Scarborough City Centre Travel Guide
Scarborough





Visit Scarborough City Centre
Popular places to visit

Stephen Joseph Theatre
This theater presents its own as well as visiting productions and has a cinema and a busy program of workshops and other events.

Mecca Bingo
Why not try your luck with a visit to Mecca Bingo during your time in Scarborough? Make time to visit the area's spas or simply enjoy its lively bars.

Scarborough Open Air Theatre
Watch productions and performances by world-famous music acts at one of the largest outdoor theaters in Europe, a venue with a stage in an unusual setting.

North Bay Beach
Enjoy the tranquil setting of this spacious sandy haven flanked by a miniature railway and an aquarium with Humboldt penguins.

Scarborough Spa
Stroll through the majestic rooms of this Victorian venue for dances and orchestras and learn about its origins as a spa in the 1600s.

South Bay Beach
Marvel at the dynamic setting of this traditional British coastal resort, where you will find arcade games, a harbor and boutiques.
Things to do

The Black Widow - Dark Tales of murder, crime and the paranormal

North Yorkshire Forestry Trail eBike Adventure
Top hotels in Scarborough City Centre

Grand Hotel Scarborough
"Where shall I start, well for beginners I end up on a room that is 3 floors down, floor -3 I have been around the World and stayed in dozens of Hotels from 2 stars to 4 stars but this is the first time I stayed in a Hotel that offers rooms without windows and ventilation 3 floors down from the Ground ..."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026

The Royal Hotel
"Good for the price Breakfast was nice. Eat as much as you can . Room.good size. Would go again."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026

Bike & Boot
"Great location and well kept hotel. We stayed in a medium sea view room and had a great stay. The customer service was also very good. The only thing I would skip next time is the breakfast as it wasn’t to our liking. Will happily stay again. Parking is limited and very tight!"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026

Palm Court Hotel
"Rooms a little small floorboards very creaky"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026

Albemarle Hotel
"Friendly staff & there was parking behind the hotel"
Reviewed on 4 May 2026

Riviera Town House
"Great hotel and would definitely recommend staying. Parking is a nightmare buf luckily we managed to get a space in car park by palm court hotel. £13 for 24hours. We didn't have a breakfast so cannot comment. Only things id suggest is small fridge in the room."
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
