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Check whether breakfast is in your rate, as it is one of the hotel's strengths.
If you are driving, reserve parking in advance and confirm the cost.
Air conditioning is not listed in our data. If that matters to you on a warm summer visit, ask the hotel.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is The Yorkshire close to Harrogate train station?
Guests say the hotel is central and near the train station, shops and restaurants. An exact walking time to the station is not in our data.
Does The Yorkshire have parking?
Guests report limited, tight spaces that often require payment or reservation. Book a space ahead if you are driving.
Can I walk to Knaresborough Castle from The Yorkshire?
It is far, about 5 km or roughly 63 minutes on foot. Plan on public transport, a taxi or a car.
What breakfast options does The Yorkshire offer?
Continental, full English, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free buffet options are listed. Whether breakfast is included in your rate is not confirmed.
How much does The Yorkshire cost per night?
Reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults were €115.41 a night. Check today's price for your dates, as this is not a live quote.