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Principal York

Station Road
Rated 8.0 in 6424 reviews

Principal York, located in the historic city of York, United Kingdom, offers a blend of elegance and comfort, making it a sophisticated choice for travelers. Nestled right alongside the York railway station, the hotel provides excellent connectivity, allowing guests easy access to the vibrant city center and its array of attractions, including the iconic York Minster and the Shambles.

The architectural charm of Principal York is evident as it combines Victorian heritage with contemporary style. As you step inside, the grand lobby greets you with high ceilings and classic décor, setting a welcoming tone. The rooms and suites are thoughtfully designed, focusing on comfort and style. They feature modern amenities, ensuring guests have everything they need for a restful stay, whether they're visiting for business or leisure.

Dining at Principal York is a delightful experience, with the Refectory Kitchen & Terrace offering a menu that emphasizes local produce and seasonal flavors. Guests can enjoy a refreshing afternoon tea in the Garden Room or unwind with a drink at the Chapter House Bar.

The hotel also accommodates events, with several stylish function rooms that cater to meetings, conferences, or celebrations, making it a versatile venue for various occasions. Fitness enthusiasts can benefit from the on-site gym facilities and indoor pool.

Principal York’s strategic location, coupled with its historic charm and modern conveniences, makes it a standout choice for visitors to York, offering a comfortable base from which to explore the rich history and culture of this fascinating city.

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Climate and Weather

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Michelin Restaurants in York and near Principal York

