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
The York Dungeon Tour

The York Dungeon Tour

CA $38
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
The York Dungeon Tour
RHS Garden Harlow Carr Entry Ticket

RHS Garden Harlow Carr Entry Ticket

CA $28
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 $27
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 $232 per night from Sep 2 to Sep 3
CA $232
CA $232 total
Sep 2 - Sep 3
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! (406 reviews)
"Review based on cost & time of visit. Old building so room had character but small. Not sure what it would be like in hot weather. Staff very good bar & breakfast also. Surrounding area interesting some good places to go nearby & walmgate. Not very far (10 mins or so) from the Witherspoons near river. ..."

Reviewed on Aug 25, 2026

The Waggon & Horses
The Milner York

The Milner York

4 out of 5
Station Road York England
The price is CA $152 per night from Sep 13 to Sep 14
CA $152
CA $182 total
Sep 13 - Sep 14
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! (1,789 reviews)
"The hotel was really nice and conveniently located close to the city centre. However, the bed was a bit uncomfortable and could probably do with being replaced."

Reviewed on Aug 31, 2026

The Milner York
Radisson Hotel York

Radisson Hotel York

4 out of 5
North Street York England
The price is CA $117 per night from Sep 27 to Sep 28
CA $117
CA $141 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
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! (1,183 reviews)
"Wonderful hotel. Ideal location. Car park was full so we had to use ncp parking £40 for 24 hours hotel carpark would be £20 didnt get an option to prebook hotel car park this woukd of made a huge difference to the start of our stay. Breakfast was prefect. Clean rooms"

Reviewed on Sep 1, 2026

Radisson Hotel York
The Grand, York

The Grand, York

5 out of 5
Station Rise York England
The price is CA $252 per night from Sep 27 to Sep 28
CA $252
CA $303 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in York. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
The Grand, York
The Studio

The Studio

3 out of 5
Hornington Manor Bolton Percy York England
Book a stay at this golf cottage in York. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attraction Lotherton Hall is located nearby.
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The Studio
Malmaison York

Malmaison York

4 out of 5
2 ROUGIER STREET York England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $182 per night from Sep 3 to Sep 4
CA $182
CA $218 total
Sep 3 - Sep 4
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 ...
Malmaison 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 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 Micklegate Bar, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
A historic cathedral surrounded by red-roofed buildings and green trees.

Bishophill

Though Bishophill might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Micklegate Bar and York Grand Opera House.
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 historic stone structure with Gothic arches and intricate carvings.

Bootham

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

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