Visit Foss Islands
Things to do
City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
£17
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour
£17
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
RHS Garden Harlow Carr Entry Ticket
£14
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Shared York Walking Tour – Hidden Gems & History
£18
per adult
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 29 Oct to 30 Oct
£124
29 Oct - 30 Oct
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! (416 reviews)
"I had room facing the main road which meant there was a lot of traffic noise. The room was mostly clean but dusty around the windows. My bed was a little too soft for my liking. A small room but it was a single. Shower room was very clean. The staff were excellent and very welcoming from the moment ..."
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2026
Malmaison York
2 ROUGIER STREET York England
The price is £94 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
£94
1 Nov - 2 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 ...
Radisson Hotel York
North Street York England
The price is £73 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
£73
1 Nov - 2 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! (1,245 reviews)
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Reviewed on 27 Oct 2026
The Grand, York
Station Rise York England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £198 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
£198
15 Nov - 16 Nov
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! (1,208 reviews)
"This is a classic older hotel in wonderful condition with excellent staff. Our room was large and extremely comfortable."
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2026
The Milner York
Station Road York England
The price is £88 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
£88
8 Nov - 9 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! (1,806 reviews)
"I love this hotel; the staff are very friendly and helpful, the rooms are clean. Although we eat out a lot, we had some nice bar food there. We will definitely be staying there again. It’s conveniently next to the town and the train station. The only reason I didn’t give it a five-star rating was ..."
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2026
Novotel York Centre
Fishergate York England
The price is £77 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
£77
8 Nov - 9 Nov
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. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"Bathroom: Shower worked intermitantly, at best! Toilet wouldn’t flush. Washbasin was just a trickle of water."
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2026
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.
