City Centre
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.
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
The Deathly Dark Tour of York: Experience of the Year 2024
York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour
York: Golden Tours Hop-on Hop-off Open Top Bus Tour- 24 Hours Ticket
From York: North Moors and Whitby Tour
Top hotels in City Centre
Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
The room was lovely, clean and a decent size. The twin beds were like two small double beds, which was amazing, I hate sleeping in a single bed!! Breakfast was buffet style and had a really good selection, the only downside was you couldn’t get a proper cup of tea! The water came out a multi drink ...
Reviewed on Nov 23, 2025
Moxy York
Clean room
Reviewed on Nov 23, 2025
Hotel Indigo York by IHG
The hotel was well-situated in the centre of York. The staff were very welcoming and efficient. There were a few small cobwebs around the base of some of the room furniture and the shower room had a stale smell on arrival, which could be associated with the shower not being used, or if the water ...
Reviewed on Nov 20, 2025
Hilton York
Great location, friendly staff, good variety for breakfast and bar food.
Reviewed on Nov 21, 2025
Impossible Motel
Absolute amazing stay . ❤️ loved the rooms we stayed 1 night in the vault ( didnt see the ghost !! ) thankgod! And stayed in the top room with roof top tub 2nd night , the pictures dont show how big the room really is its huge ! Loved all of it do much and the tub is 40c great . Location perfect ...
Reviewed on Nov 23, 2025
Dean Court Hotel
Beautiful room, wonderful staff.
Reviewed on Nov 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.
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.
Bootham
While visiting Bootham, you might make a stop by sights like Bootham Bar and York Theatre Royal.
The Groves
If you're spending some time in The Groves, Clarence Gardens and Yearsley Pool are top sights worth seeing.
Layerthorpe
Layerthorpe might not have many top sights, but Monk Bar and Merchant Adventurers' Hall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Fishergate
While visiting Fishergate, you might make a stop by sights like York Barbican and Kohima Museum.
