Fishergate Travel Guide
York
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Popular places to visit
York Barbican
Enjoy a show at York Barbican, a theatre with a story to tell in York. Make time for the shops and local tours in this walkable area.
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.
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.
University of York
Explore the campus of University of York during your visit to Heslington. Discover the lively bars and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Castle Howard
You can find out about the history of Henderskelfe with a stop at Castle Howard. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.
Top hotels in Fishergate
Novotel York Centre
Nice clean hotel. Shame it's not always competitive on price as I would use it more
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
The Lighthorseman
This feels like a pub with "regulars", so it has personality. The menu is fairly pub standard, but the meal I had was done well. There's a pleasant garden and the riverside is just a short walk away. The room was a comfortable size, the radiator and bathroom towel rail were heat adjustable, everything ...
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
The Milner York
The beautiful old Hotel is in a great position, right next to the station and close to city centre. The staff are all lovely and very helpful.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Malmaison York
Great location, great room, really made our stay special.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Radisson Hotel York
Be warned that some of the rooms have little soundproofing and significant external noise - not a happy combination for good sleep
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
Clean room and bathroom. Renovated. Nice breakfast. Didn’t have wash cloth in the hotel. There is a construction across the street so a little noisy in the morning.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Fishergate
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.
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.
City Centre
If you're spending some time in City Centre, Merchant Adventurers' Hall and Shambles are top sights worth seeing.
Bishophill
If you're spending some time in Bishophill, Micklegate Bar and Yorvik Brass Rubbing Centre are top sights worth seeing.
Hull Road
Hull Road might not have many top sights, but York Barbican and Walmgate Bar are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Layerthorpe
When in Layerthorpe, you can plan a visit to Treasurer's House and Merchant Adventurers' Hall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
