--- title: "York" description: "Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for York." canonical: "https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/york" locale: "en" --- # York Primary place hint: York ## Breadcrumbs [Europe](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/europe) > [UK](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/uk) > [England](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/england) > [York](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/york) ## Hotel Guides - [Secretplaces](https://www.secretplaces.com/england/yorkshire/york/best-boutique-hotels-holiday-homes) (secretplaces.com) Secretplaces is a curated accommodation site focused on small, stylish hotels and characterful holiday homes. This page appears to present a York selection that includes boutique hotels, B&Bs, romantic getaways, luxury hotels, villas, and holiday homes, with examples such as Hotel Indigo York and The Churchill Hotel. ## Travel Guides And Blogs - [Lonely Planet](https://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/england/yorkshire/york) (lonelyplanet.com) Lonely Planet is a major travel guide publisher offering professionally edited destination guides, articles, books, and trip-planning resources. Their York destination guide is a good planning resource for medieval streets, York Minster, city walls, tea rooms, and a historic Yorkshire city break. - [Finding the Universe](https://www.findingtheuniverse.com/weekend-in-york-2-days-york-itinerary/) (findingtheuniverse.com) Finding the Universe is a travel and photography blog focused on destination guides, photography advice, and independent trip planning. Their two-day York itinerary is a practical weekend plan covering major sights, where to stay, transport, and useful trip tips. - [Wanderlust Chloe](https://www.wanderlustchloe.com/weekend-in-york-travel-guide/) (wanderlustchloe.com) Wanderlust Chloe is a UK travel blog with lifestyle-led coverage of destinations, food, hotels, family travel, and comfortable trips. Her weekend York guide gives a polished overview of city walls, York Minster, tearooms, shops, and broader ideas for a comfortable short break. - [A Dangerous Business](https://www.dangerous-business.com/a-first-timers-guide-to-york/) (dangerous-business.com) A Dangerous Business is Amanda Williams' travel blog, focused on realistic planning, weekend trips, road trips, and personally visited destinations. Her first-timer guide is helpful for making one day in York feel manageable, with a clear focus on what can fit into 24 hours. - [The Travel Hack](https://thetravelhack.com/uk/a-weekend-travel-guide-to-york-uk/) (thetravelhack.com) The Travel Hack is a travel blog focused on weekend breaks, short trips, and practical travel planning. Their weekend travel guide to York works well for short-break planning, with input from Annie of Tales of Annie Bean adding local-style travel-guide context. - [Goats On The Road](https://www.goatsontheroad.com/best-pubs-in-york/) (goatsontheroad.com) Goats On The Road is a travel guide site and travel-lifestyle resource covering destinations, remote work, and long-term travel topics. Their York pubs article is a useful food-and-drink companion for visitors comparing beer gardens, riverside settings, and pub food. - [Mini Travellers](https://minitravellers.co.uk/york-with-kids/) (minitravellers.co.uk) Mini Travellers is a family travel blog covering holidays, days out, family-friendly reviews, and practical travel tips for parents. Their York with kids guide is a practical resource for parents planning family-friendly activities during a day visit or short break. - [Love and Road](https://loveandroad.com/romantic-things-to-do-in-york-for-couples/) (loveandroad.com) Love and Road is a travel blog by Nat and Rob, focused on destination guides, planning resources, food, adventure, and couple travel. Their couples guide gives a helpful romantic angle on York, covering attractions, tours, restaurants, and hotels in one itinerary-friendly article. - [Tales of a Backpacker](https://talesofabackpacker.com/the-best-afternoon-tea-in-york/) (talesofabackpacker.com) Tales of a Backpacker is a travel blog by Claire Sturzaker with solo travel, budget travel, food, and destination coverage. Her afternoon tea guide is a focused and helpful pick for visitors who want five York options for trying this classic experience. ## Travel Videos - [Rick Steves' Europe](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCiaa8_zbgw) (youtube.com) Rick Steves' Europe is a travel channel connected to Rick Steves' public television, radio, guidebook, and European travel work. This guide video gives a strong historic introduction to York through its medieval walls, pedestrian setting, York Minster, and major sights. - [AlexTravels](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXo6SmSQJ2Q) (youtube.com) AlexTravels is a travel channel by Alex, creating cinematic travel vlogs and guides with UK and Europe travel content. This itinerary video is practical for budget-minded York planning, combining things to do in the city with day trips across North Yorkshire and historic sights. - [Mac & Blair Family Adventures](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HT82G0Mu0U) (youtube.com) Mac & Blair Family Adventures is a family travel channel from Mac and Blair, sharing travel vlogs and cultural experiences. This travel video gives helpful do's and don'ts for visiting York, connecting places such as the Shambles and York Minster with common tourist mistakes to avoid. - [Mac & Blair Family Adventures](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mc0ehZIQ48g) (youtube.com) Mac & Blair Family Adventures is a YouTube family travel channel from Mac and Blair, sharing travel vlogs and cultural experiences. This short video offers a compact York holiday-planning prompt, touching on visiting the city and its Christmas markets in England.