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Popular places to visit
Micklegate Bar
Find out about the history of York when you spend time at Micklegate Bar. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.
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 top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.
Jorvik Viking Centre
Imagine yourself as a Viking in this museum that allows you to dig up Norse artifacts and witness reenactments, while you learn about York’s Scandinavian settlers.
York City Walls
See some of York’s most impressive sights on a walk around the historic perimeter wall that has its origins in the Roman era.
Activities
City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour
Shadows of York: Ghost Walk and Horrible History.
York Witches and History Walking Tour
From York: North Moors and Whitby Tour
Our pick of the best Bishophill Hotel Deals
Radisson Hotel York
Everything was excellent
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Malmaison York
Great service, the staff and front of house upgraded our room, food was great, couldn’t fault.
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
The Grand, York
The hotel is up to its usual standard ,first class .
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Hampton by Hilton York
Friendly & helpful staff, clean and spacious room, very good breakfast and close to everything.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
The Queens Hotel & Victoria Cloisters
Room was clean and spacious. Staff were very helpfull
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Middletons Hotel
Very nice hotel, great location. Bed is a bit on the older side. Fan in the room was very dirty and noisy, it was a stand alone tower fan placed in the room. Overall a good stay.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
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 Bootham Bar and York Theatre Royal.
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.
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.
Holgate
While visiting Holgate, you might make a stop by sights like National Railway Museum and York Cold War Bunker.
