Whitby

Travel Guide

Whitby Harbour
Whitby Harbour
Robin Hood\'s Bay Beach featuring a coastal town and street scenes as well as a large group of people
Whitby which includes a garden
Whitby which includes a small town or village, street scenes and general coastal views
Enjoy picturesque clifftop views in the town where Dracula took form and Captain Cook learned his trade.

Built around the River Esk, Whitby is a quaint town with rugged cliffs and scenic beaches. Captain James Cook studied in this quiet fishing commune in the 17th century, before sailing to distant lands.

Among the highlights is Whitby AbbeyOpens in a new window, whose dramatic gothic ruins inspired 19th-century writer Bram Stoker to write Dracula. Marvel at the tall arches that remain and learn about monastic life through the interactive exhibitions in the Mansion Visitor Centre. The abbey was home to the earliest recognized English poet, Cædmon. Follow in the footsteps of the fictional vampire by climbing the 199 Steps from shore.

Continue pursuing the Dracula theme at the adjacent Church of St. Mary, which was founded in 1110. The eerie hilltop graveyard is a setting in the novel. Admire the mix of styles in the fortress-like church that has views of the city and the river as it enters the North Sea.

Descend the steps to reach the riverside Captain Cook Memorial MuseumOpens in a new window for another part of Whitby’s fascinating history. Learn about the 18th-century seafarer and his trips to Australia, New Zealand and others parts of the world then unknown to Europeans. Browse the exhibitions in this house where he trained as an apprentice. Read letters he wrote about his experiences.

Cross the central bridge to reach the western side of Whitby, where you will find Pannett Park. This tranquil green space contains the Pannett Art Gallery and the Whitby Museum among the pretty floral displays and woodland patches. Enjoy a picnic under the trees and visit the museum terrace for views of the sea.

The coastal town is just north of the city of Scarborough in the northeastern region of England. It is in the North York Moors National Park in North Yorkshire. Drive about 250 miles (400 kilometers) to reach the town from LondonOpens in a new window, which should take 5 or 6 hours.

Whitby is a small town that helped shape the history of literature and geography in a big way.

Royal Whitby

Royal Whitby

3 out of 5
West Cliff, Whitby, England
The price is NT$2,972 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
NT$2,972
NT$3,566 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Whitby. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,021 reviews)
"Lovely hotel, great staff and a really nice restaurant for breakfast and dinner. A great stay."

Reviewed on 2025/8/6

Royal Whitby
Penny Hedge, Whitby by Marston's Inns

Penny Hedge, Whitby by Marston's Inns

4 out of 5
Stainsacre Lane, Whitby, England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NT$3,152 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
NT$3,152
NT$3,783 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star inn in Whitby. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (735 reviews)
"Good to have the restaurant and bar right there. Would have preferred a free standing shower rather than over the bath, but that is just personal choice. Road noise just about acceptable. All staff were friendly and efficient."

Reviewed on 2025/8/3

Penny Hedge, Whitby by Marston's Inns
The Stables Whitby

The Stables Whitby

4 out of 5
Cross Butts Stable Restaurant, Guisborough Road, Whitby, England
The price is NT$4,970 per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
NT$4,970
NT$5,964 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star inn in Whitby. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (372 reviews)
Excellent spot
"Great location for a wedding at Sneaton castle. Lovely setting and spacious rooms."

Reviewed on 2025/7/27

The Stables Whitby
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Whitby Bridge Luxury Apartments

Whitby Bridge Luxury Apartments

3.5 out of 5
1A Grape Lane, Whitby, England
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Whitby. Enjoy housekeeping. Popular attractions Whitby Harbour and Whitby Beach are located nearby.
7.8/10 Good! (14 reviews)
"Very close to Whitby swing bridge so handy for attractions, restaurants, coop 3 minute walk if want self catering. Newly renovated, very clean, lovely views."

Reviewed on 2025/6/29

Whitby Bridge Luxury Apartments
Dale View Cottages

Dale View Cottages

3 out of 5
Hawsker Ln, Long Lease Farm, Whitby, England
Stay at this 3-star cottage in Whitby. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Whitby Harbour and Robin Hood's Bay Beach are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (4 reviews)
Birthday treat
"Lovely cottage every thing you would need nice position just off main road hare and hounds pub ten minutes walk lovely food and real ale"

Reviewed on 2025/5/4

Dale View Cottages
Whitby On The Hill

Whitby On The Hill

4 out of 5
2 Well Cl Terrace, Whitby, England
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Whitby. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Whitby Harbour and Whitby Beach are located ...
6.4/10 (13 reviews)
"Whitby is a lovely place to stay, great for families"

Reviewed on 2025/5/30

Whitby On The Hill
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