Located near Yorkshire Dales, The Railway offers a warm welcome with breakfast, a cozy bar, and a delightful restaurant. Connect to WiFi in public areas and enjoy top-notch concierge services that have left previous guests impressed.
Northern Dales Farmers Market - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Peninne Boat Trips of Skipton - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Craven Museum and Gallery - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Skipton Castle - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
The Mart Theatre - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
Getting around
Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 47 min drive
Skipton Station - 5 min walk
Steeton & Silsden Station - 14 min drive
Cononley Station - 14 min drive
Restaurants
The Woolly Sheep Inn - 4 min walk
Caffè Nero - 4 min walk
The Devonshire (Wetherspoon) - 6 min walk
The Narrowboat - 5 min walk
Bizzie Lizzie's - 3 min walk
About this property
The Railway
The Railway puts you just a 5-minute drive from Yorkshire Dales National Park. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge.
At a glance
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Hotel size
6 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Working away
Computer station
Services
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Room amenities
Food and drink
Highchair
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Railway?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
Are there restaurants at or near The Railway?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around The Railway like?
The Railway is a short 5-minute walk from Skipton Station and 11 minutes' walk from Skipton Castle.
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Reviews
The Railway Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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9.6
Cleanliness
8.8
Location
9.8
Staff & service
9.2
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was excellent, with a varied menu, piping hot food, and friendly service. (42 reviews)
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 25, 2026
Excellent rooms, beds really comfortable and ensuite. Complimentary tea and coffee
Good breakfast selection available
Excellent locarion
All staff really friendly
Definitely stay here again
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 27, 2026
Great location, understated property which is warm and welcoming. Superb breakfast and evening meals. Very clean and comfortable. Staff are great.
Tim
Tim, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 5, 2026
The bedroom and en-suite were very clean and welcoming.
The staff from checking in to checking out were warm, polite and professional.
The breakfasts and evening meals were exceptional and value for money.
No complaints whatsoever and would definitely stay again next time we are in Skipton.
Pat
Pat, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 6, 2026
Such a lovely venue, close to shops and the castle. Great free breakfast! Friendly people.
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Nov 14, 2025
Great clean room, lovely breakfast.
Sharon
Sharon, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 17, 2026
Location and check in was easy. Kind people. Huge breakfast.
If early or late check in might be needed, I recommend emailing to work out how to collect room key.
Nameh
Nameh, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 17, 2026
Ideal location, kind and accommodating people, room had all the essentials (tea, cozy bed, bathroom) at such a great price. Included breakfast was solid and hearty.
I recommend emailing if you need to check in early.
Nearby open late Tescos offered many food/etc options.
Nameh
Nameh, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 6, 2026
Fantastic location - a 5 minute walk from the railway station. Minutes walk to Skipton Town Centre.
I have had a wonderful ×3 nights stay at The Railway Inn. Highly recommend.
Lovely friendly staff, I felt very welcome -which is much appreciated as a solo traveller.
Lovely warm, spotlessly clean ensuite room @number 3.
Delicious home cooked food!
Thankyou!
Bernadette
Bernadette, 3-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Sep 24, 2025
Great location for walking and seeing Skipton town center.
Douglas
Douglas, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 29, 2025
Nice comfortable stay, good breakfast, great hosts, street a little noisy at times but still got a good sleep.
Julius
Julius, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Sep 16, 2024
Really nice friendly place to stay with very good breakfast.
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 30, 2025
Nice place to stay for a couple of nights with easy access to the town. Really friendly staff and very clean. Breakfast was excellent.
LINDA
LINDA, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 30, 2025
Couple stay
Clean room and comfortable bed. Great breakfast.
Darrell
Darrell, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 18, 2025
The breakfast is amazing and staff are so friendly. (Although breakfast being served slightly later would be great at weekends)
Rosie
Rosie, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 18, 2025
Location was perfect, host couldn’t be more helpful.
Paul
Paul, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 2, 2025
Homely and tasty
A good down to earth friendly place to stay. Food is very good.
Mr
Mr, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 5, 2025
It was very clean and comfortable, and within walking distance of bus and train stations and also shops
Jackie
Jackie, 5-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 22, 2025
Cosy little hotel
The room was very comfortable and had everything we needed. Not too far to walk to the town hall where we were watching a show. The service we received was great but the breakfast was disappointing.
Sharron
Sharron, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 14, 2025
Good location, close to centre, all day parking on the street next to The Railway, good beer, nice choice of food, well cooked, welcoming host, popular with walkers & cyclists
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 6, 2025
Had a lovely stay, the staff were fantastic. I'm not sure the ladies name but she made me feel very welcome. Also Dave at breakfast was amazing, very friendly and helpful. The staff definitely made the stay worthwhile.
Joshua
Joshua, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 18, 2024
Felt very comfortable at the property, management and staff very friendly and helpful
Will definitely stay here again on our next visit to Skipton
Mrs Carole
Mrs Carole, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 5, 2024
Lovely room with very nice staff. Excellent bar and dining facilities for a nice evening meal and a nice breakfast.
Martin
Martin, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 30, 2025
Small and friendly
The Railway is a small friendly hotel. Check in was easy, the room was comfortable and very clean, well decorated.
James
James, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jul 23, 2025
Wonderful pub and so close to town
Lovely pub with great ales and food. Room was spacious but hot. Fan was supplied but I don’t like the noise. Great spot for town.
Nice breakfast.
Diana
Diana, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 5, 2025
Wonderful
Lovely stay in a great location. Street parking or large pay car park close by.