South Bank 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.
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 South Bank
The Milner York
Brilliant staff as always. Especially Molly and Laura on the desk, they assisted us throughout our stay as was the first visit here since my wife became ill.
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Elmbank York, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Good for a short stay
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Hotel du Vin & Bistro York
We had a lovely stay at Hotel du Vin. It’s in a good location and walkable to city centre in 12-15 mins. A big bonus is the car park though it is charged at £15 per night, that is reasonable for York. We upgraded to the suite on the top floor and it was spacious and comfortable. The roll top bath ...
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
ibis Styles York Centre
Staff were pleasant, breakfast had gaur range of choices. Room was nice but very dark and heating was hit and miss. No where to hang up towels. Parking very limited and very tight, I used a public car park
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Roomzzz York City
All staff were very friendly professional & welcoming The only negative was the dust on the ceiling light & under the bed was extremely dusty. The views of the river were lovely with alot of wildlife. Close to all amenities.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Diamonds Guest House
Room was good, i had a pleasant night
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around South Bank
Bishophill
If you're spending some time in Bishophill, Micklegate Bar and Yorvik Brass Rubbing Centre are top sights worth seeing.
Fishergate
While visiting Fishergate, you might make a stop by sights like York Barbican and Kohima Museum.
City Centre
If you're spending some time in City Centre, Merchant Adventurers' Hall and Shambles are top sights worth seeing.
Holgate
While visiting Holgate, you might make a stop by sights like National Railway Museum and York Cold War Bunker.
Bootham
While visiting Bootham, you might make a stop by sights like Bootham Bar and York Theatre Royal.
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 Travel Guide
- Places of interest
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- Rowntree Park
- North York Moors National Park
- York Christmas Market
- Harrogate Convention Centre
- Jorvik Viking Centre
- Castle Howard
- Harewood House
- York Barbican
- McArthur Glen Designer Outlet
- Turkish Baths and Health Spa
- York St. John University
- Temple Newsam House
- Rudding Park Golf Course
- York Hospital
- Micklegate Bar
- Clifford's Tower
- Stockeld Park
- Yorkshire Museum Gardens
- Royal Hall
- Crossgates Shopping Centre
- National Railway Museum
