Foss Islands Travel Guide

York

The Stone Circle in the park
Photo by tom.h (Creative Commons Attribution 3.0)
The Stone Circle in the park
Photo by tom.h (Creative Commons Attribution 3.0)
Walmgate Bar, York Looking west from Jenny's Fish & Chips on the corner of Lawrence Street. The gate or 'bar' in York's city walls still has its original 12th century archway with portcullis and 15th century wooden gates (the archway on the right of the picture is more modern). The 14th century barbican protruding from the front would once have spanned a water-filled ditch and worked by trapping attackers in deadly crossfire between two sets of gates. Walmgate Bar was leased out as a house from 1376 right up until 1957.
Photo by Paul Glazzard (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
St Lawrence old tower The medieval church of St Lawrence has entirely gone except for its tower which has a Norman doorway, 13th century windows above and a 15th century top. The little tower is dwarfed by the huge Victorian church behind.

Popular places to visit

Shambles which includes heritage architecture and street scenes

Shambles

4.5/5(967 reviews)

This picturesque cobblestone street has a fascinating medieval history and crooked buildings that appear to almost fall into one another.

Shambles
York Minster featuring heritage architecture, religious elements and a square or plaza

York Minster

4.5/5(775 reviews)

The city’s emblem is known for its superb stained-glass windows, underground treasure chambers and tall tower with spectacular views.

York Minster
a little night time photo shot at York Racecourse

York Racecourse

4.5/5(139 reviews)

You can take time to visit York Racecourse during your travels to York. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.

York Racecourse
The sun setting over a wintery day on the Heslington East campus at the University of York #goldenhour

University of York

4.5/5(76 reviews)

Explore the campus of University of York during your visit to Heslington. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

University of York
Jorvik Viking Centre

Jorvik Viking Centre

4.5/5(334 reviews)

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.

Jorvik Viking Centre
York St. John University.

York St. John University

4.5/5(26 reviews)

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 St. John University

Things to do

York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

฿720
per adult
90% 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

฿720
per adult
York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour
The York Dungeon Tour

The York Dungeon Tour

฿847
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
The York Dungeon Tour
York Audio Tour: Ghosts, History, and Chocolate

York Audio Tour: Ghosts, History, and Chocolate

฿406
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

฿678
per adult
York: Golden Tours Hop-on Hop-off Open Top Bus Tour- 24 Hours Ticket
York Historical Gems Tour & A Taste of York Chocolate

York Historical Gems Tour & A Taste of York Chocolate

฿678
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
York Historical Gems Tour & A Taste of York Chocolate
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Top hotels in Foss Islands

The Milner York

The Milner York

4 out of 5
Station Road York England
The price is ฿2,643 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
฿2,643
฿3,171 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,713 reviews)
Stunning building with imposing staircases and plenty of space, never feeling crowded. Staff were professional and friendly. Rooms were well appointed and bathrooms stylish and spacious.

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

The Milner York
Radisson Hotel York

Radisson Hotel York

4 out of 5
North Street York England
The price is ฿2,482 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
฿2,482
฿2,978 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Great location, easy check in and room was clean and well presented.

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Radisson Hotel York
Moxy York

Moxy York

3.5 out of 5
Black Horse Lane York England
The price is ฿2,240 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
฿2,240
฿2,688 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
Rooms lovely and staff all very nice and helpful

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Moxy York
Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly

Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly

3 out of 5
46-50 Piccadilly York England
The price is ฿2,347 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
฿2,347
฿2,817 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
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! (1,495 reviews)
Staff amazing and helpful

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
Malmaison York

Malmaison York

4 out of 5
2 ROUGIER STREET York England
The price is ฿3,111 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
฿3,111
฿3,733 total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,303 reviews)
Room excellent. Restaurant/bar staff not very attentive.

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Malmaison York
Hotel Indigo York by IHG

Hotel Indigo York by IHG

4 out of 5
88-96 Walmgate York England
The price is ฿2,447 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
฿2,447
฿2,936 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
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! (1,248 reviews)
Yes clean and tidy room.

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Hotel Indigo York by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around Foss Islands

Glen Gardens, York Glen Gardens is a small, traditional park in the suburb of Heworth. It boasts two bowling greens, tennis courts and rose gardens, and appears to be relatively free of vandalism.

Layerthorpe

When in Layerthorpe, you can plan a visit to Merchant Taylors' Hall and Monk Bar, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Layerthorpe
York Minster

City Centre

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

City Centre
Tang Hall Park Osbaldwick beck runs along the side of Tang Hall Park. The park itself runs between Tang Hall Lane and Melrosegate.

Hull Road

Hull Road might not have many top sights, but York Barbican and Walmgate Bar are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Hull Road
The Millennium Bridge spans the River Ouse to the south of York, linking Hospital Fields Road and Maple Grove in Fulford with Butcher Terrace on the South Bank

Fishergate

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

Fishergate
Beautiful York

The Groves

If you're spending some time in The Groves, Clarence Gardens and Yearsley Pool are top sights worth seeing.

The Groves
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Bishophill

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

Bishophill

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