Bishophill Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Bishophill
Popular places to visit
York Minster
The city’s emblem is known for its superb stained-glass windows, underground treasure chambers and tall tower with spectacular views.
Shambles
This picturesque cobblestone street has a fascinating medieval history and crooked buildings that appear to almost fall into one another.
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.
Castle Howard
You can find out about the history of Henderskelfe with a stop at Castle Howard. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing 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.
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.
Activities
City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour
York Witches and History Walking Tour
York's Forbidden Chronicles- Terrors from the dark side.
York: Golden Tours Hop-on Hop-off Open Top Bus Tour- 24 Hours Ticket
Our pick of the best Bishophill Hotel Deals
Radisson Hotel York
Great view of York minster.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Malmaison York
Most of the staff were very good, room was fantastic, unfortunately the food was a dissapointment on this visit, hoqever it was good on our previous stay.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
The Grand, York
Simply perfect… rooms, service, etc. and the Subrosa spa was absolutely amazing!
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
The Queens Hotel & Victoria Cloisters
Great location,really nice room and the staff were so friendly and welcoming.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Middletons Hotel
The towels had make up on them. We were unsure if the sheets had been changed and honestly... The room was just quite small. Actually smaller than going to an Ibis or Premier Inn or something and was considerably more expensive. So overall we weren't impressed
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Hampton by Hilton York
Yes the hotel was spotless staff excellent
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Bishophill
City Centre
If you're spending some time in City Centre, Merchant Adventurers' Hall and Shambles are top sights worth seeing.
Bootham
While visiting Bootham, you might make a stop by sights like York Theatre Royal and Yorkshire Museum.
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.
Holgate
While visiting Holgate, you might make a stop by sights like National Railway Museum and York Cold War Bunker.
The Groves
If you're spending some time in The Groves, Clarence Gardens and Yearsley Pool 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.
