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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.
York Racecourse
You can take time to visit York Racecourse during your travels to York. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.
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 St. John University
Explore the campus of York St. John University as part of your travels around York. Discover the area's shops or seek out its local tours.
Top hotels in Foss Islands
The Milner York
Lovely room
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Radisson Hotel York
Excellent service clean and comfortable good location in site parking would definitely stay again
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
Good
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Malmaison York
Room was perfect, great service, very clean,staff very helpful & made us feel very welcome, perfect location, sky bar was fab
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Moxy York
Clean room, warm welcome, nice breakfast
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Days Inn by Wyndham Wetherby
The room was spacious and clean. The location is quite
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Foss Islands
Layerthorpe
When in Layerthorpe, you can plan a visit to Monk Bar and Treasurer's House, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
City Centre
If you're spending some time in City Centre, Merchant Adventurers' Hall and Shambles are top sights worth seeing.
Fishergate
While visiting Fishergate, you might make a stop by sights like York Barbican and Kohima Museum.
The Groves
If you're spending some time in The Groves, Clarence Gardens and Yearsley Pool are top sights worth seeing.
Hull Road
Hull Road might not have many top sights, but Walmgate Bar and York Barbican are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Bishophill
If you're spending some time in Bishophill, Micklegate Bar and Yorvik Brass Rubbing Centre are top sights worth seeing.
Foss Islands Travel Guide
- Places of interest
- Hotels in Foss Islands by Star Rating
- Hotels in top York neighborhoods
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- York Christmas Market
- North York Moors National Park
- Jorvik Viking Centre
- Castle Howard
- Harewood House
- York Barbican
- McArthur Glen Designer Outlet
- York St. John University
- Rudding Park Golf Course
- York Hospital
- Stockeld Park
- Clifford's Tower
- Yorkshire Museum Gardens
- Stonegate
- Crossgates Shopping Centre
- National Railway Museum
- Micklegate Bar
- York Theatre Royal
- Selby Abbey
- Aldwark Manor Spa
