City Centre Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit City Centre
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 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.
York Grand Opera House
Enjoy a show at York Grand Opera House, a theatre with a story to tell in York. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.
Activities
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
Shadows of York: Ghost Walk and Horrible History.
Our pick of the best City Centre Hotel Deals
Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
The hotel was great, perfect location and very clean. The only downside is the parking, we struggled to find anywhere to park nearby as all the car parks were full.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Moxy York
The area was very quiet but very close to shopping and dining. Room was clean and modern. Breakfast was fresh with lots of options. Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Would definitely stay there again.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Hilton York
Perfect location for parking, for shops and for attractions.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Hotel Indigo York by IHG
Lovely clean hotel great location just expensive for 1 night £240 no breakfast
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Dean Court Hotel
Room was wonderful. Location was great. Staff was super.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Impossible Motel
Cannot fault the service from the staff who wete so friendly and were very knowledgeable about the event i was going to and the places i mentioned hoping to visit.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around City Centre
Bishophill
If you're spending some time in Bishophill, Micklegate Bar and Yorvik Brass Rubbing Centre are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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
When in Layerthorpe, you can plan a visit to Monk Bar and Treasurer's House, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Fishergate
While visiting Fishergate, you might make a stop by sights like York Barbican and Kohima Museum.
