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 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
Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
Good location, clean, functional, mediocre breakfast, expensive, understaffed for the money
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Moxy York
Amazing breakfast! clean room with plenty of space.
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Hotel Indigo York by IHG
Nice hotel. Kind of at the very back of York so it's quite a hike to get there. You feel like you're in someone's den. It was very cozy and comfortable
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Hilton York
Lovely in our favourite city
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Impossible Motel
Great licetions, staff were great. Room was pretty dusty, and found a few plastic rose petals. Concered about hoq well they clea.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Dean Court Hotel
Good location. Helpful staff. Our room door was between the lift and the stairs. Banging till late at night from people walking up stairs. Room was very small. Thought it was funny that when I asked for more towels after 3rd day and was told okay but no free drink now.
Reviewed on 16 May 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 Walmgate Bar and York Barbican.
Layerthorpe
When in Layerthorpe, you can plan a visit to Walmgate Bar and Treasurer's House, 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.
