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

Whitby's Historic East Side: An audio tour uncovering the east side's tales
Top hotels in Scarborough City Centre

Grand Hotel Scarborough
"Loved everything"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026

The Royal Hotel
"Best part of the Hotel the staff friendly and welcoming . Personally would never stay again . The building is grand unfortunately time and the owners have not been kind to it. Very dated and neglected in parts. Appreciate that it’s a budget hotel but come on owners update the facilities. Paid £17:95 ..."
Reviewed on 16 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

Royal Whitby
"Clean room.. a long walk to it but lovely. 4 poster bed and lovely breakfast."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026

