Foss Islands

York

Popular places to visit

York Minster featuring a square or plaza, a church or cathedral and religious elements

York Minster

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

York Minster
Shambles featuring heritage architecture and street scenes

Shambles

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

Shambles
York which includes heritage architecture

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 City Walls
York Racecourse

York Racecourse

You can take time to visit York Racecourse during your travels to York. Check out the shops and lively bars in this family-friendly area.

York Racecourse
Jorvik Viking Centre

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.

Jorvik Viking Centre
York St. John University

York St. John University

Enjoy the collegiate vibe at York St. John University during your visit to York. Discover the area's shops, or seek out its local tours.

York St. John University

Things to do

York Witches and History Walking Tour

York Witches and History Walking Tour

P1,130
Per adult
York Witches and History Walking Tour
Day Trip to York via Train with Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Day Trip to York via Train with Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

P6,553
Per adult
Day Trip to York via Train with Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

P1,205
Per adult
90% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Original Harry Potter Locations Tour - York

Original Harry Potter Locations Tour - York

P1,054
Per adult
Original Harry Potter Locations Tour - York
York's Famous Ghosts Smartphone App walking tour

York's Famous Ghosts Smartphone App walking tour

P466
Per adult
York's Famous Ghosts Smartphone App walking tour
The York Dungeon Tour

The York Dungeon York Tour

P1,506
Per adult
88% of travellers recommend
The York Dungeon York Tour
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Top hotels in Foss Islands

Principal York
Principal York
4 out of 5
Station Road, York, England
The price is P7,506 per night from 23 Dec to 24 Dec
P7,506
P9,007 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 23 - Dec 24
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in York. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,180 reviews)
"Impressive building with a feeling of class and sophistication. Staff friendly and helpful. Gym is good for a hotel facility. We picked a garden view room which was worth it as the view was fantastic to wake up to. Nice bar and (depending on which time of year you go) ‘Thors tipi’ located in the ..."

Reviewed on Nov 22, 2024

Principal York
Radisson Hotel York
Radisson Hotel York
3.5 out of 5
North Street, York, England
The price is P5,166 per night from 24 Dec to 25 Dec
P5,166
P6,200 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 24 - Dec 25
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in York. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Very happy with the location and the view over the river and York from our room. Within easy walking distance of the centre with excellent cafes and restaurants nearby. Service attentive but unobtrusive. Lifts efficient with little waiting required - important since we were on the top floor. Would ..."

Reviewed on Nov 22, 2024

Radisson Hotel York
Malmaison York
Malmaison York
2.5 out of 5
2 ROUGIER STREET, York, England
The price is P6,519 per night from 23 Dec to 24 Dec
P6,519
P7,823 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 23 - Dec 24
Book a stay at this spa hotel in York. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,381 reviews)
"Parking is always a concern but with a large secure NCP very close by i felt ok. The staff were polite and exremely helpful. Room was good with a great mattress, a good nights sleep with blackout curtains. The food was presented well and tasted delicious. Thankyou Malmaison we will book again."

Reviewed on Nov 21, 2024

Malmaison York
Delta Hotels by Marriott York
Delta Hotels by Marriott York
4 out of 5
Tadcaster Road, York, England
The price is P5,117 per night from 23 Dec to 24 Dec
P5,117
P6,141 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 23 - Dec 24
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in York. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (313 reviews)
Quick trip
"Great hotel, easy check in and very helpful with booking in my car. Service in bar & resturant was a little.alow, but it was busy but on the.flip.side food was worth waiting for as fabulous. Room.clean and warm."

Reviewed on Nov 15, 2024

Delta Hotels by Marriott York
Novotel York Centre
Novotel York Centre
4 out of 5
Fishergate, York, England
The price is P6,255 per night from 23 Dec to 24 Dec
P6,255
P7,506 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 23 - Dec 24
Stay at this 4-star hotel in York. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a sauna. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Don’t recall booking an accessible room. Because of the adapted accessibility the shower wasn’t great. Wouldn’t have been perfect if not mobile but would have preferred a better shower that would have been in a room that wasn’t adapted for accessibility."

Reviewed on Nov 19, 2024

Novotel York Centre
The Grand, York
The Grand, York
5 out of 5
Station Rise, York, England
The price is P12,239 per night from 23 Dec to 24 Dec
P12,239
P14,687 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 23 - Dec 24
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in York. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,114 reviews)
"Excellent as ever. There are not enough superlatives to describe this hotel. We love it and it has become an annual event"

Reviewed on Nov 22, 2024

The Grand, York
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Other neighbourhoods around Foss Islands

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Layerthorpe

Layerthorpe might not have many top sights, but Monk Bar and Merchant Adventurers' Hall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Layerthorpe
York featuring night scenes and a bridge

City Centre

If you're spending some time in City Centre, Shambles and York Christmas Market are top sights worth seeing.

City Centre
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Fishergate

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

Fishergate
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The Groves

If you're spending some time in The Groves, Trinity Methodist Church York and Clarence Gardens are top sights worth seeing.

The Groves
Tang Hall Park Osbaldwick beck runs along the side of Tang Hall Park. The park itself runs between Tang Hall Lane and Melrosegate.
Photo by DS Pugh (CC BY-SA)

Hull Road

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Hull Road and surrounding area, you can visit Walmgate Bar and York Barbican.

Hull Road
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Bishophill

While visiting Bishophill, you might make a stop by sights like Micklegate Bar and Yorvik Brass Rubbing Centre.

Bishophill

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