City Centre Travel Guide

York

A historic cathedral with Gothic architecture, a clear night sky, and a street with buildings on either side.
A historic cathedral with Gothic architecture, a well-maintained lawn, and a metal fence.
A historic cathedral with intricate architecture, a brick building with a red-tiled roof, and a tree-lined street.
A historic town with a prominent cathedral, brick buildings, and a well-maintained garden.
A historic cathedral with Gothic architecture, surrounded by traditional buildings and a cobblestone street.

Stay near popular City Centre attractions

A large Gothic cathedral with intricate stonework and pointed arches.

York Minster

9.4/10 (3,458 reviews)
The city’s emblem is known for its superb stained-glass windows, underground treasure chambers and tall tower with spectacular views.
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Things to do

York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

฿758
per adult
92% 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

฿758
per adult
York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour
The York Dungeon Tour

The York Dungeon Tour

฿975
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
The York Dungeon Tour
York Audio Tour: Ghosts, History, and Chocolate

York Audio Tour: Ghosts, History, and Chocolate

฿421
per traveller
York Audio Tour: Ghosts, History, and Chocolate
York Evening Escape On The Ouse Cruise

York Evening Escape On The Ouse Cruise

฿802
per adult
York Evening Escape On The Ouse Cruise
York Hop-on Hop-off Open Top Bus Tour

York: Golden Tours Hop-on Hop-off Open Top Bus Tour- 24 Hours Ticket

฿713
per adult
York: Golden Tours Hop-on Hop-off Open Top Bus Tour- 24 Hours Ticket
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Top hotels in City Centre

Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly

Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly

3 out of 5
46-50 Piccadilly York England
The price is ฿3,284 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿3,284
฿3,941 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in York. Enjoy free breakfast, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,808 reviews)
"Location about a twenty minute walk from the station. Breakfast was ideal. No queues. Twin room Comfortable."

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2026

Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
Moxy York

Moxy York

3.5 out of 5
Black Horse Lane York England
The price is ฿3,380 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿3,380
฿4,056 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)
"Extremely helpful staff. Located near The Shambles giving it a fantastic location . Room was clean and tidy , bed was very comfortable. Downside- over £7 for a can of Guinness"

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2026

Moxy York
Hilton York

Hilton York

4 out of 5
1 Tower Street York England
The price is ฿3,600 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
฿3,600
฿4,319 total
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in York. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,010 reviews)
"We had a two double bedded room, but all the 'useful' shelving was between the beds, this meant that there was no where for my phone and glasses on the outer side of each bed. Placing these items on the floor was hazardous as it seemed a long way down to the room floor and proved an annoyance"

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2026

Hilton York
Hotel Indigo York by IHG

Hotel Indigo York by IHG

4 out of 5
88-96 Walmgate York England
The price is ฿3,715 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿3,715
฿4,458 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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 helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Hotel Indigo York by IHG
Holiday Inn York City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn York City Centre by IHG

4 out of 5
53 Piccadilly York England
The price is ฿3,380 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
฿3,380
฿4,056 total
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very good! (1,000 reviews)
"Hotel was very basic for a Holiday Inn. Restaurant seemed to be breakfast only and bar didn't ever look open. (Maybe the receptionist doubles as bar staff, I don't know.) There is only one lift so queues form. There was a mountain of pigeon poop on the outside window sill of my room, which was a ..."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2026

Holiday Inn York City Centre by IHG
Impossible Motel

Impossible Motel

3 out of 5
3 St. Helens Square York England
The price is ฿3,611 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
฿3,611
฿4,333 total
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (170 reviews)
"The room was clean but small and, despite us having paid for late check out, we got 2 phone calls prior to our checkout time to ask us to vacate. I can't honestly recommend this hotel."

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2026

Impossible Motel
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Where to stay in City Centre

Find the best City Centre areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A historic cathedral surrounded by red-roofed buildings and green trees.

Bishophill

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

A nighttime cityscape with illuminated buildings, a prominent cathedral, and a lit-up intersection with light trails from vehicles.
Photo by Ron Photos
Open Photo by Ron Photos

South Bank

While South Bank isn't home to many top sights, York Racecourse and Micklegate Bar are some notable places to visit nearby.

A curved bridge over a river with trees and greenery on both sides.
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Fishergate

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

A historic stone structure with Gothic arches and intricate carvings.

Bootham

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

A large windmill with white sails and a black base, surrounded by a stone wall and a grassy area.

Holgate

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

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