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York

The Millennium Bridge spans the River Ouse to the south of York, linking Hospital Fields Road and Maple Grove in Fulford with Butcher Terrace on the South Bank
Photo by Tim Green (Creative Commons Attribution 2.0)
The Millennium Bridge spans the River Ouse to the south of York, linking Hospital Fields Road and Maple Grove in Fulford with Butcher Terrace on the South Bank
Photo by Tim Green (Creative Commons Attribution 2.0)
Millennium Bridge Bridge as seen form River Ouse
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The Millennium bridge over the river Ouse This is a westward view including pedestrians.
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Walmgate Bar The most complete of York's City gates, the earliest part is 12th century and retains its 15th century wooden gates and portcullis, the barbican is 14th century and once spanned a water filled moat.

Popular places to visit

Walmgate Bar in York

York Barbican

4.5/5(105 reviews)

Enjoy a show at York Barbican, a theatre with a story to tell in York. Make time for the shops and local tours in this walkable area.

York Barbican
Shambles featuring heritage architecture and street scenes

Shambles

4.5/5(967 reviews)

This picturesque cobblestone street has a fascinating medieval history and crooked buildings that appear to almost fall into one another.

Shambles
York Minster which includes religious aspects, a church or cathedral and a square or plaza

York Minster

4.5/5(775 reviews)

The city’s emblem is known for its superb stained-glass windows, underground treasure chambers and tall tower with spectacular views.

York Minster
a little night time photo shot at York Racecourse

York Racecourse

4.5/5(139 reviews)

You can take time to visit York Racecourse during your travels to York. Visit the shops and lively bars in this family-friendly area.

York Racecourse
A view from the atlas fountain across to Castle Howard, a beautiful stately home to visit in Yorkshire. Made famous from the television series ‘Brideshead Revisited’

Castle Howard

4.5/5(128 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Henderskelfe with a stop at Castle Howard. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Castle Howard
The sun setting over a wintery day on the Heslington East campus at the University of York #goldenhour

University of York

4.5/5(76 reviews)

Explore the campus of University of York during your visit to Heslington. Discover the lively bars and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

University of York

Things to do

Nth York Moor Small group day trip tour to Whitby inc steam Train

Nth York Moors National Park & Whitby Small Group Day Trip.

RM432
per adult
Nth York Moors National Park & Whitby Small Group Day Trip.
York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

RM93
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour

York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour

RM93
per adult
York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour
The beautiful city of York has the best preserved medieval streets in the country.

Romans, Vikings and Medieval York: An Audio Tour

RM48
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Romans, Vikings and Medieval York: An Audio Tour
York Witches and History Walking Tour

York Witches and History Walking Tour

RM93
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
York Witches and History Walking Tour
Forbidden Chronicles- Tour of York

York's Forbidden Chronicles- Terrors from the dark side.

RM68
per adult
York's Forbidden Chronicles- Terrors from the dark side.
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Top hotels in Fishergate

Novotel York Centre

Novotel York Centre

4 out of 5
Fishergate York England
The price is RM327 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
RM327
RM393 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
Great hotel and facilities, visited twice and will visit again, would recommend.

Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026

Novotel York Centre
The Lighthorseman

The Lighthorseman

3 out of 5
124 Fulford Road York England
The price is RM289 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
RM289
RM347 total
23 Feb - 24 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this inn in York. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Our room was clean and tidy and the staff were helpful

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

The Lighthorseman
Midway House

Midway House

3 out of 5
145 Fulford Road York England
The price is RM271 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
RM271
RM326 total
23 Feb - 24 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in York. Enjoy free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions York Christmas Market and Shambles are located nearby.
8.8/10 Excellent! (168 reviews)
Very welcoming and helpful

Reviewed on 30 May 2025

Midway House
The Rose and Crown

The Rose and Crown

3 out of 5
13 Lawrence Street York England
The price is RM494 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
RM494
RM592 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this B&B in York. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (346 reviews)
Staff very efficient and helpful. Bed was not the most comfortable but still a very good choice of accommodation and would stay there again.

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

The Rose and Crown
The Milner York

The Milner York

4 out of 5
Station Road York England
The price is RM368 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
RM368
RM442 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,711 reviews)
Beautiful room very clean and cosy. Amazing shower. Stains on cream chairs situated around the table and on the carpets were disappointing for quality of the room. Communal areas of the building are well presented .

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

The Milner York
Radisson Hotel York

Radisson Hotel York

4 out of 5
North Street York England
The price is RM302 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
RM302
RM363 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Jen on the front desk was so welcoming and helpful. Lovely room and stay. Only thing that let it down was breakfast. Not much choice hot food and it was cold.

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

Radisson Hotel York
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Other neighbourhoods around Fishergate

Walmgate Bar, York Looking west from Jenny's Fish & Chips on the corner of Lawrence Street. The gate or 'bar' in York's city walls still has its original 12th century archway with portcullis and 15th century wooden gates

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.

Foss Islands
The almost same location

South Bank

While South Bank isn't home to many top sights, York Racecourse and Micklegate Bar are some notable places to visit nearby.

South Bank
York Minster

City Centre

If you're spending some time in City Centre, Merchant Adventurers' Hall and Shambles are top sights worth seeing.

City Centre
Aerial view of York minster in England

Bishophill

If you're spending some time in Bishophill, Micklegate Bar and Yorvik Brass Rubbing Centre are top sights worth seeing.

Bishophill
Tang Hall Park Osbaldwick beck runs along the side of Tang Hall Park. The park itself runs between Tang Hall Lane and Melrosegate.

Hull Road

Hull Road might not have many top sights, but York Barbican and Walmgate Bar are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Hull Road
Glen Gardens, York Glen Gardens is a small, traditional park in the suburb of Heworth. It boasts two bowling greens, tennis courts and rose gardens, and appears to be relatively free of vandalism.

Layerthorpe

When in Layerthorpe, you can plan a visit to Monk Bar and Treasurer's House, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Layerthorpe

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