About York
York's history spans Romans, Vikings and medieval England. The Minster is one of the world's great cathedrals, and the Shambles is a picture-perfect medieval street. Walk the city walls, explore the Jorvik Viking Centre and enjoy independent shops and tearooms.
Top attractions in and around York
- York Minster
- The Shambles
- York City Walls
- Jorvik Viking Centre
- National Railway Museum
- York Castle Museum
- Clifford's Tower
- York Art Gallery
- York Dungeon
- Museum Gardens
Getting there
Main train station: York (on East Coast main line; London King's Cross ~2h, Edinburgh ~2h 30m)
Airport(s): Leeds Bradford, Manchester (by train via Leeds or Manchester)
York station is a short walk from the city centre and Minster.
Top 10 hotels in York
The Grand York
Station Road, York YO24 1AA
Magnificent former railway HQ with spa and fine dining.
Middlethorpe Hall & Spa
Bishopthorpe Road, York YO23 2GB
William III country house hotel set in 20 acres of gardens.
The Principal York
Station Road, York YO24 1AA
Stunning Victorian hotel opposite the station with garden.
Grays Court Hotel
Chapter House Street, York YO1 7JH
Historic hotel in the shadow of York Minster.
The Judge's Lodging
9 Lendal, York YO1 8AQ
Boutique hotel in a former courthouse with character rooms.
Hotel du Vin York
89 The Mount, York YO24 1AX
Converted mansion with bistro and wine focus.
The Bar Convent Living
17 Blossom Street, York YO24 1AQ
Unique stay in Britain's oldest living convent.
Hedley House Hotel
3-4 Bootham Terrace, York YO30 7DH
Family-run Victorian townhouse near the Minster.
The Fort Boutique Hotel
1 Piccadilly, York YO1 9NP
Boutique rooms with bold design in the city centre.
Safestay York
88 Micklegate, York YO1 6JX
Design hostel in a Georgian building with private rooms.