City Centre
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 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.

York Dungeon
Laugh, squirm and recoil at the ghastly torture methods and grisly crimes recreated in this prison-like museum where you can immerse yourself in macabre practices and living conditions of the Middle Ages.
Things to do

City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour

York Witches and History Walking Tour

From York: North Moors and Whitby Tour

Nth York Moors National Park & Whitby Small Group Day Trip.
Top hotels in City Centre

Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
Spotless room, warm welcome, excellent view comfy bed and amazing Breakfast. Helpful staff
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025

Moxy York
The staff were great and let us check into our room early. The room was clean and had everything we needed.
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025

Hotel Indigo York by IHG
Great location and really nice hotel. Room good with a lovely bathroom. We didn’t eat breakfast at the hotel but lovely cafes and restaurants near by .
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025

Hilton York
Clean and decent room. Super nice staffs. Nice breakfast.
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025

Impossible Motel
Absolute amazing stay . ❤️ loved the rooms we stayed 1 night in the vault ( didnt see the ghost !! ) thankgod! And stayed in the top room with roof top tub 2nd night , the pictures dont show how big the room really is its huge ! Loved all of it do much and the tub is 40c great . Location perfect ...
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025

Dean Court Hotel
Beautiful room, wonderful staff.
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
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.

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.

Bootham
While visiting Bootham, you might make a stop by sights like Bootham Bar and York Theatre Royal.

The Groves
If you're spending some time in The Groves, Clarence Gardens and Yearsley Pool are top sights worth seeing.
Layerthorpe
When in Layerthorpe, you can plan a visit to Merchant Taylors' Hall and Monk Bar, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Fishergate
While visiting Fishergate, you might make a stop by sights like York Barbican and Kohima Museum.


