Bishophill Travel Guide
York
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Popular places to visit
Shambles
This picturesque cobblestone street has a fascinating medieval history and crooked buildings that appear to almost fall into one another.
York Minster
The city’s emblem is known for its superb stained-glass windows, underground treasure chambers and tall tower with spectacular views.
York Racecourse
You can take time to visit York Racecourse during your travels to York. Visit the shops and lively bars in this family-friendly area.
Castle Howard
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.
University of York
Explore the campus of University of York during your visit to Heslington. Discover the lively bars and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
York Barbican
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.
Things to do
City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour
From York: North Moors and Whitby Tour
York Witches and History Walking Tour
York: Golden Tours Hop-on Hop-off Open Top Bus Tour- 24 Hours Ticket
York's Forbidden Chronicles- Terrors from the dark side.
Top hotels in Bishophill
Radisson Hotel York
Very noisy aircon units outside our window
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Malmaison York
Hotel and cafe staff could have been friendlier.
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
The Grand, York
Service is amazing
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
The Queens Hotel & Victoria Cloisters
Close to the city centre
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Hampton by Hilton York
Yes the hotel was spotless staff excellent
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Middletons Hotel
Lovely hotel. Very smart without being pretentious. The room was clean and bigger than we expected. The Yorkshire Tapas menu was a highlight.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
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 King's Manor 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.
Holgate
While visiting Holgate, you might make a stop by sights like National Railway Museum and York Cold War Bunker.
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.
