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 $37
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
The York Dungeon Tour
Nth York Moors Steam Train

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

CA $167
per adult
Nth York Moors Steam Train (incl) & Whitby Small Group Day Trip.
York: Forbidden Chronicles Ghosts and History Tour

York: Forbidden Chronicles - York's true horror story.

CA $19
per adult
York: Forbidden Chronicles - York's true horror story.
RHS Garden Harlow Carr Entry Ticket

RHS Garden Harlow Carr Entry Ticket

CA $25
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
RHS Garden Harlow Carr Entry Ticket
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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 $233 per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
CA $233
CA $233 total
Oct 19 - Oct 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! (416 reviews)
"I had room facing the main road which meant there was a lot of traffic noise. The room was mostly clean but dusty around the windows. My bed was a little too soft for my liking. A small room but it was a single. Shower room was very clean. The staff were excellent and very welcoming from the moment ..."

Reviewed on Oct 16, 2026

The Waggon & Horses
The Milner York

The Milner York

4 out of 5
Station Road York England
The price is CA $124 per night from Nov 8 to Nov 9
CA $124
CA $148 total
Nov 8 - Nov 9
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 ...
The Milner York
The Grand, York

The Grand, York

5 out of 5
Station Rise York England
The price is CA $322 per night from Nov 1 to Nov 2
CA $322
CA $386 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,197 reviews)
"I am ambulant disabled and requested a room that would meet my needs. The room did. But the issue was is how far it was from reception to the lifts then from the lifts to the room. I was offered no assistance with my bag despite obviously struggling. I used room service twice and the food was good ..."

Reviewed on Oct 18, 2026

The Grand, York
Malmaison York

Malmaison York

4 out of 5
2 ROUGIER STREET York England
The price is CA $180 per night from Nov 1 to Nov 2
CA $180
CA $215 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
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! (1,287 reviews)
"Great stay. Used the gym which is better than most hotel gyms. Room was clean and comfortable and the breakfast was just what I needed to get me going in the morning."

Reviewed on Oct 18, 2026

Malmaison York
Radisson Hotel York

Radisson Hotel York

4 out of 5
North Street York England
The price is CA $115 per night from Nov 1 to Nov 2
CA $115
CA $138 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
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! (1,241 reviews)
"Very nice hotel. Staff was very friendly, facility was very clean and tidy, and the room was spotless. Perfect location for exploring York."

Reviewed on Oct 18, 2026

Radisson Hotel York
Novotel York Centre

Novotel York Centre

4 out of 5
Fishergate York England
The price is CA $132 per night from Nov 1 to Nov 2
CA $132
CA $158 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in York. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
Novotel York Centre
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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 stone tower on a grassy hill under a clear blue sky.

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 stone bridge over a canal with a chain barrier in the foreground.

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 modern bridge with a curved design over a river, surrounded by greenery and buildings.
Photo by Tim Green
Open Photo by Tim Green

Fishergate

While visiting Fishergate, you might make a stop by sights like York Barbican and Kohima Museum.
A historic cityscape with a prominent cathedral and traditional brick buildings.
Photo by Sarah Denton
Open Photo by Sarah Denton

The Groves

If you're spending some time in The Groves, Clarence Gardens and Yearsley Pool are top sights worth seeing.

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