Harrogate City Centre Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Harrogate City Centre
Popular places to visit
Harrogate Convention Centre
You’re spoilt for choice for majestic auditoriums in this eclectic complex, where you can see comedy gigs, musical recitals and plays.
Royal Hall
Built to attract and entertain the affluent visitors to Harrogate spa town, this Edwardian theater is known for its decadent décor and diverse lineup.
Harrogate Theatre
Within this rounded redbrick building lie Harrogate’s great range of theatrical delights, from fun children’s shows to upscale operatic performances.
Mercer Art Gallery
Revolving exhibits and extensive permanent collections make this museum Harrogate’s center for fine art from the 19th and 20th centuries.
Royal Pump Room Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Royal Pump Room Museum during your travels in Harrogate. Visit the spas and shops in this romantic area.
Ripley Castle and Gardens
The Ingilby family lived in this mansion for 700 years, amid tales of treason, executions and ghosts. Tour the lavish estate with a docent for the full story.
Activities
Our pick of the best Harrogate City Centre Hotel Deals
Crowne Plaza Harrogate by IHG
Old shower controls I found hard to use. I had a problem with the door, but a maintenance man came quickly to fix it!
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
The Yorkshire
Nice hotel only issues I had was parking can be a nightmare and even though reserved parking is offered cones are moved and your space is lost. Shower water pressure is terrible and needs improving.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Harrogate Majestic Hotel & Spa
The room was ok on arrival if you look past the stains on the carpet and hole in the hand towel. When I opened the hand towel a big clump of dark brown hair fell out of it. Made me feel sick. Staff were nice. Check in was horrendous with only one person on the desk so a massive queue had formed. ...
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Crown Hotel Harrogate
Quiet hotel, helpful staff, particularly the young staff, eager to make your stay a nice stay, I did notice an older staff member answering a young staff member with a direct answer and not with the courtesy I’m sure she would have wanted from him in the breakfast area, but the young man just walked ...
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
White Hart Hotel & Apartments
Enjoyed stay. Better value than some other similar hotels nearby. Close to town centre. Also like to give thanks to reception staff who who very helpful, kindly charging my iPhone in their office for me when it ran out charge.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Classic Lodges The Old Swan Hotel
The only downside to my 2 night stay was the very noisy, creaky bedroom floor!
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
