City Centre Travel Guide
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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 Christmas Market
During your visit to York, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at York Christmas Market. Discover the area's fascinating museums or seek out its local tours.

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

Nth York Moors Steam Train (incl) & Whitby Small Group Day Trip.

From York: North Moors and Whitby Tour

York: "All Creatures Great and Small" Yorkshire Dales Tour
Top hotels in City Centre

Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
The hotel is lovely and perfect location, we have stayed before but this time the drinks were flat and when we asked for another, they tried to charge us and we went for breakfast at 10am, breakfast is until 11am, there was barely any hot food left and we were told they weren’t making any more. They ...
Reviewed on 17 May 2026

Moxy York
Amazing breakfast! clean room with plenty of space.
Reviewed on 16 May 2026

Hotel Indigo York by IHG
Lovely hotel and delicious breakfast
Reviewed on 17 May 2026

Hilton York
Lovely in our favourite city
Reviewed on 14 May 2026

Impossible Motel
Great licetions, staff were great. Room was pretty dusty, and found a few plastic rose petals. Concered about hoq well they clea.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026

Hocus Pocus Tiny Hotel
Lovely friendly staff, fantastic, spooky atmosphere and clean, amazing rooms. I’d definitely recommend it to anyone who wants to experience a unique experience. Fantastic stay.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
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.

Bootham
While visiting Bootham, you might make a stop by sights like York Theatre Royal and St. Mary's Abbey.

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.

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

The Groves
If you're spending some time in The Groves, Clarence Gardens and Yearsley Pool are top sights worth seeing.

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.

