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 top-notch restaurants.

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.

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.

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

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 around Scarborough

Writing Dracula: A Self-Guided Walk of Stoker's Whitby

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

Britannia Grand Hotel Scarborough
Central location but no free parking nearby. I had a window but no views of the beach/sea.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

The Royal Hotel
Lovely room with extra large bed and lots of space plus extras ie fridge, coffee machine, safe. Clean room & bathroom but the odd small cobweb on the ceiling.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Bike & Boot
It is an excellent location, beautiful sea view rooms overlooking south bay, close to local amenities, there is a lift to take you down to the seafront and back again, only cost £2.50, I recommend it for the view. Rooms are serviced every day, great friendly staff, great restaurant and it’s dog friendly ...
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Albemarle Hotel
The staff was very helpful and kind, would love to come back again.
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

Palm Court Hotel

Riviera Town House
Comfortable bed, some noise from people on the landing as there was a gap at the bottom of the door but this was only a minor inconvenience. Friendly staff, plenty of teacand coffee in the room too.
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
