City Centre Travel Guide
York
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Top hotels in City Centre
Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
LOVELY HOTEL. BREAKFAST A BIT BASIC BUT OVERALL OKAY, FOR THE PRICE CAN'T GO TOO WRONG
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Moxy York
Room temperature very good close to town
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Hilton York
Excellent location for the city centre, but quite a lot of noise from the street.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Hotel Indigo York by IHG
Good selection of bars, restaurants and shops nearby. Attentive staff
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Dean Court Hotel
V friendly staff, room was lovely, very easy check in, would stay again
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Impossible Motel
A great central location and quiet, very quirky rooms! We stayed in the red room and the large bath was amazing, appreciated the later checkout of 11 as standard. Overall great value for money and would stay again.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 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 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 Walmgate Bar and York Barbican.
Layerthorpe
When in Layerthorpe, you can plan a visit to Walmgate 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 Bar Convent Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
