City Centre Travel Guide
York
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Popular places to visit
Shambles
Find out about the history of York with a stop at Shambles. Discover the area's shops or seek out its local tours.
York Minster
You can find out about the history of York with a stop at York Minster. Discover the area's shops or seek out its local tours.
Jorvik Viking Centre
You can browse the exhibits at Jorvik Viking Centre, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to York. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.
York City Walls
You can learn about the history of York with a trip to York City Walls. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.
York Christmas Market
During your visit to York, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at York Christmas Market. Discover the area's fascinating museums or seek out its local tours.
York Grand Opera House
Enjoy a show at York Grand Opera House, a theatre with a story to tell in York. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.
Top hotels in City Centre
Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
An excellent array of selections. Staff were very quick and efficient in clearing tables at busy times. This was our 5th visit to this hotel. We keep coming back. That's the best recommendation i can give.
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Moxy York
Nice Breakfast and clean rooms
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Dean Court Hotel
Not applicable
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Hilton York
The room was very clean and nice! and the staff were very kind.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Hotel Indigo York by IHG
The breakfast could have been hotter, but overall a very enjoyable stay
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Impossible Motel
Hotel very quirky. I had a basement room which was very dark and a little noisy. Room was impeccable in terms of cleanliness and staff simply couldn't have been more helpful. Great proximity to sights and good value for money
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around City Centre
Bishophill
If you're spending some time in Bishophill, Micklegate Bar and Yorvik Brass Rubbing Centre are top sights worth seeing.
Bootham
While visiting Bootham, you might make a stop by sights like York Theatre Royal and Yorkshire Museum.
Foss Islands
Though Foss Islands may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like York Barbican and Merchant Adventurers' Hall.
Layerthorpe
When in Layerthorpe, you can plan a visit to Treasurer's House and Merchant Adventurers' Hall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
The Groves
If you're spending some time in The Groves, Clarence Gardens and Yearsley Pool are top sights worth seeing.
South Bank
While South Bank isn't home to many top sights, York Racecourse and Bar Convent Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
