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.
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.
Castle Howard
You can find out about the history of Henderskelfe with a stop at Castle Howard. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area.
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.
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.
Nidderdale Driving Self-Guided Tour with an APP
From York: North Moors and Whitby Tour
York: "All Creatures Great and Small" Yorkshire Dales Tour
Top hotels in Bishophill
Radisson Hotel York
The room was clean and had everything you would expect. The iron was not good. The room was poorly lit (no overheard lighting, just lamps). The parking was organised (£20 per day), but finding out if there’s any spaces beforehand is not possible, you have to go in there to check. If there aren’t ...
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Malmaison York
Breakfast was lovely
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
The Grand, York
Beautiful hotel, great location. Rooms are clean and roomy. Breakfast is good quality especially the full English.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
The Queens Hotel & Victoria Cloisters
Apartment was clean and spacious exactly what we needed as a family of 4. There was a comprehensive folder of information in the apartment which was helpful. The apartment was within a 10-15 minute walk of the city centre attractions, free parking under the apartment was also what attracted us to ...
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Hampton by Hilton York
Great breakfast. Great location. Room was perfectly adequate.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Middletons Hotel
Lovely building, great cosy room & awesome breakfast.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 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 York Theatre Royal and Yorkshire Museum.
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.
