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
Hotel good but my colleagues were not let in for a discussion as it was after 21.30? Also a long wait at reception whilst other customers were discussing appropriate identification whilst trying to check in.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Hilton York
Hotel and room very clean. Very convenient to local attractions like The Shambles and York Minster. They are within walking distance as well as shopping. Very friendly staff. Valet parking available or car park across the street.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Moxy York
Hotel location was great, but rooms were a little stuffy. We were on level 4 and it was relatively sunny out. Good staff, late night bar staff need a little more training. Breakfast is worth missing
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Hotel Indigo York by IHG
Lovely staff and nice room, although the lots of noise outside. People shouting and delivery vans/lorries loading and off loading
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Dean Court Hotel
The place was great. It's really close and convenient to the center of town. The staff was lovely. The room was large and great street views. I would highly recommend this place again
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Impossible Motel
Right in the centre of York, plenty of shops etc nearby.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 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 Merchant Taylors' Hall and Walmgate 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.