York Minster
York Minster
Cathedral of York, North Yorkshire, England, UK
0.7km / 0.42mi
National Railway Museum
National Railway Museum
National rail transport museum in York, England, United Kingdom
200m / 220yd
St Mary's Abbey, York
St Mary's Abbey, York
Benedictine abbey
400m / 440yd
York Castle
York Castle
Castle in York, North Yorkshire, England, UK
0.9km / 0.53mi
Holgate Windmill
Holgate Windmill
Grade II listed windmill in York, North Yorkshire, England, UK
1.3km / 0.8mi
York Unitarian Chapel
York Unitarian Chapel
Church in York, North Yorkshire, England, UK
1km / 0.59mi
Yorkshire Museum
Yorkshire Museum
Museum in York, United Kingdom
440m / 480yd
St Olave's Church, York
St Olave's Church, York
Grade I listed church in York, North Yorkshire, England, UK
410m / 440yd
St Michael le Belfrey, York
St Michael le Belfrey, York
Church in York, UK
0.7km / 0.42mi
All Saints, Pavement
All Saints, Pavement
Grade I listed church in York, Yorkshire, England
0.7km / 0.46mi
Bar Convent
Bar Convent
Church in York, UK
400m / 430yd
Church of Holy Trinity
Church of Holy Trinity
Church in York, UK
0.8km / 0.49mi
St. George's Roman Catholic Church
St. George's Roman Catholic Church
Church in York, North Yorkshire, England, UK
1.2km / 0.73mi
York Oratory
York Oratory
Grade II listed church in York, North Yorkshire, England, UK
0.6km / 0.35mi
York Cemetery, York
York Cemetery, York
Cemetery in York, North Yorkshire, England, UK
1.6km / 0.97mi
York Dungeon
York Dungeon
Tourist attraction in York, England
0.7km / 0.44mi
The Shambles
The Shambles
Old street in York, England
0.8km / 0.49mi
St Barnabas
St Barnabas
Church in Leeman Road Area, York
0.9km / 0.55mi
Church of St Paul
Church of St Paul
Church building in York, North Yorkshire, England, UK
0.7km / 0.45mi
Church of St Philip and St James
Church of St Philip and St James
Church building in York, North Yorkshire, England, UK
1.4km / 0.84mi
Church of St Chad on the Knavesmire
Church of St Chad on the Knavesmire
Church building in York, North Yorkshire, England, UK
1.7km / 1.1mi
The Church of St Clement
The Church of St Clement
Church building in York, North Yorkshire, England, UK
0.9km / 0.56mi
Church of St Mary Bishophill Junior
Church of St Mary Bishophill Junior
Church in York, UK
460m / 0.29mi
York Barbican
York Barbican
Entertainment venue in York
1.3km / 0.8mi
St Saviour's Church, York
St Saviour's Church, York
Grade II* listed church in York, North Yorkshire, England, UK
0.9km / 0.57mi
York Castle Museum
York Castle Museum
Museum of social and military history in York, England
1km / 0.59mi
Jorvik Viking Centre
Jorvik Viking Centre
Museum in York, England, United Kingdom
0.8km / 0.5mi
All Saints' Church
All Saints' Church
Grade I listed church in York, North Yorkshire, England, UK
370m / 410yd
Church of St Martin Le Grand
Church of St Martin Le Grand
Grade II* listed church in York, North Yorkshire, England, UK
490m / 0.3mi
St Mary's Church, Castlegate, York
St Mary's Church, Castlegate, York
Grade I listed building in York, United Kingdom
0.8km / 0.48mi
Church of St Helen
Church of St Helen
Grade II* listed church in York, North Yorkshire, England, UK
0.5km / 0.34mi
Central Methodist Church, York
Central Methodist Church, York
Church building in City of York, North Yorkshire, England, UK
0.9km / 0.54mi
St Andrew's church, St Andrewgate
St Andrew's church, St Andrewgate
Church in York, United Kingdom
0.9km / 0.57mi
St Denys's Church, York
St Denys's Church, York
Grade I listed church in York, Yorkshire, England, UK
1.1km / 0.66mi
St. Lawrence Parish Church
St. Lawrence Parish Church
Church in York, UK
1.6km / 1mi
Holy Trinity Church, Micklegate, York
Holy Trinity Church, Micklegate, York
Grade I listed church in York, North Yorkshire, England, UK
320m / 350yd
York Museum Gardens
York Museum Gardens
Botanical gardens in York, England. Contains the Yorkshire Museum and ruined St. Mary's Abbey
270m / 290yd
Fairfax House
Fairfax House
Grade I listed building and house museum in York, England, United Kingdom
0.8km / 0.51mi
Mansion House, York
Mansion House, York
Grade I listed historic house museum in York, United Kingdom
480m / 0.3mi
Guildhall and Chamber Range, Atkinson block, Common Hall Lane and boundary wall containing entrance to lane
Guildhall and Chamber Range, Atkinson block, Common Hall Lane and boundary wall containing entrance to lane
Rebuilt 15th-century city hall building in York, North Yorkshire, England, UK
430m / 470yd
Church of St Thomas
Church of St Thomas
Grade II listed church in York, North Yorkshire, England, UK
1.3km / 0.79mi
Baile Hill
Baile Hill
Motte-and-bailey castle in York, North Yorkshire, England
0.8km / 0.5mi
Treasurer's House, York
Treasurer's House, York
Grade I listed historic house museum in York, United Kingdom
0.9km / 0.54mi
North Eastern Railway Company War Memorial
North Eastern Railway Company War Memorial
First World War memorial in York in northern England
160m / 170yd
York City War Memorial
York City War Memorial
War memorial in York, North Yorkshire, England, UK
210m / 230yd

