Scarborough Hotels

Scarborough is the biggest holiday resort on the Yorkshire coast in England. Atop some craggy rocks to the east of the town is Scarborough Castle, while the beach below is sandy and draws people to the area with a range of attractions including cafes, theatres and amusement arcades.

Choosing a Scarborough Hotel

There are a many cheap hotels in Scarborough and this is largely due to the resort's heritage as a popular holiday spot. The town's history stretches back to a time before the class of the jet set, when working class British families had no choice but to holiday in Britain. A number of bed and breakfast hotels sprung up and have remained there ever since, offering a pleasant night's sleep and traditional breakfast but no other services. If you would like to stay in Scarborough hotels instead of B&Bs their price is often linked to their distance from the closest beach, this means that the best cheap hotels in Scarborough can be found away from the coastline and closer to city nightspots or motorways.

When to visit Scarborough

As British weather is very temperamental and wet in the winter, visiting Scarborough is not a good idea during the rainiest months. Many businesses are only open during the summer and Yorkshire is particularly cold, grey and rainy between September and March. It's a far better idea to visit Scarborough at the height of the British summer (July and August), when the beach is usually warm enough to enjoy without a jacket. Invest in some cheap Scarborough car hire to explore the surrounding towns and countryside.