South Bank Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
Rowntree Park
Rowntree Park is just one of the places to see in York, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops and lively bars in this family-friendly 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 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.
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 South Bank Hotel Deals
The Milner York
Beautiful hotel, excellent breakfast. Really enjoyed our stay and we were lucky enough to be upgraded to a Junior Suite, which was fabulous.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Hotel du Vin & Bistro York
Excellent parking on site, staff incredibly friendly, room was outstanding - we booked a suite and were hugely impressed Will be back
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Roomzzz York City
Lovely room and really helpful staff. Stayed 3 times before and will definitely be back
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Elmbank York, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Breakfast was excellent. A great place to stay. The room was clean but was a little too warm for our liking, but easily sorted with the room thermostat.
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
ibis Styles York Centre
Staff were friendly and helpful, I was able to get a space in the little carpark and had a good night's sleep.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Radisson Hotel York
Perfect for the city centre to get to all the bars and restaurants on foot we chose a river view and a high floor had a view of the minster the staff were great helping you with everything definitely going back
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Bank
Bishophill
If you're spending some time in Bishophill, Micklegate Bar and Yorvik Brass Rubbing Centre are top sights worth seeing.
Fishergate
While visiting Fishergate, you might make a stop by sights like York Barbican and Kohima Museum.
City Centre
If you're spending some time in City Centre, Merchant Adventurers' Hall and Shambles are top sights worth seeing.
Holgate
While visiting Holgate, you might make a stop by sights like National Railway Museum and York Cold War Bunker.
Bootham
While visiting Bootham, you might make a stop by sights like York Theatre Royal and Yorkshire Museum Gardens.
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.
