Hotels in Skipton

Yes, Skipton is definitely worth visiting! Known as the "Gateway to the Dales," it offers a charming blend of history and beautiful landscapes. From its historic castle to the stunning countryside surrounding it, Skipton makes for a delightful day trip or weekend getaway.

Skipton is famous for its medieval Skipton Castle, the bustling Skipton Market and its beautiful location near the Yorkshire Dales National Park. It’s also known for its picturesque canals and scenic countryside walks, making it a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts.

While Skipton itself wasn’t used as a filming location for Harry Potter, it is home to some beautiful historic sites and scenic locations that capture a similar magical atmosphere. Some fans may believe it was part of the Harry Potter series due to its medieval charm, but the films were primarily shot in other places.

There are several beautiful villages near Skipton worth exploring, including Grassington, Bolton Abbey, Haworth and Burnsall. These villages offer scenic views, historic architecture and charming shops to explore.

Skipton is a small market town in North Yorkshire with a population of around 15,000 people. Despite its size, it is known for its rich history, lively town centre and proximity to the beautiful Yorkshire Dales.

Skipton Market is generally open every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, however this is subject to change. It’s one of the oldest markets in the UK and is a fantastic place to find fresh local produce and unique souvenirs.

Skipton has a variety of shops, including independent boutiques, local craft stores and well-known high street brands. The town’s main street, High Street, is lined with a great mix of stores, making it a perfect spot for a shopping trip.

To spend a day in Skipton, you can start by visiting Skipton Castle and exploring its grounds. After that, stroll through the charming Skipton Market to sample local produce. For a bit of nature, enjoy a walk along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, or take a trip to the nearby Yorkshire Dales National Park for some scenic hiking. 

Yes, you can walk along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal in Skipton. It offers a peaceful and picturesque route, perfect for a relaxing stroll. The canal path takes you through scenic countryside.

Flex – Pay now or on arrival, fully refundable with free cancellation up to 1pm on the day of arrival. Our most flexible rate – you can cancel and get a full refund up to 1pm on the day of arrival. You can also amend your booking at the same hotel up to 1pm on the day of arrival (additional room rate charges may apply depending on your new stay date).

Semi-Flex – Pay now, fully refundable with free cancellation up to three full days before arrival. Fairly flexible rate – you can cancel and get a full refund up to three full days before arrival. No refunds after that date. You can also amend your booking date at the same hotel up to 1pm on the day of arrival (additional room rate charges may apply depending on your new stay date).

Advance – Pay now, fully refundable with free cancellation up to 28 full days before arrival, free to amend thereafter until the day of arrival. Fairly flexible rate – you can cancel and get a full refund up to 28 full days before arrival. No refunds after that date. You can also amend your booking date at the same hotel up to 1pm on the day of arrival (additional room rate charges may apply depending on your new stay date).

Standard – Pay now, non-refundable. Free to amend booking at the same hotel up to 1pm on the day of arrival. Slightly flexible rate – you won’t be able to cancel and get a full refund, but you can amend your booking at the same hotel up to 1pm on the day of arrival (additional room rate charges may apply depending on your new stay date).

Non-Flex – Pay now. No amends or refunds. Our least flexible rate – you won’t be able to cancel or amend your stay after booking.

Our standard check-in time is 3pm. For an additional fee*, you can start your stay sooner with early check-in from 11am. Add early check-in to your stay while making your booking, or afterwards by managing your stay in your Premier Inn account. Early check-in is subject to availability and not available at all Premier Inn hotels. 

Checkout is by 12 noon on your departure date. If luggage storage is available, our teams will be happy to store any bags for you if you’d like to check out before 12pm.

*Prices and times will vary depending on date and location. 

For an additional fee*, you can start your stay sooner with early check-in from 11am. Add early check-in to your stay while making your booking, or afterwards by managing your stay in your Premier Inn account. Early check-in is subject to availability and not available at all Premier Inn hotels. 

*Prices and times will vary depending on date and location. 

In 2020 we launched Premier Inn CleanProtect™, our rigorous, daily cleaning method that’s used throughout our UK & Ireland hotels. Developed in partnership with Diversey, a global leader in cleaning and hygiene products for the healthcare and hospitality industries, our promise seeks to give you extra peace of mind so you can always book and stay with confidence.

Check-in - minimising contact at reception and providing hand sanitiser in most public areas for peace of mind. 

Bed linen and towels - laundering all our linen and towels at over 60°C to thermally disinfect them, so you can enjoy a great night’s sleep. We’ve also placed spare pillows in a zip-up bag, for extra peace of mind.

Equipping our teams - providing our team members with all the equipment and sanitisers they need, as well as always operating in the safest way possible for our teams and guests.

A generous serving of safety - you can relax knowing that enhanced cleaning measures are in place throughout our restaurants. Tables are cleaned between visits and contactless payment is in place too, so you can dine safely and comfortably with us every time.

Clean on request - if you'd like your room cleaned during your stay with us, just let us know at reception and use the handy door hanger on the back of your door by 12pm each day.

Most Premier Inns have specially-adapted rooms allowing easier access for customers with disabilities. If there is no specially-adapted room available at the hotel of your choice, we will be happy to offer you alternative accommodation at a nearby Premier Inn. If you have difficulty walking, but do not need a specially-adapted room, please feel free to request a room near reception on the ground floor for easy access. 

If you'd like get in touch, you can reach out to our specialist team via email at pi.accessible@whitbread.com or call us on 0333 0919 817 between 9am and 5pm Monday-Friday (calls charged at local rate).

Unfortunately, with the exception of trained assistance dogs, we don't allow pets to stay at our hotels.