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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
"Lovely clean room with excellent shower room with toiletries. Huge TV! Fridge and kettle with tea and coffee all very welcome. The room was slightly on the small side with access to one of the twin beds a bit of a squeeze! But beds were comfortable.Check in was super quick and friendly. The breakfast ..."
Reviewed on 2026/5/23

Moxy York
"A"
Reviewed on 2026/5/24

Hotel Indigo York by IHG
"Very clean staff lovely people breakfast very good"
Reviewed on 2026/5/21

Hilton York
"Perfect ! Beautiful location"
Reviewed on 2026/5/24

Impossible Motel
"Great licetions, staff were great. Room was pretty dusty, and found a few plastic rose petals. Concered about hoq well they clea."
Reviewed on 2026/5/4

Hocus Pocus Tiny Hotel
"Hocus Pocus is a really fun, quirky themed place to stay. We were able to leave our bags prior to check in and the cleaning crew was super helpful with that. We really liked the central location with shopping and food around The Shambles. Room was clean and the fan was helpful when it felt a little ..."
Reviewed on 2026/5/24
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, York Barbican and Merchant Adventurers' Hall are some notable places to visit nearby.

Layerthorpe
Layerthorpe might not have many top sights, but Merchant Taylors' Hall and Treasurer's House 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.
