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Popular places to visit

Micklegate Bar
Find out about the history of York when you spend time at Micklegate Bar. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.

Shambles
This picturesque cobblestone street has a fascinating medieval history and crooked buildings that appear to almost fall into one another.

York Minster
The city’s emblem is known for its superb stained-glass windows, underground treasure chambers and tall tower with spectacular views.

York Racecourse
You can take time to visit York Racecourse during your travels to York. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.

Jorvik Viking Centre
Imagine yourself as a Viking in this museum that allows you to dig up Norse artifacts and witness reenactments, while you learn about York’s Scandinavian settlers.

York St. John University
Explore the campus of York St. John University as part of your travels around York. Discover the area's shops or seek out its local tours.
Things to do

City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour

York: Golden Tours Hop-on Hop-off Open Top Bus Tour- 24 Hours Ticket

York Audio Tour: Ghosts, History, and Chocolate

York Witches and History Walking Tour
Top hotels in Bishophill

Malmaison York
The Club Deluxe room makes travelling with a baby and a pram a breeze. You have so much room! The room was fantastic, very clean, huge comfy bed, great facilities. We've booked again for Easter.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025

The Grand, York
A truly wonderful stay over the festive period. The new spa is lovely and room 452 was SO quiet and spacious, highly recommended. The only downside which I pointed out two years ago is that the shower lets the room down as it’s not powerful enough and looks dated too. A short taxi ride or lovely ...
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025

Radisson Hotel York
Very comfortable room, breakfast was great. Whole hotel was clean. Bar overlooks the river. Location is great. Would recommend.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

Hampton by Hilton York
Clean well equipped room, all amenities in good order
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

The Queens Hotel & Victoria Cloisters
Very clean
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026

Middletons Hotel
I’ve stayed here a number of times on business and it is great. It has a nice vibe, rooms are lovely and it is well located for the attractions. Highly recommended
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Bishophill

City Centre
If you're spending some time in City Centre, Merchant Adventurers' Hall and Shambles are top sights worth seeing.

Bootham
While visiting Bootham, you might make a stop by sights like York Theatre Royal and St. Mary's Abbey.

South Bank
While South Bank isn't home to many top sights, York Racecourse and Bar Convent Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.

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

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

Foss Islands
Though Foss Islands may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like York Barbican and Yorkshire's Winter Wonderland.


