Title: South Bank Travel Guide: Best of South Bank, York Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in South Bank](https://expedia.co.uk/South-Bank-York-Hotels.0-n873143743700750336-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to York](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-York.d5489.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in York](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-York.d5489.Travel-Guide-Activities)[South Bank Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-South-Bank.d873143743700750336.Car-Hire-Guide)[South Bank Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/South-Bank.d873143743700750336.Holidays-City-Breaks) # South Bank Travel Guide ## York ![The almost same location (as the last shot) taken in the early hours on a winters morning, at least it was dry.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5489/42924175-560f-49a4-b1e3-bff73ba217f4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The almost same location (as the last shot) taken in the early hours on a winters morning, at least it was dry.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5489/42924175-560f-49a4-b1e3-bff73ba217f4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![A view from York walking around the protective wall which runs around the City of York. At this point you are look at York Minster the three large towers ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5489/7ded1a52-8286-4f31-8569-804579aa48df.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Great view of York Minster from the Wall which goes around York, the wall of defence..](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5489/eecd409f-4d30-4aab-a0a1-ccc94378e75c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The Scotsman](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5489/6fe4b408-12e9-4ba1-81dd-6adcc81bb55e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit South Bank Things to do Hotels Where to stay [York travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/York.dx5489) --- ### Popular places to visit ![The Millennium Bridge over the River Ouse is li up at night with coloured LEDs. #yorkshire #york #riverouse #Bridge #illuminated ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5489/894fb25b-95a5-422b-8a66-4032048698f5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rowntree Park Rowntree Park is just one of the places to see in York, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops and lively bars in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rowntree-Park-South-Bank.d553248621555971927.Attraction) ![Shambles which includes heritage architecture and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6164998/742e4862-736e-4f26-8cb6-6430f9c52d88.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Shambles 4.5/5(967 reviews) This picturesque cobblestone street has a fascinating medieval history and crooked buildings that appear to almost fall into one another. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Shambles-City-Centre.d6164998.Attraction) ![York Minster featuring heritage architecture, religious elements and a square or plaza](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6079281/7af1e35b-9ae1-4b3b-8e1c-2734af318b57.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### York Minster 4.5/5(775 reviews) The city’s emblem is known for its superb stained-glass windows, underground treasure chambers and tall tower with spectacular views. [](https://expedia.co.uk/York-Minster-City-Centre.d6079281.Attraction) ![a little night time photo shot at York Racecourse](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5489/aa2362f0-4c80-48a4-944a-16f265ee4c37.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### York Racecourse 4.5/5(139 reviews) You can take time to visit York Racecourse during your travels to York. Visit the shops and lively bars in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/York-Racecourse-York.d553248621532494403.Attraction) ![A view from the atlas fountain across to Castle Howard, a beautiful stately home to visit in Yorkshire. Made famous from the television series ‘Brideshead Revisited’](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6079217/1d4f9042-c80f-4dc9-913c-19c2ebcea26e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Castle Howard 4.5/5(128 reviews) You can find out about the history of Henderskelfe with a stop at Castle Howard. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Castle-Howard-York.d6079217.Attraction) ![The sun setting over a wintery day on the Heslington East campus at the University of York #goldenhour](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5489/7aea1adc-7197-4bb0-a2dd-0f178b355b7a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### University of York 4.5/5(76 reviews) Explore the campus of University of York during your visit to Heslington. Discover the lively bars and fascinating museums in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Of-York-York.d6079263.Attraction) ### Things to do ![York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/172294/2620cf05-718d-4e61-8a93-73227d0d0507.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour £17 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/city-sightseeing-york-hop-on-hop-off-bus-tour.a172294.activity-details) ![York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44621773/7fb96632-62a9-4980-87c1-000d4613ffcb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour £17 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/york-witches-and-history-old-town-walking-tour.a44621773.activity-details) ![York Witches and History Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5166642/26dc2f74-038f-4ef9-b6f6-96e5d11ac029.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### York Witches and History Walking Tour £17 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/york-witches-and-history-walking-tour.a5166642.activity-details) ![The York Dungeon Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/186020/7c6f5d01-17a3-4ea8-ad4a-b5dc194db2cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The York Dungeon Tour £20 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/the-york-dungeon-tour.a186020.activity-details) ![Forbidden Chronicles- Tour of York](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5248397/ce3417fc-14b9-49a1-a8f8-a73ade9a24db.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### York's Forbidden Chronicles- Terrors from the dark side. £13 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/yorks-forbidden-chronicles-terrors-from-the-dark-side.a5248397.activity-details) ![York: Forbidden Chronicles Ghosts and History Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48158763/a9a9ecb0-5b97-4002-88a2-2683aa78c170.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### York: Forbidden Chronicles - York's true horror story. £10 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/york-forbidden-chronicles-yorks-true-horror-story.a48158763.activity-details) [See all activities in York](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-York.d5489.