Visit Bishophill
Popular places to visit
Micklegate Bar
Find out about the history of York when you spend time at Micklegate Bar. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable 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 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.
Things to do
City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour
The Deathly Dark Tour of York: Experience of the Year 2024
York Witches and History Walking Tour
Top hotels in Bishophill
Malmaison York
Great room, very comfortable bed Excellent breakfast and great rooftop bar Parking is a real issue at the hotel and in the city in general. The recommended NCP carpark had a huge queue - I would advise against bringing a car
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
The Grand, York
Fantastic welcome at check in with mulled wine and mince pies wonderful festive touch! Hotel is beautifully decorated for Christmas and the room was perfect thank you!
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
Hampton by Hilton York
Clean, warm, quiet and convenient location for train station and city
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Radisson Hotel York
We stayed to visit the Christmas Market and found that everything was in easy walking distance there was lots of places to eat nearby and the hotel was very clean.
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
The Queens Hotel & Victoria Cloisters
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Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Middletons Hotel
Lovely looking hotel, nice staff on reception always helpful. Lounge and bar area really lovely and cosy at anytime of day to relax,drink or play a game. Our room was nice ,just a couple of essentials missing for me. Toilet brush, shower cap and hand towels.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Bishophill
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.
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.
The Groves
If you're spending some time in The Groves, Clarence Gardens and Yearsley Pool are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Holgate
While visiting Holgate, you might make a stop by sights like National Railway Museum and York Cold War Bunker.
