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Popular places to visit
York Minster
You can find out about the history of York with a trip to York Minster. Discover the area's shops, or seek out its local tours.
Shambles
Find out about the history of York when you take a trip to Shambles. Discover the area's shops, or seek out its local tours.
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.
University of York
Enjoy the collegiate vibe at University of York during your stay in Heslington. Discover the lively bars and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Jorvik Viking Centre
You can browse the exhibits at Jorvik Viking Centre, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to York. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.
Castle Howard
You can find out about the history of Henderskelfe with a visit to Castle Howard. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.
Foss Islands Hotel Deals
The Waggon & Horses
Great location, just outside the York wall.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Malmaison York
Beautiful property in the city centre - amazing bedrooms
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
The Milner York
The Milner is missing the essential : a Good bed a good mattress and good cushions . Also could hear the noise next door train station due to poor window quality . So overall what I think about hotel negative I had a bad night and didn't sleep well . will never come back
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Radisson Hotel York
Breakfast was all fresh, but compared to similar hotels was very basic, no hash browns or mushrooms in the cooked option, but a good selection on the 'continental' breakfast. Room was clean and well presented. However, other than the coffee and milk, the complimentary items bottled water, biscuits, ...
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Delta Hotels by Marriott York
Room was clean. Breakfast was fresh and replenished quickly. Easy to use coffee machines and could order scrambled or poached eggs. Fried eggs out. Pool was great
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
All clean and very comfortable. Close enough to all that York has to offer
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Other neighborhoods around Foss Islands
Layerthorpe
Layerthorpe might not have many top sights, but Merchant Adventurers' Hall and Shambles are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
City Centre
If you're spending some time in City Centre, Merchant Adventurers' Hall and Shambles are top sights worth seeing.
Hull Road
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Hull Road and surrounding area, you can visit York Barbican and Walmgate Bar.
Fishergate
While visiting Fishergate, you might make a stop by sights like York Barbican and Kohima Museum.
The Groves
If you're spending some time in The Groves, Clarence Gardens and Yearsley Pool are top sights worth seeing.
Bishophill
While visiting Bishophill, you might make a stop by sights like Micklegate Bar and Yorvik Brass Rubbing Centre.
