Hotels in Harrogate
8 handpicked places to stay
Harrogate's hotels cluster mainly around two areas: the town centre, within walking distance of Bettys, the Turkish Baths and the Montpellier Quarter's shops and wine bars, and the leafy fringes around the Stray and towards Follifoot, where larger country house properties sit in their own grounds a short drive from the shops. Staying centrally suits visitors without a car who want everything on foot, while a room out towards Follifoot or the Convention Centre district suits those prioritising space, parking and gardens over a five-minute walk to the tea rooms.
The eight properties below span that range, from a country estate hotel with its own golf course and spa through to smart town centre hotels in converted Victorian buildings, down to personally run guest houses and boutique bed and breakfasts close to the Stray. Harrogate's status as a conference and exhibition town means demand can spike sharply around major events at the Harrogate Convention Centre, so it is worth checking the town's event calendar before booking, particularly for stays timed around the spring or autumn Flower Shows.
Parking varies considerably by property: the larger out-of-town hotels generally offer generous free parking, while several of the most central addresses rely on nearby public car parks or on-street permits, which is worth confirming directly if arriving by car. Breakfast is taken seriously across the board, with many of the smaller guest houses building strong reputations on cooked Yorkshire breakfasts using local produce, and several properties across all price points welcome dogs, reflecting Harrogate's popularity as a base for walking the surrounding Dales and Nidderdale countryside.
Rudding Park
Hotel · Follifoot, country estate south of Harrogate
An award-winning country house hotel in 300 acres of parkland on Harrogate's edge, with a Michelin-starred restaurant, spa and golf.
The Old Swan Hotel
Hotel · Swan Road, edge of the town centre
A grand Victorian hotel on the edge of Harrogate's town centre, famous as Agatha Christie's hideaway during her 1926 disappearance.
Hotel du Vin Harrogate
Hotel · Prospect Place, town centre
A boutique hotel in a converted Georgian townhouse in central Harrogate, with 48 rooms and a bistro built around wine.
Cedar Court Hotel Harrogate
Hotel · Park Parade, overlooking the Stray
A four-star hotel overlooking the Stray, occupying the site of Harrogate's first-ever hotel, with a spa and Amber's Restaurant.
The West Park Hotel
Hotel · West Park, overlooking the Stray
A boutique hotel of 25 rooms overlooking the Stray, with Egyptian linen, monsoon showers and a contemporary restaurant.
Ascot House Hotel
B&B · Franklin Road, near Valley Gardens
A family-owned and managed hotel a ten-minute walk from Harrogate town centre and Valley Gardens, with a licensed bar and restaurant.
Acorn Lodge Harrogate
Self-catering · Studley Road, town centre cul-de-sac
A whole-house self-catering property in a quiet town centre cul-de-sac, with seven ensuite bedrooms sleeping up to 13 guests.
Alexandra Court
Guest House · Franklin Mount, close to the Convention Centre
A boutique bed and breakfast and serviced apartments close to the Convention Centre, with private parking and individually styled rooms.
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