South Bank Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

The almost same location (as the last shot) taken in the early hours on a winters morning, at least it was dry.
The almost same location (as the last shot) taken in the early hours on a winters morning, at least it was dry.
A view from York walking around the protective wall which runs around the City of York. At this point you are look at York Minster the three large towers
Great view of York Minster from the Wall which goes around York, the wall of defence..
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Popular places to visit

The Millennium Bridge over the River Ouse is li up at night with coloured LEDs. #yorkshire #york #riverouse #Bridge #illuminated

Rowntree Park

Rowntree Park is just one of the places to see in York, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops and lively bars in this family-friendly area.

Rowntree Park
Shambles which includes heritage architecture and street scenes

Shambles

4.5/5(62 reviews)

This picturesque cobblestone street has a fascinating medieval history and crooked buildings that appear to almost fall into one another.

Shambles
York Minster featuring a square or plaza, heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

York Minster

4.5/5(62 reviews)

The city’s emblem is known for its superb stained-glass windows, underground treasure chambers and tall tower with spectacular views.

York Minster
a little night time photo shot at York Racecourse

York Racecourse

4/5(4 reviews)

You can take time to visit York Racecourse during your travels to York. Visit the shops and lively bars in this family-friendly area.

York Racecourse
A view from the atlas fountain across to Castle Howard, a beautiful stately home to visit in Yorkshire. Made famous from the television series ‘Brideshead Revisited’

Castle Howard

4.5/5(6 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Henderskelfe with a stop at Castle Howard. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Castle Howard
The sun setting over a wintery day on the Heslington East campus at the University of York #goldenhour

University of York

5/5(2 reviews)

Explore the campus of University of York during your visit to Heslington. Discover the lively bars and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

University of York

Activities

York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

NZ$39
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour

York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour

NZ$39
per adult
York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour
The York Dungeon Tour

The York Dungeon Tour

NZ$46
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
The York Dungeon Tour
York Witches and History Walking Tour

York Witches and History Walking Tour

NZ$39
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
York Witches and History Walking Tour
York: Introduction to Chocolate Making Experience

York: Introduction to Chocolate Making Experience

NZ$142
per adult
York: Introduction to Chocolate Making Experience
York: Forbidden Chronicles Ghosts and History Tour

York: Forbidden Chronicles - York's true horror story.

NZ$23
per adult
York: Forbidden Chronicles - York's true horror story.
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Our pick of the best South Bank Hotel Deals

The Milner York

The Milner York

4 out of 5
Station Road York England
The price is NZ$195 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$195
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,716 reviews)
Staff and Hotel was great

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

The Milner York
Roomzzz York City

Roomzzz York City

4 out of 5
Terry Avenue York England
The price is NZ$160 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$160
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (910 reviews)
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Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Roomzzz York City
Elmbank York, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Elmbank York, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
The Mount York England
The price is NZ$158 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
NZ$158
26 Feb - 27 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Very good but room wasn’t ready - booked two rooms and only 1 was ready one hour after checkin time

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

Elmbank York, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Hotel du Vin & Bistro York

Hotel du Vin & Bistro York

4 out of 5
89 The Mount York England
The price is NZ$212 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$212
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
Great room, location was fab, hotel in general lovely

Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026

Hotel du Vin & Bistro York
ibis Styles York Centre

ibis Styles York Centre

3 out of 5
77 The Mount York England
The price is NZ$133 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
NZ$133
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (234 reviews)
Clean room Excellent staff Early check in Refurbished room Pretty quiet Great breakfast

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

ibis Styles York Centre
The Farthings Guest House

The Farthings Guest House

4 out of 5
5 Nunthorpe Avenue York England
Stay at this guesthouse in York. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
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Other neighbourhoods around South Bank

Aerial view of York minster in England

Bishophill

If you're spending some time in Bishophill, Micklegate Bar and Yorvik Brass Rubbing Centre are top sights worth seeing.

Bishophill
The Millennium Bridge spans the River Ouse to the south of York, linking Hospital Fields Road and Maple Grove in Fulford with Butcher Terrace on the South Bank

Fishergate

While visiting Fishergate, you might make a stop by sights like York Barbican and Kohima Museum.

Fishergate
York Minster

City Centre

If you're spending some time in City Centre, Merchant Adventurers' Hall and Shambles are top sights worth seeing.

City Centre
Now this museum was stunning, even for non-railway-nerds!

Holgate

While visiting Holgate, you might make a stop by sights like National Railway Museum and York Cold War Bunker.

Holgate
The Yorkshire Museum in York.

Bootham

While visiting Bootham, you might make a stop by sights like King's Manor and York Theatre Royal.

Bootham
Walmgate Bar, York Looking west from Jenny's Fish & Chips on the corner of Lawrence Street. The gate or 'bar' in York's city walls still has its original 12th century archway with portcullis and 15th century wooden gates

Foss Islands

Though Foss Islands may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like York Barbican and Merchant Adventurers' Hall.

Foss Islands

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