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 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 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
Enjoyed our stay. The staff were really friendly and helpful. The room was warm and comfortable with an excellent view across to Clifford’s Tower. The hotel is within very easy walking distance to the town centre. At the moment lots of building work in this area but you are not far from the lovely ...
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Moxy York
A lovely nights stay
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Hotel Indigo York by IHG
Friendly staff, good location and lovely hotel
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Hilton York
Great location, lovely bar & dining areas. Very pleasant staff & good facilities.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Impossible Motel
Absolute amazing stay . ❤️ loved the rooms we stayed 1 night in the vault ( didnt see the ghost !! ) thankgod! And stayed in the top room with roof top tub 2nd night , the pictures dont show how big the room really is its huge ! Loved all of it do much and the tub is 40c great . Location perfect ...
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Dean Court Hotel
Beautiful room, wonderful staff.
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
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.
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.
Bootham
While visiting Bootham, you might make a stop by sights like Bootham Bar and York Theatre Royal.
The Groves
If you're spending some time in The Groves, Clarence Gardens and Yearsley Pool are top sights worth seeing.
Layerthorpe
When in Layerthorpe, you can plan a visit to Merchant Taylors' Hall and Monk Bar, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Fishergate
While visiting Fishergate, you might make a stop by sights like York Barbican and Kohima Museum.
City Centre Travel Guide
- Places of interest
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- Hotels in top York neighborhoods
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- York Christmas Market
- Jorvik Viking Centre
- Clifford's Tower
- Stonegate
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Monk Bar
- Merchant Taylors' Hall
- Coppergate Shopping Centre
- Walmgate Bar
- Treasurer's House
- York's Chocolate Story
- National Centre for Early Music
- York Mansion House
- New School House Gallery
- The Bars
- Barley Hall
- Fairfax House
- Jorvik DIG
- Newgate Market
- Berdern Hall
