South Bank Travel Guide
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.
York Racecourse
You can take time to visit York Racecourse during your travels to York. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.
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 St. John University
Explore the campus of York St. John University as part of your travels around York. Discover the area's shops or seek out its local tours.
Things to do
City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour
Mad Alice’s The Bloody Tour of York -Best Tour Award Europe
The Deathly Dark Tour of York: Experience of the Year 2024
Top hotels in South Bank
The Milner York
Staff and room excellent. Not in hotel for much time. We did come in to the bar for a drink at 9.30. The bar seems very dark and it was difficult for us to find entranc to hotel.we had to ring as we had no information doors were closed at certain time. I think a little information about the details ...
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Elmbank York, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
The room was clean and modern. The staff were very helpful
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Hotel du Vin & Bistro York
Delicious breakfast, comfortable rooms, but most of all really kind and helpful staff. They went above and beyond at every opportunity. I’d recommend this place to anyone.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
ibis Styles York Centre
Basin tap very loose ( swung around ) and shower valve poor also
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Roomzzz York City
Excellent and beautiful location, friendly and courteous staff (thank you Housana), excellent facilities like kitchenette, free laundry facilities and breakfast croissants and coffee, good wifi, nice shower, excellent choice.
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
St George's Guest House
Would come back next time in York Room was very clean and comfortable staff are helpful and made us feel welcome Great choice for breakfast too
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
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 Bootham Bar and York Theatre Royal.
Foss Islands
Though Foss Islands may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Walmgate Bar and York Barbican.
