Visit Foss Islands
Things to do
City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
£17
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Mad Alice’s The Bloody Tour of York -Best Tour Award Europe
£15
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour
£17
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Shadows of York: Ghost Walk and Horrible History.
£13
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
York: Chocolate Bar Making Workshop at York Cocoa Works
£25
per adult
Top hotels in Foss Islands
The Waggon & Horses
19 Lawrence Street York England
The price is £124 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
£124
16 Nov - 17 Nov
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! (420 reviews)
"Lovely and clean fantastic breakfast. Friendly staff. Good location. Would stay again"
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2026
Radisson Hotel York
North Street York England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £129 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
£129
23 Nov - 24 Nov
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! (1,265 reviews)
"Room was clean, warm… could have done with a couple of extra teabags but that’s just me nitpicking! A lovely hotel within a good walking distance from the city centre"
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2026
The Grand, York
Station Rise York England
The price is £217 per night from 13 Dec to 14 Dec
£217
13 Dec - 14 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,205 reviews)
"Excellent location and services. Loved everything about the property. Staff if most helpful and professional. You can't beat the the location."
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2026
Malmaison York
2 ROUGIER STREET York England
The price is £169 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
£169
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ...
The Milner York
Station Road York England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £153 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
£153
23 Nov - 24 Nov
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! (1,812 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel in a great location just a few minutes from the station and 5 minute walk to the city. The room was lovely. We ate in Peachey’s Bar & Grill and both enjoyed dinner. We also enjoyed a drink in the Garden Room both before and after our meal. However, the service was disappointing as ..."
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2026
Novotel York Centre
Fishergate York England
The price is £113 per night from 14 Dec to 15 Dec
£113
14 Dec - 15 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Where to stay in Foss Islands
Find the best Foss Islands areas for the activities you enjoy most.
City Centre
If you're spending some time in City Centre, Merchant Adventurers' Hall and Shambles are top sights worth seeing.
South Bank
While South Bank isn't home to many top sights, York Racecourse and Micklegate Bar are some notable places to visit nearby.
Bishophill
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Bishophill and surrounding area, you can visit Micklegate Bar and York Grand Opera House.
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.
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.
