City Centre Travel Guide
York
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Popular places to visit
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.
Shambles
Find out about the history of York with a stop at Shambles. 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
Lovely hotel quiet and central to everything Free breakfast was excellent would recommend.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Moxy York
Straight from the off the staff were so friendly & helpful (all staff appeared to multi-task, one minute booking guests in, then serving drinks, putting luggage in luggage room. Our rooms were beautifully clean, the beds comfortable & pillows nice & soft, just as I like them. The hotel was busy but ...
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Hilton York
Town centre shops a short walk away.did not know their was a gym at accommodation.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Hotel Indigo York by IHG
Great location amazing staff!
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn York City Centre by IHG
Very clean and comfortable room! The one thing that sucked as they had the windows open when we arrived (in February!) and our room was FREEZING and it took quite a while to get it warm. There were great bathroom amenities, although the shower conditioner was actually just more soap when I put it ...
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Impossible Motel
Gorgeous room
Reviewed on 28 Feb 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 Gardens.
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.
