Foss Islands

York

A medieval castle with stone towers and arched gateways.
Photo by Paul Glazzard (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
A stone church with a tower, surrounded by trees and a paved path.

Things to do

York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

CA $32
per adult
92% 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

CA $32
per adult
York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour
Nth York Moors Steam Train

Nth York Moors Steam Train (incl) & Whitby Small Group Day Trip.

CA $143
per adult
Nth York Moors Steam Train (incl) & Whitby Small Group Day Trip.
RHS Garden Harlow Carr Entry Ticket

RHS Garden Harlow Carr Entry Ticket

CA $26
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
RHS Garden Harlow Carr Entry Ticket
Shared Walking Tour in York

Shared York Walking Tour – Hidden Gems & History

CA $34
per adult
Shared York Walking Tour – Hidden Gems & History
York Evening Escape On The Ouse Cruise

York Evening Escape On The Ouse Cruise

CA $34
per adult
York Evening Escape On The Ouse Cruise
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Foss Islands Hotel Deals

The Waggon & Horses

The Waggon & Horses

3 out of 5
19 Lawrence Street York England
The price is CA $199 per night from Jul 19 to Jul 20
CA $199
CA $199 total
Jul 19 - Jul 20
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this inn in York. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and a garden. Popular attractions York City Walls and Shambles are located nearby.
8.8/10 Excellent! (397 reviews)
"The staff were amazing, nothing to much trouble. There was a fan in the room which was really useful in the heatwave. Breakfast was amazing and an excellent selection. Just outside the city walls, but close enough to walk right to all the attractions. Cant wait to return, especially for Tuesday quiz ..."

Reviewed on Jul 9, 2026

The Waggon & Horses
Malmaison York

Malmaison York

4 out of 5
2 ROUGIER STREET York England
The price is CA $234 per night from Jul 19 to Jul 20
CA $234
CA $281 total
Jul 19 - Jul 20
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in York. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,310 reviews)
"Lovely hotel. Room was impeccably clean and staff were friendly. Would definitely stay again and would recommend!"

Reviewed on Jul 15, 2026

Malmaison York
The Milner York

The Milner York

4 out of 5
Station Road York England
The price is CA $198 per night from Jul 26 to Jul 27
CA $198
CA $238 total
Jul 26 - Jul 27
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in York. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,761 reviews)
"Very beautiful hotel."

Reviewed on Jul 15, 2026

The Milner York
Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly

Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly

3 out of 5
46-50 Piccadilly York England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $160 per night from Aug 2 to Aug 3
CA $160
CA $192 total
Aug 2 - Aug 3
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in York. Enjoy free breakfast, a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,761 reviews)
"Great air con, lovely rooms and room fridge was a nice touch"

Reviewed on Jul 14, 2026

Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
Delta Hotels by Marriott York

Delta Hotels by Marriott York

4 out of 5
Tadcaster Road York England
The price is CA $157 per night from Aug 9 to Aug 10
CA $157
CA $188 total
Aug 9 - Aug 10
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this 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. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (821 reviews)
"Room was perfectly big for the 3 of us. Unfortunately the air conditioning was not working in the room and it was extremely hot! Food was great and the pool was lovely and very clean. I do think its a bit cheeky to ask for payment for parking in the hotel but overall great stay"

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2026

Delta Hotels by Marriott York
Radisson Hotel York

Radisson Hotel York

4 out of 5
North Street York England
The price is CA $173 per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
CA $173
CA $207 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in York. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,142 reviews)
"Lovely hotel and staff very central the only negative was the bar being closed quite early"

Reviewed on Jul 13, 2026

Radisson Hotel York
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A historic cathedral with Gothic architecture, a clear night sky, and a street with buildings on either side.

City Centre

If you're spending some time in City Centre, Merchant Adventurers' Hall and Shambles are top sights worth seeing.
A historic cathedral surrounded by red-roofed buildings and green trees.

Bishophill

While visiting Bishophill, you might make a stop by sights like Micklegate Bar and Yorvik Brass Rubbing Centre.
A nighttime cityscape with illuminated buildings, a prominent cathedral, and a lit-up intersection with light trails from vehicles.
Photo by Ron Photos
Open Photo by Ron Photos

South Bank

When in South Bank, you can plan a visit to York Racecourse and Bar Convent Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
A curved bridge over a river with trees and greenery on both sides.
Photo by rod collier
Open Photo by rod collier

Fishergate

While visiting Fishergate, you might make a stop by sights like York Barbican and Kohima Museum.
A large windmill with white sails and a black base, surrounded by a stone wall and a grassy area.

Holgate

While visiting Holgate, you might make a stop by sights like National Railway Museum and York Cold War Bunker.

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