Welcome to York
Local Pubs
All these pubs are within a 15 minute walk of the property.
Serves drinks and reasonably priced food, has a large outside seating area. Sport also shown here
The Windmill
14-16 Blossom StServes drinks and reasonably priced food, has a large outside seating area. Sport also shown here
The Mount
The MountA friendly locals pub, small outdoor seating area. Sport also shown here.
The Punch Bowl
5-9 Blossom StWetherspoon pub, serving reasonable priced drinks and food.
127 Micklegate
127 MicklegateLarge sports bar, plenty of sport on here...
Cross Keys Of York
32 Tadcaster Rd DringhousesServing drinks and good quality food, also has an outside seating area.
Pub in town centre serves drinks and reasonably priced food and has an outside seating area. Sport also shown here
The Old Bank
6-12 LendalPub in town centre serves drinks and reasonably priced food and has an outside seating area. Sport also shown here
Sightseeing in York
Popular attractions in York.
Historic cobbled street, housing timber framed building some dating back to the 14th century.
91 locals recommend
Shambles
ShamblesHistoric cobbled street, housing timber framed building some dating back to the 14th century.
One of the most famous landmarks in York. The minister is one of the largest in Northern Europe and took over 250 years to build, definately a must see.
209 locals recommend
York Minster
DeangateOne of the most famous landmarks in York. The minister is one of the largest in Northern Europe and took over 250 years to build, definately a must see.
Home to many iconic trains, including the Mallard and the Japanese bullet train. Learn all about the past, present and future of the railways a great museum to visit.
153 locals recommend
National Railway Museum
Leeman RoadHome to many iconic trains, including the Mallard and the Japanese bullet train. Learn all about the past, present and future of the railways a great museum to visit.
Jorvik is the viking name for York. Travel back in time to see how viking life was like in the city.
181 locals recommend
Jorvik Viking Centre
19 CoppergateJorvik is the viking name for York. Travel back in time to see how viking life was like in the city.
Relaxing river cruise on the River Ouse, enjoy the city from a different perspective.
17 locals recommend
York Cruises
Lendal BridgeRelaxing river cruise on the River Ouse, enjoy the city from a different perspective.
Journey through 2000 years of York's darkest history...Meet some of York's famous characters including Dick Turpin and Guy Fawkes.
76 locals recommend
The York Dungeon
12 Clifford StJourney through 2000 years of York's darkest history...Meet some of York's famous characters including Dick Turpin and Guy Fawkes.
The tower was constructed by William the Conqueror in 1068. Today you can enter the tower and discover stunning views from the top.
67 locals recommend
Clifford's Tower
Tower StThe tower was constructed by William the Conqueror in 1068. Today you can enter the tower and discover stunning views from the top.
Rowntree, Terry's and Cravens were the famous chocolate names in York. To learn more more about the history, how chocolate is made or similar buy some chocolate make a visit here.
62 locals recommend
York's Chocolate Story
3-4 Kings SquareRowntree, Terry's and Cravens were the famous chocolate names in York. To learn more more about the history, how chocolate is made or similar buy some chocolate make a visit here.
A great way to see the city, with flexibility to hop on and off. There is a stop outside the house.
13 locals recommend
York City Sightseeing
Exhibition SquareA great way to see the city, with flexibility to hop on and off. There is a stop outside the house.
Famous for its collections of costume, textiles, military and social history, York Castle Museum brings history back to life. Wander through the Victorian streets, venture into the prison cell of notorious highwayman Dick Turpin and discover what life was like on the front line in the First World War. There's something for everyone at York Castle Museum.
126 locals recommend
York Castle Museum
Tower StreetFamous for its collections of costume, textiles, military and social history, York Castle Museum brings history back to life. Wander through the Victorian streets, venture into the prison cell of notorious highwayman Dick Turpin and discover what life was like on the front line in the First World War. There's something for everyone at York Castle Museum.
Food scene
Recommended restaurants.
Mediterranean restaurant with a wide selection of dishes to choose from, would highly recommend.
18 locals recommend
Ate O'Clock
13a High OusegateMediterranean restaurant with a wide selection of dishes to choose from, would highly recommend.
Mediterranean restaurant with a very good menu choice and lovely food, situated opposite Cliffords Tower.
The Olive Tree
10 Tower StMediterranean restaurant with a very good menu choice and lovely food, situated opposite Cliffords Tower.
Italian restaurant with an excellent menu choice, very popular therefore reservations recommended.
