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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.
York Racecourse
You can take time to visit York Racecourse during your travels to York. Visit the shops and lively bars in this family-friendly area.
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 St. John University
Explore the campus of York St. John University as part of your travels around York. Discover the area's shops or seek out its local tours.
Top hotels in Foss Islands
The Milner York
Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025
Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025
Radisson Hotel York
Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025
Delta Hotels by Marriott York
Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025
Days Inn by Wyndham Wetherby
Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025
Holiday Inn York by IHG
Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Foss Islands
Layerthorpe
When in Layerthorpe, you can plan a visit to Monk Bar and Treasurer's House, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
City Centre
If you're spending some time in City Centre, Merchant Adventurers' Hall and Shambles are top sights worth seeing.
Fishergate
While visiting Fishergate, you might make a stop by sights like York Barbican and Kohima Museum.
The Groves
If you're spending some time in The Groves, Clarence Gardens and Yearsley Pool are top sights worth seeing.
Hull Road
Hull Road might not have many top sights, but Walmgate Bar and York Barbican are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Bishophill
If you're spending some time in Bishophill, Micklegate Bar and Yorvik Brass Rubbing Centre are top sights worth seeing.
Foss Islands Travel Guide
- Places of interest
- Hotels in Foss Islands by Star Rating
- Hotels in top York neighborhoods
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- North York Moors National Park
- York Christmas Market
- Jorvik Viking Centre
- Castle Howard
- McArthur Glen Designer Outlet
- Harewood House
- York Barbican
- York St. John University
- Rudding Park Golf Course
- York Hospital
- Micklegate Bar
- Clifford's Tower
- Stockeld Park
- National Railway Museum
- Eden Camp Modern History Theme Museum
- York Theatre Royal
- Selby Abbey
- Yorkshire Museum Gardens
- Mother Shipton's Cave
- Stonegate
