Fishergate Travel Guide

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

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 which includes heritage architecture and street scenes

Shambles

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

Shambles
York Minster featuring heritage architecture, religious elements and a square or plaza

York Minster

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

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

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.

University of York
Jorvik Viking Centre

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.

Jorvik Viking Centre

Things to do

York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Rp390.096
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

Rp390.096
per adult
York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour
From York: North Moors and Whitby Tour

From York: North Moors and Whitby Tour

Rp1.858.690
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From York: North Moors and Whitby Tour
York Witches and History Walking Tour

York Witches and History Walking Tour

Rp390.096
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
York Witches and History Walking Tour
York Hop-on Hop-off Open Top Bus Tour

York: Golden Tours Hop-on Hop-off Open Top Bus Tour- 24 Hours Ticket

Rp367.149
per adult
York: Golden Tours Hop-on Hop-off Open Top Bus Tour- 24 Hours Ticket
Forbidden Chronicles- Tour of York

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

Rp286.835
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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.461.653 per night from 12 Feb to 13 Feb
Rp1.461.653
Rp1.753.983 total
12 Feb - 13 Feb
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! (1,006 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 Rp1.244.204 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
Rp1.244.204
Rp1.493.045 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)
Fantastic room, clean, comfortable, spacious and quiet. Great location, just a short stroll to the city wall and city centre. Owner was very friendly, letting us use the carpark after we checked out. Will definitely visit again

Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026

The Lighthorseman
Midway House

Midway House

3 out of 5
145 Fulford Road York England
The price is Rp1.129.354 per night from 10 Feb to 11 Feb
Rp1.129.354
Rp1.355.225 total
10 Feb - 11 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 Rp2.009.868 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
Rp2.009.868
Rp2.411.842 total
15 Feb - 16 Feb
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 Rp1.447.105 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
Rp1.447.105
Rp1.736.526 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! (1,703 reviews)
Reception staff very friendly

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

The Milner York
Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly

Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly

3 out of 5
46-50 Piccadilly York England
The price is Rp1.448.062 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
Rp1.448.062
Rp1.737.674 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in York. Enjoy free breakfast, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,524 reviews)
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Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
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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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