City Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A historic cathedral with Gothic architecture, a clear night sky, and a street with buildings on either side.
A historic cathedral with Gothic architecture, a well-maintained lawn, and a metal fence.
A historic cathedral with intricate architecture, a brick building with a red-tiled roof, and a tree-lined street.
A historic town with a prominent cathedral, brick buildings, and a well-maintained garden.
A historic cathedral with Gothic architecture, surrounded by traditional buildings and a cobblestone street.

Stay near popular City Centre attractions

A large Gothic cathedral with intricate stonework and pointed arches.

York Minster

9.4/10 (3,458 reviews)
The city’s emblem is known for its superb stained-glass windows, underground treasure chambers and tall tower with spectacular views.
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Activities

York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

AU$32
per adult
92% 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$27
per adult
York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour
The York Dungeon Tour

The York Dungeon Tour

AU$42
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
The York Dungeon Tour
Nth York Moors Steam Train

Nth York Moors Steam Train (incl) & Whitby Small Group Day Trip.

AU$144
per adult
Nth York Moors Steam Train (incl) & Whitby Small Group Day Trip.
Shared Walking Tour in York

Shared York Walking Tour – Hidden Gems & History

AU$34
per adult
Shared York Walking Tour – Hidden Gems & History
Self Guided Walking Tour of York with Audio Guide

Self Guided Walking Tour of York with Audio Guide

AU$8
per adult
Self Guided Walking Tour of York with Audio Guide
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Our pick of the best City Centre Hotel Deals

Moxy York

Moxy York

3.5 out of 5
Black Horse Lane York England
The price is AU$156 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
AU$156
13 Sept - 14 Sept
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"Clean room, friendly staff, and a great central location"

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2026

Moxy York
Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly

Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly

3 out of 5
46-50 Piccadilly York England
The price is AU$178 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$178
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,798 reviews)
"Whilst at breakfast on the day we were leaving the coffee machines broke down, little trivial I know but it’s the one thing that stopped us giving it 5 stars"

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2026

Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
Hilton York

Hilton York

4 out of 5
1 Tower Street York England
The price is AU$183 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$183
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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 ...
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$198 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$198
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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. ...
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$173 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
AU$173
3 Sept - 4 Sept
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Hotel was very basic for a Holiday Inn. Restaurant seemed to be breakfast only and bar didn't ever look open. (Maybe the receptionist doubles as bar staff, I don't know.) There is only one lift so queues form. There was a mountain of pigeon poop on the outside window sill of my room, which was a ..."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2026

Holiday Inn York City Centre by IHG
Impossible Motel

Impossible Motel

3 out of 5
3 St. Helens Square York England
Fully refundable
The price is AU$185 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
AU$185
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (168 reviews)
"Great weekend great Accommodation Excellent location thank you"

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2026

Impossible Motel
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Our guide on where to stay in City Centre

Find the best City Centre areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A nighttime cityscape with illuminated buildings, a prominent cathedral, and a lit-up intersection with light trails from vehicles.
Photo by Ron Photos
Open Photo by Ron Photos

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.

A historic cathedral surrounded by red-roofed buildings and green trees.

Bishophill

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

A curved bridge over a river with trees and greenery on both sides.
Photo by rod collier
Open Photo by rod collier

Fishergate

While visiting Fishergate, you might make a stop by sights like York Barbican and Kohima Museum.

A historic stone structure with Gothic arches and intricate carvings.

Bootham

While visiting Bootham, you might make a stop by sights like King's Manor and York Theatre Royal.

A large windmill with white sails and a black base, surrounded by a stone wall and a grassy area.

Holgate

While visiting Holgate, you might make a stop by sights like National Railway Museum and York Cold War Bunker.

City Centre Travel Guide

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