South Bank Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
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 top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.
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.
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 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.
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
Nth York Moors Steam Train (incl) & Whitby Small Group Day Trip.
Our pick of the best South Bank Hotel Deals
The Milner York
"Very convenient location. Essentially it is part of the very extensive railway station making travel much easier. However the hotel obviously once was a palatial building but now is badly in need of a major renovation and update. Enjoy the history but the royals have moved out."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
ibis Styles York Centre
"Lovely hotel Lovely and helpful staff.Only one small complaint.No glasses in the bathroom to rinse your mouth ,and only one towel in a twin bedded room.Also no telephone in case you have an emergency.Other than that a great stay at the hotel."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Roomzzz York City
"Lovely hotel, very clean and quiet location. We arrived an hour earlier then check in with 2 younger children for our 1st trip to York and slightly disappointed to be charged £10 to go into our room earlier despite it being ready, we have never experienced this charge before. Our children received ..."
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Hotel du Vin & Bistro York
"Great stay, Wonderful room."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Elmbank York, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
"We payed extra for a suite only to find out we where in a separate building away from the hotel and as it was raining most the time we never used the hotel we had no water one morning parking was very limited my advice would book a room that is in the hotel , the room was ok but never had the experience ..."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Malmaison York
"Not a lot of parking spaces"
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Bank
Bishophill
If you're spending some time in Bishophill, Micklegate Bar and Yorvik Brass Rubbing Centre are top sights worth seeing.
Fishergate
While visiting Fishergate, you might make a stop by sights like York Barbican and Kohima Museum.
City Centre
If you're spending some time in City Centre, Merchant Adventurers' Hall and Shambles are top sights worth seeing.
Holgate
While visiting Holgate, you might make a stop by sights like National Railway Museum and York Cold War Bunker.
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 York Barbican and Merchant Adventurers' Hall.
