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 Evening Escape On The Ouse Cruise

York Evening Escape On The Ouse Cruise

฿642
per adult
York Evening Escape On The Ouse Cruise
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
The York Dungeon Tour

The York Dungeon Tour

฿892
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
The York Dungeon 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
York Audio Tour: Ghosts, History, and Chocolate

York Audio Tour: Ghosts, History, and Chocolate

฿420
per traveller
York Audio Tour: Ghosts, History, and Chocolate
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

Moxy York

Moxy York

3.5 out of 5
Black Horse Lane York England
The price is ฿3,050 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿3,050
฿3,660 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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 ...
Moxy York
Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly

Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly

3 out of 5
46-50 Piccadilly York England
The price is ฿3,130 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿3,130
฿3,756 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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! (1,834 reviews)
"The bed sheet was covered with lots of dry blood stains.. have reported to receptionist but they did nothing."

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
Hilton York

Hilton York

4 out of 5
1 Tower Street York England
The price is ฿3,481 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿3,481
฿4,178 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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 ...
Hilton York
Hotel Indigo York by IHG

Hotel Indigo York by IHG

4 out of 5
88-96 Walmgate York England
The price is ฿3,645 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿3,645
฿4,374 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,261 reviews)
"All great"

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

Hotel Indigo York by IHG
Impossible Motel

Impossible Motel

3 out of 5
3 St. Helens Square York England
The price is ฿3,012 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿3,012
฿3,615 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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! (174 reviews)
"I have been trying to communicate with this hotel for weeks about what seems from the pics to be an intentionally misleading listing. The bathroom is unusable. After booking 3 nights, we left after 1. The hotel resold the room and after a total AI communication run around, a human finally offered ..."

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2026

Impossible Motel
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 ฿2,864 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿2,864
฿3,436 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Poor breakfast for a coeliac and definitely overpriced. No information in the room about anything."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2026

Holiday Inn York City Centre by IHG
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Where to stay in City Centre

Find the best City Centre areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A nighttime cityscape with illuminated buildings, a prominent cathedral, and a lit-up intersection with light trails from vehicles.
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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 historic stone tower on a grassy hill under a clear blue sky.

Bishophill

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Bishophill and surrounding area, you can visit Micklegate Bar and York Grand Opera House.

A modern bridge with a curved design over a river, surrounded by greenery and buildings.
Photo by Tim Green
Open Photo by Tim Green

Fishergate

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

A Gothic cathedral with intricate stonework and pointed arches.
Photo by Val Vannet
Open Photo by Val Vannet

Bootham

While visiting Bootham, you might make a stop by sights like York Theatre Royal and St. Mary's Abbey.

A large, historic building by a calm river.
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Fulford

Travellers come to Fulford for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like McArthur Glen Designer Outlet and Fulford Golf Club while you're in town.

City Centre Travel Guide