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
RHS Garden Harlow Carr Entry Ticket
£14
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
York: Forbidden Chronicles - York's true horror story.
£10
per adult
Shared York Walking Tour – Hidden Gems & History
£18
per adult
Top hotels in Foss Islands
The Waggon & Horses
19 Lawrence Street York England
The price is £124 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
£124
14 Oct - 15 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.
The Milner York
Station Road York England
The price is £76 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
£76
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! (1,800 reviews)
"A lovely grand hotel that is a little past its prime. The room in the Sidings is connect to the main hotel by a long corridor with a weird smell. Thankfully the room was clean and did not smell. The bathtub was chipped with exposed black enamel. Bed was comfortable but the pillows were a little hard. ..."
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2026
The Grand, York
Station Rise York England
The price is £168 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
£168
18 Oct - 19 Oct
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! (1,195 reviews)
"Great easy check in, from concierge to reception team, all friendly and a great customer service throughout Really enjoyed the stay and will definitely return."
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2026
Malmaison York
2 ROUGIER STREET York England
The price is £118 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
£118
8 Nov - 9 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! (1,230 reviews)
"Great value - lovely big room with comfy bed, tea, coffee, water & biscuits and breakfast all included. Spacious bathroom and comfortable sofa. Great views out the window of the York Minster. Shout out to the reception team who were very friendly and helpful. Car parking is £25 for your full 24 hour ..."
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2026
Novotel York Centre
Fishergate York England
The price is £84 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
£84
1 Nov - 2 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! (1,002 reviews)
"Was able to check in early which was a bonus. Breakfast was lovely and plentiful. Reception area spacious , clean and tidy. A lot of staff on hand to help. Location slightly abit too far from the centre if walking in and out frequently. 15 mins from Centre. 22 min from station ( however bus stop ..."
Reviewed on 12 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.
Photo by Ron Photos
Open Photo by Ron Photos
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 Simon Bartle
Open Photo by Simon Bartle
Fulford
Travellers come to Fulford for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like McArthur Glen Designer Outlet and Fulford Golf Club while you're in town.
