City Centre
York
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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.
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 search for that perfect souvenir 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.
City Centre Hotel Deals
Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
Hotel good but my colleagues were not let in for a discussion as it was after 21.30? Also a long wait at reception whilst other customers were discussing appropriate identification whilst trying to check in.
Reviewed on 2026/3/24
Hilton York
Hotel and room very clean. Very convenient to local attractions like The Shambles and York Minster. They are within walking distance as well as shopping. Very friendly staff. Valet parking available or car park across the street.
Reviewed on 2026/3/23
Moxy York
Great hotel, great location for the Shambles and restaurants and bars. Friendly staff, nice big room.
Reviewed on 2026/3/23
Hotel Indigo York by IHG
Lovely staff and nice room, although the lots of noise outside. People shouting and delivery vans/lorries loading and off loading
Reviewed on 2026/3/23
Dean Court Hotel
The place was great. It's really close and convenient to the center of town. The staff was lovely. The room was large and great street views. I would highly recommend this place again
Reviewed on 2026/3/21
Impossible Motel
Right in the centre of York, plenty of shops etc nearby.
Reviewed on 2026/3/23
Other neighborhoods around City Centre
Bishophill
While visiting Bishophill, you might make a stop by sights like Micklegate Bar and Yorvik Brass Rubbing Centre.
Bootham
While visiting Bootham, you might make a stop by sights like York Theatre Royal and St. Mary's Abbey.
Foss Islands
While Foss Islands isn't home to many top sights, Walmgate Bar and York Barbican are some notable places to visit nearby.
Layerthorpe
Layerthorpe might not have many top sights, but Merchant Taylors' Hall and Walmgate Bar are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
The Groves
If you're spending some time in The Groves, Clarence Gardens and Yearsley Pool are top sights worth seeing.
South Bank
When in South Bank, you can plan a visit to York Racecourse and Bar Convent Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
