Best places to stay in Whitby
Spread out on both sides of the River Esk, Whitby is a town with multiple personalities. You will find a busy fishing port with a vibrant quayside fish market on one side, and a classic holiday destination with scenic beaches, promenades and entertainment on the other. The town’s quaint, cobblestone streets feature red-terraced houses with white stone steps. The town also has its share of fresh seafood restaurants and cosy fire-lit taverns. It is every bit a classic English town, almost straight out of a novel!
Whitby Town Centre and Harbour
The bell-topped town hall and cobblestone square hosts many cafés and tea houses, exuding a historic vibe and charm. Book a stay at the Bagdale Hall Hotel spread over a 16th century manor and 2 Georgian-era townhouses in the heart of Whitby, just a 3-minute walk from the Whitby train station. You can also look at the bright, airy rooms of The Langley hotel, set in an 1850s house on the West Cliff, just a 3-minute walk from Whitby Beach. On the harbour front, you have stylish modern rooms with excellent sea views at The Marine Hotel on Marine Parade. Subtly-styled rooms and a relaxed harbour side ambience mark The Angel Hotel on New Quay Road.
Whitby Abbey
East of town, across the River Esk, the area around Whitby Abbey offers unbeatable views of the vast North Sea. This is also a relatively quiet and less crowded area. Experience the heritage and essence of Whitby when you stay at the White Horse & Griffin, one of the oldest and most iconic properties on the east side of town. Or you can try the Sanders Yard, a homely bed and breakfast located off Church Street with an eclectic mix of clean and cosy rooms and cottages.
North York Moors National Park
This lush green area offers a few luxurious accommodation options with countryside charm. Near the edge of North York Moors National Park you have the beautiful property of Dunsley Hall Country House Hotel featuring 4 acres of manicured lawns and stunning views of Sandsend Beach. Or, opt for rustic charm combined with a relaxed ambience in The Stables at Cross Butts, a bed and breakfast on Guisborough Road.
Cheap hotels in Whitby
There are plenty of low-priced holiday cottages and family-run bed and breakfasts all over the town of Whitby. On Whitby’s main shopping street, you have The Shepherds Purse, a refined family-run guesthouse featuring comfortable rooms with quaint décor and modern amenities. A short walk from Whitby train station, you can stay in the suites or cottages offered by Discovery Accommodation Whitby. You can also look at the quirky vampire-themed accommodation of Bats & Broomsticks Gothic Guest House, complete with Victorian and Gothic décor, located on Prospect Hill. From here, it is just a 4-minute walk to Pannett Park. Set on a hillside overlooking the town, you have the mansion hostel of YHA Whitby, just a minute away from the iconic Whitby Abbey.