Title: Foss Islands Travel Guide: Best of Foss Islands, York Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Foss Islands](https://expedia.co.uk/Foss-Islands-York-Hotels.0-n873144401640251392-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to York](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-York.d5489.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in York](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-York.d5489.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Foss Islands Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Foss-Islands.d873144401640251392.Car-Hire-Guide)[Foss Islands Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Foss-Islands.d873144401640251392.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Foss Islands Travel Guide ## York ![Foss Islands](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/873144401640251392/5eaf7373-8499-4fe5-90f6-bbd6a26b04c2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/873144401640251392/5eaf7373-8499-4fe5-90f6-bbd6a26b04c2.jpg) by [Paul Glazzard](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/6470) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Foss Islands](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/873144401640251392/322ba0d8-1a22-4102-8051-4690c37eaa04.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Foss Islands Things to do Hotels Where to stay [York travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/York.dx5489) --- ### Popular places to visit ![York Minster featuring heritage architecture, religious elements and a square or plaza](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6079281/7af1e35b-9ae1-4b3b-8e1c-2734af318b57.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### York Minster The city’s emblem is known for its superb stained-glass windows, underground treasure chambers and tall tower with spectacular views. [](https://expedia.co.uk/York-Minster-City-Centre.d6079281.Attraction) ![Shambles which includes heritage architecture and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6164998/742e4862-736e-4f26-8cb6-6430f9c52d88.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Shambles This picturesque cobblestone street has a fascinating medieval history and crooked buildings that appear to almost fall into one another. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Shambles-City-Centre.d6164998.Attraction) ![a little night time photo shot at York Racecourse](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5489/aa2362f0-4c80-48a4-944a-16f265ee4c37.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### York Racecourse You can take time to visit York Racecourse during your travels to York. Visit the shops and lively bars in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/York-Racecourse-York.d553248621532494403.Attraction) ![The sun setting over a wintery day on the Heslington East campus at the University of York #goldenhour](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5489/7aea1adc-7197-4bb0-a2dd-0f178b355b7a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### University of York Explore the campus of University of York during your visit to Heslington. Discover the lively bars and fascinating museums in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Of-York-York.d6079263.Attraction) ![Walmgate Bar in York](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6164990/c9f29924-c4ed-4059-8eae-12a7a4a83b27.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### York Barbican Enjoy a show at York Barbican, a theatre with a story to tell in York. Make time for the shops and local tours in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/York-Barbican-Fishergate.d6164990.Attraction) ![Jorvik Viking Centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6079231/9940a96d-fbd0-4ae5-a03b-1f864e0fa1b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Jorvik-Viking-Centre-City-Centre.d6079231.Attraction) ### Things to do ![York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/172294/2620cf05-718d-4e61-8a93-73227d0d0507.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour £17 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/city-sightseeing-york-hop-on-hop-off-bus-tour.a172294.activity-details) ![York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44621773/342ed9f0-2e1d-43a0-a28d-3b6a457613cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour £17 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/york-witches-and-history-old-town-walking-tour.a44621773.activity-details) ![RHS Garden Harlow Carr Entry Ticket ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50146527/282ac614-9561-4457-8bb7-353cec21a2e8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### RHS Garden Harlow Carr Entry Ticket £13 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/rhs-garden-harlow-carr-entry-ticket.a50146527.activity-details) ![York Witches and History Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5166642/9cb416d6-dbf9-4872-8460-4a04289a00ed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### York Witches and History Walking Tour £17 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/york-witches-and-history-walking-tour.a5166642.activity-details) ![The York Dungeon Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/186020/7c6f5d01-17a3-4ea8-ad4a-b5dc194db2cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The York Dungeon Tour £20 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/the-york-dungeon-tour.a186020.activity-details) ![We deep dive into the 15th century's idea of the Apocolypse depicted in glass. ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51300872/aa973127-522b-4bba-ae16-4c8c21f17f0d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Discover York's Stained Glass £18 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/discover-yorks-stained-glass.a51300872.activity-details) [See all activities in York](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-York.d5489.