South Bank 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.
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 South Bank
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
Elmbank York, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Very spacious room
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Hotel du Vin & Bistro York
Room was beautiful & clean very modern & staff very helpfull will definately go again
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025
ibis Styles York Centre
Very nice property with nice decor. The only negative was a bit of a sewage like smell in the downstairs hallway but this seemed to be the case in quite a few areas of York. The actual property was very clean.
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Roomzzz York City
Kitchenette area was fine - clean and dandy. Would definitely go back. York is a lovely, vibrant city. Roomzzzz is conveniently located and well worth a visit.
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
St George's Guest House
Lovely hotel, perfect location for all York has to offer
Reviewed on 31 Aug 2025
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 Bootham Bar and York Theatre Royal.
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.
