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.

Peasholm Park
Ascend to the top of the island pagoda for excellent views of a park full of attractions and nature paths.
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
"It is very dated hotel , staff are nice rooms are old and smells"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026

The Royal Hotel
"A lovely hotel overall. I had a sea view suite which was a surprise as I hadn’t booked one but the hotel had upgraded me to. Everywhere I went was clean and the staff were very approachable and friendly."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026

Bike & Boot
"Comfy beds, quiet rooms, clean, nice decor. Loved the lounge with free hot drinks all day"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026

Palm Court Hotel
"Steps only down to breakfast area. Small rooms so when warm weather its too warm and no air con or cooling system, only fan on floor. Needs updating, very old furniture"
Reviewed on 26 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
