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 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.
York Dungeon
Enjoy an outing to York Dungeon during your stay in York. Make time for the shops and local tours in this walkable area.
Top hotels in City Centre
Moxy York
Rooms very spacious and clean comfortable beds. Staff attentive
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
All good.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Hotel Indigo York by IHG
Great location, super friendly staff, comfy and cosy room.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Hilton York
Great location and staff very friendly. Comfortable beds. We had amazing view of the tower. Bathroom a bit outdated.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Impossible Motel
Rooms were insane, not Thor the faint hearted mind as very dark but really funky it your looking for something different. Perfect t location, Pink venue was stunning too. Would love to come back and check out the hot tub room next
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn York City Centre by IHG
Clean room, friendly staff
Reviewed on 2 Jan 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 St. Mary's Abbey.
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 Merchant Taylors' Hall and Monk Bar, 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.
