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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.
York Racecourse
You can take time to visit York Racecourse during your travels to York. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.
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 St. John University
Explore the campus of York St. John University as part of your travels around York. Discover the area's shops or seek out its local tours.
Top hotels in Foss Islands
The Milner York
I brilliant location most of the sights to see are in walking distance, gorgeous decor throughout the hotel but the odd thing could do with touching up but only if I’m being really fussy. Would definitely go back again.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Radisson Hotel York
Riverside hotel, easy walk into York centre. Good breakfast choices. Messy check in but apart from that a nice stay, comfy bed in a cosy room, bar area had a great view over the Ouse.
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
The hotel is in the perfect location for exploring all the attractions, shops and restaurants in the city centre. It was very clean, the room was perfect for us and the bathroom was spotless and well maintained. The shower was good. All the staff were very friendly and helpful especially a lovely ...
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Moxy York
Excellent
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Delta Hotels by Marriott York
I had a lovely clean room with a fridge didn’t have breakfast, the parking was £7 a night. The swimming pool was open from 6am to 11pm so I had a swim most nights from 9pm for an hour, went to Harrogate on train and bus into York outside hotel and Whitby by car had a lovely stay.
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Novotel York Centre
Drinks we're quiet good
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Foss Islands
Layerthorpe
When in Layerthorpe, you can plan a visit to Monk Bar and Treasurer's House, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
City Centre
If you're spending some time in City Centre, Merchant Adventurers' Hall and Shambles are top sights worth seeing.
Fishergate
While visiting Fishergate, you might make a stop by sights like York Barbican and Kohima Museum.
The Groves
If you're spending some time in The Groves, Clarence Gardens and Yearsley Pool are top sights worth seeing.
Hull Road
Hull Road might not have many top sights, but Walmgate Bar and York Barbican are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Bishophill
If you're spending some time in Bishophill, Micklegate Bar and Yorvik Brass Rubbing Centre are top sights worth seeing.
