City Centre Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit

Shambles
This picturesque cobblestone street has a fascinating medieval history and crooked buildings that appear to almost fall into one another.

York Minster
The city’s emblem is known for its superb stained-glass windows, underground treasure chambers and tall tower with spectacular views.

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.

York Christmas Market
During your visit to York, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at York Christmas Market. Discover the area's fascinating museums or seek out its local tours.

York Grand Opera House
Enjoy a show at York Grand Opera House, a theatre with a story to tell in York. Discover the fascinating museums and shops 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 City Centre Hotel Deals

Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
Stayed over the weekend. Very clean everywhere. Staff very polite. Breakfast was very good will definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Moxy York
Nice modern hotel in a great location
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

Hilton York
Clean spotless room with everything we needed.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Hotel Indigo York by IHG
Clean room. Friendly, helpful staff. Central location.
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

Holiday Inn York City Centre by IHG
One of the best if not the best rooms i have ever stayed in. It was so clean. The temperature was just right and such a comfortable bed.
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026

Impossible Motel
Great hotel very modern and unique
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around City Centre

Bishophill
If you're spending some time in Bishophill, Micklegate Bar and Yorvik Brass Rubbing Centre are top sights worth seeing.

Bootham
While visiting Bootham, you might make a stop by sights like York Theatre Royal and St. Mary's Abbey.

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.

Layerthorpe
When in Layerthorpe, you can plan a visit to Monk Bar and Treasurer's House, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

The Groves
If you're spending some time in The Groves, Clarence Gardens and Yearsley Pool are top sights worth seeing.

South Bank
While South Bank isn't home to many top sights, York Racecourse and Micklegate Bar are some notable places to visit nearby.






