South Bank
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. Check out the shops and lively bars in this family-friendly area.
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.
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 National Railway Museum
Relive two centuries of British rail history at this museum with over 100 vehicles, a huge library and a play area.
Things to do
City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
From York: Day Trip to Whitby and The North York Moors
From York: Full-Day Yorkshire Dales Tour
From York: North York Moors and Whitby Guided Tour
The Yorkshire Dales Tour from York
Top hotels in South Bank
![Roomzzz York City](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40590000/40584200/40584198/5ea60dab_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Jun 11, 2024
![Principal York](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/200/148/ef430060_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Jun 10, 2024
![Elmbank Hotel & Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/570000/564500/564409/0580c70a_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Jun 9, 2024
![Hotel du Vin & Bistro York](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7740000/7730500/7730418/a4b09c94_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Jun 13, 2024
![ibis York Centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/40000/34400/34311/4944957f_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on May 6, 2024
![The Apple House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35140000/35135800/35135716/ef5e0657_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Jun 14, 2024
Other neighbourhoods around South Bank
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Bishophill
While visiting Bishophill, you might make a stop by sights like Micklegate Bar and St. Mary's Church.
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Fishergate
While visiting Fishergate, you might make a stop by sights like York Barbican and Kohima Museum.
![York featuring night scenes and a bridge](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/72000/72820-York.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
City Centre
If you're spending some time in City Centre, Shambles and York Christmas Market are top sights worth seeing.
![York National Railway Museum which includes cafe lifestyle, railway items and interior views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/72000/72817-York.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Holgate
While visiting Holgate, you might make a stop by sights like York National Railway Museum and National Railway Museum.
![York featuring flowers and a garden](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/72000/72830-York.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Bootham
While visiting Bootham, you might make a stop by sights like Bootham Bar and York Theatre Royal.
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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.