City Centre Travel Guide

York

York Minster
York Minster
Early 17th Century rebuild of a 16th Century house.
The main entrance of York Minster. This was with a 10mm lens. It is BIG.
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Popular places to visit

Shambles which includes heritage architecture and street scenes

Shambles

Find out about the history of York with a stop at Shambles. Discover the area's shops or seek out its local tours.

Shambles
York Minster featuring heritage architecture, religious elements and a square or plaza

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.

York Minster
Jorvik Viking Centre

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.

Jorvik Viking Centre
York which includes heritage architecture

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 City Walls
A christmas market stall

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 Christmas Market
York Grand Opera House

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.

York Grand Opera House

Top hotels in City Centre

Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly

Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly

3 out of 5
46-50 Piccadilly York England
The price is 2.214.044 ₫ per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
2.214.044 ₫
2.656.853 ₫ total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in York. Enjoy free breakfast, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,524 reviews)
..

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
Moxy York

Moxy York

3.5 out of 5
Black Horse Lane York England
The price is 2.019.419 ₫ per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
2.019.419 ₫
2.423.302 ₫ total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Great hotel. Stayed here on a solo travel trip. Relaxing bar in the lobby and close to the main shopping/bar areas in York. Would stay here again.

Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026

Moxy York
Hilton York

Hilton York

4 out of 5
1 Tower Street York England
The price is 2.114.537 ₫ per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
2.114.537 ₫
2.537.445 ₫ total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in York. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
Room lovely, clean and warm. Staff were all spot on. Great location as well.

Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026

Hilton York
Hotel Indigo York by IHG

Hotel Indigo York by IHG

4 out of 5
88-96 Walmgate York England
The price is 1.990.152 ₫ per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
1.990.152 ₫
2.388.182 ₫ total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,251 reviews)
Brilliant central location. Clean, trendy and great service from staff. Would stay here again for sure.

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Hotel Indigo York by IHG
Holiday Inn York City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn York City Centre by IHG

4 out of 5
53 Piccadilly York England
The price is 1.980.453 ₫ per night from 12 Feb to 13 Feb
1.980.453 ₫
2.376.543 ₫ total
12 Feb - 13 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
One of the best if not the best rooms i have ever stayed in. It was so clean. The temperature was just right and such a comfortable bed.

Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026

Holiday Inn York City Centre by IHG
Impossible Motel

Impossible Motel

3 out of 5
3 St. Helens Square York England
Stay at this hotel in York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (134 reviews)
Nice room. Quirky

Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

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Other neighbourhoods around City Centre

Aerial view of York minster in England

Bishophill

If you're spending some time in Bishophill, Micklegate Bar and Yorvik Brass Rubbing Centre are top sights worth seeing.

Bishophill
The Yorkshire Museum in York.

Bootham

While visiting Bootham, you might make a stop by sights like York Theatre Royal and St. Mary's Abbey.

Bootham
Walmgate Bar, York Looking west from Jenny's Fish & Chips on the corner of Lawrence Street. The gate or 'bar' in York's city walls still has its original 12th century archway with portcullis and 15th century wooden gates

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.

Foss Islands
Glen Gardens, York Glen Gardens is a small, traditional park in the suburb of Heworth. It boasts two bowling greens, tennis courts and rose gardens, and appears to be relatively free of vandalism.

Layerthorpe

When in Layerthorpe, you can plan a visit to Merchant Taylors' Hall and Monk Bar, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Layerthorpe
Beautiful York

The Groves

If you're spending some time in The Groves, Clarence Gardens and Yearsley Pool are top sights worth seeing.

The Groves
The almost same location

South Bank

While South Bank isn't home to many top sights, York Racecourse and Micklegate Bar are some notable places to visit nearby.

South Bank

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