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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 lively bars in this family-friendly 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 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.
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.
Things to do
York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour
City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
York Witches and History Walking Tour
From York: North Moors and Whitby Tour
Top hotels in Foss Islands
The Milner York
Room was clean. Staff were pleasant.Good parking facilities.
Reviewed on 14 Dec, 2025
Moxy York
This was almost the perfect hotel, great location, minutes from the city centre but far enough away to not hear the noise, really nice hotel, the room was nice, but there was one thing that nearly ruined it. Under the bed there are motion detection lights, every time my mate moved during the night, ...
Reviewed on 14 Dec, 2025
Malmaison York
Lovely hotel, fantastic dinner and breakfast
Reviewed on 14 Dec, 2025
Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
Fantasticly clean, well kept and friendly staff. The breakfast has a great variety of pastries, cereal to a full English. The bar is well stocked with a good variety of drinks and the bar menu is a great addition. Free WiFi is excellent. Only downfall was the height of the bed as my mum struggled ...
Reviewed on 13 Dec, 2025
Days Inn by Wyndham Wetherby
Clean, comfortable with attentive staff
Reviewed on 9 Dec, 2025
Delta Hotels by Marriott York
Warm welcome, clean rooms, relaxing facilities!!
Reviewed on 9 Dec, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Foss Islands
Layerthorpe
When in Layerthorpe, you can plan a visit to Merchant Taylors' Hall and Monk Bar, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
City Centre
If you're spending some time in City Centre, Merchant Adventurers' Hall and Shambles are top sights worth seeing.
Fishergate
While visiting Fishergate, you might make a stop by sights like York Barbican and Kohima Museum.
The Groves
If you're spending some time in The Groves, Clarence Gardens and Yearsley Pool are top sights worth seeing.
Hull Road
Hull Road might not have many top sights, but York Barbican and Walmgate Bar are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Bishophill
If you're spending some time in Bishophill, Micklegate Bar and Yorvik Brass Rubbing Centre are top sights worth seeing.
