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 15 Nov to 16 Nov
£124
15 Nov - 16 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
The price is £109 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
£109
15 Nov - 16 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! (1,262 reviews)
"Hotel is very tired on the outside. Rooms small, with not a lot of storage. Shower lukewarm. Very centrally to everything and nice bar area which serve very good cocktails"
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2026
The Grand, York
Station Rise York England
The price is £155 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
£155
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! (1,205 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 £149 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
£149
15 Nov - 16 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,279 reviews)
"Very handy hotel in the centre of York, close to the train station and city amenities."
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2026
The Milner York
Station Road York England
The price is £146 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
£146
15 Nov - 16 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! (1,808 reviews)
"Car parking was an additional £30 - not mentioned on the mobile booking site at time of reservation"
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2026
Novotel York Centre
Fishergate York England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £106 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
£106
22 Nov - 23 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! (1,001 reviews)
"Lovely hotel. Staff were really amazing and very polite and helpfull (especially Zack i think his name was, on reception) and we loved it here. Nothing was too much trouble. We thought breakfast was just continental but no a british fry up is included! Nice suprise. Not clearly explained on website ..."
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2026
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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.