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Foss Islands ![The Waggon & Horses](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4200000/4190800/4190785/38d795bf_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Waggon & Horses 19 Lawrence Street York England £110 29 Mar - 30 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this inn in York. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and a bar/lounge. Popular attractions Shambles and York Minster are located nearby. 8.8/10 Excellent! (378 reviews) Room clean,nice bathroom,staff helpful. Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=4190785&PinnedHotelID=4190785&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=873144401640251392) ![Radisson Hotel York](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1100/1005/b271c268_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Radisson Hotel York North Street York England £72 29 Mar - 30 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,027 reviews) Great location. Staff friendly and welcoming. Big roomy beds. Rooms clean and with all accessories as required. Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=1005&PinnedHotelID=1005&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=873144401640251392) ![Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67330000/67320100/67320076/b615da65_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly 46-50 Piccadilly York England £78 19 Apr - 20 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in York. Enjoy free breakfast, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,604 reviews) Lovely large clean room, friendly staff and very helpful, used just park for parking which was just across the road Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F04%2F2026&endDate=20%2F04%2F2026&selected=67320076&PinnedHotelID=67320076&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=873144401640251392) ![The Milner York](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/200/148/2aaae846_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Milner York Station Road York England £78 19 Apr - 20 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,729 reviews) This beautiful old building is such a lovely place to stay in York. The staff can’t do enough for you and the bedrooms are well equipped and very comfortable. The location for the Train station is perfect and It’s just a short walk into the city. Would highly recommend. Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F04%2F2026&endDate=20%2F04%2F2026&selected=148&PinnedHotelID=148&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=873144401640251392) ![The Grand, York](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3700000/3697600/3697588/b75e8ede_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Grand, York Station Rise York England £165 6 Apr - 7 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,154 reviews) Best hotel we have stayed in in the UK. First class. Best staff ever. Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F04%2F2026&endDate=07%2F04%2F2026&selected=3697588&PinnedHotelID=3697588&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=873144401640251392) ![Hilton York](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/520500/520445/a0538681_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hilton York 1 Tower Street York England £78 26 Apr - 27 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in York. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews) Good central location. Lots of restaurants and shops nearby. Room was clean I found the bed a little uncomfortable. Small bathroom. Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F04%2F2026&endDate=27%2F04%2F2026&selected=520445&PinnedHotelID=520445&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=873144401640251392) [See all 2,306 properties in Foss Islands](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=28%2F03%2F2026®ionId=873144401640251392) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/York-Layerthorpe.dx873144667269718016) ![City Centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/873142873416241152/8ad9ff11-7f53-4f64-ac04-8bf7e0bd7f8e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### City Centre If you're spending some time in City Centre, Merchant Adventurers' Hall and Shambles are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/York-City-Centre.dx873142873416241152) ![Hull Road](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976396974/eb237ffc-000e-4cb4-9484-7aab9ddbf1fc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Hull Road Hull Road might not have many top sights, but Walmgate Bar and York Barbican are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.co.uk/York-Hull-Road.dx553248635976396974) ![Fishergate](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/873143255710265344/4b55e34e-6d86-4339-b3bd-4f98e6daf858.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Fishergate While visiting Fishergate, you might make a stop by sights like York Barbican and Kohima Museum. [](https://expedia.co.uk/York-Fishergate.dx873143255710265344) ![The Groves](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5489/67bb34cb-aa7b-4a2d-9f77-4ecdef318415.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### The Groves If you're spending some time in The Groves, Clarence Gardens and Yearsley Pool are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/York-The-Groves.dx873145997763760128) ![Aerial view of York minster in England](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/873139588672225280/255dbe9c-aac7-488c-82f5-d73549a6a04a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Bishophill If you're spending some time in Bishophill, Micklegate Bar and Yorvik Brass Rubbing Centre are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/York-Bishophill.dx873139588672225280) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Foss Islands Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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