Fishergate Travel Guide
York
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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.

York Racecourse
You can take time to visit York Racecourse during your travels to York. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this romantic 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.

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 St. John University
Explore the campus of York St. John University as part of your travels around York. Discover the area's shops or seek out its local tours.
Things to do

City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour

The Deathly Dark Tour of York: Experience of the Year 2024

From York: North Moors and Whitby Tour
Top hotels in Fishergate

Novotel York Centre
Staff were really friendly at check in. Room was beautiful and clean. The thing that let it down was the bathroom as it was an accessible bathroom which wasn’t asked for or required and made it difficult for me being 6’3 due to the low sink and shower/bath configuration. Have had accessible rooms ...
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

The Lighthorseman
Great stay
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Ashbourne House
A wonderful stay, clean room, friendly staff! Would come back again!
Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

The Limes York
Clean, large room, with large bathroom.
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025

The Milner York
I brilliant location most of the sights to see are in walking distance, gorgeous decor throughout the hotel but the odd thing could do with touching up but only if I’m being really fussy. Would definitely go back again.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Radisson Hotel York
Riverside hotel, easy walk into York centre. Good breakfast choices. Messy check in but apart from that a nice stay, comfy bed in a cosy room, bar area had a great view over the Ouse.
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Fishergate

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.

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.

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

Bishophill
If you're spending some time in Bishophill, Micklegate Bar and Yorvik Brass Rubbing Centre are top sights worth seeing.
Layerthorpe
When in Layerthorpe, you can plan a visit to Monk Bar and Treasurer's House, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Fulford
Travellers come to Fulford for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like McArthur Glen Designer Outlet and Fulford Golf Club while you're in town.