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 Christmas Market
During your visit to York, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at York Christmas Market. Discover the area's fascinating museums or seek out its local tours.
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.
Activities
City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour
Chocolate Bar Making Workshop - York Cocoa Works
York Witches and History Walking Tour
Our pick of the best City Centre Hotel Deals
Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
"Our room was clean and modern and absolutely terrible to stay in. The bathroom was lit like an operating room; there was no place to hang towels; the modular sink/vanity sloped into in such a way that almost anything you tried to put on the vanity slid into the sink; and the sliding door was hung ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Moxy York
"Nice location and staff. Could do with a bit of a clean up in both rooms and hallway."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Hotel Indigo York by IHG
"Lovely hotel and delicious breakfast"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Hilton York
"Lovely in our favourite city"
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Impossible Motel
"Great licetions, staff were great. Room was pretty dusty, and found a few plastic rose petals. Concered about hoq well they clea."
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Hocus Pocus Tiny Hotel
"Lovely friendly staff, fantastic, spooky atmosphere and clean, amazing rooms. I’d definitely recommend it to anyone who wants to experience a unique experience. Fantastic stay."
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
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.
Bootham
While visiting Bootham, you might make a stop by sights like York Theatre Royal and St. Mary's Abbey.
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.
Layerthorpe
When in Layerthorpe, you can plan a visit to Walmgate Bar and Treasurer's House, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
The Groves
If you're spending some time in The Groves, Clarence Gardens and Yearsley Pool are top sights worth seeing.
South Bank
While South Bank isn't home to many top sights, York Racecourse and Bar Convent Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
