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 lively bars in this family-friendly 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 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.
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.
Things to do
City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour
York Audio Tour: Ghosts, History, and Chocolate
Gunpowder, Treason & Plot - A city walking tour of York
Top hotels in South Bank
The Milner York
Room was clean. Staff were pleasant.Good parking facilities.
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Elmbank York, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Everything about this hotel stay was Excellent - The Staff, the room the food and the service. Well done.
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Hotel du Vin & Bistro York
Nice staff, attention to detail. Short walking distance to the centre.
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
ibis Styles York Centre
Parking was good at hotel. Was in disabled bay as my wife has a few things wrong with an hasca disabilty badge
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Roomzzz York City
Happy with my stayed
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
The Apple House
Great location, free offsite parking and fabulous breakfast. A true traditional British B&B if 40+ years ago.
Reviewed on 13 Dec 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 York Barbican and Yorkshire's Winter Wonderland.