6 locals recommend
La Vecchia Scuola
62 Low PetergateItalian restaurant with an excellent menu choice, very popular therefore reservations recommended.
One of my favourite Italian restaurants in York, fabulous menu selection, great atmosphere. Locals and tourist alike enjoy an evening here.
6 locals recommend
Valentinos® | Italian Restaurant
78-80 The MountOne of my favourite Italian restaurants in York, fabulous menu selection, great atmosphere. Locals and tourist alike enjoy an evening here.
Situated on Bishopthorpe Road, a 15 minute walk from the suite. The restaurant has an extensive menu to cover all tastes, excellent quality and great value for money.
8 locals recommend
Lal Quila
17 Bishopthorpe RdSituated on Bishopthorpe Road, a 15 minute walk from the suite. The restaurant has an extensive menu to cover all tastes, excellent quality and great value for money.
Specialising in rustic french cuisine, the restaurant has a great menu something for everyone. If the weather is nice they also have an area where you can sit outside.
35 locals recommend
Rustique
28 CastlegateSpecialising in rustic french cuisine, the restaurant has a great menu something for everyone. If the weather is nice they also have an area where you can sit outside.
This is one of my favourite places to go for a coffee and a sandwich. The menu is not extensive but it's good value for money and you are sat in a setting which was built 600 years ago. During the summer months they have tables outside.
17 locals recommend
Merchant Adventurers' Hall
FossgateThis is one of my favourite places to go for a coffee and a sandwich. The menu is not extensive but it's good value for money and you are sat in a setting which was built 600 years ago. During the summer months they have tables outside.
Highly recommend the all you can eat hot buffet breakfast (£9.50), including fruit juices, teas and Costa coffees. Suggest you reserve in advance as it get very busy especially on a weekend.
The Mount
The MountHighly recommend the all you can eat hot buffet breakfast (£9.50), including fruit juices, teas and Costa coffees. Suggest you reserve in advance as it get very busy especially on a weekend.
Local Shops
Small local supermarket, there is also a ATM/Cash machine at the side of Sainsbury's.
103 locals recommend
Sainsbury's Local
63 Boar LnSmall local supermarket, there is also a ATM/Cash machine at the side of Sainsbury's.
Living Care Pharmacy
57 Blossom StLarge supermarket, with a pharmacy, cafe, petrol station and ATM/Cash machines.
24 locals recommend
Tesco Extra
Tadcaster Road DringhousesLarge supermarket, with a pharmacy, cafe, petrol station and ATM/Cash machines.
Parks/Gardens
Easy walk to any of these.
Situated near the River Ouse, nice place to take a stroll and have a coffee in the local cafe which is situated in the park.
85 locals recommend
Rowntree Park
Terry AvenueSituated near the River Ouse, nice place to take a stroll and have a coffee in the local cafe which is situated in the park.
Situated in the city centre along side the River Ouse, these botanic gardens cover an area of 10 acres making it the ideal place to relax and enjoy a picnic.
11 locals recommend
Museum Gardens
Museum StreetSituated in the city centre along side the River Ouse, these botanic gardens cover an area of 10 acres making it the ideal place to relax and enjoy a picnic.
Famous for the hanging of highwayman Dick Turpin in 1739 and now home to York racecourse. There is a tarmac pathway around the racecourse making it easy to take a stroll or jog and only minutes from the property.
Knavesmire
Knavesmire RoadFamous for the hanging of highwayman Dick Turpin in 1739 and now home to York racecourse. There is a tarmac pathway around the racecourse making it easy to take a stroll or jog and only minutes from the property.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Local Taxi Numbers
659 Taxi - 01904 659 659
Fleetways - 01904 365 365
Station - 01904 623332
Getting around
Bus Services
To travel by bus in York this is operated by First Bus York
There is a non stop bus service from York to Leeds the service is operated by City Zap
You can travel to the Malton/Pickering/North Yorkshire Moors/Whitby and Scarborough service is operated by Coastliner.
You can travel to Selby and the service is operated by Arriva.
Please check relevant websites for up to date information.
All services except to Selby can be caught from outside the house.
Getting around
Trains
York is ideally situated to get to most places by train, please refer to National Rail Enquiries for further information.
If you are planning a day trip to Knaresborough or Harrogate I would recommend the train.