South Bank Travel Guide
York
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Popular places to visit
Rowntree Park
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 lively bars in this family-friendly area.
Shambles
This picturesque cobblestone street has a fascinating medieval history and crooked buildings that appear to almost fall into one another.
York Minster
The city’s emblem is known for its superb stained-glass windows, underground treasure chambers and tall tower with spectacular views.
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.
University of York
Explore the campus of University of York during your visit to Heslington. Discover the lively bars and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Castle Howard
You can find out about the history of Henderskelfe with a stop at Castle Howard. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.
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
York: Golden Tours Hop-on Hop-off Open Top Bus Tour- 24 Hours Ticket
Top hotels in South Bank
The Milner York
Lovely stay thank you. Great location In York for sight seeing. Would definitl
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Hotel du Vin & Bistro York
Everything was perfect. I visited for a friends 70th.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
ibis Styles York Centre
Very nice room, modern, clean, no complaints there. Contrary to name it’s a little out of the City Centre, easily walkable unless the weather turns on you, which it did to us one night. The lack of a restaurant for dinner then became disappointing (staff pointed us towards a poor Italian across the ...
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Roomzzz York City
Good location 15 mins walk to centre along the river. Clean rooms and adaquite kitchen. Free morning pastries was a basket full of plain croissants not alot of choise there. Coffee machine was broke but hot water and coffee available in its place. We just made one in our room. Lovely veiw over the ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Elmbank York, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Lovely clean bedroom, bed was very comfortable. Staff lovely, breakfast was very good both mornings, nice hotel and location was fantastic only a two minute walk into the city up one road, couldn’t have been better. Unable to park at the hotel but parked for free down the road which was about a three ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Premier Inn York City - Blossom St North
Great service by both the day and night clerks.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
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 York Theatre Royal and St. Mary's Abbey.
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 Merchant Adventurers' Hall.
