City Centre
York





Visit City Centre
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.

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 Grand Opera House
Get tickets for a show at York Grand Opera House, a theater with a story to tell in York. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.

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

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

York Audio Tour: Ghosts, History, and Chocolate

From York: North Moors and Whitby Tour
Top hotels in City Centre

Moxy York
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Reviewed on Jan 10, 2026

Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
Good service
Reviewed on Jan 6, 2026

Hotel Indigo York by IHG
Staff very nice & polite
Reviewed on Jan 10, 2026

Hilton York
Good
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026

Impossible Motel
Rooms were insane, not Thor the faint hearted mind as very dark but really funky it your looking for something different. Perfect t location, Pink venue was stunning too. Would love to come back and check out the hot tub room next
Reviewed on Jan 6, 2026

Dean Court Hotel
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Reviewed on Dec 25, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around City Centre

Bishophill
While visiting Bishophill, you might make a stop by sights like Micklegate Bar and Yorvik Brass Rubbing Centre.

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

Foss Islands
While Foss Islands isn't home to many top sights, York Barbican and Merchant Adventurers' Hall are some notable places to visit nearby.
Layerthorpe
Layerthorpe might not have many top sights, but Merchant Taylors' Hall and Monk Bar are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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

South Bank
When in South Bank, you can plan a visit to York Racecourse and Bar Convent Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.


