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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.

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 Dungeon
Laugh, squirm and recoil at the ghastly torture methods and grisly crimes recreated in this prison-like museum where you can immerse yourself in macabre practices and living conditions of the Middle Ages.

York Grand Opera House
Get tickets for a show at York Grand Opera House, a theater with a story to tell in York. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.
Things to do

City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

The Deathly Dark Tour of York: Experience of the Year 2024

York’s Haunted Heart : Ghost, Ghouls and Gallows

Original Harry Potter Locations Tour : Guided Tour of York

York's Chocolate Story: Guided Tour
Top hotels in City Centre

Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
Reviewed on Jul 25, 2025

Hilton York
Reviewed on Jul 22, 2025

Hotel Indigo York by IHG
Reviewed on Jul 27, 2025

Moxy York
Reviewed on Jul 27, 2025

Dean Court Hotel
Reviewed on Jul 22, 2025

Holiday Inn York City Centre by IHG
Reviewed on Jul 26, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around City Centre

Bishophill
While visiting Bishophill, you might make a stop by sights like Micklegate Bar and St. Mary's Church.

Foss Islands
While Foss Islands isn't home to many top sights, Walmgate Bar and York Barbican are some notable places to visit nearby.

Bootham
While visiting Bootham, you might make a stop by sights like Bootham Bar and York Theatre Royal.

The Groves
If you're spending some time in The Groves, Trinity Methodist Church York and Clarence Gardens are top sights worth seeing.
Layerthorpe
Layerthorpe might not have many top sights, but Monk Bar and Walmgate Bar are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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