Hotels in York

York is a terrific place to visit with plenty to see and do from historical sites & museums to bars & restaurants. It also has a fine collection of original Victorian Public houses. The National Railway museum is particularly interesting & a whole day should be anticipated to enjoy this attraction. The City has now turned 'Viking' although it has an abundance of Roman artefacts & some architecture. The City centre is compact & many locations can be reached easily on foot. There is a thriving local music scene, usually found free of charge in pubs or bars, ranging from jazz, thro folk to blues & rock. There are multiple eateries to suit all tastes & pockets & visitors should enquire on arrival, standards & quality can change very quickly. The downside is the traffic congestion with the knock on effect of disruption to public transport & severe air pollution. If you suffer from chest or bronchial complaints then York is not for you. Driving anywhere within the outer ring road is not recommended, parking is both difficult to find & very expensive. A 'residents only' parking scheme exists in large areas of the city making parking difficult even for residents. York, having 2 Universities, has a very large student population. The evening economy can be enjoyable but visitors should be aware that on certain weekends, particularly during race days the centre can be very unpleasant & should be avoided.

I've been to York several times, but always enjoy coming back. I particularly like the historical aspect of the city and love seeing the old buildings - even though I've seen them maniy times before. Shopping in York is always a pleasure as the city boasts a wide range of shops, including large retail outlets such as Marks and Spencer, as well as smaller, independent ones, and the atmosphere is generally quite relaxed. Give me this traditional style of shopping centre over an indoor mall any day of the week! There are also a number of places to eat to suit various palates and pockets - from small cafes selling toasted sandwiches to more upmarket, expensive restaurants. Getting from A to B is no problem as the city is quite compact,making it easy to get around on foot. There are, however, an abundance on bus routes for travellers wanting to go just that little bit further. And, if you do happen to get lost, don't worry as the people of York are very warm and welcoming, and always to point you in the right direction.

It poured all weekend while we were there and there were all the flood prblems, however there was still loads to do, see and enjoy under our umbrella. We even did one part of the city wall with amazing views of the Cathedral and beautiful garden landscapes. And to end our day off we tasted loads of the local brewed ales; we were spoilt for choice. York has a wide range of shops and I personally feel that they have a great variety of clothes and shoes. Our favourite snack place was the Pork Roast and favourite restaurant The trembling Madness for pints and The Duke of York for food and local delicious pints!

The magnifcent Minster is a must, a living link to the complex and exciting history of York and the Kings & Queens of England. Try to get to any musical performance there. The old quarter with the Shambles and other tiny streets is a great experience, especially afoer dark in the winter. York Museum is fascinating, I could spend a day there! Spend a short while in Clifford's Tower, to remind yourself how bigotry and racila intolerance led to mass violence. Jorvik viking experience is a must for any vistor, an eductional time travel experience. Liucia's restaurant is a delightful friendly cosy place with a livley atmaspher, tucked way in Swinegate Court East. Continentla food, served outside and inside in all weahters (heaters, blankets and patio awnings provided) A river cruise in the spring and summer . A walk on the walls at anytime of year

Huge range of good quality venues and facilities - not only in the centre but close by in the outskirts. Bishopthorpe Road is an absolute treat - great pubs, shops and cafs etc in a very short stretch. The City Centre Picture House is a great alternative to modern bland out-of-town establishments and its bar and cafe overlooking the Ouse is a special experience. We visit York regularly and have learned that sensible parking and walking are the keys to getting full enjoyment out of the city centre. Trips out to surrounding areas are also a treasure - towns like Malton are full of character and rugged charm. Despite being regular visitors for various reasons and events etc we still havent found a regular ideal place to stay, near enough to the centre (with reasonable safe parking) without paying extortionate rates.

Visiting York is like stepping back in time. There is so much history here from the ancient Roman bath house to the Viking settlement and the walled city of kings Richard III and Henry VIII. The architecture here is stunning and the people are warm and friendly. Between the medieval Viking pub I drank mulled wine in, The Roman bath house where ruins from over 800 years ago were uncovered completely by accident and the York museum where they have re-created a medieval York street, and of course The Shambales where my favorite tea shop in the world is located, there is something here for everyone here. I love this place and it is a must see destination for me whenever I am in England.