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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 Layerthorpe
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
Overall a good hotel very nicely situated to town centre and attractions.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Moxy York
Everything was great, two small issues, parking is basically none existent especially for blue badge holders even for loading and unloading on arrival and departing there is nothing. You are sent to a local car park, you are given a discount code bit it is still not cheap. The rooms are clean and ...
Reviewed on 19 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
Staff were really friendly at check in. Room was beautiful and clean. The thing that let it down was the bathroom as it was an accessible bathroom which wasn’t asked for or required and made it difficult for me being 6’3 due to the low sink and shower/bath configuration. Have had accessible rooms ...
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Layerthorpe
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.
The Groves
If you're spending some time in The Groves, Clarence Gardens and Yearsley Pool are top sights worth seeing.
City Centre
If you're spending some time in City Centre, Merchant Adventurers' Hall and Shambles are top sights worth seeing.
Bootham
While visiting Bootham, you might make a stop by sights like Bootham Bar and York Theatre Royal.
Bishophill
If you're spending some time in Bishophill, Micklegate Bar and Yorvik Brass Rubbing Centre 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.
