South Bank Travel Guide

York

A nighttime cityscape with illuminated buildings, a prominent cathedral, and a lit-up intersection with light trails from vehicles.
A historic cityscape with a prominent cathedral in the background, a bridge with ornate railings, and a well-maintained public square.
A stone bridge, a historic church, and a busy street with pedestrians and cars.
A steam locomotive with a green front and a black side, parked at a railway event.
A green steam locomotive with the number 60103 at a railway station.

Stay near popular South Bank attractions

Rowntree Park

6.0/10 (1 review)
Rowntree Park is just one of the places to see in York, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.
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Things to do

York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

฿762
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

฿762
per adult
York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour
The York Dungeon Tour

The York Dungeon Tour

฿876
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
The York Dungeon 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 Evening Escape On The Ouse Cruise

York Evening Escape On The Ouse Cruise

฿807
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

฿717
per adult
York: Golden Tours Hop-on Hop-off Open Top Bus Tour- 24 Hours Ticket
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Top hotels in South Bank

The Milner York

The Milner York

4 out of 5
Station Road York England
The price is ฿3,444 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿3,444
฿4,133 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,790 reviews)
"Good breakfast"

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2026

The Milner York
Hotel du Vin & Bistro York

Hotel du Vin & Bistro York

4 out of 5
89 The Mount York England
The price is ฿3,383 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿3,383
฿4,059 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
Hotel du Vin & Bistro York
ibis Styles York Centre

ibis Styles York Centre

3 out of 5
77 The Mount York England
The price is ฿3,160 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿3,160
฿3,791 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (316 reviews)
"Amazing staff, terrific location, and the Medieval city of York made this a hit! Too bad England wasn’t in the World Cup Final :( We had to watch Spain win in a local Pub :("

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2026

ibis Styles York Centre
Roomzzz York City

Roomzzz York City

4 out of 5
Terry Avenue York England
The price is ฿3,123 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
฿3,123
฿3,748 total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (979 reviews)
"Great location, large clean room"

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2026

Roomzzz York City
Elmbank York, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Elmbank York, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
The Mount York England
The price is ฿2,810 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿2,810
฿3,372 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 restaurant in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel, wonderful staff, excellent food. I really cannot fault it. However....the parking is wholly inadequate. 13 spaces, including the 4 EV charge points. I did try to reserve one as suggested, but received no reply. The 4 spots were taken by EVs, but none were charging, and none moved ..."

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026

Elmbank York, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
The Apple House

The Apple House

3 out of 5
74-76 Holgate Rd York England
The price is ฿3,446 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿3,446
฿4,135 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this B&B in York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (621 reviews)
"Lovely welcome, very clean, easy stay, good breakfast. Easy to find and park."

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026

The Apple House
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Where to stay in South Bank

Find the best South Bank areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A historic cathedral with Gothic architecture, a clear night sky, and a street with buildings on either side.

City Centre

If you're spending some time in City Centre, Merchant Adventurers' Hall and Shambles are top sights worth seeing.

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 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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