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in South Bank ![The Milner York](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/200/148/7d3d952b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Milner York Station Road York England £91 22 Feb - 23 Feb 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! (1,714 reviews) Really quiet room considering next to train station. Tne hotel is phenomenal and really nice. Front desk were extremely helpful as were bar staff. Well worth the stay, even if in the Annex. Negatives were bed was slightly uncomfortable and you don’t get all tv channels but otherwise, really good ... Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=148&PinnedHotelID=148&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=873143743700750336) ![Roomzzz York City](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40590000/40584200/40584198/7898f6d7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Roomzzz York City Terry Avenue York England £67 22 Mar - 23 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (912 reviews) Spacious room, clean and welcoming space. Delicious croissants for breakfast Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F03%2F2026&endDate=23%2F03%2F2026&selected=40584198&PinnedHotelID=40584198&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=873143743700750336) ![Elmbank York, Tapestry Collection by Hilton](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/570000/564500/564409/0c978b17_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Elmbank York, Tapestry Collection by Hilton The Mount York England £72 1 Mar - 2 Mar 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 restaurant in their reviews. Popular ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews) Very good but room wasn’t ready - booked two rooms and only 1 was ready one hour after checkin time Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=564409&PinnedHotelID=564409&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=873143743700750336) ![Hotel du Vin & Bistro York](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7740000/7730500/7730418/68deb9f1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel du Vin & Bistro York 89 The Mount York England £92 22 Feb - 23 Feb 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 ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews) Great room, location was fab, hotel in general lovely Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=7730418&PinnedHotelID=7730418&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=873143743700750336) ![ibis Styles York Centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/40000/34400/34311/abbbc657_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### ibis Styles York Centre 77 The Mount York England £58 1 Mar - 2 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (234 reviews) Clean room Excellent staff Early check in Refurbished room Pretty quiet Great breakfast Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=34311&PinnedHotelID=34311&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=873143743700750336) ![The Farthings Guest House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2250000/2244900/2244875/14b8e483_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Farthings Guest House 5 Nunthorpe Avenue York England Stay at this guesthouse in York. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 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[Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=DX-NH_SPRING_PROMO_873143743700750336) ## Check South Bank hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=873143743700750336&startDate=2026-02-20&endDate=2026-02-21)[20 Feb - 21 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=873143743700750336&startDate=2026-02-20&endDate=2026-02-21) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=873143743700750336&startDate=2026-02-21&endDate=2026-02-22)[21 Feb - 22 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=873143743700750336&startDate=2026-02-21&endDate=2026-02-22) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=873143743700750336&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026)[20 Feb - 22 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=873143743700750336&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around South Bank ![Aerial view of York minster in England](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/873139588672225280/255dbe9c-aac7-488c-82f5-d73549a6a04a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Bishophill If you're spending some time in Bishophill, Micklegate Bar and Yorvik Brass Rubbing Centre are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/York-Bishophill.dx873139588672225280) ![The Millennium Bridge spans the River Ouse to the south of York, linking Hospital Fields Road and Maple Grove in Fulford with Butcher Terrace on the South Bank](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/873143255710265344/4b55e34e-6d86-4339-b3bd-4f98e6daf858.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Fishergate While visiting Fishergate, you might make a stop by sights like York Barbican and Kohima Museum. [](https://expedia.co.uk/York-Fishergate.dx873143255710265344) ![York Minster](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/873142873416241152/8ad9ff11-7f53-4f64-ac04-8bf7e0bd7f8e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### City Centre If you're spending some time in City Centre, Merchant Adventurers' Hall and Shambles are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/York-City-Centre.dx873142873416241152) ![Now this museum was stunning, even for non-railway-nerds!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5489/1db29a0c-a522-42a8-bc29-f62df2ebe02e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Holgate While visiting Holgate, you might make a stop by sights like National Railway Museum and York Cold War Bunker. [](https://expedia.co.uk/York-Holgate.dx873147808262336512) ![The Yorkshire Museum in York.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/873145678847762432/29d22853-2383-4ea8-a162-74f978316f37.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Bootham While visiting Bootham, you might make a stop by sights like King's Manor and York Theatre Royal. [](https://expedia.co.uk/York-Bootham.dx873145678847762432) ![Walmgate Bar, York Looking west from Jenny's Fish & Chips on the corner of Lawrence Street. The gate or 'bar' in York's city walls still has its original 12th century archway with portcullis and 15th century wooden gates](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/873144401640251392/5eaf7373-8499-4fe5-90f6-bbd6a26b04c2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Foss Islands Though Foss Islands may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like York Barbican and Merchant Adventurers' Hall. 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