City Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

York Minster
York Minster
Early 17th Century rebuild of a 16th Century house.
The main entrance of York Minster. This was with a 10mm lens. It is BIG.
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Popular places to visit

Shambles which includes heritage architecture and street scenes

Shambles

4.5/5(62 reviews)

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

Shambles
York Minster featuring a square or plaza, heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

York Minster

4.5/5(62 reviews)

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

York Minster
Jorvik Viking Centre

Jorvik Viking Centre

4.5/5(32 reviews)

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.

Jorvik Viking Centre
York featuring heritage architecture

York City Walls

4/5(5 reviews)

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 City Walls
A christmas market stall

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 Christmas Market
York Grand Opera House

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.

York Grand Opera House

Activities

York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

AU$33
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour

York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour

AU$33
per adult
York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour
The York Dungeon Tour

The York Dungeon Tour

AU$39
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
The York Dungeon Tour
York Witches and History Walking Tour

York Witches and History Walking Tour

AU$33
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
York Witches and History Walking Tour
Forbidden Chronicles- Tour of York

York's Forbidden Chronicles- Terrors from the dark side.

AU$24
per adult
York's Forbidden Chronicles- Terrors from the dark side.
York Hop-on Hop-off Open Top Bus Tour

York: Golden Tours Hop-on Hop-off Open Top Bus Tour- 24 Hours Ticket

AU$31
per adult
York: Golden Tours Hop-on Hop-off Open Top Bus Tour- 24 Hours Ticket
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Our pick of the best City Centre Hotel Deals

Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly

Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly

3 out of 5
46-50 Piccadilly York England
The price is AU$126 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
AU$126
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in York. Enjoy free breakfast, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,542 reviews)
Stayed over the weekend. Very clean everywhere. Staff very polite. Breakfast was very good will definitely stay again.

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
Moxy York

Moxy York

3.5 out of 5
Black Horse Lane York England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$133 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
AU$133
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
Nice modern hotel in a great location

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

Moxy York
Hilton York

Hilton York

4 out of 5
1 Tower Street York England
The price is AU$139 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
AU$139
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in York. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,014 reviews)
Clean spotless room with everything we needed.

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Hilton York
Hotel Indigo York by IHG

Hotel Indigo York by IHG

4 out of 5
88-96 Walmgate York England
The price is AU$131 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
AU$131
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,252 reviews)
Clean room. Friendly, helpful staff. Central location.

Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

Hotel Indigo York by IHG
Holiday Inn York City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn York City Centre by IHG

4 out of 5
53 Piccadilly York England
The price is AU$129 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$129
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
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

Holiday Inn York City Centre by IHG
Impossible Motel

Impossible Motel

3 out of 5
3 St. Helens Square York England
Stay at this hotel in York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (135 reviews)
Great hotel very modern and unique

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

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Other neighbourhoods around City Centre

Aerial view of York minster in England

Bishophill

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

Bishophill
The Yorkshire Museum in York.

Bootham

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

Bootham
Walmgate Bar, York Looking west from Jenny's Fish & Chips on the corner of Lawrence Street. The gate or 'bar' in York's city walls still has its original 12th century archway with portcullis and 15th century wooden gates

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.

Foss Islands
Glen Gardens, York Glen Gardens is a small, traditional park in the suburb of Heworth. It boasts two bowling greens, tennis courts and rose gardens, and appears to be relatively free of vandalism.

Layerthorpe

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

Layerthorpe
Beautiful York

The Groves

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

The Groves
The almost same location

South Bank

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

South Bank

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