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 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
York Witches and History Walking Tour
Nth York Moors Steam Train (incl) & Whitby Small Group Day Trip.
York: "All Creatures Great and Small" Yorkshire Dales Tour
Our pick of the best City Centre Hotel Deals
Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
Informed main desk that the room was stale and bathroom sink smelt of drains - not sure anything was done. On last day, our room wasn’t cleaned and had to get fresh towels - prompt response. The drinks machines in breakfast area are not good. Multiple selection of drinks contaminates other drinks. ...
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Moxy York
Tip top
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Hilton York
Great location and bar staff. That’s all. The shower fell apart. Tiny shower! The room wasn’t clean and the drains kicked out a constant egg smell in our room. The cleaners did half a job most days - we had stains up the walls, no shower gel topped up for four days, dirty mugs not changed for two ...
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Hotel Indigo York by IHG
Great
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Dean Court Hotel
Wonderful location Car valet service excellent Room very small for price
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Impossible Motel
Right in the centre of York, plenty of shops etc nearby.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 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 Merchant Taylors' Hall and Walmgate Bar, 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.