What to do in York and near Principal York

York Minster
York Minster
Cathedral of York, North Yorkshire, England, UK
0.7km / 0.42mi
National Railway Museum
National Railway Museum
National rail transport museum in York, England, United Kingdom
200m / 220yd
St Mary's Abbey, York
St Mary's Abbey, York
Benedictine abbey
400m / 440yd
York Castle
York Castle
Castle in York, North Yorkshire, England, UK
0.9km / 0.53mi
Holgate Windmill
Holgate Windmill
Grade II listed windmill in York, North Yorkshire, England, UK
1.3km / 0.8mi
York Unitarian Chapel
York Unitarian Chapel
Church in York, North Yorkshire, England, UK
1km / 0.59mi
Yorkshire Museum
Yorkshire Museum
Museum in York, United Kingdom
440m / 480yd
St Olave's Church, York
St Olave's Church, York
Grade I listed church in York, North Yorkshire, England, UK
410m / 440yd
St Michael le Belfrey, York
St Michael le Belfrey, York
Church in York, UK
0.7km / 0.42mi
All Saints, Pavement
All Saints, Pavement
Grade I listed church in York, Yorkshire, England
0.7km / 0.46mi
Bar Convent
Bar Convent
Church in York, UK
400m / 430yd
Church of Holy Trinity
Church of Holy Trinity
Church in York, UK
0.8km / 0.49mi
St. George's Roman Catholic Church
St. George's Roman Catholic Church
Church in York, North Yorkshire, England, UK
1.2km / 0.73mi
York Oratory
York Oratory
Grade II listed church in York, North Yorkshire, England, UK
0.6km / 0.35mi
York Cemetery, York
York Cemetery, York
Cemetery in York, North Yorkshire, England, UK
1.6km / 0.97mi
York Dungeon
York Dungeon
Tourist attraction in York, England
0.7km / 0.44mi
The Shambles
The Shambles
Old street in York, England
0.8km / 0.49mi
St Barnabas
St Barnabas
Church in Leeman Road Area, York
0.9km / 0.55mi
Church of St Paul
Church of St Paul
Church building in York, North Yorkshire, England, UK
0.7km / 0.45mi
Church of St Philip and St James
Church of St Philip and St James
Church building in York, North Yorkshire, England, UK
1.4km / 0.84mi
Church of St Chad on the Knavesmire
Church of St Chad on the Knavesmire
Church building in York, North Yorkshire, England, UK
1.7km / 1.1mi
The Church of St Clement
The Church of St Clement
Church building in York, North Yorkshire, England, UK
0.9km / 0.56mi
Church of St Mary Bishophill Junior
Church of St Mary Bishophill Junior
Church in York, UK
460m / 0.29mi
York Barbican
York Barbican
Entertainment venue in York
1.3km / 0.8mi
St Saviour's Church, York
St Saviour's Church, York
Grade II* listed church in York, North Yorkshire, England, UK
0.9km / 0.57mi
York Castle Museum
York Castle Museum
Museum of social and military history in York, England
1km / 0.59mi
Jorvik Viking Centre
Jorvik Viking Centre
Museum in York, England, United Kingdom
0.8km / 0.5mi
All Saints' Church
All Saints' Church
Grade I listed church in York, North Yorkshire, England, UK
370m / 410yd
Church of St Martin Le Grand
Church of St Martin Le Grand
Grade II* listed church in York, North Yorkshire, England, UK
490m / 0.3mi
St Mary's Church, Castlegate, York
St Mary's Church, Castlegate, York
Grade I listed building in York, United Kingdom
0.8km / 0.48mi

About York

York, United Kingdom, offers a rich tapestry of history, culture, and scenic beauty. A visit to the York Minster, one of the largest Gothic cathedrals in Northern Europe, is essential. Its stunning stained glass windows and intricate architecture provide insight into the city’s religious and cultural heritage.

Another significant site is The Shambles, a medieval street lined with timber-framed buildings that gives visitors a glimpse into the past. This area features quaint shops and cafes, making it a pleasant place to explore. For those interested in history, the York Castle Museum showcases the city's past through engaging exhibits and reconstructions.

The National Railway Museum is a must-see for railway enthusiasts and offers a comprehensive look at the history of trains in the UK. It houses an impressive collection of locomotives and other railway artifacts.

Walking along the City Walls provides a unique perspective of York’s layout and history. The walls, which date back to Roman times, offer scenic views of the city and its surroundings.

For a more relaxed experience, the Museum Gardens present a peaceful environment with beautiful flora and historic ruins, including the remnants of St. Mary's Abbey.

If you are interested in local culture, consider visiting one of York's many festivals or events throughout the year, which celebrate everything from food to history.

In the evening, the River Ouse offers opportunities for leisurely boat tours that showcase the city from a different vantage point.

Overall, York combines historical significance with vibrant local life, making it a destination worth exploring.




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