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
Excellent service, helpful staff, clean and modern rooms.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Moxy York
Stay was brilliant staff are friendly and helpful our check in time was not until 3pm we arrived at 12pm they let us check in a few hours earlier
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Hilton York
Great receptionist Holly very professional and empathetic
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Hotel Indigo York by IHG
Excellent boutique hotel, thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would have absolutely no hesitation in staying there again should we return to York.
Reviewed on 11 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
Had a wonderful experience here. Everything was spotless and the people were so friendly and welcoming.
Reviewed on 6 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 York Barbican and Merchant Adventurers' Hall.
Layerthorpe
When in Layerthorpe, you can plan a visit to Merchant Adventurers' Hall and Shambles, 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.
