The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Whitby

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Whitby

Visiting Whitby, UK for the first time can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience. With so many incredible hotels to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to stay. If you're deciding where to stay for your first visit to Whitby, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in Whitby based on price, location, amenities, guest ratings, and more to determine which would be the ideal places to stay for first timers. Whether you're here for just a few days or longer, these hotels offer the perfect combination of amenities, location, and price. For those visiting Whitby for the first time, it's important to choose a hotel in a safe and convenient area to make the most of your first visit. You'll want to be close to the activities, shopping, and dining options, of course. When looking for hotels, consider the amenities they offer. Some hotels may have a fitness center, a bar or restaurant, a pool, or even a spa. All of these features can add to your overall enjoyment if you've never been to Whitby before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting Whitby for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in Whitby for first-timers offer the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and affordability. So, here's our list of suggestions for your next trip.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

The Resolution Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $139 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly

Located at Skinner Street, The Resolution Hotel has great rooms from $139 (before taxes). It offers a restaurant, a bar, parking, hiking, and laundry services. It has a terrific 8.70 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.9 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love golf, pet-friendly rooms, city views, kids meals, and laundry facilities at this relaxing hotel. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Fishing


The Angel Hotel Wetherspoon

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $112 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Whitby
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.

A great place to stay is The Angel Hotel Wetherspoon which has nice rooms starting at $112. Offering room service, a restaurant, a bar, kids meals, and air-conditioning, it also has a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Angel Hotel, New Quay Road. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a 24-hour desk, balconies, wheelchair-accessible units, landmark views, and outdoor dining areas which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.1 km from the city center. The room service is especially nice after a long day. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge


YHA Whitby

Hostel with prices starting at $34 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.

We found YHA Whitby to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $34. We loved that is has a restaurant, a bar, hiking, laundry services, and a game room, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Abbey House, East Cliff. You'll also find free parking, kids meals, family rooms, a coffee shop, and a 24-hour desk which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 1.4 km from the center of town. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Luxury


Sneaton Castle Centre

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $232 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Whitby
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

With terrific rooms from $232, Sneaton Castle Centre, at Centre Castle Road provides a restaurant, a bar, breakfast, a free breakfast, and free parking. Its terrific guest rating is 9.30 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers tennis, a 24-hour desk, wedding services, private parking, and special diet menus. It's located just 0.8 km from the city center, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free parking
  • Tennis


Arundel House

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $143 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly

Arundel House has a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10, and offers room service, a bar, hiking, laundry services, and golf. The great rooms here start at $143 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Bagdale. Furthermore, it also offers pet-friendly rooms, laundry facilities, fishing, family rooms, and a 24-hour desk, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 0.7 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room


The Grove

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $157 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Whitby
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

The great guest rating of The Grove is 9.40 out of 10. This place has a restaurant, breakfast, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and a free breakfast. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $157, and it's located at 36 Bagdale. We also love the city views, free parking, laundry facilities, fishing, and family rooms which are great for visitors. And since it's just 0.7 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The kitchen in the room is great, because you can cook your own meals to save time and money.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave


Harrys lounge

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $196 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

A cool place is Harrys lounge because it has great rooms that start at $196. It has room service, a restaurant, a bar, and parking, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.30 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Pier Road. Only 1.1 km from the city center, travelers will especially love amenities at this convenient hotel.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge


White Horse & Griffin

Inn with prices starting at $112 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

White Horse & Griffin offers a restaurant, a bar, rooms with kitchens, golf, and pet-friendly rooms which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $112 (before taxes). It's located at 87 Church Street and has earned a guest rating of 8.30/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers a game room, free parking, kids meals, fishing, and family rooms which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.2 km from the city center. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Kitchen
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Pets allowed
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Luxury


Boulmer Guest House

Guest House with prices starting at $116 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Whitby
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.

Located at 23 Crescent Avenue, Boulmer Guest House has great rooms from $116 (before taxes). It offers a restaurant, a bar, parking, breakfast, and a free breakfast. It has a terrific 8.80 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find pet-friendly rooms and family rooms which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 0.6 km from the center of town. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms
  • Luxury


Saxonville Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $102 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

A great place to stay is Saxonville Hotel which has nice rooms starting at $102. Offering room service, a restaurant, a bar, breakfast, and golf, it also has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 1 Ladysmith Avenue. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers a free breakfast, free parking, kids meals, private parking, and special diet menus. It's located just 0.4 km from the city center, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free parking


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: York, Scarborough, Bridlington, and Hull.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Whitby, make sure you also see Best Cheap Hotels in Whitby, Best Luxury Hotels in Whitby, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Whitby, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Whitby, Best Hotels for One Week in Whitby, Best Hotels for One Night in Whitby, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Whitby, Best Adults Only Hotels in Whitby, Best Party Hotels in Whitby, or Best Business Hotels in Whitby.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Whitby?

Whitby Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$143

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Whitby, UK. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Whitby, UK based on data from 17 hotels is an affordable $143. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Whitby.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $141
  • 3-star hotels: $153
  • 2-star hotels: $113


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