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
Nth York Moors Steam Train (incl) & Whitby Small Group Day Trip.
£89
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 22 Oct to 23 Oct
£124
22 Oct - 23 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
The Milner York
Station Road York England
The price is £86 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
£86
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! (1,802 reviews)
"Fantastic couple of days. Could compliment the hotel, staff and amenities enough. Withn walking distance to everything. Delighted with my experience ☺️"
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2026
The Grand, York
Station Rise York England
The price is £194 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
£194
1 Nov - 2 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! (1,203 reviews)
"A beautiful top-notch property in York. Centrally located a 4 minute walk from the train station and 8/9 minute walk to York Minster and old town York. Plenty of stores and eating facilities all within walking distance. The hotel itself and attentive staff plus very spacious and well appointed rooms ..."
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2026
Malmaison York
2 ROUGIER STREET York England
The price is £124 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
£124
22 Oct - 23 Oct
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! (1,289 reviews)
"Lovely huge room and very comfortable bed. Breakfast was a bit of a shambles as it was so busy. The staff were showing the stress and when we were taken to our table the cutlery was chucked on a a dirty table. Had to wait 30 minutes to order and then another 15 minutes for the food to arrive. The ..."
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2026
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 ...
Novotel York Centre
Fishergate York England
The price is £87 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
£87
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! (1,002 reviews)
"An ideal location to explore York. It's location is set off the inner ring road and close to the river. It is within easy walking distance of the city centre, shops and historic sites. The river is near by and would recommend taking this pleasant walk into the city."
Reviewed on 20 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.
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.
South Bank
While South Bank isn't home to many top sights, York Racecourse and Micklegate Bar are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
