Foss Islands Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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.
University of York
Explore the campus of University of York during your visit to Heslington. Discover the lively bars and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
York Barbican
Enjoy a show at York Barbican, a theatre with a story to tell in York. Make time for the shops and local tours in this walkable 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.
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: Introduction to Chocolate Making Experience
Our pick of the best Foss Islands Hotel Deals
The Waggon & Horses
Room clean,nice bathroom,staff helpful.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Radisson Hotel York
I paid for a superior room, no noticeable difference between this room and a standard room. Room was relatively clean, however felt that the more you looked around the room, the more unclean it was, for example the bathroom and under the bed. The staff were excellent especially at breakfast who were ...
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
Clean modern room . Breakfast was good and the staff were excellent
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
The Milner York
I will not recommend this hotel to even my worst enemy. Firstly, hotel exterior is doing major renovations causing ALOT of inconveniences when you are getting to and fro the hotel. Secondly, the hotel only has ONE operational lift serving 155 rooms!! There’s always an insane line waiting for the ...
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
The Grand, York
I have already sent my review in once, the worst thing was your website on booking saying the price included breakfast and when we got there it didnt ! thats poor marketing !!
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Hilton York
The bedroom was clean but the double beds are small, wish they offered king size throughout. Excellent location and good bteakfast
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Foss Islands
Layerthorpe
When in Layerthorpe, you can plan a visit to Merchant Taylors' Hall and Walmgate 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.
Hull Road
Hull Road might not have many top sights, but Walmgate Bar and York Barbican are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Bishophill
If you're spending some time in Bishophill, Micklegate Bar and Yorvik Brass Rubbing Centre are top sights worth seeing.
